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MBA could be the ticket to industry group top jobs

Washington, D.C., is no stranger to those with advanced degrees, but understanding the bottom line may profit CEO candidates Chris Jahn, CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, had eyes on the corporate sector when he decided to pursue an MBA. In a nation's capital saturated with lawyers and former Hill staffers, maybe what you need to set yourself apart is an advanced degree in business administration. For rising association executives, particularly at trade groups, an MBA can show commitment and the ability to understand what makes your members successful, or not. For those already in chief executive roles, an MBA degree can help you meet the rising expectations that corporate… Read More