I'd like to get my MBA in 2 years, but I'd also like to be a full-time cop during that time. Is this possible? Thank you in advance!
2007-12-30 18:54:16 · 3 answers · asked by Zacky W 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Definitely. I was from the Singapore Police Force and did my degree and MBA while in the force.
The thing to note about MBA is the schedule. When I was doing it, I have classes only on the weekend and only for a few weekends, i.e. they have classes from Friday to SUnday whole day.
In this way, it is easier for you to swop shift with other officers. And if you are on office hours, then this would be easier to have time off for the study.
All the best!
2007-12-30 19:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by ebenezerheng 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely possible, as others have pointed out. I, too, have had students and classmates in graduate programs who were full-time police officers. The only concern I would have is that if you are a rookie on the police force at that time, will you have enough stability in your schedule to be able to get through courses without suddenly being stopped by a schedule change. If you have a class scheduled on Tuesday evenings, assuming you won't have to work then, can you count on that schedule lasting through the semester (if there is an emergency and you have to miss one class, it probably won't hurt you, but if your schedule changes overall, it could cause great problems)?
2007-12-30 19:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to be in law enforcement. I knew quite a few very well motivated officers who went to school to get law degrees. So, yes, if you have the energy and motivation, anything is possible. Good luck to you.
2007-12-30 18:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by afreeman20035252 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋