By DeVry University
June 6, 2023
12 min read
June 6, 2023
12 min read
If you’re wondering "what you can do with an MBA?" the answer may pleasantly surprise you. Because business practices are a part of virtually every industry, an MBA degree may help open up potential career and advancement opportunities as well as help you improve your business acumen, develop leadership skills and prepare to pursue management or higher-level positions.
While an MBA degree can be incredibly versatile, it's helpful to focus on some of its more specific uses. In this article, we'll walk you through some of the things you can work toward with an MBA degree, including careers you can consider and potential MBA benefits in the following sections:
Business Operations Manager
IT Director
Management Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Manager
Operations Research Analyst
Product Manager
Project Manager
Financial Analyst
Business Manager
Financial Planner
Accountant
Accounting Manager
Auditor
Management Accountant
Payroll Staff Manager
Advertising
Brand Management
Digital Marketing
Industrial Buying
Marketing Research Analysis and Management
Product Distribution
Product Management
Promotion and Public Relations
Human Resources Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Training and Development Manager
Technical Recruiter
Adminstratrive Services Management
Health or Medical Services Management
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Database Management
Information Systems Analyst
Information Systems Management
Project Manager
General Manager
Operations and Supply Chain Manager
Product Manager
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager
Management Analyst
The opportunity to further develop your leadership skills
Networking with professionals in your field
Getting up to date on industry trends and technology
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for the national rate. The BLS further projects this growth to result in 883,900 new jobs over the decade.1 It’s important to note that this growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers. And while this projected growth does not apply to MBA holders specifically, it's reasonable to assume that some employers may require or prefer candidates to hold a master's degree, such as an MBA, for management-level roles.
Additionally, an MBA can teach you many useful leadership and interpersonal skills which may allow you to consider management roles at a variety of companies.
As a general rule, it takes a little more than 2 years to earn an MBA degree for students who are enrolled in a full course load each term. Students who choose to study part time will find that it typically takes longer.
Here at DeVry, you can earn your MBA degree in as little as 2 years and 2 months, or even more quickly if you have qualifying transfer credits.2
According to LinkedIn, students looking to succeed in an MBA program should possess these traits:
An MBA specialization teaches you the foundational business management skills and concepts of a general MBA, with an added emphasis in industry-focused disciplines like accounting, finance, marketing, project management and more.
According to The Princeton Review, a specialized MBA can help MBA students gain more targeted management experience in a specific industry or profession. This can be an advantage for MBA students with a preferred career path.
At DeVry, we offer 10 MBA specializations to help you tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations, along with a core curriculum that emphasizes the skills and concepts that businesses may look for in today’s global economy.
While each person’s path is unique, here are a few steps to help guide you on your MBA journey:
Looking to expand your knowledge of the business world by pursuing an MBA degree? At DeVry, we offer a variety of MBA degree MBA degree specializations that can help you focus on your interests and work toward a career you love. Earn your degree on your schedule while balancing work or family by taking classes 100% online. Classes start soon.
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