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I’m in my early 30s. Am I too old for MBA?

The MBA is a course designed to cater to needs of professional development. For those who have undertaken experience of more than 5 years in their kitty can feel the course to be a breather from routine work and promise new avenues of growth and leadership. Many times the experienced ones are lured by the hefty paychecks synonymous with the course. Before understanding the viability of an MBA after 30 it is better to understand why it is necessary: Need of MBA

  • For starting your own business and becoming your own boss, MBA is must to understand the infinite opportunities. Economic and financial resources can be maximised by the knowledge gained through the varied practical skills obtained during the course.
  • Obtaining better career opportunities and diverse set of subjects like Human resource management, marketing management, logistical control, etc. This helps to suit your interest and has something for every aptitude. This means a mediocre person has a diverse set of options to choose from.
  • Wider opportunity to network and grow. Both personally and professionally an MBA empowers you with critical social skills and builds confidence to take the giant leap.
  • The international aspect of businesses has made MBA a must skill to standby. As a universally recognized course with problem-solving as its core aspect, an MBA empowers you to achieve new avenues.
  • The course offers something to every individual irrespective of age. Despite this fact, many people are sceptical about the adoption of the course at the later side of 30’s and beyond. The two methodology for the adoption of the course are:
Executive and part-time MBA: The MBA program encourages teamwork and leadership. Yet a full-time MBA means leaving behind a lucrative package and that too for two long years. Therefore most of the professionals opt for executive or part-time MBA program to sustain their career goals without putting a strain on the pocket. However, the executive courses for some universities like Symbiosis, Pune and IIM’s may bring a lump in the throat with their high fee structure as well. Full-time MBA: Despite numerous advantages of an executive course, the advantages of a full-time MBA program are hard to compare. Regular academia interaction along with innovations in learning makes the course remain the lucrative career opportunity. Indian universities have no bar on the maximum age limit for pursual of this course yet fewer placement opportunities are available for people beyond 30. Yet parent organizations like army encourage employees to pursue MBA and imbibe them back with top-notch positions. The long-term Return on Investment ratio is comparatively high both on financial and motivational scales. The course requires quantitative aptitude and managerial skills that your job experience can vouch for yet being away from studies for too long may take the toll on your performance. Hence, rather than waiting for another good moment: it is better to jumpstart the change process now! Verdict: You are never too old for etching a new career opportunity. Hence 30 or beyond, MBA is a good professional investment.  


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