Why pursue an MBA degree internationally? This is the most important question asked by many graduates these days. If you are one amongst those asking the question or seeking its answer, then, perhaps, you are already half convinced of the benefits of an international MBA Degree.
Yet, it may seem difficult to quiet that noise in your head which reeks of concerns. If we speak the truth, your major area of concern could be the cost of attaining an international MBA degree. True that an MBA degree from a reputed international university or institute mostly demands a hefty initial investment but its ROI (Return on Investment) over time is so good that you, like most people, would easily overlook the initial cost.
So, what makes an internationally acquired MBA degree so special?
We will discuss that in a short while because there is something more important we need to discuss now.
When we say international, it is likely to be interpreted as the entire world. But that’s not what it is. MBA, in the present day, is offered by almost every first world country, and by many from the second and third world as well. Though this doesn’t mean MBA from each of those countries would hold the same value.
So, which countries should be your priority? Where should you pursue your MBA degree?
The answer lies in your research, requirements and choice.
Many of you may find USA within your comfort zone and others may say Europe has a better scope. But truly, both USA and Europe are simply too big to be covered in one city, one area or one business school.
If we talk about USA, we all know the Ivy League business schools, namely Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, et al. And if we talk about Europe, you’ll get London Business School, Saïd Business School and more.
There are various countries in Europe that offer valuable MBA Degrees. One of those countries is Switzerland. Widely known as European Business Hub, Switzerland attracts various multinational corporations who are mostly on a lookout for fresh graduates and talent in the market. This makes pursuing an MBA in Switzerland all the more valuable.
You have business schools like EU Business School that offers an MBA degree. The advantage of studying with EU Business school are plenty with the major one being an option to switch your campus. You may choose to begin at one of EU Business School’s Campuses during your first semester and may choose to complete the second semester at EU Business School’s another campus.
With that, we have arrived at the point in context, the theme of our blog today. While you may have already found a couple of advantages hidden in the words previously delivered, let us now largely focus on the advantages of an international MBA degree.
1) Better Employment Opportunities
We know this has been in your mind for quite some time. It is true that international MBA Degree holders arrive at better employment opportunities. Reasons behind this could be plenty and will be covered in the following advantages.
2) Broader Exposure
Every smart leader inspires you to step out of your comfort zone. Studying business in an international business school will give you a brand-new exposure majorly including people and place. Meeting these challenges heads on is what makes your international MBA degree a valuable qualification. Moreover, you are mentored by highly qualified, experienced and intellectual professors from various places across the globe. It would be a remarkable exposure to say the least.
3) Bigger Network
You will meet a variety of people from various backgrounds, income groups, countries, cultures and more. This will be a great opportunity for you to network with prospective allies. Also, international business schools often organize workshops, seminars, leadership lectures and more to keep their students updated, inspired, motivated and informed. This will again open gates for you to meet people with potential, even influential people, and build a better network.
4) Boosts your Ideas
Being around intellectuals helps you indulge in thoughtful, meaningful conversations. These conversations are widely known to have led plenty successful entrepreneurs towards their million-dollar ideas. Here, we are talking about people from different cultures, each carrying different stories, ideals, stats, experiences and more. You never can be certain of the number of ideas you would stumble upon in an environment so conducive as inside an international business school.
5) Brilliant Foundation
You may be one with a prior experience but MBAs come packed with industry specific knowledge, and advanced levels of it. Getting an MBA from an international business school helps you create a solid foundation and in better understanding the industry-specific concepts from highly qualified and well-read professors.
As a plus, here we share another major advantage.
Better Recognition – Because students, in good numbers, select a particular business school and leave their countries to go and study in those schools mostly proves that the school holds good market value. Attaining an MBA degree from one such international business school speaks for itself and is mostly recognized widely, across organizations, industries and even countries.
These advantages widely apply to almost every international MBA degree aspirant. Yet, we cannot rule out the possibility of wider number of advantages that an international MBA degree can bring you personally.