'Never Too Old' For An MBA Degree
November 24, 2008
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A former public school teacher has noted how he went back into education in order to study for an MBA to move into the business world.
Speaking to TurnTo23, Jim Gordon, 51, says that his educational consulting firm now has an international remit thanks to his business nous.
If you had been wondering whether you were not the right aged candidate that business schools are looking for, you may be encouraged to hear Gordon's remarks that being an older student worked to his advantage.
"At 51, I bring personal history and a seasoned perspective to discussions about business and other topics and these are welcomed by my professors and younger colleagues," he tells the resource.
Furthermore, Gordon claims that his MBA will help him to further develop his business and that he is "confident that money will follow".
You may remember that according to Business Week, the average 2008 MBA salary was $104,000.
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