Women and the MBA
Traditionally, men have dominated when it comes to business leadership and enrollment in business programs. However, “the times” began to change decades ago, and we are certain that business culture and gender dynamics will continue to evolve.
MBA programs are actively recruiting women by offering scholarships, adapting program-related organizations, and modifying program content. US-based professional organizations such as the National Association for Women Business Owners, the American Business Women’s Association, and the National Association of Women MBA’s provide support to current and future business leaders who are women. The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) even reports on its website that about 40% of GMAT test takers are now women (although the percentage of women enrolled in MBA programs is significantly lower).
GMAC even publishes on its website these myths relating to women and the MBA:
Traditionally, men have dominated when it comes to business leadership and enrollment in business programs. However, “the times” began to change decades ago, and we are certain that business culture and gender dynamics will continue to evolve.
MBA programs are actively recruiting women by offering scholarships, adapting program-related organizations, and modifying program content. US-based professional organizations such as the National Association for Women Business Owners, the American Business Women’s Association, and the National Association of Women MBA’s provide support to current and future business leaders who are women. The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) even reports on its website that about 40% of GMAT test takers are now women (although the percentage of women enrolled in MBA programs is significantly lower).
GMAC even publishes on its website these myths relating to women and the MBA:
Myth 1: An MBA is best suited for those who want to work for a big company.
Myth 2: The business school culture tends not to be supportive of women.
Go to GMAC’s website to read more about these myths and to “meet” some extraordinary female MBA’s.