2013年ESL之商务英语 02 Going to Business School

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Going to Business School

Karla: I just heard that you’re taking a leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? 

Joaquin: Yeah, I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally taken the plunge¹. I need an MBA to get ahead in my career. 

Karla: That’s great, but why don’t you go part- time? 

Joaquin: I had considered taking classes on nights and weekends while I continue to work, but I’ve been admitted into an Ivy² League school, and I want to take full advantage of the opportunities there. 

Karla: Isn’t graduate school expensive, especially an Ivy League school? 

Joaquin: Yeah, but I think it’s worth it, and I’ve been saving up. I have an undergraduate degree in accounting³ and finance, but that’s not enough if I want to work in the upper echelons⁴ of this or any other company. 

Karla: I graduated with a degree marketing⁵ and information systems. Maybe I should be thinking about getting an MBA. 

Joaquin: I’d recommend it, if you want to go further in your career. I’ll lend you all of my test prep materials for the GMAT. 

Karla: The GMAT? I’d forgotten about the GMAT. That may be a deal breaker for me. 

Joaquin: Why? You don’t like taking tests? 

Karla: I like taking tests as much as I like getting a kick upside the head – maybe even less! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse