MBA after Graduation vs. Work Experience: What Should You Choose?

One of the common query that worries a MBA aspirant is that which choice is better?

MBA after graduation or gain Professional experience of at least two years before applying for it. Both the paths have their own importance and it depends upon the individual’s personal choice and capacity. The MBA entrance exams have their own admissions requirements where they include work experience as a prime factor for the selection process especially in the case of executive MBA program or Distance learning MBA program or MBA program for the Working Professionals. So there is no one size fit answer but yes todays graduate work on the concept of completing two years of work experience from the reputed industry so that they are able to compete well for the top MBA Colleges in India.

For the MBA admissions in India one has to pass a preliminary Written exam administered by Organizations like CAT, MAT or XAT in order to be admitted to an MBA program in India and some colleges have their own exams which are followed by Group discussion and Personal Interview.

In this blog we will explore the answer to the above query and help you to decide what works best for you?

MBA after Graduation- Many students prefer to pursue an MBA immediately after completing their undergraduate degree without a career break to maintain continuity in their studies, early start in their career, developing their leadership skill and managerial skills, enter job market earlier than their peers.

MBA after Work experience- It helps you to set the clearer goals in terms of analyzing one’s strength, better clarity for the specialization and more practical exposure. At Asian Business School located in Noida sector 125 helps the students to make the informative decisions based on their aspirations with programs designed to support both fresh graduates and the working professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions-

Q1. How much work experience is considered ideal for getting admission in India’s top MBA colleges?

The work experience ideal considered is 1-3years (full time) as it helps the student to develop the clarity about their career goals.

Q2. The Internships done by the students in their Graduation time can be counted as the work experience for the MBA Admissions?

Most of the Colleges do not treat Internship as the full time experience but it can add value to the knowledge of the Student.

Q3. How do the Work experience of an Industry helps a MBA student in the class?

The work experience helps in providing the hand on experience (practical exposure) which non- working students learn through case studies, projects etc.

Q4. What type of facilities are provided for working professional s for their smooth admission process?

Some of the reputed MBA Institutes provide a dedicated support system for the professionals related to admission process, flexible class schedules, virtual counselling sessions and assistance in the documentation process.