Dean's Diary

By Dr. Michael Williams

Earning a business or management degree represents a professional development and career decision.

The rationales and motivations associated with acquiring either an undergraduate or graduate degree are unique to each student's personal, educational and professional goals. Frequently, students make aspirational decisions to enroll in business school. During the School of Business and Management's Dean and Student Town Hall meetings, students often share that they believe earning a business or management degree will enable access to increased career opportunities, as well as assist them in realizing their professional aspirations.

While potentially accurate, students can consider three approaches to evaluate a degree's relevance and value.

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