Posted on Mar 30, 2018
Matthew Douglas
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Hi all, I'm looking at the military as a possibility after I graduate from college. Currently I'm a junior at the University of Michigan studying economics with a minor in computer science. I was curious which branch has the best MBA preparation and/or develops skills that translate well to business.
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CSM Stuart C. O'Black
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I know this sounds brash, however, your goal should not be an MBA. Your goal should be to join and become a successful and servant leader. Make sure you look into ROTC otherwise you may have to go enlisted regardless of education level. We have helped many a young successful Soldier with a degree get into the officer "Green to Gold" program. Getting back to the original thought, the follow-on degree should not be your primary goal. Serving and being successful in whatever career field should be your goal. Also, understand you may not always get your first branch of choice. Often the Army or military will choose the branch you go into. Regardless of the branch, the skills you learn as an officer will be of a value seldom achieved anywhere else in the civilian world. Good luck in whatever future endeavors you choose.
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COL Deputy G2
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Whatcha Branch? They are all the same if an MBA is your goal. That is because none of the services are business. They are government agencies/departments. You may learn some leadership traits which may be helpful beyond what you need to learn for an MBA. So they are all as equally worthless or worthwhile which ever way you look at it.
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CPT Clay Autery
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I did my MBA work after hours and on weekends while I was stationed stateside. I was an Army officer in San Antonio at the time. But most of my classmates were Air Force.
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