Master's Degrees
10-09-2008, 08:39 PM
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Master's Degrees
So I'm considering getting a graduate degree, eventually, and was wondering if anyone has any ideas that might loosely relate to aviation. I know I don't need one to be a pilot, but education is never a bad thing.
I am kind of thinking that meteorology would be a fun master's degree...relates well with aviation and would look good on a pilot's resume, but has many other career applications as well.
Thanks much.
I am kind of thinking that meteorology would be a fun master's degree...relates well with aviation and would look good on a pilot's resume, but has many other career applications as well.
Thanks much.
10-10-2008, 01:09 AM
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Oklahoma State and ERAU have very similar Graduate programs (according to my limited research of their course of instruction) FIT has a graduate program but I think that focuses on aviation safety. Purdue and UND also have graduate programs but, to me, they didn't have an exciting syllabus.
10-10-2008, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Clue32
Purdue and UND also have graduate programs but, to me, they didn't have an exciting syllabus.
Aviation safety is one I didn't think about. Probably pretty interesting with some good applications...and then I would be a shoe-in for a job with the TSA
Thanks for the input.
10-10-2008, 02:15 AM
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I am a Riddle grad so I may be a bit biased. I compared the courses of instruction side by side taking my knowledge of the Aero Sci program at ERAU and making an assumption of what the courses at the other schools would cover. On paper the Oklahoma State and ERAU programs caught my attention more because they have more focused programs with multiple courses of study compared to a general program with a few wide ranging topics and one course of study. It is an individual decision based on individual preferences. Find the program that interests you and don't go somewhere for the school name unless you are talking Ivy Leauge.
10-10-2008, 02:30 AM
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Why would you put all your eggs in one basket? Find something interesting that has nothing to do with aviation. If the aviation market tanks...all the jobs dry up, not just the flying ones. Do something that's relatively recession-proof.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
10-10-2008, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 250 or point 65
Why would you put all your eggs in one basket? Find something interesting that has nothing to do with aviation. If the aviation market tanks...all the jobs dry up, not just the flying ones. Do something that's relatively recession-proof.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
10-10-2008, 03:08 AM
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I'm just trying to get some ideas that will at least be applicable to my career and have recognized the "eggs in one basket" theory. However, I wouldn't necessarily consider meteorology as narrowing my job options to only aviation. It is highly applicable to aviation, but if I need to get out, I can go work for a TV station, NOAA, etc.
I have thought about just getting a general MBA, or even one in aviation management, but I too can not get excited about a "dilbert" job.
A bunch of schools, even the non-aviation state schools, have programs in aeronautical based human factors. Seems kind of fun, and I could go work for NASA.
Thanks guys.
I have thought about just getting a general MBA, or even one in aviation management, but I too can not get excited about a "dilbert" job.
A bunch of schools, even the non-aviation state schools, have programs in aeronautical based human factors. Seems kind of fun, and I could go work for NASA.
Thanks guys.
10-10-2008, 06:53 AM
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If you plan to attend in person, go to Oklahoma State. I did my BS there and it was a great program and fun times. I did ERAU extended campus for my MS and it was pretty good too...mid-term, paper, presentation, final, nearly every class. Good luck.
10-10-2008, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by C212135
If you plan to attend in person, go to Oklahoma State. I did my BS there and it was a great program and fun times. I did ERAU extended campus for my MS and it was pretty good too...mid-term, paper, presentation, final, nearly every class. Good luck.
10-10-2008, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 250 or point 65
Why would you put all your eggs in one basket? Find something interesting that has nothing to do with aviation. If the aviation market tanks...all the jobs dry up, not just the flying ones. Do something that's relatively recession-proof.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
You can do something like an MBA that could also apply to aviation.
Sorry for the swipe at you Vagabond! 
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