@AverageAchiever what i’m talking about aren’t mba programs
actually i doubt many mba programs worth the cost waive gmat/gre
edit: yeah the only good programs on there are executive mbas
@Ivyt What’s the big deal? Why does it matter whether its executive or part time or full time?
@Ivyt and also what ARE (sorry no italics on phone) you talking about? It’s not a master’s program? Is it like a certificate then?
@AverageAchiever executive mba’s are targeted for people in executive positions, they are for later career not early career
also they are masters programs you can look them up
https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/ms-commerce/academic-program
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/Master-of-Science-in-Marketing
There’s a difference between EMBA and MBA but they are still both Masters of business administration.
At this point the OP would not qualify for an Executive MBA program. Executive MBA programs are geared for full time employees who are generally seasoned executives and are often sponsored by their company. The OP does not fit into this category currently.
@Ivyt @happy1 @philbegas well, I don’t think UCLA or UCSD’s were executive so it doesn’t apply to me either way (of course there’s the issue of actually getting into those schools). Thanks for the info though.
How often do companies help with their employees’ master’s?
Is the solution to just get my econ/psych/soc/comms/stats degree and apply to a job with that and hold off on the mba?
@AverageAchiever Most (good) MBA programs want people with a few years of work experience first, so that would probably be the best option.
Here are my answers to your questions:
—Yes, it could be difficult to get into a top MBA program with no work experience. You should check the requirements of schools you are considering.
—Companies paying for Masters degrees used to be a fairly common benefit but many companies have discontinued that practice (perhaps as tuition rates have increased so dramatically). Some companies that do offer that benefit require a commitment of time that an employee stay with them after the degree is completed and if the employee leaves before that time is up he/she would be obligated to pay the company back for the cost of the degree. You would need to check policies on a company-by-company basis.
–I would talk to someone at career services at your college when you return int he fall and see what opportunities are available for someone with the academic profile you are considering.
@Ivyt @happy1 I’m assuming you guys have a career in the business field… Is the Econ/Comms thing actually going to get me a job, or that is just the best option?
Yes, I am in the business field but more on the accounting/finance side. I have no idea of if econ/comm could get you a job – it would depend in large part on your GPA, how well you interview, if you have had any relevant internships, your involvement on campus etc.
Once again I suggest you visit career placement at your college in the fall and get their take.
Private university employees often have education benefits. My DH was able to attend grad school and get his MBA at no charge as an employee of his university.
Banks usually have a tuition assistance benefit, but they are not as generous as they were years ago when they paid my full cost for an MBA on a reimbursement basis. I left the first company and did not submit for my last semester in school.
@TQfromtheU Do you think that financially makes sense? I don’t know how much all the certifications/credentials, etc cost vs paying for an MBA… I guess not too much of a choice, huh?
Thanks so much @happy1 . I think I’ve taken everything I can from you on this subject. You were extremely helpful.
Anyone have a take oon business economics?
@AverageAchiever - I’m not sure what you are asking. It made sense for my DH and I to get our MBAs free/nearly free at solid universities while we worked.
Regarding what major/degree, it depends on what you want to do. I knew I wanted to be on the credit/bank management side of things, so I focused on finance and accounting. The entry-level bank credit training programs that are the stepping stone for positions like mine require a certain minimal number of those courses, no matter the major.
I would expect that the people in our marketing department have degrees related to marketing, design, communication / public relations.
@AverageAchiever I had some interviews from undergrad with a humanities major but didn’t get a job (I had 0 business classes) I’m currently doing a 1 year business masters.
@Ivyt Well, that’s definitely an option I will be considering. I hope it doesn’t come to not having a business degree, but I’ll just see where I get accepted.
@TQfromtheU Makes sense. Assuming I take that route, guess I’ll need to talk to the university anyway about a job. Thanks.
@AverageAchiever I think you can get business jobs without a formal business degree as long as you also do internships and have the right classes also. I hadn’t taken anything at all apart from statistics lol.
@Ivyt Well that’s great to hear. Thanks for your help.