<p>Is there anybody here just getting an MBA for career advancement at an average school... possibly online or part time? I am just wondering the value of it, w/ tuition skyrocketing would it be better for my part time to work on side projects and investing, or invest in myself with education... </p>
<p>A pickle for sure.</p>
<p>I’m a freshman so my advice definitely isn’t as reliable as some of the fine lads on this forum but I would say that the only good reason to get a lower tier MBA would be for advancement within your company, say your company suggests you get it from this school or will pay for it and you know that with this degree you will get the desired position within your company. But if you are looking for a career change or to get hired on with a big company I would say go for a top school. But yea I donno aha.</p>
<p>Some “lower tier” business schools have excellent local connections, as well. So if you’re planning on staying in the immediate area, then it may not be a bad investment. </p>
<p>There are many schools that offer part-time programs.</p>
<p>Well I work in IT now, but can’t see myself doing it for another 10-20-30, 40 years if I retire at 67… And most companies generally don’t like developers under 40. The last 10 year trend is going to continue I’m sure. With outsourcing, and employers just want to see that degree period just to get past their resume filters. It is either going to be a career change entirely by me, or have to move up the ladder with a more comfortable job and $$ to compensate for the headaches. Given the difficulty of a career change, especially with the proposition of starting entry level again, taking off work, etc… I am now contemplating both.
I don’t have any PM or Managerial experience however and maybe an MBA would put me as a candidate for those positions, and give me flexibility long term to switch to a different department. </p>
<p>Have to pay the bills unfortunately, work which pays decent seems to be a necessary evil more and more.</p>
<p>Grapico;</p>
<p>An MBA will certainly give you the flexibility you seek. I suggest you attend the best program you can gain entry to; a superior school generally results in better job opportunities which in turn results in better pay.</p>