How to Become a Financial Guru The Secrets of a Successful Sales Management Career Create Your Own Consulting Career Become a Bridal Consultant The Secrets of Success in Accounting

See How Easily You Can Get an Online MBA

By Clare Kaufman
Learning & Life Columnist

A business degree from an accredited U.S. university carries a special standing worldwide. Employers across the globe trust the U.S. university system to produce effective leaders--executives skilled in the cultivation and management of business opportunities. With the growth of online education programs, these bachelor's and MBA degrees are available to students anywhere.

The Benefits of Business School

The MBA degree has long been a ticket to career advancement within the United States, bringing an average 56% increase in salary upon graduation. Today, this credential's international prestige attracts students worldwide. One leading MBA school reports a foreign student population of 37%.

In addition to building an understanding of business fundamentals--economics, finance, and accounting--business school students develop an inside perspective into the world of executive leadership. In a field where relationships are everything, the opportunity to learn from and network with other professionals is at least as valuable as the coursework itself.

Prerequisites for International Students

Educational prerequisites are straightforward for U.S.-educated applicants-- the minimum requirement is a baccalaureate degree. There is no standard policy for interpreting foreign transcripts, however--each school performs its own evaluation and will inform you of necessary prerequisites. However, international applicants may need to complete additional language training to pass the required entrance exams.

Beyond the MBA

The MBA degree is one of the most popular U.S. university programs for international students. This widely recognized credential helps you qualify for executive-level careers in areas such as marketing, finance, and accounting. An international business MBA prepares graduates for jobs as global resource supervisors, purchasing agents, global call center managers, and more.

International students stand to benefit most from exposure to U.S. business practices, research, and networking contacts--especially as international business begins to take on American characteristics. Online education has brought the prestigious MBA into reach for a new student base, transforming the business classroom into a multicultural training ground for the new global economy.

Source

• Voice of America News, "Top US Business Schools Draw More International Students"

About the Author
Clare Kaufman is a freelance writer specializing in education and career advice. She has a graduate degree in English.

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

	Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration More Programs Advertising Culinary Management More Programs

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