How to Become a Financial Guru The Secrets of a Successful Sales Management Career Create Your Own Consulting Career See How Easily You Can Get an Online MBA Become a Bridal Consultant

Get Your Business Career Moving

By Marianne Salina
Learning & Life Columnist

It's business as usual. Your career is trudging along just fine with very few surprises along the way. Your business career is satisfactory, but you can't help wondering if there's something you're missing. You ask yourself: Is professional development possible at this stage of my career?

MBA Education Program: Why Now?

Many business professionals reach a plateau in their jobs after several years and begin to ponder the benefits of a business degree. While going back to school poses its challenges, an MBA will provide you an education program that enables professional development, no matter where you are in your career.

MBA Opens Doors

Many people seek an MBA with the goal of increasing their existing salary; some simply crave a more stimulating business role. Regardless of what your reasons may be, the facts behind MBA graduate satisfaction don't lie:

• 77% of MBA alumni are happy with their decision to pursue their business degree
• MBA graduates in 2003-2004 generally experienced a 35% increase in their salaries and 45% were promoted at least once in their jobs within three years of completing their MBA
• The number one reason for MBA satisfaction among alumni is the increased professional opportunity; quite simply: more options became available

Is It Too Late to Boost My Career?

Having already faced the rigorous competition of the business world prior to pursuing your MBA is a huge plus. When you search for a school, look for one that will provide relevant business courses and faculty expertise that can help propel you forward.

No matter what stage your career is in, going back to pursue your MBA shows initiative and drive.

Sources

• What Graduating MBAs Say
• What MBA Alumni Say

About the Author
Marianne Salina is a freelance writer in Spokane, Washington. She writes about pursuits in education and degree opportunities.

More Business Careers Articles

Add to My Favorites

	Location: --- All Locations --- Online ------------------------ Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico ------------------------ Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland Northwest Territories Nova Scotia Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon Territory London Degree: --- All Degrees --- Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral Diploma Certificate Coursework Subject: --- All Subjects --- Architecture Arts and Design Beauty and Cosmetology Business Communication and Media Computer Culinary Education Engineering Health and Clinical Legal and Law Enforcement Liberal Arts and Humanities Other Science Social Services Travel and Hospitality Vocational/Technician Program: --- All Programs --- Accounting Administration and Management Communication Consumer E-Commerce Entrepreneurial and Small Business Finance Human Resources (HR) Information Systems and Technology Insurance International Business Marketing & Sales Real Estate

	A.A. in Accounting A.A. in Communications More Programs Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication More Programs

	Build your business career! Learn more about business schools and careers.