Why Should I
Get an MBA?
While you might not need an MBA, the reasons to get your MBA from Xavier are numerous.
The advantages a Xavier MBA brings prepare you as you navigate the ever-changing world of business. They range from seeking a higher salary, accelerating career growth, becoming part of an active & robust professional network, and achieving personal goals from starting a business to being your own boss.
You deserve the wealth of advantages an XU MBA brings. Let’s review the common myths about getting an MBA and debunk them so you can make the best decision for you!
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT MBAS, DEBUNKED
- You won’t make more money. False! An MBA will absolutely increase your salary potential. After all, the MBA is more than a degree- it’s a source of knowledge. With an ever expanding understanding of the business world, you will have more opportunities for growth, opportunities for advancement which will result in an increase to your earnings.
- You don’t need an MBA to build your network. How does a network of more than 18,000 people sound? In joining the XU MBA, you cannot avoid expanding your network. There are more than 18,000 X business alumni, providing a built-in network of professionals from your first day in the program until forever.
- You don’t need it for a career pivot. It is unlikely your career path will be unchanged as the average person has 12 positions in their lifetime (2015 Bureau of Labor Statistics). Those changes require a myriad of things from specialized skills & knowledge to strategic thinking & SWOT analyses to interpersonal communication skills. Just as the business world evolves, you have to evolve and the MBA gives you what you need to ease between and be ready for career paths & opportunities
- Earning an MBA is too time consuming. Not true. Quite to the contrary, the XU MBA offers you multiple pathways via flexible classes so you can study on your schedule. Our program options include Part-Time, Online, and Full-Time options to fit every busy & demanding lifestyle & career.
- The degree has become diluted. True, the number of schools offering MBA degrees has soared in recent years. That’s why selecting the Xavier MBA is so valuable. Since 1951 the XU MBA has been a program of choice for employers and students. In carrying the prestigious and hard to achieve AACSB accreditation, the XU MBA ensures quality. Having been nationally ranked since 2004 and recognized by US News in the MBA areas of Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, & Values Based Leadership, along as being a top program for Veterans, there will be no diluting of the XU MBA no matter how your degree is taken - in person, on line, full time, or part time.
Are you ready for a change? A new scene? A move up? An MBA degree from Xavier University will help you open doors for new opportunities.
- FOR: Working professionals.
- HOW QUICK: Anywhere from 2-3 years, depending on your schedule.
- CLASS OPTIONS: Online or evening classes are offered.
- FOR: Full-time students.
- HOW QUICK: 1 year.
- CLASS OPTIONS: 5 classes per semester, with 3-4 classes in the summer.
- FOR: Working professionals.
- HOW QUICK: 2-3 years.
- CLASS OPTIONS: Classes are, as you would guess, online.
- FOR: Seasoned corporate executives. Admission is highly selective.
- HOW QUICK: 16 months.
- CLASS OPTIONS: Classes meet two times per month.
(every other weekend) on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Increase Your Salary Potential | The MBA isn’t just a degree. It’s a source of knowledge. And when you better understand the business world, you have the opportunity to increase your earnings.
- Expand Your Network | At Xavier University, there are more than 18,000 business alumni, providing a built-in network of professionals when you graduate.
- Learn Specialized Skills | As the business world continues to evolve, you can stay on top by learning to adapt.
- Study on Your Schedule | With flexible classes for every lifestyle, an MBA degree can be earned on your schedule. You can do it.
- Expand Your Career Possibilities | Ready for a change? A new scene? A move up? The MBA degree will help you open doors to new opportunities.
WHAT MAKES XAVIER’S MBA STAND OUT?
- AACSB-Accredited | AACSB-accredited schools offer students a relevant and challenging curriculum, the highest
quality faculty and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.
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NATIONALLY RANKED
- In 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Xavier MBA:
- #77 Part-time MBA in the nation
- #21 Executive MBA in the nation
- In 2020, the Princeton Review ranked the Xavier MBA and Williams College of Business:
- Among the Best Online MBA programs in the nation
- Among the Best Business Schools in the nation (for the 14th consecutive year)
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SPECIALIZED COURSES | XAVIER COURSES OFFER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS
- One course helps manage a nearly $5 million University investment fund.
- Another class explores the ethics of the business world.
- Another recruits students to work with local small businesses to assist in branding, marketing and job creation.
- Yet another offers opportunities to study international businesses in areas abroad like France, Colombia, Morocco, Israel, South Korea and Portugal.
- The Center for Women in Business and Leadership | This is the first center of its kind in the region and only the second in the nation based on a college campus.
- Affordable | Xavier’s cost is competitive with all other schools in the region. You can get an MBA from a top-ranked university at a reasonable rate.
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