First of all, I want to say hello to everyone in this forum, great site to chat about this topics.
I did a BA in industrial engineering with a master degree in business engineering..now Im 24 years old.
So, my question is about should I pursue a Msc in management on a top rank university (like HEC in france) or maybe wait until I have enough experience to do an MBA?
The thing that Its worried s me, apart for the money, it is that if I follow a Msc, it will be at the age of 26...and in HEC the program last about 2 years, so I will be out in the market at the age 28..a little old I think with only 1.5 years of experience.
On another way, if I choose to wait, the MBA I could do it at the age of 30 with 5 years of experience.
So my question is what degree is better to choose from, I mean, what option have less risk (in term of jobs offerings) and have a good salary.
I was born and raised in Chile, but I also have the German citizenship. I always wanted to work in Europe, specially after a degree.
Thank you everyone.
Msc management or MBA (Im too old)
Posted Feb 09, 2009 03:41
I did a BA in industrial engineering with a master degree in business engineering..now Im 24 years old.
So, my question is about should I pursue a Msc in management on a top rank university (like HEC in france) or maybe wait until I have enough experience to do an MBA?
The thing that Its worried s me, apart for the money, it is that if I follow a Msc, it will be at the age of 26...and in HEC the program last about 2 years, so I will be out in the market at the age 28..a little old I think with only 1.5 years of experience.
On another way, if I choose to wait, the MBA I could do it at the age of 30 with 5 years of experience.
So my question is what degree is better to choose from, I mean, what option have less risk (in term of jobs offerings) and have a good salary.
I was born and raised in Chile, but I also have the German citizenship. I always wanted to work in Europe, specially after a degree.
Thank you everyone.
Posted Feb 09, 2009 07:25
You don't need 5 years experience for most MBA programs.... is that a requirement at HEC?
I would think your decision should be based on how you plan to use the degree, not what age you will be when you graduate.
Since you already have a graduate degree, what is your motivation for getting another one?
I would think your decision should be based on how you plan to use the degree, not what age you will be when you graduate.
Since you already have a graduate degree, what is your motivation for getting another one?
Posted Feb 09, 2009 13:08
who told you that you are too old? the age of people doing MBA in HEC is 23-38(according to the economist). you have nothing to worry about!
you also don't need five years of experience(although its always good to have lots of it) - most schools accept people with 3 years of experience.
I would do an MBA and not Msc, as i think it is still regarded better by recruiters.
you also don't need five years of experience(although its always good to have lots of it) - most schools accept people with 3 years of experience.
I would do an MBA and not Msc, as i think it is still regarded better by recruiters.
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