Is an MBA the Right Degree?

First, you must decide if an MBA is the right degree. Only a little more than one million people in the entire world have MBA's. Even though the need for an MBA is obvious, thousands of students would not be spending the time and money to obtain the degree unless it paid off. It most clearly does. Those with master's degrees earn more money, advance more quickly and spend less time finding new jobs. These factors combine to significantly increase lifetime earnings. The primary objectives of an MBA are for students to develop and integrate:

• analytical skills for decision making that incorporate global, ethical and culturally diverse dimensions
• skills in assessing organizational performance and developing approaches for improvement
• leadership skills, and
• interpersonal skills that contribute to teamwork.

MBA vs. EMBA

The EMBA is designed to provide maximum convenience and minimum aggravation for those managers and professionals who do not have the time to deal with difficult schedules and extended breaks. The EMBA staff takes care of administrative details so that the students have more time to prepare for classes. The classes are conveniently scheduled on alternating weeks, primarily all day Saturday and Sunday, and are located on UNO's Lakefront Campus.

Additionally, students are formed into small work groups, which remain together for the entire program. The UNO EMBA program is designed around these small work groups. The small-group format is important to students since the groups provide important social and academic support for their members. The groups are also important fail-safe devices for busy managers whose workloads fluctuate widely. Group members will constantly 'trade off' their strengths and weaknesses. Because of the interdependence on team members, students are encouraged to be certain of their commitment to earning an MBA through this intensive seventeen-month program.

For more information about the program curriculum, click here.

For information about UNO's EMBA program offered in Jamaica, click here.