MBA for the Win

Sources:http://fortune.com/2015/05/19/mba-graduates-starting-salary/

http://moneynation.com/mba-salary/http://fortune.com/2015/05/19/mba-graduates-starting-salary/

http://www.topmba.com/why-mba/top-7-mba-skills

*According to a 2015 survey by The Graduate Management Admission Council

Median starting salary for recent MBA graduates*:

$100,000

Five median salaries MBA holders in a management position:

HR Manager

$104,000Sales Manager

$114,000Financial Manager

$118,000Marketing Manager

$125,000IT Manager

$132,000

$100,000

$110,000

$120,000

$130,000

$140,000

Overall job prospects:

Top 7 skills of an MBA student:

84% of survey respondents plan to hire MBA graduates this year, which is up from 74% last year.

74%20152016

84%

Where drive meets

enthusiasm; you know there

is work to be done

Entrepreneurship

You’re able to anticipate

problems and their solutions

even before they occur

Problem-solving

You know that strategy is at the heart of business and are

prepared to adjust and modify when needed

Strategic thinking

Communicate effectively

and openly across all

departments

Communication

Your professional experience is combined with an in-depth

understanding of business and management

Knowledge

You have the support from a

group of people who will go

to battle for you

Leadership

You crunch numbers in your

sleep and make sure they are

in sync with your strategy

Data-driven

Earning your MBA isn’t a trend; in fact it has become a standard of how employers measure a candidates talent, knowledge,

experience and potential. Adding this advanced degree to your resume can differentiate you from your competition or progress

your career to a management/executive position.

Read on below to find out why an MBA could be exactly what you’re looking for.