Post-Admission Test Highlights Importance of Student Proficiency

Are you ready to advance your current career, or take your current career in a new direction? Online MBA degree programs can provide general and specialized options for meeting your professional goals.

by Karen Lawson
MBA Business Schools Columnist

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) recently announced experimental testing designed to measure student proficiency in accounting, finance, and statistics. Although the testing program remains in development, it points out the importance of selecting an MBA program that best highlights your skills and knowledge.

Online MBA Degree Programs Provide Flexibility for Working Professionals

If you want to advance your career by earning an online MBA degree, you can choose from a variety of programs. If you’ve already established a career in areas like accounting, finance, or human resources, it’s possible to select areas of concentration within online MBA degree programs. It’s a good idea to compare several MBA programs and to talk with MBA admissions counselors to find online MBA degree options that match your professional needs and goals.

Career Experience Can Provide MBA Admissions Advantage

If you’re a working professional, you’ve spent enough time working to have some idea of your professional strengths and interests. Conversely, your present position may not be meeting your needs. Reviewing multiple online MBA degree programs can help you find a program that matches your interests, or you may learn about new opportunities provided by MBA degree programs. You can shop for MBA schools online. Once you’ve chosen a few schools, call their admissions departments to get specific information about their programs. Ask about references; talking with graduates of MBA programs can help you learn more about a program’s instructional methods and learning community. Researching online MBA degree programs can help you find an online program that best enhances your skills while helping you meet professional goals.

About the Author

Karen Lawson is a freelance writer whose interests include topics in post-secondary education and business. She holds BA and MA degrees in English from the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Graduate Management Admission Council

Posted on August 14, 2007 at 11:11 AM

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