3. Credibility with your business peers An MBA can add commitment to the business because you have invested substantial time and energy required to obtain the degree. It shows your mindset towards the business perspective and recognizes that the technology you implement, support and develop is intended to enable business activities and is not an end in itself. It further indicates that you have mastered a certain level of knowledge in business management, which gives you the ability and confidence to speak on equal terms with executives outside of IT. The MBA adds credibility to your perspective when you are discussing technical solutions to business problems with your colleagues.