Why an MBA degree?

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The real value of the MBA degree, besides the learning experience is using it to advance your career in a number of ways. The first and most valuable aspect of getting the degree is the network of fellow students and alumni you gain access to for your future reference. However, to fully utilize this valuable asset you have to join and become active in the alumni association. Secondly, the MBA has now become the primary educational requirement in many companies for advancement up the management ladder. Depending on what you major in may also satisfy a specific requirement for advancement. These days there are a variety of MBA degree majors and you need to select the one that most closely enhances what you want to be, or achieve in the corporate management hierarchy. There are other benefits associated with the MBA degree like teaching, if you desire to teach others what you have learned and experienced. The MBA is required to teach in business programs offered by all colleges and universities. Lastly, writing is another important way to embellish your profile and qualify as an expert in a specific functionality. By listing your MBA degree in you author’s biography it gives you an incremental authority status. As you can see there are a number of valuable ways an MBA degree can enhance and embellish your profile and contribute to your unique value proposition. Where are you with getting your MBA and using it effectively?