14Mar/09Off
Should Paul get a MBA or MFA degree?
| Paul is deciding between getting a MBA or a MFA, his options are listed below. Here is some background information that I have on him. He currently lives in Indiana with his wife and baby boy. His extended family resides predominantly in the same town or neighboring towns. Most of them were born and raised there. His wife is from Connecticut and her family remains there. Paul telecommutes to work, he’s employed by a bank in New York. His general interests are in: theater, green technology, politics and video games. | Should I get my MBA?
Total Voters: 44  Loading ... |
Polls Close: April 30, 2009
Update: Paul has pursued neither degree program yet.
March 4th, 2009 - 09:40
First let me say that you know what you want. It is obvious from the way the options are worded. So why are you asking other people?
Secondly, I would rather vote for an option that is not included. I think you should enjoy your son and not worry about becoming “the man”. Besides the Mayan calendar ends on 12/21/12…enough said.
March 4th, 2009 - 18:57
Save the 200K/20K, buy a whole lot of steroids instead, spend the 2-3 years in the gym, become a professional bodybuilder and then kick the crap out of whoever planted the b-school idea in your head.
March 6th, 2009 - 15:18
If you go with the Butler option, you will save money, make money and be involved in theater. You can also perform in community theater while still having job security. With a family to support, you must make the responsible choice while pursuing your dream!
March 13th, 2009 - 13:00
if you are really weighing these options, then the more expensive option isn’t the right one. only go to Harvard and fork over the dough if that is what you really, really want. personally, i think going to Harvard is the right choice but you aren’t passionate about it, it’s not the right choice for you.
March 23rd, 2009 - 10:37
One thing to keep in mind – Butler doesn’t offer a non-profit concentration. But it’s not like you need a non-profit focus to get a non-profit job. You could also work with the department heads to do a special topics study in non-profit management. Butler was very flexible with special topics when I attended.
April 2nd, 2009 - 15:12
You should only get an MFA in Acting if you want to teach acting at a university level. Studying acting is not an MFA effort. If all things are equal and you have the money, or stomach for the debt, then go to Harvard. A degree from Harvard can be translated into any other industry.