There's certainly lots of encouraging news out there about what impact an MBA can have on your career prospects and pay packet.
For example, an MBA can help put you on the radar of headhunters . And the average base salary certainly surpasses the national standard.
At Oxford's Said Business School the average base salary for its graduates across all sectors was $100,800 last year. At London Business School it was $112,843, and at Cranfield School of Management the average was $90,976, according to information included in the Telegraph's list of Europe's top 10 MBA schools favoured by employer.
I don't need a currency calculator to see that's a lot of numbers on a pay cheque each month.
Based on these facts and figures, we wouldn't blaming you for enrolling in a flash. But, what are the key considerations candidates should explore before committing to a programme?
How specifically will it benefit your career? What is the demand for MBA candidates and skills in your sector?
Another thing to be aware of is the emerging trends in MBA learning. For example, lots of courses now include modules on creating a start-up, driven by an increasing and widespread interest in entrepreneurialism . Plus demand for distance-learning MBAs has soared in recent years .
So, whatever reason you're interested in an MBA, we've decided to take a closer look at the qualifications and the boost they can give your career and employability in a live QA . Whether you are trying to decide if the qualification will suit your goals, or you are midway through studying and are looking to see which employers will snap you up upon graduation, join us on Tuesday 6 December from 1pm - advance questions are welcome below.
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Our panel:
Fiona Beukes has a background in investment marketing communication and has worked in the financial services industry. She started the Open University MBA in May 2009 choosing Creativity, Innovation Change and Financial Strategy as her electives. As part of her evidenced-based personal development initiative she blogs about her academic studies here.
Claudia Jonczyk is professor of organisation studies at ESCP Europe business school's London campus. Between 2007 and 2011 she was the academic director of the school's London track EMBA, where she also teaches organisational behaviour.
Dr Kerry Sullivan is MBA programme director at Surrey Business School . Kerry has extensive teaching experience in higher education, and a background in property and finance. Kerry has combined a career in education with business, acting in a consultancy role primarily in construction and real estate.
Colin Hudson is the director of career development at Cranfield School of Management . He studied an MBA at the university.
Lisa Carr is a careers consultant and coach who works with a range of public and private organisations including the University of Warwick and Warwick Business School, where she coaches executive MBAs.
Sarah Jackson is the personal and career development manager for part-time MBAs and alumni at Warwick Business School, where she coordinates, and in some cases delivers, a range of careers management and skills workshops for MBA students and alumni.
Richard McBain has experience of working in both a corporate environment, as an HR manager in the financial services industry, and in a business school context. He is currently head of post-experience postgraduate programmes at Henley Business School , where he also teaches on the MBA programme.
Keith Heron is programme director for the executive and full-time MBA at Henley . He has expertise in SMEs, entrepreneurship, youth enterprise and business start-up.
Josephine Woods is the master's programme manager at the Open University Business School .
Maggi Preddy is MBA recruitment and marketing manager at the University of Bath School of Management . In her current role she is responsible for marketing the Bath MBA and coaching individuals as they embark upon the programme. Maggi holds the Certificate in Coaching from Henley Management College and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC).
Denver Muirhead is postgraduate programme consultant and team leader at the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF). He has been with the company for more than two years and advises on all postgraduate programmes including MBA, MSc Marketing, and MSc Finance.
Derek Walker is director of careers at Sad Business School . The Careers Service provides careers advice to the school's postgraduate degree students, both when they are students and also throughout their careers as alumni.
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