As a graduation degree BBA is a smart choice as it gives exposure to business management subjects as well as learning of graduate level, but most often people wonder whether MBA is necessary after BBA or not. Importance of any degree depends on aspirant’s mindset and motivation level so let us look for an answer for, Is MBA Necessary After BBA?
PROS of an MBA Degree
An MBA / PGDM Program make students learn for corporate managerial roles or leadership positions, where they not only get to learn about best management practices but also get benefitted from industry-oriented syllabus, best faculties, world class learning environment & Supportive alumni networks. Learning during an MBA course results in grooming candidates into business leaders who can tackle business problems more holistically.
Salary: Salary is another advantage for an MBA professional, they generally command a better pay package then their counter parts who does not possess a management master’s Degree. In modern corporate world growth on the corporate ladder depends on ability to deliver results. The more you deliver the more you grow faster.
Opportunities: If you notice and MBA coursework you will find that Course prepares you for most of the departments from sales & marketing to finance & Accounting, from Operations management to Human resources, an aspirant becomes a jack of all trades which also gives them a array of wide spread opportunity in various departments of company. One can find MBA in any department of a large organisation. Opportunities across business verticals is another perk of having a MBA degree.
Problem Solving Abilities: MBAs are better problem solver and people who have this skill can grow fast and can have a very secure career path. Job security is a very sought-after quality in today’s competitive and volatile world. At managerial levels job security is good compared to other entry level jobs. This is another factor which make MBA degree a go to Degree.
Resources at disposal: After BBA students choose to pursue MBA degree because of above reasons but at the same time, some might argue about better prospects of learning “on the job” so they prefer to join a company after BBA and then learn as they grow, but there are basically two arguments against this approach. First, If learning is your goal then MBA proposes a better chance at it, as you will be solely working towards gaining knowledge that too with best support available in terms of faculties, libraries and exposure. Secondly, if your motto is to gain practical knowledge as working environment provides you exactly that, then also MBA programs have provision for that as well. Most MBA programs have provision for Internships & Project works. And you can also take part in National Management Olympiad like competitions which is organised by FIE, this kind of competition gives you exposure to learn about practical aspect of corporate life. Pursuing MBA is dependent of several factors including but not limited to financial condition, enthusiasm towards learning and personal goals. But we can say that if someone have situation to pursue MBA after BBA he/she must do it as it will bring them addition benefits in their corporate life.
Conclusion: All in all we can state that performance ability, Go-Getter attitude, decision making capabilities and will to succeed are the most sought after qualities and if you use your MBA study time properly its more likely that you succeed developing these qualities and thus getting perks of Being an MBA but if you do not posses mentioned qualities at the end of the course then a MBA degree from world’s top management Institute can not do any good for you.
All the best.