Recruiters and companies place a high value on the combination of military experience with a graduate business degree because—

• The military is known for developing leadership, a highly sought-after trait that is difficult to teach in a classroom;
• The strategic and analytical education provided by graduate business schools complements leadership and team skills provided by the military;
• Individuals at the officer level develop maturity during military service; and
• Officers typically have managed large numbers of people in difficult circumstances.

For someone leaving the military, an MBA has much to offer:

• Compensation offers to graduating MBAs with military experience may average higher than those without it, and
• Moving from a military to a civilian career is a major shift, one that obtaining an MBA can effectively facilitate.

Clearly, a military background and MBA education are a strong match that can propel an individual’s post-military career toward continued success.