If you have noticed, a lot of the people taking up MBA or masters are the men. This stems from the old adage that men are better of in the office while women are left at home do the usual chores. But this is yesterday’s news. These days, the number of women who take up masteral studies has swelled and you can imagine at how many of them make it to the top of companies as top executives anywhere in the world these days.
This is not to belittle the men of course. Men are expected to reach the point of wanting higher studies to become more fulfilled and cemented to their position. The question here as far as the women are concerned would perhaps be “Are they taking up MBA for career growth or just because they don’t have anything better to do?”
MBA is not restricted to securing that high paying position and job. It can also be a means of becoming an entrepreneur and starting her own business
But the fact remains that not all regions have a high count of women taking up MBA. To get some women to consider a masters degree, here is a good article that business schools may want to adapt to recruit more females to take up MBA studies.
The typical M.B.A. track runs a collision course with many young women’s plans to start a family. Working four to five years after undergraduate school before enrolling, as many schools offering a master’s in business expect, is a bridge too far for many women. The alternative — seeking an M.B.A. at a younger age — means shouldering roughly $80,000 in M.B.A. expenses at a life stage when many are laden with student loans and aren’t making much money. Also, women tend to be more wary of the risk of taking time out for an M.B.A., for fear of hitting a glass ceiling.
(Source) Wall Street Journal
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For most yuppies, aiming high will always be their main concern. Some dream of being executives and chief officers of certain companies some day and the real path towards achieving these dreams depends on the dedication and motivation that they implant in their minds.
These dreams are not impossible. In fact they can be attainable. All you have to do is limit your outlook towards realistic achievements. Some people aim to reach the top at the soonest and at any cost. Gathering experience or even taking up further training or studies such as a masters degree is a good step to that direction. But do remember not to lose focus.
It may seem frustrating at times but that is really a test of character. If at that point you fail to realize the real purpose of these things, then you need to ask yourself once again your real purpose for your career.
