If you’ve even considered pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, you’ve likely already read about how to choose a graduate business school, how to apply, and how to pay for it. But is an MBA for you? You’re asking, “Just what, exactly, can an MBA do for me?” and conversely, “What do I have to offer an MBA program?”

People pursue a graduate management degree for a variety of reasons: to access additional professional opportunities, outstanding compensation, improvement of management skills, and development of a lifelong professional network. The MBA provides skills that, combined with your military experience, outfit you well to advance your military career or succeed in the civilian marketplace.