Such candidates are likely to be dynamic self-starters who will be an asset to any organisation. Many organisations have a structured programme for developing key staff. In most cases they look to other modes of study. This is because the organisation has much to gain from MBA sponsorship. It benefits from the newly acquired expertise, from the enthusiasm of its sponsored personnel and from retention of key personnel.
Sponsored employees are unlikely to leave the organisation during the period of study.
When it comes to full-time programmes employers tend to be selective regarding the school. They often have an actual, or mental, list of schools, which they find acceptable for recruiting purposes. Simply having an MBA is not a passport to a lucrative and successful career in itself. For those fortunate enough to obtain a place at a good school there is the security of knowing that recruiters look for similar qualities in their candidates as the business school itself. But not all schools fall into this category.