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OCTOBER 8-14, 2014 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is one of the most popular graduate degrees in America according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). In 2012, the NCES reported that over 190,000 people graduated with an advanced degree in business – more than any other graduate degree. The people enrolling in MBA programs recognize the long-term benefits that a graduate degree can provide. In addition to advanced business knowledge (usually with a specific business area focus), an MBA program can increase critical thinking skills, facilitate a teamwork mentality, provide networking opportunities, improve self-confidence and increase personal satisfaction. There are good reasons to attend graduate school. Some of those reasons include changing career paths, get a promotion, to remain competitive in a particular field and to augment professional experience with academic theory and knowledge. There is also a return on investment in terms of personal reputation, salary and professional confidence. Every day, small and large businesses make critical decisions that have the ability to move the stock market and impact the local or larger economy. The foundation of these decisions is the knowledge and application of economics, marketing, finance, operations, international business, entrepreneurship and accounting. Employers want to hire (and pay) employees who are knowledgeable in business. Employers want employees who recognize how to increase sales, market a new product, understand the current trends in business and who will provide leadership implementing new ideas. The Methodist University Professional MBA offers students a focus on Organizational Management and Leadership or a focus on Health Care Administration. The Methodist MBA is a unique blended program that allows students to earn the MBA degree in less than 18 months. Classes meet on campus two weekends during each 8-week course. In between the face-to-face meetings, course work is completed in an online classroom. The Methodist MBA provides a comprehensive study of business subjects for those who want to change careers, advance in their current career or who are seeking personal and professional satisfaction. The Professional MBA is flexible for busy adults, the cost is competitive, and the opportunity waits. Call 910-630-7493 or visit Methodist.edu/mba. Earning Your MBA Provides Long-Term Career Benefits by PAM STRICKLAND PAM STRICKLAND, Director of the Professional MBA , Program Professor of Accounting at Method- ist University. Contributing Writer. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200. Where do you work? Answering that question for people with disabilities. October 14, 2014 5:30 p.m. Dinner, reservations required 6:00 p.m. Presentation, no reservations needed Southview Baptist Church Our best achievements come through work! Learn the FACTS and MYTHS - how working does and does not affect social security and medicaid. 630-2255 • kaleosupports.com Keynote Speaker: Lisa Grafstein, Attorney with Disability Rights Center North Carolina Have your next meal delivered! orderup.com