Hey everyone,
I’m a senior in high school who is looking to do undergrad business next year with a concentration in marketing. I love the whole concept of marketing and definitely know it’s what I want to do. However, I also would like to earn a MBA later on, so I get the more, full education experience. Is doing undergrad business and a MBA really redundant? Or is it a career option that I can take?
What state are you from and what undergrad schools are you considering?
@defensor I’m from georgia and I’m considering georgia tech (because in state), NYU, and Boston college. I’ve been accepted to all 3
No, undergrad business and an MBA aren’t really redundant. Unless NYU and BC are offering pretty impressive aid packages, I’m assuming the in-state tuition will easily make GT the most affordable choice. So I’d definitely choose GT - excellent school with a good national reputation; considerably better climate/milder winters; a more pleasant overall collegiate experience; close to home; and the money saved with in-state tuition will make paying for a top notch MBA program easier.
Study hard and get good grades, then land a nice job after graduation. Work for 2 or 3 years, then apply to a respected MBA program. Virtually all require 2 or more years of work experience now. Some employers will foot the bill for an MBA, but don’t count on it. Good luck with whichever choice you make!
It will depend on which schools you apply to and what you are pursuing an MBA for. A lot of undergraduate schools don’t have a business school in which taking an MBA would be more beneficial for you from an academic standpoint if your mind is set on business. A lot of undergraduate business students will avoid pursuing an MBA at their alma mater because it is redundant in many aspects (professors, classes, teaching style, thought processes) and instead choose to pursue an MBA at another school to broaden their experiences and network.
The last word is primarily what undergraduate business students look for in an MBA as the concepts aren’t as new to them as a classmate that is coming from a non-business background (there are a lot).
Specifically since you say you’re interested in marketing, an MBA would not really be as beneficial as opposed to other business fields (management or finance) at least for entry or mid level positions.