Any recent MBA applicants?

[JerseyVics]

I'm finishing up my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems this year and I doubt these two Undergrad degrees will get me far in life...

Sooo, I'm planning on applying for an MBA with concentration on Information Technology.


Anybody applied recently?


Whats the process besides filling out an application and getting recommendations?


Do you have to take the GMAC? Or will there be other college entry exams that will make taking the GMAC unnecessary?



Where can I get the material to polish up my math/statistics skills to study for the GMAC?


thanks!

--Russ

PS. I dunno how I'm gonna afford this thing, the tuition for Grad school is double what I pay for Undergrad... Ouch!

[martyo]

I'm finishing up my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems this year
Congratulations!


I'm planning on applying for an MBA with concentration on Information Technology.

Anybody applied recently?

Whats the process besides filling out an application and getting recommendations?

Do you have to take the GMAC? Or will there be other college entry exams that will make taking the GMAC unnecessary?

It's been a loooong time for me. When I went through the process they were called the GMAT's not the GMAC's, but I still believe you need this exam and will not need any other exams.


Before you leap though, consider this, several recent studies have shown that the U.S. is loaded down with professionals and there will be a shortfall of tradesmen (plumbers, electricians, etc.). Why not go out and learn a trade and then become a business owner and combine your business acumen with a trade?

[JerseyVics]

Why not go out and learn a trade and then become a business owner and combine your business acumen with a trade?

Because I got two left hands...

you're right its GMAT's... yea! I'm a prospective candidate, NOT! lol

--Russ :rock:

[martyo]

Because I got two left hands...

you're right its GMAT's... yea! I'm a prospective candidate, NOT! lol

--Russ :rock:
Oh, by the way, here is another tip: make sure that there are no typo's in your resume.

[JerseyVics]

okai thanx Martie!

--Russ :up:

[Marauder57]

Personally I find that the MBA is a little overrated.....no offense to everyone....just that there are so many "schools" offereing them or programs that it is the new poplular thing.....I am not so sure that for everyone an MBA means better money and a better job.

Just like now there are more people in law school than there are lawyers practicing.....not sure if that is a avenue people want to pursue either....no offense to Marty or any other of our fine Lawyers.....

I always suggest this....if you have a strong work ethic find a job that rewards personal effort like sales or some kind of incentive based job.....you get out what you put in......

And overall I would agree with Marty....a good tradesman of any kind is worth his weight in gold.....

Just a thought..... :up:

[JerseyVics]

After 8 months of pointless searching I went back to the ghetto job I had before, doing what I LOVE to do, working at a limo place...

Shortly after I found another much more prestigious limo place with a much better work ethic that I like even more.

I'm working two limo jobs now one during the week every other day and one on the weekends, and am absolutely hooked on this... it gives me something to do that I enjoy, and I get to work in the field that involves Panther Platforms which I really appreciate. (I am not a driver by the way, too young)


All this and I'm going to school full time to finish up my double major.


My mother is very interested in me getting an MBA but I am iffy on it... I don't know how I'd be able to use it when I finish it, or even how I can afford it before I even start it....


The only reason I'm pursuing the idea now is that I'm not a big fan of school and I'd rather finish it early on in my life and have a Masters before my 24th birthday than picking it up again at a later age in life when I'm an old fart...


So there, keep the ideas coming but let me just say that I am definitely not going to be a plumber or an electrician so thanks but no thanks for those suggestions, lol


--Russ :rock:

[Glenn]

Russ:

Just curious why you have not pursued your field of education such as LEO, FBI CIA, NSA, etc. It's great to get your Masters degree, but I would first get a job in your current field of study and put your education to use. Your Masters degree should be directly related to your job career. You may very well change the type of Masters degree depending on your job interest and experience. You work several years and confirm that your work field is what you definitely want to pursue and then get your Masters degree. I would work first and then decide. Night school is always an option. Nearly all companies will pay your tuition for advanged degrees while you work. I went to night school for 4 years to get my MBA and when it was completed I left my company and got an even better job. It was rough, but it has been a big help in getting jobs. The MBA definitely gives you an edge over other candidiates. This is especially true when you get up in years.

If you absolutely must get your Masters degree then I would strongly suggest you get the MBA in Management. This Masters degree can be used in almost any type of work or field. If you get too specific in your degree you will not have the flexibility you need to get a boarder range of jobs. I never thought I would be giving advise on Master degrees and education on the MM.Net. O'well this is what makes MM.Net the best car net on the internet.

Glenn

[jgc61sr2002]

Russ - Congrats. IMO you should continue your education. It is very hard to go back. Take from some one who knows. Went back to college after 30 yrs and once I got started I really liked it. Wound up with two degrees just for my satisfaction. Had to catch up to my children. :D

[JerseyVics]

hey thanks for the suggestions guys, I really appreciate them!

I'm not a US citizen so I can't apply for any government jobs.

I don't have too much confidence in myself to apply myself in the computer field because other than the web design that I learned on my own, I doubt I can put anything I learned in school about computers to use.

I wish I could find a job in the industry and have the company pay for my masters, but as they say "it ain't gonna happen"

Maybe I should just give up the idea that Ukraine is going to adapt double citizenship laws and get me a US citizenship and pursue a career in Law Enforcement...

--Russ

[cyclonecj]

Cool thing about the USA is we're all immigrants. All of us or our relatives came here from somewhere else and made all this cool stuff. Too bad some of us have forgotten that. Welcome to the USA, you can do whatever you want here, within reason:)
I, for one, am glad to see intelligent, interesting, motivated people emigrate to the US.
Please don't become a lawyer. Nothing against 'em, but we've got 5% of the worlds population and 50% of the worlds lawyers. I've been dang happy to have a good one when I needed one, but we need more talented engineers and scientists if we are going to keep up with the rest of the world. We can't sue somebody for coming up with a better idea than us, or we'd be France!!

[RCSignals]

Congratulations on two Baccalaureate degrees at same time.
When I went to university that wasn't possible.

If you are going to pursue a Master's degree straightaway, make sure it's something that will follow a chosen profession.

[adrian36]

There is a shortage of mechanics. Go to a factory training center, work at a dealer for experience and open a shop. It takes and you are young. Do it.


I'm finishing up my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems this year and I doubt these two Undergrad degrees will get me far in life...

Sooo, I'm planning on applying for an MBA with concentration on Information Technology.


Anybody applied recently?


Whats the process besides filling out an application and getting recommendations?


Do you have to take the GMAC? Or will there be other college entry exams that will make taking the GMAC unnecessary?



Where can I get the material to polish up my math/statistics skills to study for the GMAC?


thanks!

--Russ

PS. I dunno how I'm gonna afford this thing, the tuition for Grad school is double what I pay for Undergrad... Ouch!