Posted on Jun 16, 2016
TSgt Alex Benningfield
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So I started my MBA degree last month. It seems like the MBA lost its shine since soon many universities are offering it. For those who got a job in the business realm, did having the MBA help?
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CPT John Sheridan
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I worked for a large global conglomerate. They valued the MBA and paid for most of it. To them, it didn't matter where I got it. It mattered far more that I already worked for them and that they knew who I was. Based on my experience with that, I believe that it has relatively little luster. I didn't see people getting hired because they had an MBA. We had many where their Master's in a STEM field had a lot to do with getting hired, including me.
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Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA
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I think it depends on what you intend to do. Since you have an MDiv you may not need the MBA if you intend to go into a church (although there is a lot of value in focusing on "leadership" if you can get that concentration). I somewhat agree with SSG Thornton in avoiding unaccredited schools (meaning they should have regional accreditation by the US Dept of Ed; and one of the business accrediting bodies if possible). Univ of Phoenix doesn't have a good reputation, but other on-line programs do so don't discount them all.

Then there is the idea that if everyone else has one, are you being left behind without it? Again, I think it depends on what you want to do. I'd be curious to hear what you decide in the end.

Just my humble opinion.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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In todays environment you would add great value to your person by certifying as PMP, through the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is likely that your University has a program.
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There is also a good chance that having a PMP could could for some credit toward your MBA. I would also add that having both an MBA and PMP is a powerful combination.
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