Looking to advance my career in public sector in the UK and I know a lot of big names have doctorates. However I also hear MBAs are becoming more useful especially with thew new MPA for public sector managers. Since I have but one life etc etc (and only one lot of savings more to the point) I could only really go for one. Which should I do?
2006-10-20 10:52:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Ph.D.
Why? With it, you can accomplish something - make a major contribution to your chosen field - self satisfaction is immense.
MBA? Sure, you can do that after Ph.D. I know some people who have done it. They have a meteoric rise within the corporation or there is one - whom I know personally well - is self employed and very *very* rapidly progressing. He is one hot-shot of a guy.
In the final analysis, how much time do you have? Set aside 4 to 5 years for a Ph.D (3 if you are super smart) and 1 to 1.5 years for MBA (part time). You can do MBA while you are employed.
Go for Ph.D now.
2006-10-20 12:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should only do a PhD if you know in your heart that you HAVE to do it.
If this is about practicality and career, I very much doubt that a PhD will help in the public sector except in very specific areas. Do the MBA if you can get into a good school.
2006-10-20 17:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PhD is for academic. You should go for MBA
2006-10-20 17:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you are attempting to accomplish. I have a master and now I'm working on a PhD
2006-10-20 17:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Unique 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u need your phd because education is more important than playing ball so first u have to take care of bisness before playing
have a great life and make the right choice,
mia
2006-10-20 17:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by mia m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mba is better
2006-10-20 18:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋