Back to the Basics: Q&A for Potential MBAs

<p>What is an MBA and how do you choose the program that is right for you? Everyone knows what the three letters have come to represent, but Joshua Kobb of HEC School of Management's <strong>MBA program</strong> goes back to the basics in this round of <strong>MBA Q&amp;As</strong> about the world's most popular degree.</p>

<p>The Master of Business Administration is an academically recognized management diploma. And because it has the label MBA, it means that graduates have common set of skills regardless of where they get their degree. Despite differences between individual programs in structure, focus and environment, the MBA remains the world's most widely recognized management degree.</p>

<p>A career change, redirection or boost is the most common use of an MBA. If you have a technical background but prefer management functions, an MBA can be an effective vehicle for change. It can consolidate and build on your current professional experience and propel you forward, and it can provide you with a global view of business, allowing you to be effective in any functional area within the organization. An MBA is a sign that you have made an investment in yourself and your future, that you have the global picture of the management of an organization and the business tools you need to be an effective leader.</p>

<p>Get you the job of your dreams. There are no guarantees on graduation it's up to you to use your MBA, your experience and your skills to sell yourself. Waiting for the recruiters to come knocking on your door is not a good strategy. Be realistic, do your homework, and make your degree work for you. And be sure that whichever program you choose provides you with the resources and the tools you need to plan your career and spark your job search.</p>