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SkimaTalk Official Course
Preparing for the MBA Application Process Lesson 1: Why an MBA?
Master the “Why an MBA” Question
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One of the most important MBA application questions is:
“Why an MBA?”
In this lesson, you will practice answering this critical question.
To Answer This Question, Think About Your Goals
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Change career / function Earn a promotion / raise Become a manager Become an entrepreneur Grow your professional network
What does success mean to you?
Good Answers are Specific, Address Your Current Weaknesses, and Include an End Result
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“I am pursuing an MBA because I want to become a
product manager in the technology industry. An MBA will give me the marketing,
strategy, and leadership training necessary to make this transition. Upon graduation, I plan to work for Facebook or
Google.
Good Answer ✓
Specific
Current Weaknesses
End Result
Lesson Structure
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Before the lesson you will prepare an answer to the question: “Why do you want to pursue an MBA?” During the lesson you will discuss and practice your answer with your teacher: (10 minutes) – Discuss your goals / reasons for pursuing an MBA. (5 minutes) – Practice answering the question: “Why an MBA?” (5 minutes) – Discuss and make improvements to your answer. (5 minutes) – Practice answering the question again: “Why an MBA?”
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