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Rising Star
Assuming this is just an MBA at your local Uni? Seems to be a waste of time. You can learn "general knowledge" on your own.
Rising Star
Unless you attend a top MBA program, you'll probably have some difficulty transitioning into another industry(consulting, banking, etc). Might want to consider a second bachelor's in something else like computer science.
This is actually smart…
Rising Star
What is your goal with an MBA? It will cost you 30-60k and likely will need to be full time unless you try an executive MBA.
Personally, I would start with the soul searching of what you want to do, then work backward. You most likely will be able to find a cheaper way to get where you want to go.
go into the construction business, network and grow that sucker… best of luck!
Exactly what I was going to say if you are in your mid 30s I’d say it’s time to start working and learning the family biz. Focus on relationship building, networking, sales and marketing.
Honestly just sounds like you're making excuses. Get your CPA (it's not that hard) and you can just keep it forever. No need for an MBA unless you go to a top 15 school (ideally M7), and you need to understand the cost of doing so.
Doesn't necessarily have to be a masters, usually you just need the required hours
Rising Star
Seriously sit down and consider the ROI of an MBA program.
You can land a decent role at a local unranked university but the ROI isn’t usually there for most.
Echoing what others have said, an MBA is utterly useless if it isn't from an M7 program. You don't just do an M7 MBA willy nilly either - figure out what it is that you want to do, then start figuring out how to get there.
Rising Star
I would say T15, a MBA from NYU, Cornell and Yale would serve you very well
What did you do before accounting? What is it about accounting that makes you want to leave? What is your other work experience? Why do you think an MBA is your next step?
Thank you all for the advice. Sounds like an MBA program isn't the wisest of choices. I would like to stay in the same sector and although I'm an accountant I find my role more finance driven at this point. I do have a family business (construction) when I want to take over.
From a background standpoint would it be in my best benefit to pursue a masters and go for my CPA? I know my original post contradicts this, but it is 2 years for a reward to be able to fall back on for the remainder of life, and something that does interest me to the point of where I would want to do it, and it serves benefit in all aspects of business.
Life is a long race, trying not to be short-sighted - appreciate everyone's insight.
Rising Star
I think the CPA is a more beneficial goal if you want to stay "flexible". How many credits do you need to hit the 150 requirement?
I would say take classes you are interested in at a community college or get a certification. Unless you plan to get a complemental Masters like MIS I think focusing on credits for the CPA is the better path for what you described.