OfTheCross
Veteran
I think I'm gonna do a 12-month MBA program but I wanted to get some input from my brethren
I find it hard to justify spending over 50k with no guarantee on return on investment. I'd rather have the PMP like others have said. I just got a lean six sigma belt for free thru my job.
Make sure your school is either reputable or has a reputable program with a pipeline. Otherwise, you’re a dumbass.
I was gonna do it online, of course. At a real school, but one that offers an Online MBA. Also, I'm looking only at the ones that cost less than $8K.
I don't think where you get it matters as much as having it, generally speaking. There are exceptions
I was gonna do it online, of course. At a real school, but one that offers an Online MBA. Also, I'm looking only at the ones that cost less than $8K.
I don't think where you get it matters as much as having it, generally speaking. There are exceptions
That's just been what I've seen.Sorry breh, but this is wrong.
Save yourself a couple grand and just watch business videos online if this is going to be your approach.
I think I'm gonna do a 12-month MBA program but I wanted to get some input from my brethren
There's levels to the MBA
1. Elite Top 25 MBA - really no brainer here, except for the funding. You have to be a hotshot or work in a fast paced industry to get an employer to pay for it. And if you pay for it yourself it's gonna run you $75K-$100K. However, the opportunities coming out these programs will have you set.
2. Middle of the road MBA - Depends on what field you're in and how you want to catapult your career. I work with a lot of people with these type MBA's that are corporate directors and VP's 5-10 years earlier than it would have been if they didn't have the degree. But there's more risk depending on what field you are in. I've seen guys that got that type MBA and have really not moved up much since, an it only serves as a mild resume booster.
3. Low level MBA- Worthless if you are in a strong position already. Say you're a Brand Manager at P&G. It would serve no value. However, people stuck in clerical type roles, it can help you get your feet in the door on a legit corporate job. I have a low level MBA and I'd probably be working in accounts receivable or customer service without it. Instead I have a six figure corp finance job.
4. "Questionable" MBA (i.e University of Phoenix, other online commercial programs) - This one I really don't know. Maybe if you are a police officer or work at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and you want to just get in the world of business.