Women in Particular can Benefit from an MBA Degree

When it comes to getting advanced degrees, women are keeping pace with men in practically all areas except for one: business. If women are to climb to top positions in the business world, they should pursue Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees in the same numbers men do, says Elissa Ellis Sangster, executive director of the Forte Foundation, a 10-year-old organization dedicated to educating and directing women toward leadership roles in business.

Writing in the Nov. 21, 2011, edition of The Financial Times, Sangster says, "Research has shown there are three key areas of difference between women and men that contribute to gender inequity in business: pay, expectations and confidence, and mentors and sponsors. The MBA helps to address all three by providing women with the skill sets, confidence and credentials to be successful, key insights on salary negotiation, and a strong network to build mentor and sponsor relationships."

She goes on to note that gender roles have created barriers for working women who may wish to pursue their MBAs. "Beyond college, women in their 20s face several key decision points around starting a family and moving to pursue a full-time MBA. Women are more risk averse and likely to stay close to home for their education and future employment, and are more willing to sacrifice their career prospects for those of their significant other."

Women Can Earn Their MBAs from Home Through Everest University Online

Everest University Online, a division of Everest University, has a solution for the challenge Sangster presents in her article. It's an MBA degree women (and men) can earn via the Internet from any place and on any schedule they choose. Through Everest University Online, it's possible to study from home during evenings or on weekends. This means one does not need to choose between family responsibilities and a business degree, which may lead to a higher salary and more career options.

Program Coursework

MBA coursework covers fundamental areas such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, quantitative methods, policy and strategy. Topics include:

• Organizational Behavior
• Management of Human Resources
• Quantitative Methods
• Business Research
• Management Information Systems
• Managerial Ethics
• Financial Management
• Managerial Economics
• Marketing Management
• Business Policy and Strategy

In addition, you have the option to choose a concentration such as general management, human resources management, international business or accounting.

How to Get Started

To learn more about how you can earn your MBA and still focus on the day-to-day demands of your current job, contact Everest University Online today. Our online education experts can answer any question you may have.

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify

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