What career after an MBA?

What kind of MBA will you choose?

First, what MBA will you choose? Your future career will depend on what program you decide to pursue. While MBAs are business school diplomas, they are not always about managing a company. Many offer a specialization that allows you to become the head of a specific sector of a company. For instance, you may choose an MBA in communication, thanks to which you may become a public relations department manager. MBAs are varied and offer a broad range of careers.

To help you choose, The American Business School of Paris gives you examples of what kind of jobs you may choose!

Entrepreneurship

After an MBA, you can become an entrepreneur. Most MBAs can lead you to such a career, but if you want to start your company, it is better to start with an MBA specialized in entrepreneurship. With such a diploma, you can become an entrepreneur, but also:

• an innovation manager,
• a business developer,
• a business development director (local and international),
• a communication director,
• a business planning consultant,
• an international business development consultant.

Start your career with an MBA in entrepreneurship!

Communication

MBAs are not just made to become an entrepreneur. You may also decide to work in communication and project management. This sector has been radically changing in the last 30 years and more changes are coming, especially due to digital marketing. Pursuing an MBA will let you learn advanced knowledge and skills to start your career at a management position. After you complete your curriculum, you can be:

• an international communication director,
• a business developer,
• a head of corporate communication,
• a large import-export accounts manager,
• a corporate development manager,
• a communication and international affairs consultant,
• a public relations director,
• an international partnerships director.

Start your career with an MBA in communication!

Why is an MBA a perfect choice to start your career?

There are many reasons why an MBA is a great choice to start your career. Here are some of the best reasons to choose to start an MBA!

To become a manager

All MBAs will teach you valuable managing skills. Management is one of the most sought-after know-how. And since it is a transversal skill, you can choose to work in any sector. You will learn to:

• Improve your leadership,
• Manage a team,
• Make strategic decisions,
• Evaluate and manage risks,
• Improve your critical thinking and solve problems…

To expand your professional network

Having a professional network is very important for your career. Your relations will help you when you are looking for new clients or when you are looking for a new job.

Pursuing an MBA will give you more opportunities to meet people in the field you want to work in. Your internships and international exchanges are the best moments to introduce yourself to more people and start professional relationships that will last for years.

The more people you meet, the more chances you will have to access unique opportunities.

To get a good salary

One of the main reasons to start an MBA is to get a good salary.

Such a diploma will help you reach high-ranking positions (CEO, marketing directeur, communication director, etc.). All these jobs are very well-paid. For instance, the salary of a business developer is on average:

• $68,000 per year in the United States,
• €58 500 per year in Germany,
• £30,479 per year in the United Kingdom,
• ₹20,286 per year in India.

As seen previously, many positions are available for you after your MBA, with very attractive salaries!

To earn a globally-recognized diploma

Finally, if you want to start an international career, an MBA is one of the best ways to get started. MBAs are internationally recognized and are tailored to students who want to work in a global economy, through English-only classes, a focus on international business and partnerships with other schools in many countries for student exchanges.

Moreover, many establishments, such as The American Business School of Paris, offer the opportunity to obtain a double diploma from two schools in different countries. This will prove to be a valuable addition to your resume, as it emphasizes your international profile and your adaptability. This is proven in the fact 91% of our MBA graduates find a job within 6 months*

*Based on a study of all our MBA graduates from 2020 to 2023
 

SOME OF OUR GRADUATES' BACKGROUNDS

Alexandre, 2023 :
After working with the Foundever team as part of the American Business School’s company case challenge, Alexandre joined the company for his end-of-study internship as a Sales Operations Analyst. He became a  Business Development Representative for their Insight Sales. Since September 2024, he is a Business Developper at Groupe Outsourcia.

Prodatta, 2016 :
After completing a BBA at Baruch College, Prodatta joined the American Business School of Paris in 2015 for an MBA in International Business. For her end-of-study experience, she landed an internship at Dassault Systems in Paris, where she worked in Business Development for their Transpiration and Mobility department. She grew in the company to later become Industry Sales Strategy Specialist, and is now Dassault’s Industry Marketing Lead since 2023.