Is a Master of Science degree in Technology Management marketable?
I am thinking about pursuing a Masters degree in either Technology Management or Information Management but was wondering if companies look for graduates in these fields? Are these type of degrees marketable in the business, government, and NGO world? Is it a wise investment? Thanks Leslie, but I am not going for an MBA but an MS in Tech. Management or Information Management. The point was not to pursue an MBA and was wondering if an MS would be lust as marketable.
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According to Occupation Outlook Handbook, by the US Dept. of Labor, an MBA with technology concentration is desirable. The outlook for job growth is faster than average which is good news!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
What is the difference between an MBA degree and a Masters in Management (MSc Management) degree
What is the difference between an MBA degree and a Masters in Management (MSc Management) degree?
I am confused with these two course offerings. I want to know the differences with respect to the Course Content and the Job prospects after course completion.
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Masters in Management is much more focused, and will probably include a lot of courses in leadership, HR functions, organizational behavior, etc. MBA is a general degree which provides a broader focus, and will include coursework in finance, marketing, MIS, law, etc., in addition to some management classes. It is designed to give one the skills to provide upper management leadership, since such a position will require one to have at least rudimentary skills in all those critical areas.
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The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. You don't become a specialist in a field with 2-3 courses. It generally takes a year of concentrated study. The MS degree concentrates study in a single field and prepares students for high level staff or research positions. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a biology major does not get an MS in accounting. If you want to specialize in a particular field other than business administration, such as finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, or a non-business field such as public health, or public administration, you should get an MS degree in that specialization. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree, but many accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. Typically students can go into MS programs right out of their undergraduate program. The Official MBA Guide provides a lot of information about the MBA degree and MBA schools and programs. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
I am confused with these two course offerings. I want to know the differences with respect to the Course Content and the Job prospects after course completion.
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Masters in Management is much more focused, and will probably include a lot of courses in leadership, HR functions, organizational behavior, etc. MBA is a general degree which provides a broader focus, and will include coursework in finance, marketing, MIS, law, etc., in addition to some management classes. It is designed to give one the skills to provide upper management leadership, since such a position will require one to have at least rudimentary skills in all those critical areas.
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The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. Many students avoid a concentration and take a variety of elective subjects to gain a broader background. You don't become a specialist in a field with 2-3 courses. It generally takes a year of concentrated study. The MS degree concentrates study in a single field and prepares students for high level staff or research positions. The MS typically requires an undergraduate education in the field in which you want the MS, or a closely related field. A finance major does not get an MS in chemistry, and a biology major does not get an MS in accounting. If you want to specialize in a particular field other than business administration, such as finance, marketing, operations management, human resource management, or a non-business field such as public health, or public administration, you should get an MS degree in that specialization. MBA programs accept students in any undergraduate field. They prefer students who do not have a business background because they give you the business training but they cannot provide the broad background that managers should have. I have taught MBA students with degrees in Music, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and many other fields. Most MBA programs prefer students with 2-3 years work experience after the first degree, but many accept students right out of college if they have good grades and a high GMAT score. Some MBA programs are designed specifically for new college graduates without work experience. Typically students can go into MS programs right out of their undergraduate program. The Official MBA Guide provides a lot of information about the MBA degree and MBA schools and programs. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, executive, and accelerated), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, joint degrees, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
Monday, August 22, 2011
I would like to study a master degree in tourism management in Milan. However, which university is the best
I would like to study a master degree in tourism management in Milan. However, which university is the best?
for studying tourism management (master degree and study in english). Hope that someone knows about this and give me some advice.
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Here in milan near your Dale :-)
for studying tourism management (master degree and study in english). Hope that someone knows about this and give me some advice.
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Here in milan near your Dale :-)
Monday, August 15, 2011
No undergrad degree but I have a Masters in Public Policy and Management. Can I get into a US Law school
No undergrad degree but I have a Masters in Public Policy and Management. Can I get into a US Law school?
I have a Masters degree from a reputable UK university and was admitted onto the course based on my work experience, writting sample and interview. I do not have an undergraduate degree. I understand that I need to take the LSAT but is this enough to be seriously considered for Law School? I know it depends on the school but I am thinking of the New York region only. Any suggestions?
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Good question. Check in with New York University Law School. They deal with Internation applicants all the time. I'm confident that someone in their admission department can assist you--or point you in the right direction. Go to their web site at www.nyu.edu and get the necessary contact information. Good luck to you!
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It depends on the individual law schools. Some may consider your record as a sign of creativity and others may look at it as a weakness. It is how you sell it to the law school. Good luck!
I have a Masters degree from a reputable UK university and was admitted onto the course based on my work experience, writting sample and interview. I do not have an undergraduate degree. I understand that I need to take the LSAT but is this enough to be seriously considered for Law School? I know it depends on the school but I am thinking of the New York region only. Any suggestions?
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Good question. Check in with New York University Law School. They deal with Internation applicants all the time. I'm confident that someone in their admission department can assist you--or point you in the right direction. Go to their web site at www.nyu.edu and get the necessary contact information. Good luck to you!
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It depends on the individual law schools. Some may consider your record as a sign of creativity and others may look at it as a weakness. It is how you sell it to the law school. Good luck!
Monday, August 8, 2011
I am just finishing a BS in Management degree. What types of careers do I qualify to work in
I am just finishing a BS in Management degree. What types of careers do I qualify to work in?
I am considering starting a Masters degree in Health Administration in late December or early January, the question I have is how a misdemeanor charge will affect my ability to gain employment ?
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some places don't care about misdemeanors but are more concerned about felonies and how they relate to the position that you'll find yourself working in. if you're considering a Master's degree in Health Administration why not look for a management level type job at say a home health agency or perhaps your local state agency? even with a BS degree if you lack experience then you may find yourself starting out in a clerical position and working yourself up through the ranks. good luck!
I am considering starting a Masters degree in Health Administration in late December or early January, the question I have is how a misdemeanor charge will affect my ability to gain employment ?
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some places don't care about misdemeanors but are more concerned about felonies and how they relate to the position that you'll find yourself working in. if you're considering a Master's degree in Health Administration why not look for a management level type job at say a home health agency or perhaps your local state agency? even with a BS degree if you lack experience then you may find yourself starting out in a clerical position and working yourself up through the ranks. good luck!
Monday, August 1, 2011
What kind of job or career can you have with a masters degree in sports business management
What kind of job or career can you have with a masters degree in sports business management?
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i would talk to the school and see what they say they give you tips and other things about what you can do with the degree once its done.
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i would talk to the school and see what they say they give you tips and other things about what you can do with the degree once its done.
Friday, July 22, 2011
I can't seen to find a good paying job although I have a Masters Degree in Management
I can't seen to find a good paying job although I have a Masters Degree in Management?
I retired from the military after 20 years of service in 2002. I retired as a E-5 not too impressive, but in the military I focused more in college and not so much on making stripes. While I was in the military I earned a BS degree in Aeronautical Management (3.67 GPA in 1996) and a MA degree in Management (3.64 GPA in 2000). When I retired I could not find a decent job that paid very well, I winded up in the security field, but that also doesn't pay too well . Only $15/Hr with no vacation or sick days. This is my problem: I do not have too many marketable skills let alone experience in the civilian world. I fueled and did minor repairs on aircraft while I was in the military but I dislike that type of work very much. That is why I excelled with my degrees. I wanted to start a different career but that has not transpired. I live in the San Francisco bay area (San Jose). Can anyone suggest how I can find a decent paying (18/Hr) job with no experience but with an advanced degree? Thx
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You should first of all understand how the civilian sector is so much different from the military in terms of getting good jobs. In the military, the best qualified person on paper is the one who usually gets assignments. In the civilian sector, you should realize that it is ALL politics and that unless you are well connected with the right people in power then your chances are slim to none. You are basically on your own out here. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have seen competence being bypassed by physical beauty and sexual favors, class discrimination and nepotism are the rules of the game out here. People make hiring decisions emotionally and a lot of times sexually and then reach for facts to rationalize their decisions. Your military experience is meaningless out here as well. I entered the civilian sector back in 87 after separating from the Army as an 03-E with twelve citations and an impeccable 12 year career that began as an E-1. None of that meant a damn thing in the eyes of future employers—they simply didn’t care what I brought to the table in terms of management and leadership experience but I did get an opportunity to work for a large company simply because the hiring manager was gay and thought I looked cute. Work on the subtleties of your looks and charisma because out here that is all that matters—look at politics and tell me it isn’t so. Good luck I do wish you well
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My father in law retired from the military about ten years ago. He is stuck in the security field as well. I would suggest going to the websites listed below and post your resume.
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Probably you will have to check with either the state or county or even the feds, at their various websites. If you have good paper (DD 214) discharge, they will give you preference for hiring in many state, federal, or municipal jobs. Now, you will need to have good references. People willing to write you a letter of reference, as well as being able to be used as a reference. Contact various people who would be willing to put in a good word for you...as well as write a good word for you. Keep in mind that we are in a recession. With your background, you may have to move to another state, so start looking for opportunities on Career Builder.com, or check with your state unemployment division for locations of state job websites in other parts of the counry. Further into the midwest, they are looking for corrections officers, mechanics, etc. at the state level. Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. You will also have to clean up your English skills. Start reading aloud to yourself, and go on line to check out (ie Yahoo) about how to handle interviews, etc. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, you get automatic preference in hiring. Figure out which field you want to enter, and go after the dream. The average time I've heard to get a new job is at least three to six months, depending upon your skill level, and type of job.
I retired from the military after 20 years of service in 2002. I retired as a E-5 not too impressive, but in the military I focused more in college and not so much on making stripes. While I was in the military I earned a BS degree in Aeronautical Management (3.67 GPA in 1996) and a MA degree in Management (3.64 GPA in 2000). When I retired I could not find a decent job that paid very well, I winded up in the security field, but that also doesn't pay too well . Only $15/Hr with no vacation or sick days. This is my problem: I do not have too many marketable skills let alone experience in the civilian world. I fueled and did minor repairs on aircraft while I was in the military but I dislike that type of work very much. That is why I excelled with my degrees. I wanted to start a different career but that has not transpired. I live in the San Francisco bay area (San Jose). Can anyone suggest how I can find a decent paying (18/Hr) job with no experience but with an advanced degree? Thx
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You should first of all understand how the civilian sector is so much different from the military in terms of getting good jobs. In the military, the best qualified person on paper is the one who usually gets assignments. In the civilian sector, you should realize that it is ALL politics and that unless you are well connected with the right people in power then your chances are slim to none. You are basically on your own out here. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have seen competence being bypassed by physical beauty and sexual favors, class discrimination and nepotism are the rules of the game out here. People make hiring decisions emotionally and a lot of times sexually and then reach for facts to rationalize their decisions. Your military experience is meaningless out here as well. I entered the civilian sector back in 87 after separating from the Army as an 03-E with twelve citations and an impeccable 12 year career that began as an E-1. None of that meant a damn thing in the eyes of future employers—they simply didn’t care what I brought to the table in terms of management and leadership experience but I did get an opportunity to work for a large company simply because the hiring manager was gay and thought I looked cute. Work on the subtleties of your looks and charisma because out here that is all that matters—look at politics and tell me it isn’t so. Good luck I do wish you well
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My father in law retired from the military about ten years ago. He is stuck in the security field as well. I would suggest going to the websites listed below and post your resume.
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Probably you will have to check with either the state or county or even the feds, at their various websites. If you have good paper (DD 214) discharge, they will give you preference for hiring in many state, federal, or municipal jobs. Now, you will need to have good references. People willing to write you a letter of reference, as well as being able to be used as a reference. Contact various people who would be willing to put in a good word for you...as well as write a good word for you. Keep in mind that we are in a recession. With your background, you may have to move to another state, so start looking for opportunities on Career Builder.com, or check with your state unemployment division for locations of state job websites in other parts of the counry. Further into the midwest, they are looking for corrections officers, mechanics, etc. at the state level. Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. You will also have to clean up your English skills. Start reading aloud to yourself, and go on line to check out (ie Yahoo) about how to handle interviews, etc. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, you get automatic preference in hiring. Figure out which field you want to enter, and go after the dream. The average time I've heard to get a new job is at least three to six months, depending upon your skill level, and type of job.
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