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Is it worth it? (MBA)
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I have been living in Europe for the past 5 years, but only 1.5 have been spent working. Due to the fact that I am in a new country and in a new career, I took an entry-level position. In the past, I have been a store manager, in charge of up to 10 people, budgets, sales, etc.
However, I feel like I have really stalled in my career and that I'm really not going to get where I would like to be in my life. That is a manager of a department.
With all that being said, I have been looking into getting an online MBA so I can continue to work (because I feel that work experience, no matter how entry-level, is better than just a degree!). Do you think it is worth it? It's a huge expense, and my company will not assist with that.
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Re: Is it worth it? (MBA)
If it will advance the career you have, yes. If it is to help you get a job, no.
http://www.askamanager.org/2011/12/thinking-about-grad-school-think-again.html
http://www.askamanager.org/2009/06/graduated-year-ago-still-cant-get-hired.html?showComment=1244187148022
A lot of it really depends on which university you get your MBA from.
DH is working on his through a state university, but there are a lot of scammy online MBA programs that aren't very well-respected.
It sounds like you work in retail, correct? Having managed my own store myself, I don't think an MBA would hurt once you get back to a store management level. If you've managed your own store before, it should be too hard to get back into. I'd work on getting a store management position, then work on your MBA while you build your report with that company. They may or may not pay for your MBA, but your MBA (along with a great sales record and lots of company involvement) should help you get a district manager position down the line.
If you're interested in a really great management career (this is not plugging!) The Buckle has a really incredible management program that really guarantees upward mobility if you're talented and dedicated. Their store managers make bank too (I was the Assistant there before I decided retail wasn't for me). They aren't international though (I think they're looking to expand into Canada and Europe, but they haven't yet).
If I misread your text and you aren't working in retail, you can disregard all that!! Good luck, and don't waste your money at a bad online university!