Posted on Oct 22, 2015
SGT Larry Prentice
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Please explain your position on this.
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SGT Dillon Townsel
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I considered an MBA and looked around at the various options in Chicago (there's no shortage of excellent business schools here). Ultimately, I decided to pursue a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University (Medill) since I felt it would be more relevant to my career goals. While I couldn't personally justify an MBA over a more specialized graduate degree, I definitely think either would give you an advantage over other candidates. And...if the G.I. Bill is paying for it, why wouldn't you go for it?!
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SGT Larry Prentice
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Thanks for the input!!
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LTC Professor Of Military Science / Department Chair
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I think the University you obtain it from says more about the MBA than the actual MBA itself imo. If you attend a top tier "B" school - the alumni network and job placement resources are huge. If you just go get a MBA from a lower tier "B" school - their networks may not be as established or connected and like SGT Ben Keen said, you'll just be a number with the other applicants with a MBA.

That's my take on MBAs - in short, I absolutely believe they are worth it if you attended the right school.
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SGT Larry Prentice
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SPC John Canning
SPC John Canning
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The network you create in the program is one of the key components.
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MSgt Lead Military & Family Readiness Specialist
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I earned my MBA back in 2011, and although I would say it doesn't necessarily help, it doesn't hurt either. I disagree with some on here when we speak of the differences between a bachelor and masters degree as being null. The differences are monumental, and benefits exponential. What I will say is that much of what you learn can typically be derived from a similar 600 series course through a graduate certificate. Much of this is in fact the core of that same masters program anyway.

A masters degree benefit? Many higher listed GS positions and civilian managerial positions won't even look your way if not for a graduate level degree.
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SGT Larry Prentice
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