Many Good Reasons to Earn Your MBA

You’re bright. Successful. Determined. Attaining goals you’ve worked hard to reach. But now you wonder: Could I do more? Could I be more?

There’s an MBA program near you that says you can.

North Georgia College & State University and its Mike Cottrell School of Business are bringing the master of business administration degree within practical reach of Lumpkin County residents with the strategic location of its new MBA program in the heart of the Georgia 400 Corridor.

TeamMBA, a traditional, face-to-face evening program designed for working professionals, will be housed on the top floor of Cumming City Hall, convenient to those living or working along the Georgia 400 Corridor and throughout northeast Georgia. Easily accessible from Exits 14, 15 or 16 on GA 400, the program is only about a 35-minute drive from Dahlonega’s Public Square.
Applications are being accepted through May 30, 2010 for the Fall 2010 class, which launches in August. For details and contact information, visit northgeorgiamba.com or call 770-205-5446.

“So many people get settled into their careers, and then after a few years they look around and realize they could boost their success and job satisfaction—and probably their salaries, too—with an MBA degree. By then, they may have families, children and all kinds of demands and obligations on their time. The obstacles can seem insurmountable,” says Max Burns, dean of the Cottrell School of Business.

“Having an MBA program convenient to home or work, with a class schedule they can work into their busy lives makes going for that career boost a do-able option.”

Attending classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings, students can plan to earn their MBAs within just 20-24 months without ever missing a day of work. Students accepted into the program will belong to a “cohort” of 30-40 students who will progress—class by class and project-by-project—through the entire two-year program together. Smaller study groups and team projects, facilitated by the latest communication technologies, will keep students in touch and engaged between classes.

The reasons for earning an MBA are as diverse as the people who seek the degree, says John Douglas, director of MBA marketing and development. MBAs often have a competitive edge over other business professionals for the best jobs and promotions and may command substantially higher salaries. For many, earning an MBA brings newfound confidence and other personal rewards that far transcend job market issues. With core elements centered on leadership development, teamwork and a stimulating global perspective on today’s business environment, North Georgia’s TeamMBA experience offers a life-changing opportunity for people in business careers to break out from the crowd and reach their potential.