Global survey: main reasons for applying for an MBA in 2015

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 30, 2015
The statistic shows the reasons given by prospective MBA students around the world for pursuing masters studies in business administration. 63.4 percent of MBA applicants said one of their main reason was to improve their career prospects., while 31.3 percent identified a desire to start their own business as being a main reason.

MBA applicants' main reasons for pursuing an MBA worldwide in 2015

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Release date

June 2015

Region

United States

Survey time period

Between June 2014 and June 2015

Number of respondents

4,904 respondents

Special properties

MBA applicants

Supplementary notes

The source does not state the age of survey participants or the exact dates when the survey was conducted.

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