Is going to business school important?

One of the big questions a lot of us business majors ask ourselves is, do I need to get an M.B.A.? This is something that I have been continuing to research as I begin my journey into the business world. As a business major, there are many obstacles you have to hurdle before you can even start thinking about what to do after graduation. However, there is always that looming notion that an M.B.A. is the next step in order to reaching the highest possible level of success in your future career.

In this day and age, with such a competitive job market, higher education is paramount when it comes to getting job offers at top companies. It's highly unlikely that you can just cruise through four years of college and expect to go rake in big bucks at a major financial firm, with a bachelor's degree. That's just reality.

First of all, most people pursue MBA's after they have spent a few years in the field after graduation, so you have time to figure out whether or not you feel it is necessary, but most importantly, you must be motivated and determined if you want to advance your career. An MBA is not for everyone. If you're comfortable where you are, then there is no need. But, if you look at the payoff, and the potential earnings you could see, then it might be something to seriously consider. If you strive to be on the management level, an MBA is definitely something companies will value.

In some fields of work in the business world, MBA's simply aren't necessary. If you're trying to specialize, you have to look for programs that fit with your focus. Which is when you should start looking to obtain a Master's instead.

In a poll of business school graduates, where they were asked what they thought was the most valuable thing they gained from their degree, "skills and knowledge" had a large percentage of the vote, but "network of contacts" also was something that was very popular. Which goes to show that it is very beneficial in not only improving yourself as a businessperson, but also opens many doors for opportunities with others.

by JACK DENISON

Stanger, Melissa. "MBAs Say This Is The Most Useful Thing You'll Get Out Of Business School." Business Insider. Business Insider, Inc, 05 Aug. 2014. Web. 27 Sept. 2015.