My program is 13 classes or 39 credits. I’m taking an accelerated path with a target end date of 3/2020. For the first semester I can only take one class, but as long as I maintain a 3.0, I will be able to take two classes per semester, and since the semesters are 10 weeks long, some overlap so for like a month or so, I’ll be juggling 3 classes at a time. I just want to knock it out and get it over with. It’s only a year of sacrifice.
So I got my MBA in December and since then I have had 5 interviews
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dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
Be careful what program you do. I quit my job and dedicated 2 years to a full time traditional MBA program, got a tuition only scholarship and worked at a furniture store part time for food and rent money. Not for everyone but best decision I ever made.
Thank you and props, that was a good move!! I think taking time off to dedicate to school is a good investment all around. The program I'm taking for data analytics isn't fancy, well-known or anything like that. My requirements were that it be accredited and online. I have nearly 12 years experience in the field, so I don't expect (knock on wood) any of the work to be super challenging or time consuming like an MBA program would be. I just need the degree to have proof I can do senior level and lead work.
What was your major? People have to understand that major and past experience is very important for the next factor in your career. If you have a bachelor in Journalism and then get a MBA in Business Management you will have a hard time getting a job in business due to no experience.
Pick a field that you believe you can enter from your job currently. I have a MBA but I work in the Healthcare sector so I can easily transform to management in healthcare because of my past experience and I have familiarity.
What school did you get your MBA in?
dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
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.
dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
Just LinkedIn people at senior levels at your company and see what schools they went to, that will help see if you are wasting money. The fact that you understand you need to do more schooling puts you ahead of the game
Where did you get your MBA?
And yes, MBAs give you more of an all round packaging compared to MS in say Finance. MBA gives you more exposure to strategy and is almost damn near a requirement for top level Corporate management positions. It also allows one to pivot far easier later in their career.
dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
A top 20, I could've gone to a higher ranked school but the cost was too much to bear given my preexisting debts.
We need names broski, we need names
What are some higher ranked schools you could have gone to (got into) again, name names breh
dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
We need names broski, we need names
What are some higher ranked schools you could have gone to (got into) again, name names breh
I turned down Stern and Michigan
Stern I heard is quite stingy with the FA. Ross is also quite nice.
Lemme guess, you went to Emory-Goizueta?
dterpsss
SOHH OG Class 2004
If you are interested in making the leap here is a thread I made in 2015, good info on how I got my MBA paid for
For all those applying for business school this spring or Next Fall
Just LinkedIn people at senior levels at your company and see what schools they went to, that will help see if you are wasting money. The fact that you understand you need to do more schooling puts you ahead of the game
I'm working at a military base on a DOD contract, and most of the people here are former military or federal government employees, so I'm not in a position to network like with a "normal" gig. Like I mentioned, as long as the school is accredited, I'm good to go. I just need the degree title for real.
Education will be the cheat code for me. This contract is 3 years and hopefully by the end I'll have a public trust clearance, an M.S, and certification in project management. I'm also trying to open my own contracting business, so that I can eliminate the middle man, but if that doesn't pan out, at least I'll be employable. There are some other certifications I plan to get as well that tie in directly to what I'm doing and the company i'm working for pays for that, so i will take advantage.