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Originally Posted by Climbto450
Gajre539 - I am not sure about what my plans will be once I get my masters. I am considering the PHD program. The MBA is quite a few more classes and I figure I may just skip it and get the PHD.
I thought about the Phd program, but decided to go with the MBA in Aviation (MBA/A) for now. I figured since I have a graduate degree specializing in Aviation Operations, one in Management would only help. One advantage is that you will not be required to take the GMAT for the MBA/A program, if you have a Masters degree from ERAU. If you decide to get a Masters in Aeronautical Science (MAS), you should be exempt from taking the GRE when you get your Masters in Technical Management (MTM).
The Phd in Aviation program is $930/hour and requires 3 six-day residencies at the main campus. I am considering it as an option after the the MBA when I can pay for classes out of pocket. The cost for the entire program is $55,800 + $3600 residency fees + ~$6000 in books =~ $65,000
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Originally Posted by Hatrick32
Thank you so much for the information. I am glad to hear that you are having a respectable experience at ERAU. I don't think that a masters degree should be too easy or it would loose it's valor. How many credits did you take per semester? Did you go for more than 6? Were you able to finish the degree in less than two years? Sorry for the 20 questions.
I took 3 credits (one class) per semester, which took me 4 years to complete. With an 8-5 desk job, CFI job, ex-wife, young child, girlfriend and studying for my ATP - I couldn't handle more than one class. ERAU recently changed the length of their online classes to 12 weeks instead of 16 weeks. This allows you to pack one more semester in the year (5/year instead of 4/year) and gives you a week off between classes.