<p>I currently have a BS in Math and am thinking about getting an MBA.
I am having the hardest time getting any sort of job with my degree alone. Would an MBA open more doors for me? Maybe I could become a Business Analyst.</p>
<p>My fear is that I will get the MBA and be in the same position I am now. Constant job application rejections. I hear they're a dime a dozen nowadays. Is this true?</p>
<p>It worries me that you have a BS in Math and are having trouble finding jobs. I don’t think an MBA is going to be a magic panacea. A masters in accounting could probably open doors though.</p>
<p>Can you tell us more about yourself? Did you do any internships or anything in college? Have you considered maybe trying to study for and pass a couple of the actuary exams as a way to get started in a math oriented career. What types of jobs have you been applying for?</p>
<p>I have an MBA. It’s not a magic bullet unfortunately and hard to get into a top program without work experience. </p>
<p>It’s a huge benefit if you know statistics.</p>
<p>Big data - analyzing data is a very important and growing field. It pays big money and opens many doors. It will grow for the next 30 years too. Do consulting then land a corporate gig or start your consulting firm. Opportunities are limitless - for now.</p>
<p>I don’t think an MBA would be super helpful without experience. That is the purpose of an MBA. </p>
<p>It seems to me that you want to use this in lieu of an undergrad in business. I would look at post-bac certificates or possibly a second bachelors in Accounting or MIS. </p>
<p>You could also look at getting some CS coursework under your belt. I actually took some CS courses at my local U after I got my bachelors and used that time to get internships and, after about a year of classes I got a job in the field and haven’t looked back.</p>
<p>CS or Accounting should get you a stable job, then you could use that as springboard to other stuff.</p>
<p>Other routes I would consider are: Industrial Engineering (At my old school. If you had a math background, you could get into the masters with two IE undergrad classes.) Take a few actuarial exams. Take the first CFA exam. Possibly getting some advanced coursework in stats or financial mathematics.</p>
<p>Even though directly, a math degree, by itself may not open a lot of doors where you live. It can be a really good springboard if you want to extend your education.</p>
<p>Thanks! That’s a good idea. I will look into pursuing a post-bac cert in CS or Accounting. </p>