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Sep 12, 2024
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Bin01015
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Get a MBA outside of Utah at a top school. Your a dime a dozen with those MBAs.
In Utah that is. Recruiters see them all the time. If you get a MBA at another school it can set you apart in state.
Keep in mind though that all the leg work for getting a job in Utah would be on you.
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For those who have gotten a MBA… worth it? Increase in salary? FT or PT?
CountryBumpkin
Sep 12, 12:17pm
With 5 years at Amazon on your resume - an MBA isn't gonna do that much.
tarzan15
Sep 12, 12:21pm
If "mid level manager at Amazon but want to pivot out of operations" means something in a fulfillment center than I
Clark Addison
Sep 12, 12:29pm
Yeah I’m an Operations Manager in a Sort Center
CountryBumpkin
Sep 12, 12:32pm
It depends on what you want to do and the life you want to live.
molodyets
Sep 12, 12:22pm
Top 5 MBA and left myself open to live anywhere in US. Has paid off many many times over.
WDaddy
Sep 12, 12:23pm
Awesome where did you go?
CountryBumpkin
Sep 12, 12:30pm
RE: Awesome where did you go?
Cougar McGregor
Sep 12, 12:46pm
The average salary for BYU/UofU FT MBA is ~$120k
TouchdownCougars
Sep 12, 12:23pm
My base is under that but total comp is higher than 120k. Just burnt out haha
CountryBumpkin
Sep 12, 12:29pm
I did it to check a box. I’m in operations and that’s all it’s for. Just makes
BPintheCouv
Sep 12, 12:27pm
I opted for MSEE instead of MBA, but here's what I know about it.
Mitty
Sep 12, 12:30pm
Copy good advice thank you!!!!
CountryBumpkin
Sep 12, 12:33pm
Probably didn't do much for me. I was already on a trajectory and that likely
txblue
Sep 12, 12:32pm
Do you need an MBA to achieve your professional / person goal(s)?
dut99002
Sep 12, 1:01pm
It seems the most value is at the extremes of affordability/admissions
rad dawg
Sep 12, 12:32pm
Go to a top 5 program or BYU. Don’t even look at Utah. Their program isn’t very
Dryfire
Sep 12, 12:33pm
That's not what the billboards say!
cougfanblue
Sep 12, 12:41pm
As someone that recruits from both programs, this isn’t even close to true
TouchdownCougars
Sep 12, 1:17pm
As someone who can calculate ROI, I'm going to disagree. $15,528/year at BYU vs
Dryfire
Sep 12, 2:21pm
You’re making the assumption that the U doesn’t heavily subsidize w/scholarships
TouchdownCougars
Sep 12, 4:07pm
I believe that the biggest draw in most MBA programs is the networking they
fbguru
Sep 12, 12:34pm
Yes. Since the end goal is to get back to Utah, a Utah or BYU MBA is the best...
UCLACoug
Sep 12, 12:57pm
It was worth it for me. Doubled my Salary by going to BYU.
Garra_Charrua
Sep 12, 12:35pm
I have an mba from BYU. Did it through the executive route.
bald man
Sep 12, 12:41pm
Get a MBA outside of Utah at a top school. Your a dime a dozen with those MBAs.
Bin01015
Sep 12, 12:42pm
I'm constantly disappointed by the impact of networking in general...
lilpenny
Sep 12, 12:45pm
I admit, 99% of the time I ignore sales pitch stuff. But if someone is reaching
Schultz is back
Sep 12, 12:49pm
Love this post, I feel just like you. I try to stay connected, will gladly help
Mitty
Sep 12, 1:18pm
Dead on. I've found networking is surprisingly worthless.
CougaRR4L
Sep 12, 4:23pm
Amazon has a sweet program to pay for degrees - ACC.
cougarbob137
Sep 12, 12:57pm
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