{"id":91080,"date":"2023-08-07T05:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T05:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=91080"},"modified":"2026-01-08T06:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:42:12","slug":"is-an-mba-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/is-an-mba-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is An MBA Worth It (In Australia)?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Getting an MBA can feel like a necessary rite of passage if you plan to pursue executive roles \u2014 but is it worth the time and expense? While business schools may no longer be a \u2018boy\u2019s club\u2019 due to cheaper and more accessible programs on the market, it\u2019s fair to say the MBA has lost its lustre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because the implied path to success is less clear-cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey from MBA graduate to \u2018big four\u2019 consulting firm employee to CFO is now a clich\u00e9 rather than a norm.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hiring managers recognise that a business school education doesn’t necessarily translate into commercial acumen and strong leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Related: How To Ask For A Pay Rise<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, there are cases where an MBA can help you rise through the ranks – if you select a quality program and have a smart career strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/div>

Did you Know?<\/h3><\/div>

More than 30 Australian universities offer an MBA program. Up to 80% of students in some MBA courses are international students.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s An MBA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree that provides you with a broad base of skills that you need to run a large business. It often includes experiential field trips or work placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical areas of study in top MBA programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n