MBA - My Personal Experience

It's been a year since I started taking Master's in Business Administration. I am a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) graduate year 2014. You are probably thinking that these two fields are a little bit off course and irrelevant. Let me prove you wrong.

If your undergraduate course is not business related, MBA is still an advantage. Take for example you're in medical field. You might be working or currently running a business; most probably in connection with medicines or health related services and goods. Having a real foundation in business is a must. Business management, Marketing management, Management Accounting, and Financial management are crucial things in business. These surely was not thought to you back in college years. Medical students doesn't bother on reading all these because these are not required in their curriculum. They'll only open a business book when they decided to become an entrepreneur, but mind you, books are simply sheets of papers. Without someone to guide and teach you what to do, you'll end up in scrap.

Often times, taking business course are associated with becoming a business man or business woman in the future, but that's not exactly true. Having a Master's degree can be a great help in your career advancement as well. Employees who aimed for higher positions in the company are usually advised to acquire a masters' degree, specially, Master's in Business Administration. Why? Because employees who has a master's degree in business tend to be more equip in business management, thus making them more suitable for the job. They were molded to become business critics, analysts and managers in all aspects in business. This applies not just for medical professionals but in all professions not related to business. I, myself, is not a business graduate, but I never really regretted everything, because those things I learned are beneficial for the future business I have in mind.

I was only 21 years old when I enrolled for this degree. Too young to battle with the giants. I was the youngest in the class and probably the least in terms of employment background. "I am a fighter!" That's what I always say to myself. I was a newbie in my job and in my course. I don't like to envy other people's brilliant mind, instead I want to take it as a challenge.

My first month was great. I have new friends. I have new allies and I am building connections. The lessons are good and challenging specially accounting. I don't hate numbers or any mathematical symbols and formulas, but they're just too complicated to understand sometimes. I took 3 subjects in my first and second semesters: Management Accounting, Business Research, Management Principles and Dynamics, Bridging courses (Accounting 1, Marketing, and Management). Since I am not a management graduate, I have to take 4 bridging subjects as part of the requirement before taking major subjects. If you're a management graduate then it'll be a lot easier for you.

Almost everything in this level are done individually. You'll be exposed in oral recitation, reporting and paper works. Well, I guess, the very difference between an undergraduate classes and graduate classes are the mentor's teaching strategy. I mean, in a graduate school, most of the time you'll be ask to research on something and report it  in the class. The professor will simply add certain things and let the class discussed and share personal insights on that topic.  Whereas in an undergraduate class, instructors are usually the source of everything.

 I am currently working as a Data Analyst of a prestigious establishment. I've been employed for more than a year now, same year I started my masters degree.  Considering my duration in this company and my age (I'm in my early 20's), I have been offered a promotion in the company. Though I really don't know what lies ahead,change is constant, still I believe that God already set the best for me in the future.

Experiences may vary from where we came from. The knowledge we get is vital for growth. Don't let it rot. Challenges are there to motivate us to do better and be a victor. Make use of everything you got, but always remain your feet on the ground. Never brag about your achievement instead thank God for everything.

I am not so acquainted with other masters degrees, but I believe that all those things are there to mold you, train you and help you unleash your inner potentials.

Don't settle for less. Settle for the best.