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Originally Posted by shaky_143

hi jenifer,

I have completed my engineering in computer science in 2005 and since after I am working with a nationalized bank as an IT officer . So after completion of 1.5 years of my job i think it would be a better advantage for me to have an MBA degree in my profile.

but i am confused that whether my experience is going to give me benefit ?
please help me that if i choose IT in MBA is it worthwhile .

I am anticipating ur response.

shakti

Yes, Shaky, you are still very early in your career; I can see why you are unsure of whether you need the MBA. An MBA degree will only help you if you are interested in guiding the company/bank in its direction, penetrating new markets and becoming a leader in its primary field. Similarly, if you envision yourself leaving the bank and taking a leadership role in an IT company, guiding it in developing new products and leading it to global recognition and profit, then an MBA is the degree that will prepare you for the strategic analysis and the leadership essential to managing these types of global operations.

On the other hand, if you are content rising the ranks of IT and have no aspirations to guide companies, then you will have no need for an MBA. You may need to pursue a graduate degree in computer science to gain increasing responsibilities, but the MBA will not be of much benefit.

Since you are at the dawn of your career, I suggest you take the time to assess what you like about your job and continue to take on additional challenges. If you find that you are most happy when solving technical issues, then you will not need an MBA. However, if you find that you are eager to lead increasingly larger teams and guiding the direction of companies instead of remaining in IT, then you should begin looking into MBA programs. Don't worry; you have time!

Regards,
Jennifer Bloom, CPRW
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