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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Home Away From Home - How Do You Know the Perfect MBA School For You?

By Otto Kreistler

These days everyone wants the amazing thing called the MBA degree because it is one of the best and most sure-fire ways to send your career to cloud nine. Many people of talent and ability have benefited from the scientific and thorough training being given to those select candidates who have passed the screening and are now set to take over the world with their incomparable advantages. But of course, before you decide to take an MBA degree, it's always best to discover what kind of school is the right choice for you and your career.

There are many considerations that you have to keep in mind. Finding yourself in the wrong school would most probably spell disaster because either the program isn't right for what you intend, the costs are too high, you can't afford to go all the way to another state, or some other reason. So it's vital that you keep these things in mind before you go enrolling to your schools of choice:

- Reputation: This is one of the first things you should look at when searching for your school of choice. In the end, it may not always be justified but employers really give consideration to your school's ranking. It's like measuring the difference between a high level officer and a rank and file employee. A better ranked school usually leads to more and better opportunities.

- Location: Because of the costs of leaving and relocating to a different city or state, it is usually more convenient to study at a school that's much closer to home. Peers and connections are important parts of studying so location is always vital. And if you're planning to do part-time work together with taking your MBA, then it becomes even more of a factor in your choice of school.

- Cost: If you happen to get a scholarship or you manage to get funding, this wouldn't be so much of a problem. But if not, it is absolutely critical that you choose a school within your financial capabilities.

- Accreditation: This is another important consideration, perhaps more than your school's reputation. It means that the school you are enrolling in meets all the prerequisites of governing bodies. As there are more and more schools that offer alternate and sometimes, sub-par ways of attaining a degree, this is absolutely important for your choice, ensuring you get the best education you possibly can. Known accrediting bodies include: The Association of MBAs (AMBA), The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and The Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

These are only some of the considerations you could keep in mind when you try to apply for an MBA. It's always important to know what school you are applying to completely before you go through the process. So research, call them up or even visit the schools yourself.


You only want the best, right? If you want to know more about trying to find the perfect MBA school for you, go to: http://mbadegrees.com/what-mba-school-to-choose/

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