Funding an MBA

How do you prepare yourself for an MBA programme? How easy is it to move from work life back onto the school desk, miss out on bonuses and even a regular salary? Bloomberg Business Week has launched an interesting new series to help MBA candidates ease into their new life. Part one is all about budgeting and avoiding debt.

With a growing number of attractive courses on offer, Europe is becoming one of the top destinations for MBA students from all over the world. The English-language eBook “MBA in Europe” issued by MBA CHANNEL in co-operation with the career platform Jobguide, analyses trends on the European MBA market and provides an overview of the market. 

It seems like a smart idea to get an employer to pay for your MBA tuition but there are a few responsibilities to keep in mind. Are you willing to stay with the employer for the number of years he might demand from you? Have you got the stamina to finish the MBA course and put in enough work to receive marks that will be considered good enough by your employer? And what happens with the tax?

In today’s business world, you need the right combination of street smarts and book knowledge to survive and thrive. Here are three reasons why an MBA is your best bet to achieve this while working.

MBAs rarely come as a bargain. Fees often start at $50,000 and can easily reach six figured amounts. For many students winning a scholarship is the only way to gain access to an MBA program.