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Why an MBA' Marie Whaley University of Phoenix Management MGT521 Ron Schwendiman July 01, 2010 Why an MBA' Why pursue a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)' That is a question I’ve been asking myself before making the decision. There were many things I had to consider such as my family, time management and classroom versus online. However, the question I kept asking myself was “is an MBA necessary to further my career'” The answer to this question was always yes. An MBA will improve my skills personally, develop management and technical skills and increase career opportunities. Personal Goals The MBA is not just for me, it is also for my family which is my first priority. Obtaining my MBA will allow me to set a good example for my son. Having both parents with degrees (my husband has a degree in Bachelors in Recreations Management) will help him understand the importance of higher education. Getting my MBA will help me gain confidence in effective communication and build the necessary skills to be become more successful in the business world. I believe pursuing my MBA will help me reach my goal in furthering my career at my current job and field of employment. I work in the insurance industry and find it rewarding guiding individuals through the claims process. This job has enhanced my organizational skills as well as providing me knowledge in medical and insurance policy. By acquiring the MBA I will be able to show how capable I am to manage and oversee the work of others. This will give me the opportunity to advance to a senior level position. Personality Assessment Completing the Jungian 16-type personality assessment I was classified as an ISTJ personality type. This assessment provides individuals with the understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.   The outcome of the assessment gave examples of possible choices on which career path would be well suited for them; as a result, it may help to determine which degree to pursue. The assessment of an ISTJ personality shows my personality as organized, compulsive, private, trustworthy, and practical (Pearson Education, 2007). I have the possible career choice as an office manager, accountant, business manager, tax agent, and a public servant (Pearson Education, 2007). The four letters ISTJ are interpreted as, I (Introversion), S (Sensing), T (Thinking) and J (Judgment) (Pearson Education, 2007).   Conclusion I believe learning is a lifelong commitment. I am extremely excited to get started on my MBA and getting all I can get out of it. As indicated on my Jungian personality type assessment and told by my friends and colleagues on more than one occasion, I am quite serious about most things, very a matter of fact, skeptical and task oriented. I am confident the MBA program will help me reach the goals I have set for myself, personal and professional. References (2007). What’s my Jungian 16-type Personality. Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall. Retrieved from http://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/sas/robbins_sal3v3/sal3v3web.html