I agree with him for the most part, but there is also some value on getting an MBA and working in the same city/area. For example, an MBA from Emory university in Atlanta carries a lot of weight if you work in the Atlanta area afterwards.

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Posted by lsu711

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Posted on 1/17/13 at 12:22 pm to ZereauxSum

The second article touches on this, but personal goals play a big factor. The problem is prospective MBAs are optimistic when it comes to projecting their own potential. This causes many to overpay for the degree, which throws another MBA into the job pool and perpetuates the downward spiral.

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Posted by AngryBeavers

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Posted on 1/17/13 at 1:14 pm to ZereauxSum

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I agree with him for the most part, but there is also some value on getting an MBA and working in the same city/area.

I agree with this a lot. University of Houston is a great value and has a very well connected alumni base in the O&G industry in Texas.

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Posted by hiltacular

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Posted on 1/18/13 at 8:20 am to ZereauxSum

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I agree with him for the most part, but there is also some value on getting an MBA and working in the same city/area. For example, an MBA from Emory university in Atlanta carries a lot of weight if you work in the Atlanta area afterwards.

Agreed. It is all about location IMO. If you are living in ATL, it is ridiculous to say that getting a MBA from GT/UGA/Emory doesn't add value.

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Posted by ragacamps

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Posted on 1/20/13 at 11:17 pm to ZereauxSum

More and more people are looking at Economics and Applied Economics graduate degrees. Still my MBA is going to be paid for so it can only help.

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