Grad school vs. Business Degree

anemgi
Tue, 08 May 2012 02:09:01 +0000

Ditto the suggestion of a Human Resource’s Master’s degree program. From what I can tell, work experience is not required in the same way that it is for an MBA (though, I believe, it is recommended). Top programs such as Cornell, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Illinois have great placement rates for graduates, who go on to work in such fields as human resources (of course) and business, as well as government and the public sector, in some cases.

To be honest, I don’t think that an MA in Communication would do much for you, unless it’s academia you’re after – it does not, in my opinion, scream “employment prospects” in the same way that some other Master’s degrees do. If I were you, I would try to gain more practical, hands-on experience, rather than another academic credential. Have you had any internships? You mentioned your work in the Mayor’s office – could you turn this into a full-time, paid position?

I agree with the notion that a double-major in Business is less desirable than a graduate degree, if you can manage one. However, not all Master’s degrees are created equal. I admit that I do not know much about the MA in Communication, but I would be willing to bet that there are other programs (such as an MBA, a Master’s in Human Resources, or maybe a Master’s in Social Work) that would make you a much more marketable, employable job candidate, if that is your primary concern.