Any MBA students/graduates here on RP that would like to share their input on how tough your course work was/is?

I can tell you I watched my wife just complete hers and it was crazy what she had to do. She is a touch cookie though.

Of course, I supported her by taking on the house chores while she finished her degree.

it mainly consisted of all reading and writing. After watching her I am on the fence if I am ready to dedicate the time right now.

I will say that it is worth it though. Her career is in great condition with more offers coming in all the time. She ahs a Great job now but continues to get offers.

My MBA program was a mix between papers, tests, and group projects. We had a goal that if you achieved a certain GPA you could exempt the COMP exam. The school didn't offer a Thesis program so the COMP was what they deemed as comparable.

I'll chime in and hope it helps. I did my MBA with a concentration on Human Resources through Trident University International (TUI). Like most here there was a lot of reading and writing. Not having a business background (History), I found it challenging. I had to go back and quickly learn some basics of business to understand some of the material which just added to my workload. Most of my reports had to be professionally written and 10-15 pages in length. Usually 6 or 7 reports per class. That is addition to all the reading. The last capstone course was difficult, having to sum up everything you learned in graduate school, applying concepts from every course, identifying solutions and applying them to a 'company.' Lots of work as you can imagine. I think you will realize it takes a commitment so let me recommend a couple of other things:

Firts, make sure whatever school you attend they are 'Regionally Accredited.' Otherwise you might be paying into a diploma mill for essentially nothing.

Secondly, in my experience only, MBA's are a dime a dozen among the civilian populace. Almost every job I applied to, other people had MBA. It created a 'so what' or 'everyone' has and MBA populace. So make sure you relaize you are not getting a leg up on the competition.

Lastly, make sure your specialization with your MBA is what you are going to want to do for when you leave the military. Some but not all, but many HR managers disqualify you for any position you are applying for if it does not relate to your MBA concentration. An example: If you completed and MBA with a concentration on Accounting, don't expect to get a job in marketing. Sonds crazy because an MBA is an MBA, but it is the truth.

Feel free to hit me up with a message if I can help you anymore.