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    Should you consider pursuing an MBA for career growth?

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    Ever so often you reach a phase in your life where you question if you are actually doing the best that you possibly can. Whether it is your personal or professional chart, questioning and reevaluating your goals from time to time is a necessity that predominantly everyone agrees with. The most common switch that we all turn to for a professional upgrade has to be a master's degree. Yes, we are talking about the three-letter word that is filled with promise and hope -- MBA. They are the preferred solution for everything from a long-pending managerial promotion, a jazzy career switch and even a hefty package raise. However, how much can an MBA benefit you in this day and age?

    Is MBA right for you?
    This is a question that everyone who is considering pursuing MBA as an option needs to ask themselves. What is the end result you are looking for? If sharpening your management and strategy skills is something you are considering or are keen on taking the entrepreneurial path, then an MBA can certainly be the perfect choice for you. Apart from theoretical knowledge on strategy, time management, project management, marketing and more, the course coherently helps you get hands-on experience on the ground and trains you in better decision making and communication as well.

    But is it necessary to take a break from work?
    While the 2-year offline MBA program has various merits to its kitty, it is not the only way to instil effective business traits. The easy alternative is taking up online MBA programs which not only offer a similar curriculum and practical exposure but also let you continue with your current job. Online MBAs are a great alternative that equip you with reliable lectures and training from reputed and well-known professionals and lecturers right from your laptop. They make it much easier for people to access good and reliable MBA programs, completely cutting out on geographical constraints.

    Global MBAs in India
    With location not being a deciding factor, it becomes easier to widen your horizon and think of programs that are well suited for you. An avenue that gives you an array of impeccable opportunities on this front is upGrad. With their options of global MBA, upGrad offers some brilliant online programs to hone your business management skills. Their Global MBA programs from Deakin Business School and Liverpool Business School are some of the best programs that boast of international university exposure and bankable curriculum.

    MBA (Global) from Deakin Business School
    The Global MBA program from Deakin Business School is a 24-month program that has dual affiliations to Australia’s top B-School -- Deakin Business School (DBS) and the leading Indian management college -- IMT Ghaziabad. The program offers an MBA (Global) Degree from DBS and PGP in Management from IMT Ghaziabad, thereby giving you an alumni status from both the prestigious institutions. DBS has been accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, placing it in the top 1% B-schools worldwide.*

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Liverpool Business School
    The Master of Business Administration (MBA) by Liverpool Business School is a dual affiliated masters programme with the leading UK business school and IMT Ghaziabad. The 20-month course offers an MBA Degree from Liverpool Business School, a PGP in Management from IMT Ghaziabad and alumni status from both the institutes.

    What does Global MBA offer?
    These Global MBA programs in upGrad offer carefully crafted courses that are relevant to the current times, boast of great 1:1 mentorship from industry leaders and can shape your career the way you want with 360° career support. The networking options that these courses open up are another added advantage for anyone who wants to strive in the professional world. Not only do you get affiliated to the world’s top universities, but the MBA from Liverpool Business School also comes with a 1-week immersion program at their university campus (included in the program fee).

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    These programs weigh on the positive side from a cost analysis perspective as well. With MBA programs starting at INR 4 lakhs, the global MBA options at upGrad make quality management programs accessible to you at 1/10th the cost of a traditional offline program. Not only do these programs serve the purpose of building your business acumen, but they also help broaden your network extensively by allowing you to connect with like-minded people. These programs are clearly designed to mould you into the next big business leader, and the newest batch of this course is all set to begin on March 30, 2020.

    If you are keen on taking your career to the next level then you can apply for either of upGrad’s global MBA programs by March 23. With a 12-month, no-cost EMI option to help you with finances, these programs further become all the more affordable. upGrad is one of the largest online education providers in India that has been helping working professionals upgrade their knowledge and skills and tap their full potential. If you are keen on exploring a program to upskill yourself, you should consider the Global MBA options at upGrad.

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    (This article is generated and published by ET Spotlight team. You can get in touch with them on etspotlight@timesinternet.in)
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