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Instead of a general MBA, why don't you do Nursing analytics Master's program? Data Analytics is an specialization in MBA with good demand. Based on your experience, I think Nurisng informatics could be a good choice. Compare these universities offering Online Nursing Informatics. https://www.collegehippo.com/graduat...nline-programs
I started with a new company that offers tuition reimbursement. I have a Bachelors of Nursing but have been in business/sales for 10 years. I'm considering getting my MBA just so I don't end up with a glass ceiling one day.
I'd like to keep the all in costs under $25k if possible, my company will give me about $5,000.
At this point in my career I don't even know if the school itself is really that important vs. just having an MBA from anywhere.
Thoughts or suggestions?
The market is saturated with people who have no definitive career goals and (essentially useless) MBAs from non-competitive schools. In other words, unless you have a clear picture of what (and where) you are trying to achieve a certain position/career/salary path (and select the school/program accordingly), you're most likely wasting your time and money - particularly considering your company is not offering (anything close to) full reimbursement.
Look for the program with the best professors for what you want to learn. Talk to students at various schools.
An MBA, even though a professional program, is not much different than other programs. Most of the learning comes from your interactions with the professors and other students than from the actual classes. You learn more from people than textbooks... so you want to make sure the program you choose has the bright people you want to learn from... in terms of peers and professors.
If you're doing it online, take a look at the technology they use to keep you connected. Some schools/professors just use some online learning board and videos. What you really want is one-one and one-many interaction several times a week to discuss ideas, solutions, and learnings in real time. You want to also share work and collaborate on writings.
Also, think about the conferences and partnerships the school has available to you. MBA programs partner with large companies to get real world experience solving real problems.
Look for the program with the best professors for what you want to learn. Talk to students at various schools.
An MBA, even though a professional program, is not much different than other programs. Most of the learning comes from your interactions with the professors and other students than from the actual classes. You learn more from people than textbooks... so you want to make sure the program you choose has the bright people you want to learn from... in terms of peers and professors.
If you're doing it online, take a look at the technology they use to keep you connected. Some schools/professors just use some online learning board and videos. What you really want is one-one and one-many interaction several times a week to discuss ideas, solutions, and learnings in real time. You want to also share work and collaborate on writings.
Also, think about the conferences and partnerships the school has available to you. MBA programs partner with large companies to get real world experience solving real problems.
Best of luck.
Good advice. I’d say there is one “depends” for your scenario - how much work experience you have prior to starting.
If you’re 22 or 23, with maybe a year or two in the workforce, all of those interactions are critical.
But if you’re 32 (or 42) and we’ll established with a company or a career, sometimes it’s more about the paper than the experience.
When I started my MBA I had 15 or so years of work experience and had worked my way up within the company. I didn’t want to take 2 years off nor spend every Saturday in class, so I went (mostly) online and took 5 years to complete it while juggling life and work. I was very pleased with the instruction and outcome and learned a lot - but honestly not a ton from many professors nor many students (most of which were a lot younger with less work experience). But everyone’s needs will vary.
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