Masters Degree
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Masters Degree
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Im one of those guys who has the infamous Aviation Flight Science degree. Im looking into going back to school but I am having trouble figuring out what kind of Masters would be beneficial to me. My interest is probably something general in business but my thinking is that I didnt really have to take many business classes at WMU to get my degree. I dont want to throw myself into an MBA program with not a lot of background in, well, business (Im just a CFI obviously).
Thoughts or advice?
Im one of those guys who has the infamous Aviation Flight Science degree. Im looking into going back to school but I am having trouble figuring out what kind of Masters would be beneficial to me. My interest is probably something general in business but my thinking is that I didnt really have to take many business classes at WMU to get my degree. I dont want to throw myself into an MBA program with not a lot of background in, well, business (Im just a CFI obviously).
Thoughts or advice?
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Take the GMAT and see how you do - also look at several of the core classes in the program you're interested in and see if you feel it would be a good fit.
You may also want to do a few searches on the value of an advanced degree: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech...areer.grad.htm
Don't forget the time/money/value equation - you'll be zero income for a few years then a slow progression through the apprentice ranks to the big bucks. The longer that take the more risky the value of the advance degree becomes (sound familiar?).
For comparison, do the math on setting up your own plumbing business. Those with business savvy and a trade skill are doing quite well.
You may also want to do a few searches on the value of an advanced degree: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech...areer.grad.htm
Don't forget the time/money/value equation - you'll be zero income for a few years then a slow progression through the apprentice ranks to the big bucks. The longer that take the more risky the value of the advance degree becomes (sound familiar?).
For comparison, do the math on setting up your own plumbing business. Those with business savvy and a trade skill are doing quite well.
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Yeah I am looking at master too bud. I know that WMU offers some at their satalite campuses, although many are teaching and business related. I am looking at the teaching side and going back to WMU as faculty in the future, but you may want to take the other suggested test. I have started reading my wife's text books from her teaching courses and might suggest that if you score well enough on an exam or believe that you are capable I would look into buying some text books and do some self study. Even talking to an advisor might get you a better prospective, just be aware that WMU is hurting for masters students so they may tell you anything to get you to sign up. Hope that helps
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This is in response to the OP, who said, "I dont want to throw myself into an MBA program with not a lot of background in, well, business".
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If you get accepted to a university for an MBA, you would need to take/pass the GMAT. If you haven't taken business/economics/financial accounting courses in undergrad or anywhere else and you can't prove it with your transcripts, you will have to enroll and take pre-requisite business courses. These courses will teach you enough to understand core subject areas. Your other option is an MBA in Aviation.
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If you get accepted to a university for an MBA, you would need to take/pass the GMAT. If you haven't taken business/economics/financial accounting courses in undergrad or anywhere else and you can't prove it with your transcripts, you will have to enroll and take pre-requisite business courses. These courses will teach you enough to understand core subject areas. Your other option is an MBA in Aviation.
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thanks for the responses guys. since the first post, i have taken the GMATs (710 baby!) and i am taking the online MBA degree through Penn State. I can full-time flight instruct and go to school at the same time. Im pretty pumped up about it.
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Good for you. You will not regret it!
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