{"id":28061,"date":"2015-04-02T13:35:14","date_gmt":"2015-04-02T20:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=28061"},"modified":"2015-04-02T13:35:14","modified_gmt":"2015-04-02T20:35:14","slug":"why-do-you-need-an-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/why-do-you-need-an-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Need an MBA?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Click<\/a>Reason for asking the question:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0The interviewer wants to make sure your\u00a0reasons for getting an MBA<\/a>\u00a0match up with what the MBA degree will provide you.<\/p>\n

How to prepare:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0This is hopefully one of the easiest questions for you to answer. Coming from almost any function, the likely answer is that you have a significant amount of depth in a particular field (marketing, finance, IT, engineering), but in order to break free of being labeled as simply a subject matter expert, you need more breadth.<\/p>\n

Most people look to get an MBA in order to move into a management role or to change fields. To succeed in management, you need to have understanding of all functional areas of business, from finance to operations to technology and more. An MBA degree provides the toolbox you need to succeed in management in the shortest amount of time.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0career-switchers<\/a>, a full-time MBA program provides one of the best opportunities to make that switch. It gives you everything from critical coursework to training in \u201csoft skills\u201d and leadership to the all-important summer internship.<\/p>\n

Important things to remember:\u00a0<\/i><\/b>This is not meant to be a \u201cgotcha\u201d question, and you should in no way feel threatened by it. The interviewer simply wants to ensure that your expectations for the MBA are in line with what the program delivers. \u00a0They want to know you are realistic.<\/p>\n

Additional things to consider:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0There is no doubt that adding an MBA degree to your resume will bolster credibility and prestige. You want to make sure you don\u2019t come across as only going after an MBA degree because of the pedigree. That is a big turn off.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jen Weld<\/a>\u00a0worked as an admissions consultant and Former Asst. Dir. of Admissions at Cornell\u2019s EMBA program (4 years) prior to joining Accepted.com. She has an additional 10 years of experience in higher ed and corporate marketing.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0<\/i>experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0<\/i>comprehensive packages<\/a>,<\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0<\/i>picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/i>designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0<\/i>constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0<\/i>preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0<\/i>Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0<\/i>contact us<\/a>\u00a0to get started now!<\/i><\/div>\n
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\u200b\u200b<\/a>This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0blog.accepted.com<\/a>, the official blog of\u00a0www.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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