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Anyone here have an M.B.A.??
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beastboy said:
It's a rehash of everything you took as an undergrad if you are and accntg or finance major. If your a managment major you should have just jerked off for four years and an MBA will help you out.
JUST DO IT!!!!
The economy is going to suck for at least another 18 - 24 months.
I'm in the process of getting my ME undergrad degree and plan on going on to get both my Law and MBA degree. I have already recieved my 2-year degree in Business so i don't have to take the "core" classes. The money is WELL worth the time and if you can go through the challenge of getting a engineering degree then a MBA will be a cake walk. NO LaPlace transforms, summing forces, equations describing flow, linear algebra or any shit like that. With the backgroung an engineering major gives you in math the MBA will be no problem.
Michael Gigante
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MBA - University of Texas, Austin, 1997
Very analytical, competitive, detail oriented, time-consuming program. May be harder than other programs because of its Top 20 ranking…
GMAT – not too difficult. I took a prep class and did well
The Payoff is worth the investment - Just don't tell MattTheSkywalker that
Very analytical, competitive, detail oriented, time-consuming program. May be harder than other programs because of its Top 20 ranking…
GMAT – not too difficult. I took a prep class and did well
The Payoff is worth the investment - Just don't tell MattTheSkywalker that
bunnymt
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Just do what feels best to you...could be one course, two, or three courses per semestre.
I will be going to grad school in January myself and am looking forward to it, although I have heard that the math program at my prospective universite is quite challenging.
Given your engineering background, I would imagine that you should not have too many difficulties in attaining your MBA. Perhaps you could consider taking it one step further by pursuing a phD?
Sincerely,
bunny
I will be going to grad school in January myself and am looking forward to it, although I have heard that the math program at my prospective universite is quite challenging.
Given your engineering background, I would imagine that you should not have too many difficulties in attaining your MBA. Perhaps you could consider taking it one step further by pursuing a phD?
Sincerely,
bunny
VooDoo Lady
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I'm going the easy route - I'm going for an MSA - I have no interest in the financial/mathematical end of an MBA. I read somewhere that on average a person with a masters degree earns double what a person with their bachelors degree does...
I simply am doing it for the fun of being a student
I love it...
I simply am doing it for the fun of being a student
I love it...I really do want to go for it, but I just need to find a way to fit it into the family life, my workouts, job, and side business. I want to do it all without having to sacrifice anything. I know it sounds selfish, but I really do most of these things for my family and not myself.......
Michael Gigante
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WODIN said:
Very good advice. A friend of mine attends Baylor's 2 year, wkend MBA program. She attends class (Friday and Saturday and part of Sunday) every other wkend.
VooDoo Lady
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The University of Phoenix has an all on-line MBA program available to folks anywhere...
http://www.universityofphoenixonline.com/
I know quite a few people in this program
http://www.universityofphoenixonline.com/
I know quite a few people in this program
beastboy -
Im considering doing an mba as well.
GMAT questions are pretty easy. Mostly reading comprehension, simple mathematics, some logic oriented questions ect. Go to chapters and browse through their graduate academic preparatory test books.
Not to diss any business majors, but business, or commerce, is one of the easiest discplines u can take in school. THe MBA program, like WARIk said, just rehashes an undergrad commerce degree + they add a couple of text books. Whoopie.
Its pathetic actually. Business's think theyree getting top notch 'hawks' with an mba. *snicker*
Im considering doing an mba as well.
GMAT questions are pretty easy. Mostly reading comprehension, simple mathematics, some logic oriented questions ect. Go to chapters and browse through their graduate academic preparatory test books.
Not to diss any business majors, but business, or commerce, is one of the easiest discplines u can take in school. THe MBA program, like WARIk said, just rehashes an undergrad commerce degree + they add a couple of text books. Whoopie.
Its pathetic actually. Business's think theyree getting top notch 'hawks' with an mba. *snicker*
buddy28 said:go for it man. if youve already earned a degree in engineering, ull breeze through business once u get ur head adjusted to the new displine.
btw, u gave me bad karam
I gave good....I don't know why it came up bad. Anyone have any idea why that happened? Do I not have enough posts for good karma?
VooDoo Lady
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If the person has less than 200 karma points then the karma they give is grey - good or bad - it come out grey - it means nothing...
Red is bad - green is good!
Red is bad - green is good!
I really did want to lay off this thread.
Instead of an MBA, stick your face in the toilet and flush it 17000 times. You'll have learned just as much about business.
An MBA may help you get a management type job. Is it your dream to be the CEO of Ford? Corporations are usually about 10 years ahead of schools.
Because of the tough times, you'll be faced with a glut of MBAs when you finish, and it won't really be worth a lot.
Your time and money
Instead of an MBA, stick your face in the toilet and flush it 17000 times. You'll have learned just as much about business.
An MBA may help you get a management type job. Is it your dream to be the CEO of Ford? Corporations are usually about 10 years ahead of schools.
Because of the tough times, you'll be faced with a glut of MBAs when you finish, and it won't really be worth a lot.
Your time and money
MattTheSkywalker said:
yup agree. Plus not so many employers will be able to pay what a MBA dude worths. Do you someone will give out of the blue 75 000$ to some 24 year old nerd just cause he has a MBA ? Most successful person in the world never stuck their ass in some business school.
beastboy...I have my MBA. It is worth it if you want to work in the corporate world or consulting firms etc. If you are going to start your own business, you may find it useful or not depending on the type of business. In contrast to Mattskywalker, I feel that education is always worthwhile. It can never hurt and it very possibly might give you an advantage that will help. I am not sure why skywalker is so anit-MBA, but don't take my word or his for it. Just look at data on the salary differences of people with MBA's versus those without. Also, check out the educational credentials of most high level execs. and then make up your own mind about how valuble it is. As for the GMAT if you have an engineering background the math section will probably be very easy. As for the verbal section I don't know how adept you are in this area but I am sure you will do well. If you are worried just take one of the prep courses. 450 should be very easy to score if you have any brains at all
. Since you have a family and work I would recommend taking 2 classes a semester, unless you feel you can comfortably handle more. Hope this helped. Good luck.
. Since you have a family and work I would recommend taking 2 classes a semester, unless you feel you can comfortably handle more. Hope this helped. Good luck.mrbill said:It can never hurt and it very possibly might give you an advantage that will help. I am not sure why skywalker is so anit-MBA, but don't take my word or his for it. Just look at data on the salary differences of people with MBA's versus those without. Also, check out the educational credentials of most high level execs. and then make up your own mind about how valuble it is. As for the GMAT if you have an engineering background the math section will probably be very easy. As for the verbal section I don't know how adept you are in this area but I am sure you will do well. If you are worried just take one of the prep courses. 450 should be very easy to score if you have any brains at all
It can hurt. Loss of time is a real cost. But in principle I agree.
On average, salaries are higher with an MBA. Are you average? Do you need a crutch? That stat is just as skewed as saying Gates, Dell and Ellison are all college dropouts, so I should drop out. Too much school will diminish your ability to think independently, and it will destroy your initiative.
I have 11 attorneys that work for me, and they just don;t do any independent thinking. Some from top law schools, some from more modest schools. Interesting, that I (with an undergrad degree) have been hired as their strategic advisor.
If you want to jump ahead in the rat race, MBA is the way to go. If you want to start your own thing (I have done that, too) don't bother with it.
Longhorn85
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I got one thru night study. Curriculum at most schools includes Managerial Accounting
Business Law
Macro Economics
Marketing Strategy
Logistics
Automation
Mathematical Analysis
and some electives like Interntional Biz, More Computer type stuff, etc.
My understanding is that having an MBA is a plus for executives and for job-hunting, but it doesn't matter where you got it from unless you went to a top 10 Business School.
I'll find out when I retire from the Army in a few years...
Business Law
Macro Economics
Marketing Strategy
Logistics
Automation
Mathematical Analysis
and some electives like Interntional Biz, More Computer type stuff, etc.
My understanding is that having an MBA is a plus for executives and for job-hunting, but it doesn't matter where you got it from unless you went to a top 10 Business School.
I'll find out when I retire from the Army in a few years...
Personally, I have found that having my MBA takes precedence over my other accreditations in the business world. It has worked well for me as people always seem impressed when you have an MBA and appear to give your opinion more weight. I can truly say that I learned tons more while earning my MBA than when doing my BA although it was a shorter term. So, I would definitely recommend going for it.
Also, when I was earning my MBA, it was during the last recession & there were numerous engineers who were out of work in my classes looking to branch out into the business world. All of them seemed to perform quite well in business school, so I doubt you'd have any difficulties. You've just got to be able to find a balance between school & home life. Now, that's the tough part.
Also, when I was earning my MBA, it was during the last recession & there were numerous engineers who were out of work in my classes looking to branch out into the business world. All of them seemed to perform quite well in business school, so I doubt you'd have any difficulties. You've just got to be able to find a balance between school & home life. Now, that's the tough part.
Basement Dweller
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Beastboy, what school are you looking at (I'm in Michigan too)? I had an Engineering undergrad and the GMAT was no problem, scoring 450 will be a joke. If your employer is paying, I say go for it. If you are paying, it depends on your career goals, your finances, etc.
Most of the "go getters" at work have Masters degrees, but not all the people with Masters degrees are "go getters", if that makes any sense. We have a lot of dipshits with advanced degrees.
Most of the "go getters" at work have Masters degrees, but not all the people with Masters degrees are "go getters", if that makes any sense. We have a lot of dipshits with advanced degrees.
mrbill said:beastboy...I have my MBA. It is worth it if you want to work in the corporate world or consulting firms etc. If you are going to start your own business, you may find it useful or not depending on the type of business. In contrast to Mattskywalker, I feel that education is always worthwhile. It can never hurt and it very possibly might give you an advantage that will help. I am not sure why skywalker is so anit-MBA, but don't take my word or his for it. Just look at data on the salary differences of people with MBA's versus those without. Also, check out the educational credentials of most high level execs. and then make up your own mind about how valuble it is. As for the GMAT if you have an engineering background the math section will probably be very easy. As for the verbal section I don't know how adept you are in this area but I am sure you will do well. If you are worried just take one of the prep courses. 450 should be very easy to score if you have any brains at all
Thanks for the advice....I'm really looking into it because I want to open up other options..especially since the bottom has fallen out of the engineering field.
if you get your mba from a top school you'll definetly learn some good skills, that weren't taught in undergrad...i'm now getting my MBA and its a joke, i haven't learned anything new except how to understand broken english better from the foreign students..450 should be easy to get, i'm not to smart and got a 600
