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The next step after BBA: Higher studies or work experience?

 
 

Completing a BBA is an important milestone, but the next step can shape the direction of your career. Should you continue towards an MBA immediately or gain industry experience first?

In an article for MBAGATE,  Veena Jadhav, Dean (Undergraduate programs) at SP Jain Global, shares insights on whether students should pursue an MBA right after completing a BBA or first gain professional experience.

Veena Jadhav, Dean, Undergraduate programs, SP Jain Global, sheds light on whether should BBA graduates pursue an MBA in an article for MBAGATE
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The article highlights how both pathways can offer valuable opportunities. Pursuing an MBA immediately after a BBA can help students build advanced business knowledge, develop management skills, and continue their academic journey without a break. On the other hand, gaining work experience can provide practical exposure, help students understand workplace dynamics, and bring greater clarity to their career goals. 

It also discusses why the decision should go beyond timelines and consider factors such as career aspirations, personal readiness, the learning environment, and the value a student hopes to gain from an MBA. 

To read the full article, please click here.

 

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