Why Get an MBA? Contrary to what some would have you believe, today's MBA students are motivated by more than just a higher paycheck. How do we know? Every year, the QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey provides insight into the thinking behind the decisions of MBA candidates. This year, only a third of applicants cited salary as their main motivation for getting an MBA. So, what are the main motivators driving today's MBA students? Here are some of the common reasons applicants gave for getting their MBA:
Career advancement and enacting career change
Professional development and acquiring new skills
Increasing salary earning potential
The chance to make a difference within an organization
Starting your own business
Life experience from the course itself and growing a professional network
To learn more about why people choose an MBA over the many business management course options out there, download our free e-paper, Why Get an MBA?
This article was originally published in January 2021
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It was last updated in March 2021
Why Get an MBA?
Why Get an MBA? Contrary to what some would have you believe, today's MBA students are motivated by more than just a higher paycheck. How do we know? Every year, the QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey provides insight into the thinking behind the decisions of MBA candidates. This year, only a third of applicants cited salary as their main motivation for getting an MBA. So, what are the main motivators driving today's MBA students? Here are some of the common reasons applicants gave for getting their MBA:
To learn more about why people choose an MBA over the many business management course options out there, download our free e-paper, Why Get an MBA?
This article was originally published in January 2021 . It was last updated in March 2021
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