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Hello everyone, I just had a quick question about MBAs, I am actually looking to see if I could possibly due one online. I originally was going for a Master's in Public Administration, but I might be moving and they do not offer online classes. I thought about sucking it up and trying to finish since I have only 7 classes, but I am afraid that I won't be able to due to lack of funds and housing, so my choices are pretty much either a Master's in Education or an MBA online. I found one for Texas A&M- Commerce. The only thing that worries me is the math. I am HORRIBLE with math, like it is a miracle that I graduated College Algebra, but I did it and I got a C in stats at my 4 year university. So my question is this: How much math is typically involved for someone that is not good at it? Is there anyone here who has done an MBA online from texas a&m commerce? If so, what was your experience like?
MBAs require you to take a handful of rigorous finance and accounting courses. There are some business courses that make use of a significant amount of statistics. Also, keep in mind that MBAs are usually 60 credits.
Texas A&M-Commerce does not rank for MBAs. You might want to consider another school.
MBAs require you to take a handful of rigorous finance and accounting courses. There are some business courses that make use of a significant amount of statistics. Also, keep in mind that MBAs are usually 60 credits.
Texas A&M-Commerce does not rank for MBAs. You might want to consider another school.
I just feel like if I don't do an MBA, that I won't get a decent(or good) job..I wish that I wasn't so bad in math, but there is nothing I can do, this has been an ongoing problem since I was 5 years old..yep, it started that long ago. I am very good at languages though. Oh and what did you mean when you said it doesn't rank?
I just feel like if I don't do an MBA, that I won't get a decent(or good) job..I wish that I wasn't so bad in math, but there is nothing I can do, this has been an ongoing problem since I was 5 years old..yep, it started that long ago. I am very good at languages though. Oh and what did you mean when you said it doesn't rank?
What kind of job are you trying to get and what's your background?
An MBA to me is like a 'cherry-on-top' sorta degree. It's not really a stand alone degree without other degrees or experience.
Hello everyone, I just had a quick question about MBAs, I am actually looking to see if I could possibly due one online. I originally was going for a Master's in Public Administration, but I might be moving and they do not offer online classes. I thought about sucking it up and trying to finish since I have only 7 classes, but I am afraid that I won't be able to due to lack of funds and housing, so my choices are pretty much either a Master's in Education or an MBA online. I found one for Texas A&M- Commerce. The only thing that worries me is the math. I am HORRIBLE with math, like it is a miracle that I graduated College Algebra, but I did it and I got a C in stats at my 4 year university. So my question is this: How much math is typically involved for someone that is not good at it? Is there anyone here who has done an MBA online from texas a&m commerce? If so, what was your experience like?
Why not try to transfer some of your MPA credits to another program? Several schools will accept 6-9 transfer credits. There are a few online MPA programs that are NASPAA accredited.
I'd find a way to go for the Public Admin program. Some math is probably still required, but nowhere near as much. DO NOT sign yourself up for a math-intensive program. You'll fail, tuition money will be wasted, you'll be miserable. Speaking as a mathophobe, myself.
I'd find a way to go for the Public Admin program. Some math is probably still required, but nowhere near as much. DO NOT sign yourself up for a math-intensive program. You'll fail, tuition money will be wasted, you'll be miserable. Speaking as a mathophobe, myself.
Haha, thanks for the advice..i just got through looking at master's programs at one of the places you suggested and I was like, "Hmm.. a Masters in Econ and international business.. I could do that" And while I probably could, it would struggle far more than everyone else. I thought originaly that the math problems were my fault and that it was just me being lazy or not studying hard enough. When I found math tests from when I was 5 that I was failing, and then I found report cards with the same thing..I knew that I had a problem. I wish I could do something to change the way my brain is wired but I can't. It's funny because my roommate is great at math...but sucks at languages which I excel at. My plans after I graduated were to originally get a Masters in Spanish since I am practically almost fluent anyway..not bad for someone not speaking the language growing up...but what can you do with it besides teach? So I put it to the side and concentrated on something that I think could get me a job, the only thing is while the MPA is a professional degree, I think it takes a while to get up to where one is making the 60k range.
Haha, thanks for the advice..i just got through looking at master's programs at one of the places you suggested and I was like, "Hmm.. a Masters in Econ and international business.. I could do that" And while I probably could, it would struggle far more than everyone else. I thought originaly that the math problems were my fault and that it was just me being lazy or not studying hard enough. When I found math tests from when I was 5 that I was failing, and then I found report cards with the same thing..I knew that I had a problem. I wish I could do something to change the way my brain is wired but I can't. It's funny because my roommate is great at math...but sucks at languages which I excel at. My plans after I graduated were to originally get a Masters in Spanish since I am practically almost fluent anyway..not bad for someone not speaking the language growing up...but what can you do with it besides teach? So I put it to the side and concentrated on something that I think could get me a job, the only thing is while the MPA is a professional degree, I think it takes a while to get up to where one is making the 60k range.
I bet I could get you to ace college Calculus. No prior math knowledge needed.
Quick question: How do you think you would fare in Calculus I if you studied 2-3 hours a day for it, on top of 30 hours for each midterm and 40 hours for the final exam?
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