Yes. Since the end goal is to get back to Utah, a Utah or BYU MBA is the best...

Sep 12, 2024
12:57:51pm

UCLACoug All-American

...thing to do just for the personal connections within the program and the formal and informal networking opportunities with Utah based employers.

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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.

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