MBA programs partner to provide students with more experience

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that college graduates have a variety of options for careers within the business sector. Those looking to gain experience in this industry may want to consider enrolling in MBA programs.

Loyola University in New Orleans is one school that is partnering with a business, the South Coast Angel Fund, to provide degree seekers with more experience and training in their MBA coursework. With this new type of curriculum, students will now use what they have learned inside the classroom in actual situations within a company.

These types of courses allow students to gain hands-on experience with investment processes, potential investments and term sheet clauses.
Brett Matherne, professor in the school's program, says "these students are not dealing with hypothetical widgets, they are working with real investment decisions."

The BLS reports that many positions, such as a financial analyst, may require an MBA while occupations within engineering mandate this level of education for individuals who are looking to move forward as managers.

Students who are enrolling in an MBA program could get the experience they need to land a job within either of these positions.

By Stephanie Hughes