For most, participation in an MBA or equivalent program is a one time
experience that can have a profound effect on the participant's career and
life. How do you make sure you maximize it?For
those who wish to participate in an international executive MBA program in
Japan, the McGill MBA Japan and Temple University Japan programs provide
excellent experiences for program participants.
According to Phil O'Neil, the McGill Japan
Program Manager, "Most of our program participants continue to work full time
while they study. This can be a very intense experience that requires a great
deal of discipline."
"An added benefit is the shared experience
with other program participants," he noted. A shared challenging but rewarding
experience tends to make program participants bond during the program and
maintain contact after program completion."
 The University of Business & Finance
Switzerland Program affords participants the opportunity of studying in a
program that was founded by Swiss financial industry leaders in the heart of
Switzerland. The allure of studying in a very international environment, in
beautiful Switzerland, with easy access to some of the finest financial
industry experts is very attractive for participants who want to focus on the
financial industry career-wise or who wish to gain a better knowledge of the
industry and to develop high level, life long contacts.
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 The AGSM program in Sydney, Australia also
provides excellent opportunities for female MBA degree aspirants and affords
participants with an opportunity to develop career opportunities and strong
and unique networks, mainly in the Asia Pacific region.
AGSM MBA Program grad, Tom Davis, currently
Senior Manager, eCommerce Marketing, at Sirius Satellite Radio said, "I
decided to pursue my MBA at the AGSM in order to have an Asia Pacific business
experience and to study alongside peers from all over the world. I am really
glad I was able to accomplish this as I have contact with Japan, China and
India on a regular basis and am able to have a better perspective on those
markets"
Richard Tanner, a graduate of the AGSM MBA
class of 2006 and now a product manager at Johnson & Johnson in Florida said,
"Through the AGSM, I had an excellent experience that I would never have been
able to manage at a U.S.-based institution. I was able to develop an Asia
Pacific focused outlook that will serve me well throughout the rest of my
career.
 The HULT MBA program in Boston is a unique
international program that attracts participants from all over the world, as
only about five percent of the participants are U.S. citizens. The HULT
program also offers programs and sessions at its Shanghai, London and Dubai
campuses so it affords program participants with a number of unique experience
options. It provides program participants with unique opportunities to meet
with representatives of leading multi-national firms to discuss career
prospects and arranges for relevant and interesting work terms upon course
completion.
Shoko Suzuki, a graduate of the Class of 1998
and now Director of Marketing, Dell Japan, said, "Hult's one-year intensive
program was a great experience for me. I had classmates from about 20
different countries and was able to gain a lot of new perspectives by studying
and working on projects with them."
HULT MBA course graduate Gregory M. Allard,
now Senior Vice President and General Attorney, Liberty Mutual Group, said,
"As an American, it was very refreshing to have classmates from so many
different countries while studying in Boston. What a great experience it was."
The IE MBA program in Spain offers a very high
level MBA program in a key but often overlooked EU nation. Program graduates
almost all comment on how pleased they are at the quality of the program and
experience of studying for a quality globally-ranked MBA in Spain and at how
well prospective employers respond to graduates of the program.
 The Nyenrode Business Universiteit in Holland
offers a highly international full-time MBA program and its graduates often
find employment outside of their country of birth, largely due to the unique
global approach the program employs. A number of students decide to stay in
the Netherlands to work for global or Dutch multinationals such as the Philips
group of companies, ING, Akzo Nobel, and ABN Amro. The Nyenrode experience
encompasses entrepreneurship and the University maintains a business incubator
on its campus for companies started by graduates doing business from the
Netherlands so this is a possible avenue for internship or post-program
employment.
 According to program advisor, Peter Amaczi, "Nyenrode
graduates are employable just about anywhere due to the global nature of the
program and the entrepreneurial bent." This helps participants to create new
business or become Intrapreneurs within their larger organizations. Japanese
Nyenrode MBA graduates tend to develop a very strong global outlook and a
better understanding of entrepreneurship.
Nyenrode provides strong career/employment
support and students are guided throughout their studies by dedicated career
service professionals who help them to ensure they are maximizing their
experience. According to Amaczi, "The Nyenrode MBA program also includes a
compulsory two-month long consulting project with a company, another unique
experience factor."
 The
MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Management offers MBA program participants
a small class setting allows active interaction among students and with the
professors.
According to Sophia Lai, who coordinates marketing and international relations
for the program, "Students can choose a concentration in Finance, New Products
& Venture Development, Service Management and Design & Luxury Management.
Participation in this unique program will help participants to prepare
themselves to fulfill their long-term career goals in the unique business
environment that Milano provides."
The MBA experience can be life changing. It is
wise to look carefully into the various options before making a choice in
order to maximize the experience.
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