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Not the Texas A&M we think about, when we say "Texas A&M" but Texas A&M University-Commerce has one.

It is supposedly a quality program for the money, but, I did not look deep into it.

I currently work in the corporate office of a big name bank. I am hoping to utilize it to make the move from middle management, in the investment department, to higher management. My work ethic, leadership, and knowledge has been praised.

I am affraid that my undergraduate degree will be looked down on when trying to move up, or, when trying to make a move to a different location.

I am not looking to get into any top 5 investment firm type of situation. Quite happy working in the banking scene at this moment.

"TheHiddenFlask" No, your lame lol. Sorry, just been busy with work.

Thank you for the response.

1) I do not understand number one. Yes, I am doing the MBA online, but, it is not an onlline university. All the universities I am looking at are brick and mortar schools that happen to offer online programs. I can not do a full time in class program as I will not give up work for two years. An online MBA allows me to continue to produce in the office while continuing my education while at home.

2) Thats a shame that LSU name does not even carry weight within Louisiana. I am currently living in Western North Carolina and eventually will like to move to Cleveland Ohio to live closer to family.

I know you hate to hear this, but, doesn't the success of your athletic program at least makes LSU known compared to a university that has similar academics but not an athletic university?

Unless You go to a top 5-10 school. I do not believe the ROI even in a top 25 MBA program will be great. Harvard, Yale sure. Outside of the elite universities, an MBA is not a sure thing any longer. It is nice to have on the resume and can help in your current position to move up or transition to another position but you are not going to be rich with JUST an MBA unless you go to those very high schools.

3)The reason why I want to get an MBA. Part of it is for self satisfaction, part of it is to make up for the stupid decision I made for my undergraduate degree (Sport Management, yes it is actually the sutdy of managing the business of athletics but the stigma of the name just never felt rightwith me and I believe sooner or later it will bite me in the behind as I work up the corporate ladder). Bachelors degree is the new high school degree and I believe to really compete in todays market you have to have an advance degree. Lastly, I just enjoy business and I having the additional knowledge of business and to have that piece of paper certainly does not hurt. The only thing I think it could do is help.


Dewster:

Oh, I certainly know that an MBA no longer is something that will open the door, give you the office by the window making 150k. What separates you from others is what you do as a professional, however, an MBA does at least give you a slight edge over someone with a bachelors degree ( as I mentioend, I believe the bachelors degree is the same as a high school degree years ago).

University of Phoenix? You got to be kidding, well I at least hope you are.

The person stating you would suggest to not do an online MBA and do a degree from a school close to me. The online degree would be from a real university (all my choices are) and not the university of phoenix of the world.

The universities close to me are Western Carolina and East Carolina. I do not want to make that same mistake that I did with my undergraduate. I went to Florida International, LOVE FIU, had a great experience and education. The problem is, FIU only goes as far as the next county. I would like a quality degree from a university that name actually travels.

Does LSU name as a whole and their MBA specifically only travels well in Louisiana like HurricaneDunc mentioned?