Academic Degree Training: Achieving A Masters Of Business Administration Degree

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Over the past 25 years of government service, I have witnessed the critical need for competent leadership at all levels of government. Over the next 25 years, it is my goal to provide that leadership as I pursue an appointment to the Army Senior Executive Service. A major objective in achieving my professional goal is obtaining a Masters of Business Administration Degree. Academic Degree Training will afford me the opportunity to achieve my objective in pursuit of my professional goal. It will prepare me to recognize and solve problems systematically and to make better business decisions. I will learn how to leverage technology in a global environment to create a competitive advantage while evaluating risks and developing plans to mitigate

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