Graduate School for an MBA
09-14-08, 11:15 AM
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I didn't see anyone really touching on this subject but...
1) The MBA program should be taken if you have a purpose to take it. Some people take it because they think their paycheck will increase by having an MBA... which is a myth. You could be a PHd in econ and not get a job because you don't know anyone. Think of a goal, and see if that particular school you are trying for has a specialty for that MBA.
One of the best benefit from having an MBA is to be knowledgeable about a particular aspect of business. Focus on what this means to you. Don't just take classes for the sake of classes.. that's what Undergrad is for. MBA is to focus specifically the thing you want to "Master".
2) Most accredited schools out there are pretty much the same. It's the Network of people that makes a huge difference on whether you'll succeed or not do as well. I've met people with Harvard Law/MBA programs which do well... but they are not very social, didn't branch out, and thus are making a relatively decent living (Not ridiculous considering I make just as much as them and I didn't go get an MBA... yet). The friend that I know who went to CSUF for his MBA was focused on being in upper management, and met a ton of people while he was there. He's now doing very, very well, and is managing 5 complexes.
3) If you "can" go to somewhere besides an "Online" school like Univ. Phoenix, it would be good. Not because their teaching staff may be bad... but like I said, the MBA program is not JUST a degree.. but social branching out. It's tough to do that with online schools.
1) The MBA program should be taken if you have a purpose to take it. Some people take it because they think their paycheck will increase by having an MBA... which is a myth. You could be a PHd in econ and not get a job because you don't know anyone. Think of a goal, and see if that particular school you are trying for has a specialty for that MBA.
One of the best benefit from having an MBA is to be knowledgeable about a particular aspect of business. Focus on what this means to you. Don't just take classes for the sake of classes.. that's what Undergrad is for. MBA is to focus specifically the thing you want to "Master".
2) Most accredited schools out there are pretty much the same. It's the Network of people that makes a huge difference on whether you'll succeed or not do as well. I've met people with Harvard Law/MBA programs which do well... but they are not very social, didn't branch out, and thus are making a relatively decent living (Not ridiculous considering I make just as much as them and I didn't go get an MBA... yet). The friend that I know who went to CSUF for his MBA was focused on being in upper management, and met a ton of people while he was there. He's now doing very, very well, and is managing 5 complexes.
3) If you "can" go to somewhere besides an "Online" school like Univ. Phoenix, it would be good. Not because their teaching staff may be bad... but like I said, the MBA program is not JUST a degree.. but social branching out. It's tough to do that with online schools.
09-14-08, 11:18 AM
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Obviously your cousin does pretty well
09-14-08, 04:51 PM
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I didn't see anyone really touching on this subject but...
1) The MBA program should be taken if you have a purpose to take it. Some people take it because they think their paycheck will increase by having an MBA... which is a myth. You could be a PHd in econ and not get a job because you don't know anyone. Think of a goal, and see if that particular school you are trying for has a specialty for that MBA.
One of the best benefit from having an MBA is to be knowledgeable about a particular aspect of business. Focus on what this means to you. Don't just take classes for the sake of classes.. that's what Undergrad is for. MBA is to focus specifically the thing you want to "Master".
2) Most accredited schools out there are pretty much the same. It's the Network of people that makes a huge difference on whether you'll succeed or not do as well. I've met people with Harvard Law/MBA programs which do well... but they are not very social, didn't branch out, and thus are making a relatively decent living (Not ridiculous considering I make just as much as them and I didn't go get an MBA... yet). The friend that I know who went to CSUF for his MBA was focused on being in upper management, and met a ton of people while he was there. He's now doing very, very well, and is managing 5 complexes.
3) If you "can" go to somewhere besides an "Online" school like Univ. Phoenix, it would be good. Not because their teaching staff may be bad... but like I said, the MBA program is not JUST a degree.. but social branching out. It's tough to do that with online schools.
1) The MBA program should be taken if you have a purpose to take it. Some people take it because they think their paycheck will increase by having an MBA... which is a myth. You could be a PHd in econ and not get a job because you don't know anyone. Think of a goal, and see if that particular school you are trying for has a specialty for that MBA.
One of the best benefit from having an MBA is to be knowledgeable about a particular aspect of business. Focus on what this means to you. Don't just take classes for the sake of classes.. that's what Undergrad is for. MBA is to focus specifically the thing you want to "Master".
2) Most accredited schools out there are pretty much the same. It's the Network of people that makes a huge difference on whether you'll succeed or not do as well. I've met people with Harvard Law/MBA programs which do well... but they are not very social, didn't branch out, and thus are making a relatively decent living (Not ridiculous considering I make just as much as them and I didn't go get an MBA... yet). The friend that I know who went to CSUF for his MBA was focused on being in upper management, and met a ton of people while he was there. He's now doing very, very well, and is managing 5 complexes.
3) If you "can" go to somewhere besides an "Online" school like Univ. Phoenix, it would be good. Not because their teaching staff may be bad... but like I said, the MBA program is not JUST a degree.. but social branching out. It's tough to do that with online schools.
09-14-08, 05:40 PM
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Aside from wanting to be back at school, I really enjoy marketing and would like to "master" it.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
09-14-08, 07:10 PM
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Aside from wanting to be back at school, I really enjoy marketing and would like to "master" it.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
Cal Poly isn't bad, but I'm not sure what they emphasize more on.
09-15-08, 10:33 PM
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Aside from wanting to be back at school, I really enjoy marketing and would like to "master" it.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
As for schools, I've ditched the univ of phoenix idea.
I've narrowed it down to 2 local schools which include my alma mater.
It's going to be either CSUF or Cal Poly.
Thanks for the informative post.
11-23-08, 01:44 AM
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Don't overlook the University of Phoenix. One of my associates at my company graduated there with the BS degree and he's now a senior consultant, which is nearly in the top position. My dad is currently taking his Master in Psychology there and his classes and assignments don't look easy at all. I don't have anything to do with that school. It's just my point that it may not be as bad as the way it appears in the public, or just by some people who never goes there.
