The work experience should be there before joining any management course. As after MBA you are going to manage company's assests, finance and work on lot more minute details of company. A work experience in this will always help out. You must understand the out-of-the-student-life world before taking any major responsibility. The minimum work experience preffered should be of two years. This will help you in fast rise of your career, because you will be aware of what you are going to face in your MBA or after that.