The universal mission of MBA programs in the US is to deliver a quality applied business education. MBA programs aim to improve students' decision-making capabilities by providing a functional business foundation while enhancing their analytical, communication and technological skills. Upon completion of their programs, graduates are typically equipped to:
work effectively in teams;
sell their ideas;
apply theory to understand real practical situations;
think "outside the box" and develop novel solutions;
integrate the functional department issues into a coherent strategic whole;