confused about MBa?

Question

Im confused maybe someone can help me out.
I am graduating college in May with a BS in BUS Management and Finance. And now I have been seriuosly considering my masters degree. So i been applying for jobs and i bought a GMAT review book, which I plan to start studying. But Should I be looking for a job if I want to go for my masters? Can people do both? If I take the test and apply, Id have to wait for spring semetser of next year becuase I am to late for the fall.

can anyone give me any advice?. Im just an average student 3.0 is this makes a difference or not

Answer 1

MBA - do not do it until you have at least 3 years of work experience - it will make no sense in both terms of assignments which are mostly based upon work and life experience - problem based learning - and in what you will get out of it in terms of real skills. Take some time and get into the job and career you like - and then see if you really need an MBA or a graduate degree to go further in your career - you can do on-line programs or evening classes - while you work - you may find an employer who supports this both in terms of time and finance - but do it after a year away from university - you'll be glad you did - I have too many former students that have priced themselves out of jobs they really wanted because they were deemed overqualified - or had to take jobs where it made no difference ins salary or benefits between a maters degree and bachelors degree in business because they had no experience

Answer 2

You can work full time while earning your Master's and there are excellent schools out there that allow you to do just that. I am currently enrolled at Capella (online) for my Bachelors degree in Bus Admin and my supervisor is enrolled at Upper Iowa (also online) working toward her 2nd Masters degree while working full time as a City Clerk. Most colleges also offer night or weekend classes for those working full time. Just a note though, if you can't handle work and school at the same time I would put off looking for a job and enroll in school. It takes hard work and dedication, but it is worth it.