1 year ago, or less

2 or 3 years ago, followed by professional experience in a non-business field

between 4 & 10 years ago, with a solid chunk of work experience since then

around 10 years ago or longer, with a lot of career advancement over the years

learn the ropes of business & possible career directions

change careers after a few years of working in my current profession

advance in my current career

advance in my current career, without leaving my day job

very important; I want to build connections with employers

very important, since I am planning to enter a new career field

important

not critical; I plan to work while I earn my MBA, & my employer will sponsor my education

experience leading in volunteer activities, student clubs & organizations, part-time work, or other experiential projects

post-bachelor professional work experience in management or a functional area, not necessarily in business administration

post-bachelor professional work experience with a focus on business

several years of professional business experience, with significant career advancement

none to some; I am a recent college graduate

some, but I've been working for a few years & want to study business more in-depth

some; my professional experience has augmented the coursework I took

I have been working for several years, & have extensive work experience in one or more of these areas

1 year or less

1 to 3 years

4 to 7 years

8 years or more

a thorough overview of topics to build up my knowledge of business coupled with hands-on, experiential projects.

hands-on learning & experiential opportunities that can familiarize me with a new field

one that will augment the knowledge I've gained through my professional experience with further case studies & projects

one with fellow students who have several years of experience like me, & can share their knowledge & ongoing work experience

I want to pursue internships & other opportunities while I earn my MBA to enhance my resume & build my professional experience

I want to gain experience in new career fields while I earn my MBA, through internships or experiential projects

I want to build on the work experience I already have & apply my professional experiences to coursework

I want to apply higher level managerial concepts learned in class directly to my day-to-day position

full-time so that I can focus on academics, experiential projects & career management programs

full-time because I am planning to leave my current job to pursue a new career after business school

full-time, part-time, & accelerated are all feasible options

part-time or courses mostly on weekends, so that I can maintain my busy career

I recently completed a bachelor's degree & want to enhance my career possibilities with an MBA

I have been working for a few years & would like to change careers & explore new opportunities

I have solid years of work experience & would like to add an MBA to my list of qualifications

I have several years of work experience & advancement in my career, & would like to complement my achievements with an MBA