Comments on: To Get an MBA or Not? That is the Question http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/to-get-an-mba-or-not-that-is-the-question The Single Mothers Personal Finance Blog Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Rich Single Momma http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/to-get-an-mba-or-not-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1#comment-3741 Rich Single Momma Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:08:12 +0000 http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/?p=3464#comment-3741 Shona thank you for taking the time to break down your experience. It helps put things in perspective in terms of time commitment. I have two kids but fortunately they are older and more independent than if I had little ones. They still need me though so I can’t see having so much time consumed without some kind of schedule. So my decision is still up in the air but in the end I will follow my heart.

]]> By: Shona http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/to-get-an-mba-or-not-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1#comment-3740 Shona Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:24:49 +0000 http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/?p=3464#comment-3740 The costs, time, and return on investment are all major things to consider when pursuing an MBA. I myself am a part-time MBA student. I take 2 courses (usually) in the Fall & Spring and 1 course during the Summer. I would say that the time spent on my studies equates to a part-time weekend job on average (so 12-16 hours of work a week). Of course this goes up during finals time. Also I am childless, so I have a bad habit of working on my MBA coursework between the hours of 10pm – 2am (I should get it out of the way sooner after coming home from work, but this never seems to happen). In my case costs were paramount, so I opted for an online program at a public state university (my entire program will be less than $15K). So while I’m taking loans out, I’m not breaking the bank. In regards to my ROI, I am currently underemployed, so even if I’m able to secure a position making another $5-$10K more a year annually…it will be worth it.

This is my experience as a part-time MBA student who is working full-time during my studies. I started the program in the Fall 2009 semester and I plan to finish in the Summer 2012 semester. So you can try it out…maybe a course or two to begin with…see how it goes. Or maybe do some more research and take some more time to think about it…and start in the Summer.

]]> By: Rich Single Momma http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/to-get-an-mba-or-not-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1#comment-3664 Rich Single Momma Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:35:45 +0000 http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/?p=3464#comment-3664 You certainly have a point. Degrees are given out like candy but most are ending up with rotten results, i.e. no jobs…

]]> By: Anonymous http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/to-get-an-mba-or-not-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1#comment-3663 Anonymous Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:45:06 +0000 http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/?p=3464#comment-3663 MBA’s are like batteries, everyone has one….they are a commodity. Check out the following
http://www.gmac.com/gmac/NewsandEvents/DeansDigest/2010/April2010/DTG.htm . My opinion would be to chase a degree which is more unique or has some separation from the pack….

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