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What career after an MBA?

Published on 15 Jun 2022 Last updated on 14 May 2025
What career after an MBA?

Pursuing an MBA is one of the best ways to conclude your studies. Are you wondering what your career may be after an MBA?

Let American Business College Paris (ex ABSParis) guide you!

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, American Business College Paris gives you examples of what kind of jobs you may choose!

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 problem

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 American Business College 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

  • 1Alexandre

    After working with the Foundever team as part of American Business College Paris’ (ex ABSParis) 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.

  • 2Prodatta

    After completing a BBA at Baruch College, Prodatta joined American Business College Paris (ex ABSParis) 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.

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