MBA

[edro]

So what does an MBA graduate from a subpar school do? What kinds of jobs are out there?

Just curious.

 

[Vette73]

Thats a LITTLE vague. MBA helps a lot in the business world, but will not help much for starting your own business. So if you work for GM and want to move up, you need a MBA. If you want to start a business, network more and talk to a lot of bankers.

 

[edro]

Haha... I have a CE degree and am thinking about getting an MBA, but I dunno what I would want to do... The school I would want to go to is not real popular or anything so it's not like I would get a job just because of the school... (www.franklin.edu)

 

[TC2181]

They ship. Fedex.

 

[edro]

"Oh, you have an MBA... In that case, I'll have to show you how to do it."
😀

I love that commercial, and I wouldn't wanna be that guy 😀

 

[Ameesh]

not much

 

[cchen]

Originally posted by: edro13
Haha... I have a CE degree and am thinking about getting an MBA, but I dunno what I would want to do... The school I would want to go to is not real popular or anything so it's not like I would get a job just because of the school... (www.franklin.edu)

No offense but getting an MBA from there would be a waste of time.

 

[edro]

why

 

[Stealth1024]

Originally posted by: edro13
Haha... I have a CE degree and am thinking about getting an MBA, but I dunno what I would want to do... The school I would want to go to is not real popular or anything so it's not like I would get a job just because of the school... (www.franklin.edu)

I am working on a BS/MS EECE degree right now at RIT and I was thinking that when I get out I should go get an MBA. I would also be curious to hear what people think about this...

Where did you get your CE degree and how long ago?

 

[SackOfAllTrades]

you go STRAIGHT into managing a Blockbuster, no years of outperforming hs kids for it.

btw, I wish MBA = Midget Basketball Association.

 

[darkshadow1]

it's generally the case that an MBA is only useful if received from a top 25 school (maybe even just top 10). Otherwise, you'd be better off learning things on your own (since a degree from another institution wouldn't count for much).

 

[MaxDepth]

I took the GMAT last month. I'm hoping for Duke's program. My resume is strong and several of the profs are my drinking buddies.

 

[cchen]

Originally posted by: edro13
why

Why do you even want to get an MBA? These days, a MBA is only useful if you're looking to get into upper management in a bigger company. It is also useful if you're looking to start up your own company, after you've worked at a bigger company and had some relevant experience.

 

[edro]

I think I might like to get into management, and most of the job postings here at work require an MBA... so I figured that most employers required an MBA for management positions. Right now I just work in the IT department. I mean the only way to move up in IT is to learn more or get certifications right? Management seems like the only way to excel... Of course, I am only 21... I don't think they would hire a 23 year old MBA grad 😀

 

[Svnla]

An MBA degree is nice to have but it will not be a deal breaker. I got one a couple years ago and I am planning to go back for MSCE and Cisco certifications.

 

[eliteorange]

Originally posted by: Svnla
An MBA degree is nice to have but it will not be a deal breaker. I got one a couple years ago and I am planning to go back for MSCE and Cisco certifications.

heh yeah that(paper certs) will get you jobs...

 

[fyleow]

If I were to be accepted by Vanderbilt I was considering doing the 5 year joint MBA program. Would that be a waste of time? Vanderbilt's business school is only ranked 45 by US news I think.