If you are looking to take your career to the next level, a Master’s in Business Administration might just be the right choice for you. There are many reasons why people decide to do an MBA, and multiple benefits that come from doing so, but here are 10 of the most significant reasons why you might want to obtain this globally recognised Postgraduate degree.
1. Higher Salary
The most common reason for undertaking an MBA is a desire to increase salary. Employers are willing to pay more for prospective employees who hold such a prestigious qualification, so you can expect significant financial gain as a direct consequence of completing an MBA.
2. Become a Specialist in Your Area
A person that chooses to specialize in their field and earn a master’s degree can command a higher salary and a better position in their current or future employment. An MBA at DBS can be split into multiple streams, each one allowing you to take a specific career route, so whether you want to become a specialist in the field of HR, Marketing or Finance, we have the right stream for you.
3. Better Career Prospects
An MBA is a very positive attribute for your career and can elevate you to a higher role or even bring you into a brand new one. At DBS, we have a careers team dedicated to helping students with finding or developing a career, as well as a wide network of employer contacts in both large multinational and SME businesses, both in Ireland and overseas.
4. Varied Skillset
Whilst you can choose a specific subject area to specialise in, each MBA stream at DBS covers the base skillsets needed to become a strong industry leader, a savvy business professional and a highly capable manager and strategist. These skills, including management, finance, marketing and information systems, are transferable to almost any role and give you options and flexibility with your career path.
5. Opportunity to Network
Studying an MBA allows you to build contacts in your business field with like-minded professionals who are on the same academic level. Meeting new people and making lots of introductions could potentially pave the way for future opportunities or partnerships in business.
6. Become Your Own Boss
If you are serious about running your own business or becoming an entrepreneur, an MBA equips you with the right skills to allow you to do so effectively. Upon completion you will have a thorough knowledge of business fundamentals to comfortably start out on your own and make the smooth transition to being your own boss.
7. Experience a Different Culture
If you study your MBA abroad not only do you learn new skills through your course work, you will also be exposed to a new and exciting culture which opens doors, broadens possibilities and presents an opportunity to make lots of contacts in a different country. DBS is located in the heart of the city centre, meaning that you have all of the amenities and facilities that Dublin has to offer and the chance to explore a vibrant and inviting city.
8. Flexibility
DBS runs all of its MBA courses on a full-time or part-time basis, meaning you have the flexibility to complete the course within the time-frame that suits you. If you are working full-time and can only do evenings, a two year part-time degree might be the best option for you, whereas someone looking to change career path might want to concentrate on the year long, full-time programme.
9. One-to-One Tutoring
One of the great perks of any postgraduate study is the intimate class sizes which allow for more one on one time with the lecturers. This individual attention is pivotal to the success of each student as it means there is more time to address questions, dispel uncertainties, and prepare for the dissertation without excessive worry or concern.
10. Enhance Credibility
An MBA is a well-known and highly esteemed qualification, one that holds a lot of prestige in the business world. For those that are studying or have studied for an MBA, they will know that the qualification commands a high level of respect and enhances a person’s credibility, both personally and professionally. For many, this alone is reason enough to go after it as well as the satisfaction of adding such a significant academic accolade to their repertoire.
To find out more about the MBA programmes on offer at DBS see here.