My 4-year Bachelors degree turned out to be a waste of time and money, since I can't find a decent job. After graduating in 2002, I didn't find a job until November 2003, as an insurance claims rep, making only $12.50/hr. I didn't go to college to only make $24K a year. After working there for over a year, I quit, since it was a dead-end job with no room for advancement. I've since then been working for my dad, managing his gas station.
So what good would an MBA do for me? What exactly does an MBA teach you? I spent 4 years in college, and really can't say that I came out smarter than before. College didn't teach me anything worthwhile, so what would I learn from an MBA?
2007-09-12
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What did you major in when you went to college? That would be a start. If you want to get into business then sure, an MBA is going to teach you business and provide you with a network of like-minded individuals. If you're just doing it to get a better paying job, well, you're better off doing something else.
The first thing you really need to do is change your mindset. You're acting as if you deserve better and expect something to be handed to you. Sorry to be the one to tell you but it isn't happening.
You need to figure out what you want to do. What is your dream job? If you can't stop thinking about money, and your only real concern is that a job is high-paying, then you need to step up and put in the effort to get a high-paying job.
Do you have the skills for a higher-paying job? A bachelors degree just means that you're average. You need to show that you have specific skills that will show the employer that you'll be a better employee than someone else. If there's a license or certification you need, study hard and get it.
Employers (I'm an employer so I can only tell you my point of view) only look at the resume long enough to see if you have the basic skills required for the job. The reason I'd hire you or someone else largely depends on the interview where I'd see what kind of person you are. 100% of the time, I'll hire someone who seems genuinely interested in the work over someone who isn't.
So to recap, you won't learn what you need to learn from an MBA.
Good luck!
2007-09-12 06:45:29
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answered by curious george 3
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The sheep skin basically proves that you can reach a goal on your own. Many people end up in a field that is completely unrelated to their degree. All the degree did for them was to show the potential employer that they were serious about getting ahead. You have an advantage with the MBA in that at least you didn't get a completely useless degree like a Bachelors in Art. That degree may be useful for teaching art but not much else. Even then, most schools would prefer that the applicant had a degree in Education. The Bachelors in Art is often used for a Higher Education teaching positions. It is very limited in what you can do with that degree.
A Masters in Business Administration is at least minimally useful. If you can't get a job in your field of study, perhaps you can use the degree to get a job elsewhere that the degree can help in. Part of the problem is that many Corporations are downsizing middle management. This is bad for you when looking for a job in that area. Look elsewhere. Start your own business. Move to where the work is. You need to be flexible. More importantly, be positive.
2007-09-12 06:50:49
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answered by Hugh B 2
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Some employers view your school grades as an indicator of potential job performance.
Also, you didn't say what your Bachelors is in - - is it something that has taken a turn for the worse recently?
Don't expect to just land a 6-figure job once you have a degree. While $24k is not great for someone with your eduction you might only be able to get $25k to $30k to start out. BUT that is a start.
I started for only $22k per year with my Bachelor's degree and within 3 years I was earning double that, and each year after I have increased my earnings and moved up within the company. I am now pursuing an MBA myself in order to advance in both career and salary.
2007-09-12 06:48:11
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answered by nova_queen_28 7
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If you have experience and an MBA then you've worked after you have received your masters degree, if you do not have work experience and an MBA, it means you're fresh out of grad school.
2016-05-17 22:33:17
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answered by ? 3
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MBA is a good career path for students with any background. MBA is a two-year full time programme offered by number of institutes in India. The ivy league includes the IIMs, ISB, JBIMS, XLRI, MDI, IIFT, etc. During the first year of MBA, students learn about the various aspects of the management i.e general management, marketing, production, finance, hr etc.In the second year, the students have to choose specialization. Apart from the most common specializations i.e marketing, hr, finance and production that are offered by most institutes, we also find institutes offering specialization in international business, biotechnology, project management, healthcare management etc etc.
The admission to any management institute or B-School is through written test like CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ JMET/ CET etc. followed by group-discussion and personal interview. Some institutes conduct case-studies and extempore as a part of the selection process. You can the details on various institutes and the entrance exams on http://www.myeduplanet.com
For details on MBA, go to -
http://www.myeduplanet.com
2007-09-14 04:36:26
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answered by Anonymous
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What's your major? Well, I know that if you get your MBA, you can teach classes. There are schools that are short on instructors. For example, my college are very shorthanded on Finance professors. You can probably get about 100K teaching.
If you don't want to teach, go to a great graduate school with a great alumni program... it's for networking. You're more likely to get a job with a MBA than a Bach. But then, it depends on the schools, GPA, and activities too.
2007-09-12 06:48:59
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answered by Busy Bee 2
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You can't get into any worthwhile MBA program without work experience unless your really exceptional.
2007-09-12 06:40:16
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answered by night_taker_1999 2
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Hello,
Take a look at this site it might help you
http://onlineuniversitiessupport.com
Best of Luck
2013-12-03 20:43:47
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answered by Anonymous
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