For many men and women, pursuing an MBA implies a turning point in their academic and professional career. There are many prestigious business schools across the world and most prospect candidates decide to attend a post graduate course in order to attain a global perspective on business affairs. If you are seriously giving a thought to pursuing MBA in another country, we suggest you read: What To Consider Before Deciding To Go For an MBA
However, many of them are doubtful of attending an MBA abroad as they are afraid they will not be able to cope or handle efficiently the challenges it implies. Let’s bust some of the most popular myths related to pursuing an MBA abroad.
First Myth: I’ll apply to the wrong university[/b]
The only way in which any prospect candidate can apply to the wrong university is if he does not take enough time to do a thorough research. It is important to take into consideration what are your career and academic expectations, which professional path you plan to follow after graduation and which kind of learning environment is more suitable for you. Some business schools focus on case analysis while others concentrate on exams and papers to present. Others offer great sporting facilities while others have outstanding cultural and social programs. The more you know yourself, the less chances you have of applying to the wrong university. To get started, please do read our MBA Application Tips, to make it Successful.
Second Myth: I’ll waste my money if I apply for courses I later discover I’m not interested in[/b]
There are many business schools that offer a set of fixed curricula that all students have to follow and a wide and interesting variety of optional courses that students can choose from in order to tailor suit their MBA program to their needs and expectations. In most cases, you will not have any problem to shift courses within the first month.
Third Myth: Language Barriers[/b]
Pursuing an MBA abroad implies mastering at least another language apart from your mother tongue. You should not apply to an MBA abroad unless you comply with this requirement. There are many business schools that offer students language programs that provide them with a good knowledge of French, German, Spanish or Chinese by the time they graduate.
Fourth Myth: I won’t be able to get used to the culture[/b]
If you fear that you will have problems dealing with professors and alumni coming from varied cultural backgrounds, you should first consider if pursuing an MBA is appropriate for you. Most prospect candidates do so because they are interested in working in a global environment that is culturally diverse and challenging. An MBA abroad will immerse you naturally in a multicultural world and it will be just natural for you to deal with it. It is quite interesting to read about Pursuing An MBA In Singapore: About Student Life And Fun!
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