Tertiary Education
Is an MBA
still relevant? As a generalist degree, the MBA gives you fundamental management knowledge, meaning you’ll get a holistic view of business across areas like marketing, finance, and accounting, all while developing those vital soft skills and leadership skills. So, what can you do with an MBA degree? And is an MBA worth it? Dr Jako Volschenk, Head: MBA Programme at Stellenbosch Business School, shares some insights.
Is an MBA still relevant in today’s world?
Yes, an MBA is relevant today. The MBA at Stellenbosch Business School focuses on responsible leadership and never has the world needed such leaders more than today. With increasing inequality, climate change, social instability, and global economic challenges we need leaders and business leaders that can navigate complexity with compassion. From a purely business point of view, it used to be that an MBA could distinguish you from others for the job you're applying for. Today, it is more likely that an MBA is a hygiene factor for application, in other words you now require an MBA to apply or would not make the short list if you don’t have one.
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