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 like my studies at RUSHFORD because it gives me the flexibility to continue my studies according to my schedule. The themes are diverse. The question and answer sessions for individual modules are also helpful and the tutors are really very good in their field. One of the best things about studying at RUSHFORD is that I get to study and interact with people from different walks of life all over the world, so it not only enriches the learning experience, but also helps to develop personality and prepares us. for the labor market, which is what in the end we all seek.
View moreThe Rushford MBA program was one of the best decisions I ever made. I learned so much from my amazing faculty and peers, and eventually graduated with the skills I needed to succeed in a data science company. I am grateful for everything that the program has taught me and am excited to put my new skills to use in my career.
View moreI am about to finish my MBA from Rushford Business School! Two things I want to highlight are flexibility and faculty. I am working 14 hours 4 days every week and in this MBA program, I was able to still continue which is almost not possible anywhere else. Still, I had to do a lot of study and research and finish the case study and assignment. The teachers help me a lot to finish my course and I am thankful for them a lot. They teach simply so I can understand nicely. So I am very happy and I really learnt a lot in this program.
View moreMBA programs with a focus on Clinical Research are so rare and the good ones are even rarer! I am so lucky to have joined the Clinical Research MBA at Rushford. I did not want to enter a program that would teach me technical aspects of clinical trials which I am proficient in already due to my 15 years of global experience in this field. I wanted to get into a program that would otherwise offer me a full MBA but also teach me the business, management, and leadership aspects of the clinical trials business. I am delighted to have an excellent mentor who is the US on the west coast and she has made a tremendous difference to my outlook. It has also opened some unique opportunities for me.
I live in India, the school is in Switzerland, faculty comes from all parts of the world and my mentor is in the US. I am amazed how Rushford brings everything together to offer a fantastic program. More of my colleagues are joining this program due to my excellent experience. Kudos Rushford!
View moreI completed my MBA from Rushford Business School in July of this year. I was very impressed with the very high quality of the program and the faculty at the school. In fact, I recommended the school to some of my friends who also have found the programs very helpful. For me, the best part of the program is the faculty. Since the faculty is from all over the world, it brings in the international perspective in the real sense. Overall I am very happy and cherish my experience at Rushford!
View moreI was initially sceptical about the whole online learning thing and eventually decided to take the plunge. Rushford looked like a great choice based on the flexibility and the choice of faculty teaching the courses. I am midway and feel that my choice was great, especially since I have been matched with a mentor who is quite helpful. I do recommend Rushford to other students who are thinking of studying Business and Management.
View moreI recommend Rushford to everyone since it is a very affordable and high-quality institution that is trying to provide the best education to its students. Because of COVID, I lost my job but I still wanted to study and use the time available as much as possible. I am pursuing my MBA with a specialization in Finance from Rushford Business School and I am happy with the format since it allows me a lot of flexibility in how I chose to study. I like the way the assignments are provided and the focus on practical aspects of decision-making and critical thinking. I was not looking for a program where they only teach theory and this program has been great that way. Some courses are theoretical but for those courses, it is required to know a lot of theory so I guess that is fine. The best way that I did my personality test and was amazed at the feedback I received. Kudos, Rushford!
View moreHello, I would like to state that I am pursuing my MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Rushford Business School. The program is allowing me to study as per my own timings and I can easily allocate time across the weekdays and weekends to complete my courses. I don’t have to chase any live classes most of the time and being in Asia, I don’t have to worry about time zone differences. Also, I would like to state that I am loving the online campus and I mostly study from my mobile phone which is amazing! I recommend Rushford to everyone.
View moreHello all, I would like to say that Rushford Business School has been a great choice for me. I am from Pakistan and I wanted to study at a European Business School so that one day I can look for jobs in Europe. Since I am working full time as an engineer, I can only study in my evening times and during weekends. It has been quite easy for me to balance my work and studies. The professors are really good and some of them have a great teaching style. I am constantly learning new things and also applying some of them at my current job.
View moreWhat I like about being a student at Rushford is my mentor. I was assigned a mentor recently and I have been in touch with my mentor a few times. I am very pleased with my interactions with my mentor who is now guiding me in various practical aspects of financial management in large corporations which I have an interest in. My mentor is a financial controller in a global organization. Coupled with the faculty teaching, mentorship is the icing on the cake. Thank you Rushford Business School for this opportunity!
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