Mba ceo

I want to know does MBA is essential to become a CEO? What are the advantages for a CEO holding MBA degree?

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In the current scenario, MBA is almost an essential requirement. An MBA from a good institute means an established career path and network to bank upon .It also means that the person is competitive, has experience and hence a good candidate.

Although an MBA isn't the only way to become CEO.A Master of Business Administration degree can be a great way to learn about business as a whole – or any specific approach or discipline of business – and to bolster your overall profile when looking for a job. An MBA degree will add an extra advantage to your career.


Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs with an MBA (Source: //images.businessweek.com/slideshows/20110830/highest-paid-ceos-with-mbas)

Richard C. Adkerson – President and CEO, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
John F. Lundgren – President and CEO, Stanley Black & Decker
John H. Hammergren – Chairman, President and CEO, McKesson
Paul C. Saville – President and CEO, NVR
Donald J. Stebbins – Chairman, President and CEO, Visteon
Jeffrey L. Bewkes – Chairman and CEO, Time Warner
David Simon – Chairman and CEO, Simon Property Group
Laurence Fink – Chairman and CEO, BlackRock
Gregg W. Steinhafel – Chairman President and CEO, Target
David N. Farr – Chairman, President and CEO, Emerson Electric