January 1, 2010, Newsletter Issue #198: MBA Degrees And The PD Factor

Tip of the Week

Professional development comes in a variety of forms. People take weekend retreats, hire experts to come into the workplace, attend local seminars, or study online - all in the name of professional development. Suppose you decide to look at MBA programs. Does that qualify as professional development, or is it something more?



The answer depends on your employer. An organization that values its experienced employees may seriously consider helping with tuition costs by refunding certain educational costs, allowing time off to complete online m b a programs with pay, or by extending an unpaid leave of absence with the intention to rehire once the training is complete.



The more educated an employee is, the more valuable he/she is to the organization. Here are a few key steps to follow when seeking employer assistance in completing an online mba degree:

Research situations (either within your own organization or within another) where employees have contributed positively to the work environment after continuing their education.Be prepared to demonstrate how your extended education will benefit the company.Consider building a case study of your own professional achievements within the organization with a clear direction of where you’ve been, and where you’d like to be within the company.Finally, be prepared to take full responsibility for your own education. You might not get the support you want from your employer. The time and money you invest into an mba degree may just fall squarely on your own shoulders.

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