Results from a recent poll with officers
regarding the value of an MBA

Q1) What are your reasons for pursuing an MBA?
25.6% - career opportunities outside the military in private or public-sector company
20.9% - educational challenge (attain more knowledge and skills)
16.3% - more money or earning potential
15.1% - career change into new or second career
11.6% - military service career advancement (i.e. promotion)
10.5% - educational achievement (earn another degree)

Q2) What do you value most that motivates you to earn an MBA?
27.8% - improving my qualifications (more professional knowledge and skills)
22.2% - more money or earning potential
18.1% - establishing a career (defined path, promotions and advancement)
16.7% - adding to my credentials (having another degree and more education)
15.3% - greater job opportunities (more selections of jobs)

Q3) What resources do you find most helpful in learning about the MBA?
26.4% - media (magazines that rank MBA schools or internet websites)
20.8% - MBA schools
19.4% - peers (military or civilian)
15.3% - career, employment or community service centers
 9.7% - organizations (employer, government or association)
 5.6% - assessment test companies (GMAT)
 2.8% - other




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