So I got my MBA in December and since then I have had 5 interviews

[dterpsss]

Man, even UGA I’d be like

Unless dude wanted to stay in the Atlanta area.

Emory on the other hand.

Emory is definitely top in that area, he didn’t mention it I’m guess because it’s out of reach maybe. I said UGA for name recognition. Name recognition is a good hack for not getting into top tier. A lot of recruiters aren’t wise to the rankings unless you are in finance and consulting so if you go to a school with name recognition due to undergrad program then you can hack the system and have them believe it’s a great MBA program because heck it’s a university of Georgia...similar schools would be university of miami , University of Florida, University of Tennessee, mediocre at best when looking at rankings but some recruiters will be overly impressed....

 

[phcitywarrior]

Emory is definitely top in that area, he didn’t mention it I’m guess because it’s out of reach maybe. I said UGA for name recognition. Name recognition is a good hack for not getting into top tier. A lot of recruiters aren’t wise to the rankings unless you are in finance and consulting so if you go to a school with name recognition due to undergrad program then you can hack the system and have them believe it’s a great MBA program because heck it’s a university of Georgia...similar schools would be university of miami , University of Florida, University of Tennessee, mediocre at best when looking at rankings but some recruiters will be overly impressed....

As I've started looking more and more into MBAs the more I've understood rankings and their national/regional pull.

For any school in the Top 10, you're pretty much good anywhere nationally and internationally for the Top 5.

As you move down the list, the pull of the MBA gets more localized. UGA would probably be good for companies in the ATL area and maybe some other major southern cities, like you rightfully said, based of the name brand recognition of their undergrad program.

 

[dterpsss]

As I've started looking more and more into MBAs the more I've understood rankings and their national/regional pull.

For any school in the Top 10, you're pretty much good anywhere nationally and internationally for the Top 5.

As you move down the list, the pull of the MBA gets more localized. UGA would probably be good for companies in the ATL area and maybe some other major southern cities, like you rightfully said, based of the name brand recognition of their undergrad program.

Exactly!

 

[Scientific]

32 and undergrad is Network Security and Administration.

Like to add more jobs are still contacting me I never thought this shyt will be like this

I just finished my MBA in December, and I'm also in Healthcare. More on the Admin/Business Development end. My goal is to try and position myself to become an executive by the time in my 40s. We're about the same age.

I'll add that in health care, I dont think the MBA is as valued as it is in other industries. I didn't attend a top 50 school, because I felt my undergrad had enough pedigree to offset it. In hindsight, I should've aimed for it though. I realized I would really like investment banking, and with a higher ranked program, my outlook would have been much better to shift out of my industry. At the same time, I don't regret it, because the low cost AACSB accreditation is all I really cared about, and regionally the school provides opportunity. But there were other online options where I didnt have to pay 85K out of pocket.

Healthcare is a funny field. I've had some in depth conversations with nurses and healthcare professionals, who have tried to move away from patient care and pivot into admin by way of MHA, and haven't had much luck. They're starting to resent some MBA grads who have no lick of industry experience, and used it to pivot into healthcare.

MBAs are a dime a dozen, and everyone situation is not the same. If you have little experience in any field or industry, you have to aim for a high ranked program.

 

[UberEatsDriver]

I was economics for BA and ended up specializing in supply chain for MBA. An MBA I think is a great vehicle for career switchers because of the network. I don’t think you need to have your MBA specialization align with what your doing currently. For instance there was a couple of lawyers in my class that transitioned to CPG brand management after specializing in litigation for years. BUT I do think one should go in to an MBA program that aligns with the industry they intend to work in. For instance with healthcate management you may find that there is a mid tier MBA program that is top in the nation in Healthcare . All in all I think an MBA beats going to any MS program, it really gets you into the corporate business leadership pipeline because Fortune 500 folks use traditional MBA schools as a farm for there leadership development programs.

I got a MPA recently and thinking of going for my MBA after

 

[Leasy]

MBAs at top ranked schools only matter when you are trying to enter job markets in high competitive industries such as Wall Street Executive roles and leaderships. Top 100 fortune companies

I have known and seen people with MBAs from small schools have excellent positons make good money. The most important process through it all is resume. I have been building my resume for 8 years so when it is time to re-up and get that high management director money I can only be denied due to favorism etc... I have the degrees and experience and personality.

 

[dterpsss]

MBAs at top ranked schools only matter when you are trying to enter job markets in high competitive industries such as Wall Street Executive roles and leaderships. Top 100 fortune companies

I have known and seen people with MBAs from small schools have excellent positons make good money. The most important process through it all is resume. I have been building my resume for 8 years so when it is time to re-up and get that high management director money I can only be denied due to favorism etc... I have the degrees and experience and personality.

I agree, but you gotta go to miniumum mid tier if you spending this kind of money, you wont need to rely on a personality when you done, gotta go to a Top 40 or a big football or bball school

 

[Leasy]

I agree, but you gotta go to miniumum mid tier if you spending this kind of money, you wont need to rely on a personality when you done, gotta go to a Top 40 or a big football or bball school

I was using personality trait as a added plus but the top two most important is resume and experience. Personality only works if you grow within. I disagree because you get these jobs and people don't pan out. Resume is the most important aspect. Penn can get you in the door but what are you doing or do you even have the skill to maintain success and grow.

Careers is all projected growth as shown by many who don't even have certain degrees maintaining titles that they shouldn't have but got the knowledge and work ethic.

Going to these big schools don't add up my guy. Look Penn cost over 50 and 80K a year for graduate it's in that range. In two years that 100K alone. Unless you a prime exec you in debt crazy already for a job paying 6 figures which you can get with a regular job now

 

[Scientific]

I don't think there's a blanket approach. I'm a firm believer that experience really does trump a degree, but brand recognition does come into play for things like corporate finance and O&G, where even your undergrad gets scrutinized. I just have a hard time accepting that someone who studied History for undergrad, gets a sales job or was lucky enough to get an internship in a finance role, gets accepted to Kellog or Fuqua, with no experience in whatever industry they're looking to switch to- say Supply Chain. They're now somehow more valuable than a person with 10 plus years of experience in their field?

I listened to a podcast where they summarized it well. "It exposes you to the business nomenclature, and basic economic theories. Your knowledge is typically a foot in, and a mile long."

I agree, but you gotta go to miniumum mid tier if you spending this kind of money, you wont need to rely on a personality when you done, gotta go to a Top 40 or a big football or bball school

A school's brand recognition does go a long way. Unless you're informed you wouldnt know the difference between system schools and flagship campuses. (UNC and UNC Charlotte, UWisconsin and Wisconsin Milwaukee, UTexas and UTSA etc...)

I know it is what it is, but I understand now why some organizations have a love hate relationship with MBAs. They're recruiting people with very little management experience, in the hopes that they were sufficiently trained and exposed to these skills.

 

[dterpsss]

I was using personality trait as a added plus but the top two most important is resume and experience. Personality only works if you grow within. I disagree because you get these jobs and people don't pan out. Resume is the most important aspect. Penn can get you in the door but what are you doing or do you even have the skill to maintain success and grow.

Careers is all projected growth as shown by many who don't even have certain degrees maintaining titles that they shouldn't have but got the knowledge and work ethic.

Going to these big schools don't add up my guy. Look Penn cost over 50 and 80K a year for graduate it's in that range. In two years that 100K alone. Unless you a prime exec you in debt crazy already for a job paying 6 figures which you can get with a regular job now

I would never do an MBA if I was paying full price, there is a lot of funding available,just gotta look. MBA programs make their cash on international students that pay full price. A lot of programs are shutting down because that gravy train has slowed given the new regime.

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

I would advise any and everybody to get an MBA. I have two bachelors (Marketing & Accounting) w/ an MBA in Healthcare Management. I'm a controller (accounting) but it's the MBA that is the key that keeps opening doors. I used to work for Fresenius Medical Care, largest kidney dialysis company in the world. I interviewed for a director job 8 months after hiring in there. Why? That MBA. Many people were hating on me too. Like, how did Iceberg get a shot at this? Breh, I had that MBA. After a while, the other shyt that is associated with the MBA fades to black for people that hire you. I don't even bother putting what it is in anymore. I just simply say MBA. The glass ceiling is just not there anymore. I've been an adjunct instructor in college for over 7 years. Doing this part time, I've made more than all of my student loans put together. I got that gig on the strength of my MBA. My last gig, I went through a recruiter, within two weeks of talking to the recruiter to interviewing with the people, I had a six figure offer from my current spot. Upper brass wants to hire people that have these designations because it makes them look good. It checks a box, a big box in the grand scheme of things.