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Considering an MBA? Read this.
Discovering why an MBA might be right for you, and how to choose a Business School.
Choosing to do an MBA or not is a tough call to make. The decision is made even harder by the fact that they are offered by most universities, can be hugely expensive and have the potential to change your life. MBA Notes is about using the insights from my journey to help you make an informed decision about whether or not an MBA is for you.
This article is the beginning, part one. It’s the context of my choice, it’s the reasons why. We all have our own story tell, with our own personal answers, and our own sources of motivation but there’s some common questions we can ask ourselves to try and find a pathway through.
As a curious person by nature I’ve become a true generalist by design. In my lifelong quest to understand the world around me and to figure out the how and why of it all, I’ve unconsciouly plotted a route into becoming a professional problem solver. I did an undergraduate degree in business and developed a keen interest and focus in economics. Now fast approaching the big 30th birthday and panicking about where I’m at in my career I decided I wanted, needed a challenge. I wanted to learn more and I wanted to earn more.