What can I do with an MBA degree?
Where to work - Industries to consider
The Master of Business Administration degree is a masters level general degree in business. As such successful completion of an MBA can lead to rewarding careers in various industries.
What you need - Skills required
- Ability to implement solutions to problems
- Analytical and strategic abilities
- Approachable/charismatic
- Communication skills– written and oral
- Computer knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Decision-making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Project planning and time management
- Quantitative skills
- Strong values and ethics
- Understanding of primary business functions
What to do - Occupations to explore
Positions that some of our recent MBA graduates have been hired into include:
- Brand Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Director of: Communications, Human Resources, Marketing, IT, Operations
- Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner
- General Manager
- Investor Relations
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Quality Control Analyst
- Relationship Manager
- Sales Manager
- Senior Analyst
- Underwriter
Resources - Key Websites
- Career Journal, the Wall Street Journal executive career site
- CareerJet
- Eluta
- Indeed
- MBA Jungle
- MonsterTrak
- National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA)
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
- Quebec MBA Association
- Top MBA
- Vault
- Workopolis - Campus
- Wow Jobs
