<p>Hello:</p>
<p>I currently work for local government and do not mind working there for years to come.
I would like to move up. I am thinking about pursuing a Masters in Accounting.
I have a BS in Business Administration but I believe that major is too broad, so I think specializing in accounting is a good route. I also want to have the option to do accounting work etc on the side if the government has layoffs etc. </p>
<p>Ok, so in order to get into accounting school by January I have to pass the GMAT soon. I am scheduled for it in about a week. I don't feel ready to take it. The next time I will be able to go to accounting school(if I pass the GMAT) is next Summer-this is the school's date actually.</p>
<p>I REALLY want to start school because I feel like I wasted too much time. </p>
<p>My question is:
Since I really want to start school, do you think I should start(and finish) a Masters in Public Administration(after all I work for local government). The Public Admin program allows one to take 3-4 elective classes of choice. So I am thinking of taking the accounting classes, which will be a start toward the Masters in Accounting. I spoke with the Public Admin school and they said that this was fine.
So basically I will complete two degrees-one in Public Administration and later the one in Accounting(MACC), out 3 years. But at least I will have one in hand(MPA) before the other(MACC). Who knows what doors will open with the MPA?
I like Public Administration too.</p>
<p>Do you think I should go the route of earning two Master degrees-an MPA and a MACC?</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Should I just wait until next year to take the GMAT and go to school for accounting only?
I really want to start school now though, because I wasted so much time(since 2009 I have been trying to go-that is another story).</p>
<p>FYI-I have a BS in Business Admin. Do you think the MPA is a waste of time?
I don't want a doctorate. After this round of school I just want to relax.</p>