What is Deferred MBA? Top Programs and Benefits

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Want to pursue an MBA but don’t have the required 2-3 years of work experience? If you are in the final/senior year of your undergraduate or master’s degree and are committed to pursuing an MBA, the deferred MBA program could be an excellent choice for you. So, what are deferred MBA programs?
While you are enrolled in your final year of undergraduate or graduate studies, you can still apply to business schools through deferred MBA programs. It allows you to secure a seat before accumulating the required work experience. So, you can only start the program after you have gained the minimum work experience, which is generally 2 years.
Deferred MBA programs offer a guaranteed MBA seat two or more years prior so that you can pursue your early career years with increased confidence and risk tolerance. Apart from getting early admission to a business school, pursuing a deferred MBA program has many benefits:

The MBA Application process is less intimidating
Allows you to focus on your career
Access to B-school’s Career Services and Network
Flexibility on when to attend
Less Application Fee Cost

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