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re: MBA Programs
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:19 am to Tigeralum2008
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:19 am to Tigeralum2008
I did the LSUS program back in 2015 and it was pretty damn easy. It was almost more busy work than anything else. Mrs. Crawfish and I took it at the same time and finished it in just under a year. It was the cheapest and quickest option to an MBA.
Did I learn anything? No.
Was it worth it? Probably. I did the program as soon as I finished undergrad. My current employer said one of the main reasons they took a chance on me as a new hire who didn't meet the experience requirements was because of the MBA.
Did I learn anything? No.
Was it worth it? Probably. I did the program as soon as I finished undergrad. My current employer said one of the main reasons they took a chance on me as a new hire who didn't meet the experience requirements was because of the MBA.
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Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:20 am to sealawyer
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An MBA typically isn’t worth paying for on your own unless it’s from one of the top schools in the country.
Yeah unless you are going to Kellogg at Northwestern or something that you could make the argument paying hundreds of thousands of dollars is actually worth it
Dont do it unless someone else is paying
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:21 am to jimbeam
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have a masters in engineering from LSU. I walked out with more money than I went in with.
Do it part time and have your employer foot the bill.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:26 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You wouldn't pay 70k for a 30k signing bonus and median starting income of 115k?
Not very smart
That would be a huge pay cut so no
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:27 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:must suck being a poor
income of 115k
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:28 am to SuperSaint
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must suck being a poor
Probably less than a convicted felon meth addict who lies on the internet.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:39 am to CouillonJean
I just recently finished getting my MBA from the University of Houston (UH) full-time after working for about 15 years in construction management, so here is my 2 cents.
1. If you are changing careers, pick a school that has the best alumni network in the career you want to be in. For example, Texas A&M has a very good Masters of Real Estate program and a huge alumni network in Houston. McCombs is pretty much a global brand at this point. My wife has her MBA from there and the doors it has opened for her and her classmates dwarfs anything that can be provided by Rice, ATM, LSU, etc.
2. If you are getting the MBA while working your current job and paying for it yourself, go the most economical route. Modern technology allows us all access to the subject matter that is taught in the classes now anyway, so there is no point in over-paying for it.
3. If you want to break into a career involving finance, go to the most expensive school possible with the best alumni network. They tend to have a choke hold on jobs at the best companies and pretty much just hire from the same schools.
Just to give you an idea in the difference in outcome of job placement at different schools in Texas. At McCombs, places like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and other large institutions will hold spots specifically for McCombs students for summer internships and new hires. When representatives for those companies show up to career days, they ask who wants to work for them. For schools like UH, LSU, and A&M, it is more of a checking the box exercise. They get to say they visited the school to maintain a relationship in case they want to hire someone from there later on.
Sorry for the wall of text. Hope this helps.
1. If you are changing careers, pick a school that has the best alumni network in the career you want to be in. For example, Texas A&M has a very good Masters of Real Estate program and a huge alumni network in Houston. McCombs is pretty much a global brand at this point. My wife has her MBA from there and the doors it has opened for her and her classmates dwarfs anything that can be provided by Rice, ATM, LSU, etc.
2. If you are getting the MBA while working your current job and paying for it yourself, go the most economical route. Modern technology allows us all access to the subject matter that is taught in the classes now anyway, so there is no point in over-paying for it.
3. If you want to break into a career involving finance, go to the most expensive school possible with the best alumni network. They tend to have a choke hold on jobs at the best companies and pretty much just hire from the same schools.
Just to give you an idea in the difference in outcome of job placement at different schools in Texas. At McCombs, places like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and other large institutions will hold spots specifically for McCombs students for summer internships and new hires. When representatives for those companies show up to career days, they ask who wants to work for them. For schools like UH, LSU, and A&M, it is more of a checking the box exercise. They get to say they visited the school to maintain a relationship in case they want to hire someone from there later on.
Sorry for the wall of text. Hope this helps.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:42 am to jimbeam
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I have a masters in engineering from LSU. I walked out with more money than I went in with.
I did the PBC and got a masters in CM. It was worthwhile for my earning. But don't think MBA will be worth it there. Just thinking about future leadership positions. MBA can open more doors, I just do not want to pay for it.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:44 am to CouillonJean
I’m doing the LSU Executive in the Spring. Their specializations are lacking. I’m probably going to seek a General MBA. It’s like analytics, technology and hospital administration. Weird combo for State’s flagship university
This post was edited on 7/9/20 at 8:45 am
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:47 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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McCombs at Texas is always flirting with being a top 15 school and can get you some really good jobs at 100k plus straight out. That's about the lowest tier school I'd go to.
Agreed, but USC is neck and neck on the list, and in my view a better national brand. Still wouldn't do it unless I got some big money to help.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:50 am to SuperSaint
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income of 115k
must suck being a poor
115k in south Louisiana and 115k in San Francisco are two vastly different standards of living.
If you’re in your 20s, making 115k in south Louisiana, you’re doing pretty damn well.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:52 am to Southof10Tiger
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I just recently finished getting my MBA from the University of Houston (UH) full-time after working for about 15 years in construction management, so here is my 2 cents.
Thanks that is good perspective. I just found UH is pricey considering the cost of other degrees, I assume it is to suck blood from companies who sponsor employees. You really think Rice is not as good of a brand as UT? I think Rice carries more weight than A&M considering the folks I've seen with it.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:59 am to CouillonJean
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Agreed, but USC is neck and neck on the list, and in my view a better national brand. Still wouldn't do it unless I got some big money to help.
I wouldn't do online at either one. A lot of the value they provide is the networking with your classmates and firms/companies. If you are going online go somewhere cheap
Posted on 7/9/20 at 8:59 am to CouillonJean
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You really think Rice is not as good of a brand as UT?
It's not, it's not really up for debate
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:06 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You really think Rice is not as good of a brand as UT?
It's not, it's not really up for debate
Guess you're right bruh
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:10 am to CouillonJean
Your information is incorrect. 11 month MBA from Lsu is 25k. I got my MBA years ago and was paid by my company. Considering it could afford you 50-100k more in future annual pay, a drop in the bucket. You need to do better research and from your post I would say you are not a good candidate.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:11 am to SD Tider
You are clueless
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:14 am to pbro62
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Your information is incorrect. 11 month MBA from Lsu is 25k. I got my MBA years ago and was paid by my company. Considering it could afford you 50-100k more in future annual pay, a drop in the bucket. You need to do better research and from your post I would say you are not a good candidate.
Nothing you said makes his information incorrect
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:19 am to pbro62
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11 month MBA from Lsu is 25k.
When? 1985? I'm not in LA anymore, Both the full time and Executive MBA are more than $70K...
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from your post I would say you are not a good candidate.
You seem like you'd be a great fit on the admissions council
This post was edited on 7/9/20 at 9:20 am
Posted on 7/9/20 at 9:36 am to pbro62
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You are clueless
You’re one of those people who puts “MBA” after your name on LinkedIn aren’t you?
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