MBA: Changing career is very common

The MBA is likely the most powerful graduate degree for changing career. According to the data, which includes over 1,100 data points largely from recent graduates of the most elite U.S. business schools, 87% of MBAs switch either functions or industries in their jobs directly before and after business school. Some 69% switch both functions and industries. Individuals using a full-time MBA from an elite B-school to accelerate their current career paths are in the significant minority. Continue reading