UNO Graduate Engineering Management Program

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would it be worth it if my company would pay for it?

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For you? I don't see why not.

I agree. You might go through a pretty tough year or two while working and attending school, however. To the OP, if you can take night classes, it may be worth it, but if you need to lose your salary for 2 years, it might not be.

I did the MBA program at UNO. When I went to talk to the advisers, they never mentioned I could do both the MBA and engineering management masters in almost the same amount of time so I never pursued it. I worked with a couple of people who started in the program after me and they both did it. I believe there are only about eight or so classes that they had to take that I did not take as an MBA student. Taking these classes allowed them to skip the seven foundation courses that you would have to take if you are doing just the MBA as a non-business undergrad. As a result, you can get the MBA and Masters of Engineering Management in almost the same amount of time as it takes to get just the MBA. The only other difference is that they had to give an extra presentation for the capstone class that everyone takes at the end.

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When I went to talk to the advisers, they never mentioned I could do both the MBA and engineering management masters in almost the same amount of time

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I am not surprised, as I had just phoned the engineering department an hour ago, and I was quickly reminded why I hate people in academia.

"Ya, I can't answer your transcript issues over the phone, so you are probably going to have to come in"

Sure, I have a pretty flexible schedule, when is a good time?

"I'm really busy at this time." (Silence)

Soooo, Any idea when I can come in?

"No." (silence).

No idea at all?

"Call me back in two weeks and maybe it will be not as busy then."

The conversation was even more awkward than this. I'm sure her job is so busy it requires 14 day notice for assisting potential students. Lots of "tough shite" declarative sentences followed by silence without remotely offering a solution.

Have you looked into the MBA at tulane similar to this? Its an energy-focsed MBA geared towards engineers. not sure if there's a $ cap your company is willing to pay. Might be worth checking out.