Individuals working towards business degrees sometimes aspire to open their own companies, rise up to top-level management positions or eventually lead a team in a prestigious organization. However, others choose to use their MBA skills to give back and teach less fortunate individuals how they can build a life for themselves.
Programs such as MBAs Without Borders offer up such opportunities for business degree holders, BusinessWeek recently reported. As part of this initiative, students who have achieved business degrees work for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries. Through their efforts, these individuals can help local residents build businesses and learn the ins and outs of independently running a company.
The students are known as “business advisors” while working abroad and are set up with an individual or company in order to offer their services, the news provider reports.
Volunteers do not receive a salary, but can obtain financing for living expenses and flights to and from the U.S., thanks to the efforts of nonprofit organizations.
Those who want to work towards their business degrees in order to help others may consider online college or other on-campus programs to obtain these qualifications.
June 14, 2010
sounds like a cool idea for a program! are online degrees viewed any differently?
June 16, 2010
I’ve been considering a business degree. Is it really possible to earn it completely from home?
June 19, 2010
I’ve been told having your MBA is great but if you mix that with a foreign language, you are set. Any truth to that?
June 20, 2010
I graduated high school a couple of years ago and have been working in a family business since. I think I would enjoy this program and would like to know how I get more information?
June 22, 2010
Are there scholarships to help you pay for business school online? If so where do I find one?
June 22, 2010
I can’t wait to finish up next semester so I can start giving back with my degree!
June 22, 2010
I am interested in getting my MBA. How do I decide what shcool to go to?
June 25, 2010
I am very interested in getting my degree in business. I have started my own business making jewelry and want to learn how to be very professional in running it. Would I need to get a bachelors degree, or would an associates degree teach me enough?
June 29, 2010
I find this possibllity very inviting. I am going to on campus school right now to get my business degree. Can I switch to online and use an abroad job toward my final degree?
June 29, 2010
I have just finshed my busniness degree online and was thinking of an internship for a company which has divisions overseas. Now that I have read this article, I may just do it.
July 1, 2010
I agree
July 2, 2010
This sounds like such an interesting thing to do. Where do I sign up?
July 2, 2010
I have always wanted to like in another courntry after I graduate. How can I get financial aid to get my business degree and work abroad?
July 2, 2010
i’m only 60 credits away from my business degree!
July 3, 2010
I am interested in getting my business degree. How do I apply for financial aid?
July 3, 2010
I have started a small business in my home. Now I want to take some classes or even get my degree. Have not gone to school in 50 years, where do I start?
July 4, 2010
what are some starting salaries of people with business degrees?
July 8, 2010
hopefully more people with degrees will start to give back!
July 9, 2010
glad to see more and more programs like this popping up
July 13, 2010
This sounds like such a great idea. How do I get involved?
July 13, 2010
Nice article! It’s good hear that MBA Students are actually trying to give back to the community be it as an NGO or as a volunteer educator for the local residents. Kudos for the effort and hopefully more help such as this in the future.
July 14, 2010
Sounds like this program is perfect for my goals. Does the program contain information about getting small business loans?
July 14, 2010
I have the same concern has Morgan. Would an employer rather see someone who earned a degree at a campus based university over someone who got their degree online?
July 18, 2010
This does sound like a good idea. I started my own business a few years ago and do not have a degree. Now with the new technology and speed of business, I think I may go to school online and get a degree. Thanks
July 25, 2010
This sounds like a great idea. But what if one wants to do it backward. In other words, I already started my business. Is it unusual for one to go back and get a business an MBA in business.
July 27, 2010
I am already a teacher and this sounds like such a good idea to me. If I wanted to go back to school online and go teach at this business in under developed countries, can I get financial aid to do so?
August 2, 2010
I have been thinking of getting my MBA, but the though of going back to school has not apealed to me until I read about online classes.
August 7, 2010
A degree in business seems really broad. Will a degree in business prepare me to start my own business and hire people to do medical coding online under contract?
October 14, 2010
This sounds like an excellent internship idea. Would I need to have an undergraduate degree in Business first, or can I substitute and relevant degree?
November 4, 2010
I’ve spent some time working and volunteering in Latin America with NGOs that have a global presence. Some of these organizations are hurting badly for people who have a strong business education from the US or Europe and can speak the local language in countries across the world. Take it from me, learning Spanish for Latin America, French for sub-Saharan Africa, or Mandarin will make you extremely attractive when paired with a MBA for many NGOs.
January 12, 2011
Hi Bill, glad to hear you’re interested in such a great idea. To find out how you can get involved check out MBAs without borders to see what positions they are seeking.
January 12, 2011
Hey Barbara, the MBAs without borders program does not have information about getting small business loans. Get with your local bank to see what they can do for you!
January 14, 2011
Hey Tyler, getting a college degree is important. And surveys have found that a majority of companies value distance-learning programs just as valuable as campus based ones.
January 20, 2011
Hey Denis, you’ll have to check with the MBAs without borders program to see if they offer any form of stipend. However, some scholarships may be able to help with your quest on working with this great organization.
February 16, 2011
Are there any other requirements for entering these volunteer business programs?
February 19, 2011
I am currently working in the operation department of a large bank. I have been wanting to try to move up to a management position. After reading your article about online classes I am motivated. How long would it take to get my bachelors degree online?
February 19, 2011
I am certainly open to going abroad to help others learn. I know I can take classes online, but was wondering if by doing this I would be in line for a permanent job abroad.
February 19, 2011
I like the idea of working abroad and learning another culture. How do you find out what jobs are available in what countries?
March 11, 2011
Hi Jannea. A bachelor’s degree online can take about the same amount of time as an on-campus degree. It really depends on the number of courses you are able to take during the semester and how quickly or slowly you’d like to finish the program.
March 11, 2011
Hey Benson. To get more information please visit the MBAs Without Borders website.
March 15, 2011
Hey Benson. If you’re interested in finding out more about the MBAs without borders program, check out their website.
March 16, 2011
Hi Vernon. There are many websites out there dedicated to those who are seeking work abroad.
March 16, 2011
Hi Alicia. Try finding some websites that will help you find work overseas. If you know the language I’d suggest looking for jobs abroad on the country’s newspaper websites and job boards.
July 20, 2011
Hey Cameron. Business degrees can lead to a slew of careers. If you’re interested in opening up your own business you may want to learn more about entrepreneurship degrees.
February 1, 2012
Hi Henry. For MBAs without Borders you’ll need to contact them to see if you can be accepted with a Business degree. Good luck!