Which graduate degree is best?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>Hi guys! I'm not sure which degree will suite the best for me. I plan to get my masters at NEU.*I figured someone with more experience can help and of course any type of input are greatly appreciated. The reason why I chose NEU is because it's AACSB accredited , I get a 25% discount (double husky program), it's 100% online and GMAT is waived with 5 years experience (less stress for me). These are my options:</p>

<p>MS Finance
-Cost ($1250 x 30 credits = $37,500 - 25% = approx $28,000)</p>

<p>MBA*
-Cost ($1250 x 50 credits = $62,500 - 25% = approx $47,000)</p>

<p>MBA /MSF*
-Cost ($1250 x 62 credits = $77,500 - 25% = approx $58,000)</p>

<p>When I get my BS (Finance & Accounting management) from NEU in a couple of months, I plan to find a budget analyst position, corporate finance or perhaps banking and move up from there. Now which do you think is the best degree for me? I'm leaning towards MS Finance because it costs less, and I'll be able to obtain it faster. I would consider the MBA or the MBA /MSF but the cost and time is holding me back. My current employer does not really offer much as far as tuition reimbursement so I'm on my own until I find a new one but that's not really a gaurantee that the new employer will offer that as well.*</p>

<p>However, if the MBA or the MBA /MSF dual degree is worth it in the long run, and will give me the assurance that I won't be paying for my student loan 'till I'm 35 (I'm only 24) because my new salary after the degree will pretty much cover it, I'm willing to consider.</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

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<p>Do not get an MBA without work experience. The MSF is a great degree, but it is all in how you market it. NEU has some serious competition in the Boston area for the MSF. BC, Brandeis, Bentley, BU, etc all have MSF degrees. </p>

<p>I would get it if you get a huge discount, but if you don’t then hold off. </p>

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<p>lala - my wife just started the same program at NEU in September and likes it. According to her advisor, you have to take a few courses (I forget how many) and have your academic profile reviewed to see if you qualify for the dual degree. I personally think it’s worth it to get a dual degree, especially since it’s a max of like 7 classes extra depending on your specialization. The more resume bullets you have, the easier it is to get your foot in the door. </p>

<p>On a second note, dont count on future salary projections to pay for your student loans/etc. That’s a good way to bite yourself in the ass when your projections dont work out like you thought and you’re stuck holding a bag of debt.</p>