Some of the best advice on graduate business education may
come from MBA alumni. Who better to offer perspective on the effectiveness of an
MBA education and its impact on a career? And it’s important to have all the
facts before you commit to the time and expense required to earn an MBA.
Here you can test your knowledge of the MBA experience—and its result.
1. How many MBA graduates feel they chose the correct area of
concentration?
a. Between 25 and 45 percent
b. Between 45 and 65 percent
c. Between 65 and 85 percent
2. In which area do MBA alumni most wish they had received
additional training?
a. Written communication skills
b. Leadership skills
c. Managing their careers
d. Recruiting, managing, and maintaining staff
3. Almost 73 percent of MBA alumni in 2000 began their first
job after graduating. What percentage of 2006 graduates started work only after
finishing an MBA?
a. 47 percent
b. 52 percent
c. 65 percent
d. 71 percent
4. What is the average salary for people who have graduated
from a full-time MBA program and are beginning a new job?
a. $67, 323
b. $70,432
c. $77,958
d. $80,214
5. What percentage of MBA alumni are self-employed?
a. 6
b. 13
c. 24
d. 45
Answers on next page.
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