Why Networking Matters in an MBA?

Networking is deemed to be one of the most essential aspects of pursuing an MBA. This is one activity that can boost your career. It is one of the processes of forging links between industry professionals irrespective of their hierarchy, enabling them to find better employment opportunities and a platform where you can connect and share information. It is more like a mutually beneficial relationship where all parties are expected to bring in their business ideas onto the table. Hence, MBA can be a great opportunity to build a strong network and make long-term professional relationships.

As you graduate, you will automatically be a part of their alumni network and can continue taking guidance from reputed faculty and industry experts. According to a report circulated by QS, 30% of students and applicants agreed that building a professional network was one of the key reasons for pursuing this program. Therefore, this shows the importance of networking in shaping one’s corporate future. This blog will further explore some advantages of networking and how can students potentially bank on them.                                        

Career opportunities 

According to studies, networking has often become a pathway which has led students to land on successful job offers. Another data release by LinkedIn suggests that 85% of people are hired through connections and strong networks. Many times, job postings are offered to one’s connections before they are broadcasted online. Hence, with good connections, professionals certainly have an edge in getting placed in better positions and corporations.

Gaining/exchanging knowledge

Aside from getting placed well, networking has proven to be an incredible learning tool. As an MBA student actively networking, you will gain in-depth knowledge in your line of field with diverse perspectives that will both broaden and strengthen your knowledge. Overall, this will make you sound both intellectually as well as enhance your communication and people-skills.

Improving visibility

Networking with individuals can enhance your profile and make you further visible in your community and industry. Through networking, prospective employers are more likely to pick you when they see someone who they have previously met or chatted with. Through networking, you will be able to create a brand of your own which can be useful when you intend to work as a C-suite executive, partner or even venture in the line of entrepreneurship. 

A widespread network

As you begin to connect with people, you will gain contacts from even your existing network. It can almost create a chain reaction where your connection multiplies. This will only widen your professional circle and give you better chances to draw in clients and new employment opportunities. In short, your PR skills will be off the roof!

Sounds exciting? We at Capital University College also believe in a similar notion and hence have three stand-out MBA programs that can support you with the right education background. In exclusive partnership with Rome Business School, we have the world’s 59th ranked International MBA program, whereby, you will earn triple qualification that is recognized internationally. Along with this, you will be part of the 13,500 students who have been well-placed in global corporations as the school has a whopping 96% placement rate. Additionally, you will be able to have an international alumni network which can be the ideal platform to connect and sustain long-lasting professional relationships.

On the flip side, if you are intending to earn a British MBA, our exclusive partnership with North Wales Business School Glyndwr University enables students to earn a British MBA right here in the UAE. Lastly, our American MBA hails from the top-ranked Westcliff University based in California that gives students an opportunity to widen their stream and complete their postgraduate studies in an internationally-acclaimed university and earn an American degree. For more information or for enquiries, contact us at 971 6 55 99 489 or drop an email at study@capitalcollege.ae