Updated: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Those who want to launch business careers look increasingly to education to help them achieve that goal but also demand more say in the choice of coursework, and business schools around the country are responding accordingly.

One of these institutions is the University of Miami School of Business Administration, which has announced a revision to its Executive MBA and MBA for Working Professionals programs by allowing students to elect courses and customize their curriculum to suit their individual needs.

Barbara Kahn, the school's dean, explains students will be better able to further their professional growth and career goals by pursuing special areas of study, such as marketing, finance and international business.

"We are responding proactively to demands from business professionals to further their knowledge and skills in the fields they are in currently or wish to be in," adds Anuj Mehrotra, vice dean for graduate business programs at the school. "Innovation is the key to keeping our executive and working professionals programs relevant and on the leading edge."

Those who consider enrolling in an MBA program and value flexibility may explore online degrees which also offer the convenience of evening or weekend classes.

Research by companies such as PayScale.com suggests average salaries for holders of MBA degrees ranged from $73,510 to $171,583 in 2008, depending on the field, position and years of experience.

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