I depends on what you're interests are and where you find yourself in your current position. There are plenty of examples on both sides of the fence that show an MBA increases wages earned, but does not necessarily guarantee success in business. There are more Fortune 500 CEO's without MBA's than with. On the other hand, those Fortune 500 companies hire a large amount of MBA's out of school employing them at very good wages. An MBA is a tool. It is not built or required for all higher-level business positions nor does it necessarily benefit all business-minded individuals. There are many skill sets that you may acquire from an MBA, but that does not mean you will not be successful without those skills. Think of an MBA as a tool that can be used to catapult your career forward but that you may currently be in a position and company in which you could achieve the same goals in the same time frame. An MBA can also be considered an insurance package by increasing the likelihood that you will be employed at a higher wage than you were prior. Some instances where an MBA might be useful: - If you are interested in Strategy, Finance or other fields that require or prefer MBA students. Keep in mind that the career services offered upon graduation make it far easier to acquire the job you may be interested in rather than cold calling and sending a resume to the HR department. - If you are looking to make a career change and you have no prior business experience. - If you're own company would like you to advance your business knowledge.

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	jackrorabbit	Aug 15, 2007 01:55PM GMTAugust 15, 2007 13:55:27