The MBA: 5Reasons Why YouShould Take It Personally
Top international business schools meet executive talent throughOne-to-One meetings in Bakuon February 13th, 2020
The prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree has been an important contribution to career development over the last century. It has gained a sound reputation beyond the corporate world in almost everyprofessional field andindustry, and across every continent.
Today, hundredsof thousands of business professionals actively seek admission to the business schools of their choice. At the same time, top international MBA programmes also invest time in personally communicating with prospective applicants in order to build a diverse MBA class and alumni network.
The process of MBA selection requires much research and reflection. Here is why in-person MBA meetings are crucial to the selection process.
1. The MBA is a personal commitment
Deciding to do anMBA is a matter forcareer, lifestyle and future development.The personality and approach of a school are important factors for MBA candidates to consider. How different MBA programmesmatch one’s expectations is easily discernible by speaking with their representatives in person.
2. Business meetings with business schools
Determined MBA applicants take the opportunity to talk business with MBA representatives one-on-one.They find out whichbusiness schools will enable them to reach their personal and professional goals. MBA meetings also allow applicants to receive feedback on how competitive it is to get admitted to the school.
3. 20constructive minutes
Access MBA’s One-to-One event enables professionals to meet the representatives of schools that were carefully selected to correspond totheir professional background and expectations. Thus, the school and the MBA candidate are already familiar with one another and each 20-minute meeting is spent discussing the topics that matter the most.
4. Gainan admissions advantage
One-to-One MBA event participants get a sneak preview of their chances for admission by asking the right questions and putting forward their best presentation skills.Among the top-ranked, and thus most competitive, business schools participating in the Access MBA event in Bakuare Manchester Business School, Rotterdam School of Management, Rotman School of Management, IE Business Schooland many more.
5. Real-time professional guidance
Getting anMBA degree is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and MBA applicants appreciate expert advice. Before, after and in-between the business schoolmeetings event visitors can receive free MBA consulting on any aspect of MBA selection, GMAT preparation, funding options and MBA application strategies to help guarantee a successful business education investment.
Why consider an MBA?
• Currently employed MBA graduates earn a median salary of more than USD 125,000, which varies per location. (Bloomberg Businessweek Global MBA Rankings 2018)
• Overall, 56% of companies plan to increase MBA starting salaries this year.(GMAC, Corporate Recruiters Survey Report, 2019)
• 48% of US employers either plan to or are willing to hire international candidates in 2019.(GMAC, Corporate Recruiters Survey Report, 2019)
How to make a smart MBA choice?
• Clarify how an MBA will help you achieve your career goals. Research in detail the curricula, learning methodologies, typical career paths, and employment statistics of different programmes.
• Explore and compare programmes and career prospects in different countries – the MBA is now available around the globe.
• Target accredited MBA programmes as accreditation serves as a stamp of quality, reputation and high academic standards.
• The duration of studies and the delivery format affect your budget, ROI, networking, among others, so analyse what is feasible.
• Assess realistically whether you fully meet all admission requirements including length and quality of work experience, university degree, tuition fee criteria, GMAT/GRE test scores, and English proficiency. Get feedback on your profile directly from business school admissions teams.
Meet in person with some of the best business schools in Europe, North America and Asia at the next Access MBAevent in Baku.
Date: February 13th, 2020
Time: 16:30 – 22:00 (upon invitation)
Place:Hyatt Regency Baku
Register on https://www.accessmba.com/link/EIb
