If you look at the biographies of many of the world's top managers, you'll discover that many of them have one thing in common - they have an MBA. The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is the gold standard for business degrees. There is a wide variety of business degrees available, including general-purpose ones like Batchelor of Business Administration (BBA) or specialist degrees in areas such as Finance or Human Resources. However, few of these degrees focus on Management, or even have any significant Management content.
Most of those working in business start out in a functional area such as Marketing or Human Resources and are eventually promoted to a management position, often with little knowledge of what's really involved. They may then decide to enrol for an MBA course in order to improve their management skills. However, an MBA can also be a useful stepping-stone for recent graduates, particularly those from non-business disciplines, and can reduce the time it takes them to achieve a management post.
MBAs first appeared in the United States in the late 1800s and for many years they were an exclusively American qualification. The first European MBAs appeared in the 1940s and the number of courses in Europe, particularly in Britain, has grown ever since. Many people perceive a European MBA as being superior to an American one, as they are often more academically rigorous and generally incorporate a substantial thesis. European MBAs are highly attractive to overseas students as they allow them to live and work in a European city before returning to their own country with a valuable qualification and the practical skills needed to take part in business ventures with European partners.
MBAs are generally offered in a variety of modes, including full-time, part time and distance learning. Distance learning courses were initially paper-based but nowadays they are increasingly delivered online. Courses are available in numerous different locations, but many students like to study in a major European capital like Paris or London. London is often seen as a particularly attractive destination, since it permits students to improve their English while studying for their degree.
An MBA programme usually covers a range of areas, including Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Law, Marketing Management and Project Management. Some courses are general in nature, while others allow students to specialise in areas such as Finance, Branding or Marketing. Entrepreneurship is a popular option as it is of great interest to students who wish to start their own business.
The dissertation or thesis is an important component of an MBA as it allows students to gain detailed knowledge and experience of a particular business area and to network with contacts who will be able to help them in their future business career. The thesis is generally research based, so most MBA programmes include courses in research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, to prepare students for carrying out their research.
Anyone who has just been promoted to a management position, or anyone considering a career in business should give serious consideration to doing an MBA to improve their management skills and to show their determination to build a successful career. - 23802
Most of those working in business start out in a functional area such as Marketing or Human Resources and are eventually promoted to a management position, often with little knowledge of what's really involved. They may then decide to enrol for an MBA course in order to improve their management skills. However, an MBA can also be a useful stepping-stone for recent graduates, particularly those from non-business disciplines, and can reduce the time it takes them to achieve a management post.
MBAs first appeared in the United States in the late 1800s and for many years they were an exclusively American qualification. The first European MBAs appeared in the 1940s and the number of courses in Europe, particularly in Britain, has grown ever since. Many people perceive a European MBA as being superior to an American one, as they are often more academically rigorous and generally incorporate a substantial thesis. European MBAs are highly attractive to overseas students as they allow them to live and work in a European city before returning to their own country with a valuable qualification and the practical skills needed to take part in business ventures with European partners.
MBAs are generally offered in a variety of modes, including full-time, part time and distance learning. Distance learning courses were initially paper-based but nowadays they are increasingly delivered online. Courses are available in numerous different locations, but many students like to study in a major European capital like Paris or London. London is often seen as a particularly attractive destination, since it permits students to improve their English while studying for their degree.
An MBA programme usually covers a range of areas, including Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Law, Marketing Management and Project Management. Some courses are general in nature, while others allow students to specialise in areas such as Finance, Branding or Marketing. Entrepreneurship is a popular option as it is of great interest to students who wish to start their own business.
The dissertation or thesis is an important component of an MBA as it allows students to gain detailed knowledge and experience of a particular business area and to network with contacts who will be able to help them in their future business career. The thesis is generally research based, so most MBA programmes include courses in research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, to prepare students for carrying out their research.
Anyone who has just been promoted to a management position, or anyone considering a career in business should give serious consideration to doing an MBA to improve their management skills and to show their determination to build a successful career. - 23802
About the Author:
Peter Brown is Founder and Principal of London Graduate College of Management, a well-known business school. He is also author of a blog entitled Learn in London.
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