# Dean Peter Henry explains the value of an MBA

1 Faculty News August 25, 2014>

Excerpt from [Bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/video/education-is-an-mba-degree-worth-the-cost-HtFFJqk3SWadWWFF5UEaCQ.html) -- "If you just get a specialized degree, you can apply that tool in one area. If you understand data science, but you're also a leader and you also see the range of problems that are facing the world and that need solutions, then you're in a position to actually go out and start a new business. Then you're in a position to actually be in an organization to lead change."

[Watch the video](http://www.bloomberg.com/video/education-is-an-mba-degree-worth-the-cost-HtFFJqk3SWadWWFF5UEaCQ.html)

Additional coverage appeared on [Bloomberg Businessweek](http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2014-08-25/is-an-mba-degree-worth-the-cost).