Each student has a slightly different reason for electing to participate in an MBA program. By discussing the reasons why potential students would like to earn an MBA, admissions officers can gauge students' commitment to the program. Engage future students in a discussion of the life circumstances that drew them to the MBA program and what they intend to do once they successfully earn their MBA degrees.
Technology plays an ever-expanding role in business. Communication technology, in particular, has revolutionized the way in which members of a business group discuss practices or engage in meetings. Discuss this concept with potential students, determine how much they already know about the topic of communication technology and gauge their feelings about using technology as a communication tool within the business industry.
Many businesses are now global operations, with branches spread around the globe. Engage future students in a discussion of the positive and negatives of globalization within the business field. Discuss the ways in which globalization can allow for business growth as well as global businesses outsourcing and why some are viewed negatively by those within certain sectors of business.
Effective management can mean the difference between a successful business and a faltering one. Ask the future business students about their knowledge of management styles. Discuss which styles are most conducive to the production of happy and productive employees. Explore the reasons behind the selection of different management styles and discuss which style students feel they would adopt in the future.
Whereas some businesses enjoy a long life, others fail rapidly. Ask the potential students which factors they feel are most important in producing and maintaining a sustainable business. Discuss ways in which business owners can increase the likelihood of business success as well as which common mistakes usually lead to a short business lifespan. Explore ways in which these mistakes can be avoided and business success achieved.