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Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:17 pm to TDcline
Sure it can be, but not that often. An MBA is closer to a run of the mill masters than it is to a professional degree most of the time. Since there are hundreds of programs and tons of people with them, that makes sense.
That said, there are absolutely MBA programs that have the prestige, rigor, and job prospects to put it above lesser professional degrees.
There are a lot of factors in trying to judge a postgrad degree, but one I tend to use is how consuming it is. Do you rearrange your life plans for a couple (or more) years, often moving to another city or state? Or do you pick from 5 schools within 30 miles and adjust your schedule for 18 months?
That said, there are absolutely MBA programs that have the prestige, rigor, and job prospects to put it above lesser professional degrees.
There are a lot of factors in trying to judge a postgrad degree, but one I tend to use is how consuming it is. Do you rearrange your life plans for a couple (or more) years, often moving to another city or state? Or do you pick from 5 schools within 30 miles and adjust your schedule for 18 months?
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:19 pm to TDcline
MBA from Ivy League, BOOM
MBA from Texas A&M, UT, Rice, etc ... ok, nice
MBA from LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State ... ok
MBA from Southeast Louisiana University :-/
MBA from Texas A&M, UT, Rice, etc ... ok, nice
MBA from LSU, Ole Miss, Miss State ... ok
MBA from Southeast Louisiana University :-/
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:19 pm to TDcline
It's a degree that's worth more in the social capital you develop through your classmates and alumni contacts than through actual knowledge.
It's also a nice source of revenue for universities.
It's also a nice source of revenue for universities.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:21 pm to TDcline
I have one with my other 3 degrees. Meh
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:22 pm to crazycubes
What about ULL?
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:35 pm to TDcline
Depends on the program. I have mine from Troy. I'm not sure how they're doing it now, but back in 2003-04 you could get a General MBA, or specialize in Accounting, IT, or some other focus. The accounting focus basically gave you the hours for the CPA exam. It was 12 classes, and all of the focuses required the same 6 basics. Finance, Accounting, Econ, Marketing, Stats, and a Business Strategy class where you completed your comps and final exam for the program. The accounting focus added graduate level classes in Financial Accounting, Auditing, Business Law, Tax, and Accounting Information Systems.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:39 pm to TDcline
I think graduating law school is more prestigious, followed by Engineering, then MBA, however that just my opinion. If you are considering getting an MBA, I believe you should weigh whether it is really worth spending another 2 years or so going to school. Consider the amount of money you are going to spend furthering your education on how much of a boost in salary you will get for furthering your education. Also does the school you received the MBA from make it more or less prestigious? And does the prestige make it more valuable?
For instance how would you rate value of an MBA from these schools, Factor in what you benefit from the tuition paid (Based on 2 year program-4 semesters):
LSU $62,800
Tulane $72,000
ULL $20,392
ASU online $53,904
me personally I don't have an MBA and don't see myself getting one, but if I did I'd probably go with ULL, simply because you probably get more bang for your buck. I pulled all the numbers by googling each school. I didn't add in any fees or room and board.
For instance how would you rate value of an MBA from these schools, Factor in what you benefit from the tuition paid (Based on 2 year program-4 semesters):
LSU $62,800
Tulane $72,000
ULL $20,392
ASU online $53,904
me personally I don't have an MBA and don't see myself getting one, but if I did I'd probably go with ULL, simply because you probably get more bang for your buck. I pulled all the numbers by googling each school. I didn't add in any fees or room and board.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:40 pm to TU Rob
Why is prestige important? I've never seen an MBA be a hindrance for success in an individual's career. I view it as another arrow in the quiver. I think less than 5% of the population have an MBA.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:42 pm to TDcline
Totally dependent on which school it's from
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:43 pm to Emteein
Tulane MBA is up there from a prestige point of view especially if you want a job in New York on the trading platforms.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:43 pm to TDcline
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On par with law school
Yes because it depends where you go and how well you do.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:44 pm to TDcline
I'm an engineer and I've been thinking about getting my MBA
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:45 pm to TDcline
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On par with law school or engineering?
Your average state school MBA graduate probably has a decent job....so in that respect it is probably better than a law degree at the moment.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:45 pm to ihometiger
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Tulane MBA is up there from a prestige point of view especially if you want a job in New York on the trading platforms.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:47 pm to crazycubes
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MBA from Texas A&M, UT, Rice, etc ... ok, nice
Woah woah woah. Lets not go throwing Texas A&M with a couple top 25 programs in UT and Rice.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:50 pm to TDcline
Not impressive ar all. And I have one.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:51 pm to barry
I lost out on a promotion in my previous company to a guy who was a moron... but he had an MBA with TAMU
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:55 pm to TDcline
I think it is more of a box checker degree to say that you have a masters.
Eta: Some jobs and some companies might require at least a masters before hiring or offering a promotion is what I mean. I question what is actually learned in an MBA program especially if you already have a business type degree. Might be of more use if you are coming from a more technical bachelor's degree.
Eta: Some jobs and some companies might require at least a masters before hiring or offering a promotion is what I mean. I question what is actually learned in an MBA program especially if you already have a business type degree. Might be of more use if you are coming from a more technical bachelor's degree.
This post was edited on 1/23/17 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 1/23/17 at 2:57 pm to TDcline
I know a lot of dumb people who have graduate degrees, including MBAs. It's not the size of the boat, it's the motion in the ocean.
If someone has worked IRL and then gets an MBA, it is valued much higher than a kid going straight from undergrad to grad school.
If someone has worked IRL and then gets an MBA, it is valued much higher than a kid going straight from undergrad to grad school.
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