Some people view an MBA degree the same way that Charlie thought about his Golden Ticket in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”: They believe a piece of paper can magically transport you to a place you only imagined. But can this addition to your résumé really be your dream ticket? Yes. No. Maybe.

MBA could get you hired in a tough economy

Let’s face it: If you had your pick between two candidates — one with a BBA and one with an MBA — who were both qualified for a job, wouldn’t you take the one with the higher degree? Read the rest of this entry »