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Mrs213
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
I have a bachelors degree in social sciences. I was considering going and getting a degree in marketing. Would I go for a second bachelors or a masters?
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
You can do either. I will say a masters holds more weight than a bachelors these days.
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| Posted 6/6/15 6:21 AM |
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Masters. Have you looked into jobs you are interested in to see if you really need another degree.
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| Posted 6/6/15 7:28 AM |
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Katareen
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
I'd go for the MBA.
I have a Bachelors in Marketing and I don't feel (IMO) it prepared me for anything specific. Unless you have a certain career in mind which requires this degree.
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| Posted 6/6/15 8:01 AM |
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Blubtrflygrl
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Definitely go for the Masters.
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| Posted 6/6/15 8:02 AM |
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noworlater
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Masters
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| Posted 6/6/15 9:04 AM |
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JennP
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Go for the Masters, but I will add to try and get a job without it and see if your new company will pay for your MBA.
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| Posted 6/6/15 9:30 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
I would try and go for the Masters. I have my BA in Psych but went back for my Masters in Education.
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| Posted 6/6/15 9:32 AM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Posted by Hofstra26
I would try and go for the Masters. I have my BA in Psych but went back for my Masters in Education.
Same here, but my BA is in English.
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| Posted 6/6/15 9:36 AM |
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Dolphinsbaby
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Masters. It's a higher degree. It looks better than having a second bachelors.
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| Posted 6/6/15 10:00 AM |
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alexb
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
I second the MBA... It will open more opportunities for you and companies like to see a business background. I was a Communications major for undergrad and received my MBA with a concentration in Finance. The only thing i didnt like were all the pre-requisites i had to satisfy so i had to complete 63 credits instead of the usual 30.
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| Posted 6/6/15 10:01 AM |
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
I would opt for the masters.
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newbie00
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Dh got his bachelors in sports mgmt and got his masters in finance. I say go for masters. Bachelors are a dime a dozen.....Masters looks better
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| Posted 6/6/15 2:43 PM |
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Re: Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Posted by JennP
Go for the Masters, but I will add to try and get a job without it and see if your new company will pay for your MBA.
AGREE, bc a masters is very $$ make sure you need one first. I would try and get a job with a company you would like to work for or even volunteer in the field, which looks good on a resume too.
or see what you would need in order to get a BA in marketing using old credits
Good luck
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| Posted 6/6/15 3:03 PM |
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Mrs213
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
Thank you for the advice. I just lost my job but am very lucky in the fact I am getting a very big severance so I have the opportunity to pay for some schooling. I think a masters is the way to go 
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| Posted 6/6/15 11:03 PM |
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Getting a masters degree in a different subject?
GOOD LUCK!!! some companies pay for or reimburse.
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