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What it Takes to Get an MBA

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MBA Diploma Arrived

MBA diploma has arrived.  After a long hard year the sheep skin is finally here.  Now the question is how do I utilize it to ensure I get the maximum Return On Investment (ROI).

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Complete

I have received final grades for completing my Master of Business Administration (MBA).  I am glad to save I have finished the program with a 3.83 GPA.  At this moment I am simply awaiting my diploma.  God has been good as this year I have been busy working two jobs, publishing, presenting, and being a husband.  Click on diagram to see photo in larger format.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Progress

This has been a very rough year.  I honestly do not think I have pushed myself more in my life than this year.  This year I have received multiple peer reviewed publications, peer reviewed proceedings, presentations, and etc.  This year I relocated from Huntsville, AL to Baltimore, MD which has been a major complication in itself as now I must manage two properties.

As far as my MBA studies I currently have a 3.93 Grade Point Average (GPA).  I am currently taking Applied Managerial Economics with Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments left.  The program has taught me a lot and has been very stressful as there are approximately nine assignments for a course which is only 5 1/2 weeks long.  I believe this MBA shall be essential in my future endeavors if they are to remain in industry or go toward academia.  The MBA will allow me to seek other positions of higher levels of management or even leap into other positions far from the engineering tasks I am currently performing.  In academia this would help solidify a position in a School of Business (SOB) or assist in becoming a Program Chair or Dean.

MBA Decision

Recently I have been pondering about a Master of Business Administration (MBA).   I have decided to transfer what hours I can and complete a MBA with Colorado Technical University.  I have only five classes to complete the MBA degree by December 2010.

My goal has always been to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) at an organization.  Having a terminal degree in Computer Science-Enterprise Information Systems does not show that I have the broad skillset for managing an organization.  Thus I am completing this degree while I am young (27 yrs old) and have the time available.  This quote below was taken from the Manhattan Review:

"Today most business people in management positions have MBAs. While it is possible to achieve success in the business world without an MBA, not having a degree from a top business school can be a severe handicap because so many people continue their education and training. Both the quantitative and qualitative skills taught in MBA programs are qualities that are in high demand in the real business world. If you decide not to pursue an MBA, it is possible that you are making a decision that will hinder your future success in the corporate world."

However in today's market a MBA is not worth what it was in areas such as Wall Street before the economic crash.  But in Defense & Aerospace it will strengthen my background and prep me for my next steps.