With experience in government work, can I still pursue an MBA or get a job in business?

3 Responses to With experience in government work, can I still pursue an MBA or get a job in business?

1. MM

   March 10, 2010 at 2:16 pm

   You can absolutely apply to MBA programs with a government background, but most business schools prefer applicants who’ve had full-time work experience and have a fairly clear idea of what they want to do with their degree already. The options you can pursue in business are endless, so talk to your school’s career center and see if they can put you in touch with alumni who’ve followed a similar path.
2. iSpeakTheTruth

   March 10, 2010 at 2:25 pm

   I’d suggest you use your internship exprience as leverage to get a real job, whether it be in government or private industry. Will be tough in this environment now. But don’t think of an MBA as some kind of meal ticket to success because it doesn’t work that way anymore (used to be true up until the early 90s). Success will be built upon your existing career/work experience that you achieve after you graduate with your bachelors.
3. Serge M

   March 10, 2010 at 2:55 pm

   The MBA opens many doors, and with your background you should be able to get into a good program. to help you select a program, consult the Official MBA Guide. It’s a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc. ), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc. ), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, etc), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It’s the best service available at http://officialmbaguide. org.