How to Achieve Your Career Ambitions with an Executive MBA

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The importance of ‘globalization’ in the business world today shouldn’t be a surprise. As a result, opportunities to do business across borders are getting greater.

Those who pursue an executive MBA get to learn more about themselves from the new challenges the program brings. These new perspectives can then help them become more effective leaders in the workplace.

For example, after almost three years as a regional business manager in Mexico, Guillermo Vazquez decided to take on his next challenge – the Global One Executive MBA at EGADE Business School.

“It was perfect for me to study in Mexico while having the opportunity to develop my international exposure,” he said.

An integral part of the Global One MBA at EGADE Business School is the four international residences, where for one week in each school students will be able to take full advantage of the host school’s facilities and services. During the week-long residences students will also have the opportunity to travel around the continent, attend business meetings and expand their professional network.

From North America to South America, Asia to Europe, when it comes to the international aspect of the program, Guillermo has nothing but praise for the opportunity to collaborate and learn alongside a global cohort comprised of students from other business schools and universities around the world.

“The experience of learning and collaborating in the different business schools gives you the opportunity to understand the pros and the cons of the actual situation of your country, economy, industry and even your personal situation,” said Guillermo.

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There’s constant talk about how networking is the key to accessing new and exciting opportunities.

In comparison to the traditional MBA the Executive MBA has a much larger focus on senior business leader networking, therefore attracting a wider range of working professionals from all areas of business and industries.

The Global One MBA at EGADE has a cohort of over 120 senior business leaders from five top business schools across four continents, meaning there are opportunities in abundance for establishing valuable connections.

Jorge Luis Pedraza is another Global One MBA graduate and is the CEO at Distribuidora de Productos Deshidratados SA de CV in Monterrey. He too enjoyed the opportunity of working and learning with other senior business leaders from around the world.

“With the Global One MBA you have the best of both worlds. I was studying in Mexico, but I also had experiences with other schools from all around the world.

“Studying the Global One MBA has made a huge impact, and I am looking now to get involved in new businesses. I’ve been talking to my classmates and we are all into making a new business with the expertise of everyone involved. My network has expanded, and some changes I have made in my business have worked very well.”

If making your way to the top of ladder into the C-suite is your all-time career ambition, an Executive MBA qualification demonstrates your commitment to the job very well. Increased competency in your role often offers instant credibility, thus bettering prospects to progress higher in your company.