Pivot your career - The MBA is an essential tool in helping you switch from one industry or type of role to another in a relatively short period.
Make new friends and connections - Create a high-value network, and open the door to a powerful group of alumni. You may even graduate with a new co-founder or partner!
Brand you with a powerful endorsement in the business world (especially if you go to a reputable school).
Get you access to traditional MBA professions, such as consulting, finance, and marketing, where the MBA remains a rite of passage.
Position you to earn more money lots of it. Through economic upturns and downturns, MBA salaries have held steady.
Provide you with high-demand skills - MBA programs now offer concentrations in Nonprofit Management, Data Science, and Ethical and Social Responsibility, which are all fields with increased job openings.
Offer you niche positioning - From real estate and sports management to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, there’s an MBA specialization for you.
Teach you how to lead teams - The best companies live and die by how well their employees collaborate and work with each other. If you aren’t getting the opportunity to gain management skills through your day job, an MBA program can help.