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How To Set A Path Through Business School

5 December 2018

Eli Mitchell

Attending a business school is an excellent way to advance your financial situation. You may, however, not be sure about what path is exactly the right one for you. Before you sign up at a business school, try to take some of these issues into account.

An Array of Career Options

Business school is an interesting first step to take toward a variety of careers, and one of the better aspects of having one is that you can find your way while learning in school and working on the job. Folks with business degrees take on occupations ranging from being stock brokers to working as construction managers. You may find, for example, that you have a knack for turning databases and Excel spreadsheets into real insights, ultimately ending up in a job as a data scientist. Folks who've been to business school also frequently have an easier time than most pivoting from one job to another.

You should make a point as you go through business school to sample a number of classes. This will give you an opportunity to potentially stumble into something that just appeals immensely to you. Take advantage of the opportunity, if possible, to do an internship at a larger company and get a feel for how the big leagues work, too. You'll also have an opportunity to connect with people who may very well give you your first job out of business school.

Earning Quickly

One of the attractions of business school is that it allows you to quickly obtain a degree and get into the workforce. If you're interested in taking the quickest path to a job, an associate degree may allow you to get there in 18 to 24 months, depending on how many class hours you're willing to put in per semester.

A big factor to keep in mind, especially if you'd like to eventually chart a path to a bachelor's degree or even an MBA, if that you want to get as many credits from your two-year degree to transfer as possible. The best way to accomplish this is to have an eye on a bachelor's program you'd like to eventually attend. Simply talk with the folks at that school about how many credits will transfer and what the process is. Every institution has staff members whose jobs are focused on helping students connect their educational goals with their career paths. 

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