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What Career Changers Should Consider When Choosing an MBA

Posted on March 19, 2013 by GMAC

Submitted by Kate Klepper, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University

If you are thinking about making a career change and you’re thinking about earning your MBA, there are a few things you should know. The MBA may help direct or launch your career toward your goals, but only if you choose the right program and take full advantage of the opportunities open to you during the program.

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Can I get an MBA even if I do not have work experience?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Judy O’Neill
Associate Dean and Director of Admission
Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Willamette University

Yes, you can. MBA programs are changing. Different MBA programs are designed to meet different goals. Students who want to complete their MBA early in their career have the opportunity to select an MBA program designed specifically for recent college graduates and students with one to three years of experience who are seeking their first professional position. These programs are generally referred to as “early career” MBA programs because they provide early career students the full range of real professional experience, knowledge, and the career management tools needed to succeed as early career professionals.

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What is the difference between majoring in Accounting within an MBA program and a Master of Accounting?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Written by Robert Chabot, Director of Admissions, Specialized Masters Progams

The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business, www.fisher.osu.edu/macc

If you’re looking to pursue a graduate degree in business and concentrate in accounting, what should you consider: an MBA with a concentration in accounting or a MAcc? There are a lot of Master of Accounting (“MAcc”) degrees out there and even more MBA programs. And there are differences within each type without even considering the differences between each type. Because there are differences within each type, please know that the differences I list below are generalizations for full time programs and may not always be true in every single instance.

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What is the value of a graduate degree in Public Policy?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Provided by David Eber, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III CollegeCarnegie Mellon University, H. John Heinz III College: http://www.heinz.cmu.edu

Students who study public policy are driven to serve the public interest. They work in governments, non-profits, consulting firms and international organizations. They are social entrepreneurs, policy analysts, lead consultants to government and they hold public office. These graduates want to address the huge global challenges we face today. They use the same tools as their counterparts in business: quantitative analysis, economics, finance, management skills, etc., but they apply those tools to social problems. As a result, a public policy graduate is someone who can truly the change the world.

A public policy degree is a vital component when it comes to preparing future generations to tackle some of society’s biggest problems.

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