Sunday, 23 April 2017

Why an MBA (Apr 23)

Why an MBA
Going for the MBA is a no brainer decision at this moment for me. The program allows me to advance my career and enriches my perspective of the world by giving me access to a wide spanning range of fascinating ideas and people. Today, I am listing the top 5 reasons for me to pursue an MBA.

1.       It makes sense financially immediately after graduation
The median post-MBA starting salary pays nearly double my current salary. If I were to pursue the highest paying positions such as IBD or consulting, my expected starting salary would be even higher. From a pure income perspective, I would likely be in a better position after the MBA than if I worked in my current job function.

2.       It steepens my long-term career trajectory
My post-MBA job will likely allow me to accelerate my career advancement and income growth at a faster pace than if I stayed in my current role. This higher growth rate will eventually make up for the 2 years investment of time and money.

3.       It enables me to work in the US
Breaking into any high-paying role in New York City is a formidable task for a relationship manager of a regional bank in Hong Kong. Pursuing my MBA at Yale gives me direct access to the US job market.

4.       It is a two-year selfish period for me to explore and learn
My late 20’s will be the last period of my life where I can travel freely and explore different careers without the encumbrance of family or work obligations. I will invest my time in visiting places and learning activities that I would otherwise will not have time for once I am settled down.

5.       It connects me with a diverse network of driven and capable people

My classmates at SOM are a collection of ambitious and uniquely talented people, who will make their mark on the world in myriad ways after graduation. I look forward to building close relationships with people who share my intellectual curiosity and my desire to impact the world in meaningful ways. I am also excited to tap into the global network of Yale University alumni.

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