Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an internationally recognized degree, which has become one of the most popular professional degree programs in the contemporary world. MBAs are mostly taught in English and prepare students for careers in business and management by helping them develop technical managerial and leadership skills. Students develop these skills by working on real-world consulting projects and exploring different areas of the business field. The core subjects studied as part of an MBA program include accounting and finance, economics, marketing and operations. MBA programs usually offer students the opportunity to pick optional subjects as well, which allows students to dive deeper into areas that interest them the most and are relevant to their career aspirations.
Higher Education Institutions that offer MBA programs are highly likely to require students to have completed an internship at an organization or to have a few years of professional work experience.
Executive MBAs are also available at Institutions globally. They are different from the traditional MBA because they are aimed specifically at individuals who have extensive professional experience.
Having graduated with an MBA degree students have a wide choice of career options. They can find employment across different industries in both the public and private sectors and are not strictly limited to a career in business. MBAs also provide students with the opportunity to explore different business functions, such as accounting, operations, marketing, etc., and understand how each of them works. This increases their resilience and flexibility and enables them to work in different departments of an organization.
Throughout their programs, students gain practical experience and valuable skills as well as tackle challenges faced by business professionals in a real-world business setting by working on consulting projects. They develop important skills and knowledge thanks to the collaborative work with classmates which is common in MBA programs.
MBA programs also offer multiple opportunities for students to expand their network. Meeting people who they may collaborate with in the future creates many professional opportunities, such as finding a new job, transitioning to another industry or starting a business.
Additionally, the completion of an MBA degree is a prerequisite for quicker career progression and higher salaries. Individuals become more likely to land jobs high up in the organizational hierarchy, such as executive positions, or find employment abroad by completing an MBA degree program.
Last but not least, there are numerous part-time and online MBA degree programs, which offer high flexibility. Such programs enable individuals who are currently developing their professional careers to fit their studies into their busy schedules. Students on such programs are able to do the required work at the most convenient time and place for them without having to commit a full year (or two) to their studies. Sometimes MBA programs may be offered in the form of a hybrid between online and on-campus delivery, which provides the best of both worlds. Students enjoy the flexibility of an on-line program but also get that on-campus experience.
The average duration of a full-time MBA program is 18 months (or about 2 years). However, 1-year MBA programs are gaining popularity around the world. It is important to note that the duration of MBA programs may be largely influenced by the mode of study (part-time or full-time) and the type of the program (e.g. online or hybrid).
The traditional MBA is followed by EMBAs, which take 20 months to complete, and professional MBAs, which take 26 months to complete.
I’ve met a unique pedigree of students that has hugely impressed me. The network of global influencers that are students here made my International Executive MBA, International in every sense of it. To this, and a bespoke, relevant and contemporary curriculum ISM accounts for the different leaps I have experienced in my personal life and career.
View moreMy previous experience as a graduate student at ISM has motivated me to pursue a PhD at ISM. The environment, quality, support, networking opportunities and services that ISM offers encouraged me strongly to take this decision after my IMBA. ISM is the right place where anyone can improve and grow. It’s not only an International School of Management. It’s an Inspirational, Studious and Motivational place.
View moreFrom the start the experience at ISM was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of International travel and study experience, professors and course lectures, and accommodation of support staff makes ISM a unique opportunity. Having the chance to interact and connect with students from all different backgrounds made assignments and discussions that much more detailed and thorough. As an individual involved within the education field, much of the content and submissions at many Universities and Colleges from instructors and students can be monotone, generic and repetitive. ISM is different, and creates a space of dynamic learning where original and diverse thoughts can be integrated and discussed, leading to a much more detailed and knowledgeable education overall.
In terms of value, there are many scholarship/bursary opportunities as well. Studying locally would have cost almost 5 times more than my studies at ISM. I would have had to put my career on hold as well. With the self study setup of e-courses, I was able to continue to work and generate an income, while advancing academically. Having this option at ISM for me was priceless.
Personally completing the majority of my degree via online modules, professors were efficient and thoughtful with electronic responses and guidance. It made for a busy schedule, but also allowed a person with a full time career to continue educational efforts on their own time. Attending in-person lectures with other students studying abroad, I was able to gain greater perspective and interact with a diverse group of great people. Getting together outside of the classroom post lecture added to learning so much more about the different cultural backgrounds of colleagues and business globally. It was a very unique feature that ISM does a great job managing. Having the opportunity to partake in the lifestyle of day to day Paris and New York while studying was exceptional.
The unique combination of International study, Professors and support staff make ISM a total learning experience that is completely unique, and has certainly shaped and made my personal and professional life much more successful!
View moreI think ISM does a fantastic job at helping their students reach their goals for their education, I have talked with both MBA and doctorate students and everyone has loved the teachers and the experience they had. Also it has been a huge step in my career and helped me change from a previous career I had to a new one, so I am grateful to ISM for that.
View more