U of Calgary MBA Part Time 2012
Hi everyone. Just wondering if there is anyone here that is starting their part time MBA at U of C this fall?
I registered super late and finally got my acceptance letter. I'm 30 yo and have been out of school for 7 years so I'm a little nervous about going back.
I thought it would make things easier if I talk to some people that are currently doing their MBA or are starting their MBA this fall.
A little about me...
Went to Queen's University.
Literature Major
Graduated in 05.
Worked up to Director of Operations at Holiday Inn
Currently Working in Communications Industry in Product Marketing
Hoping to specialize in Finance and switch to O&G
Please give me a shout if you are attending school this fall!
Re: U of Calgary MBA Part Time 2012
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Originally posted by badbeatjackpot
Hi everyone. Just wondering if there is anyone here that is starting their part time MBA at U of C this fall?
I registered super late and finally got my acceptance letter. I'm 30 yo and have been out of school for 7 years so I'm a little nervous about going back.
I thought it would make things easier if I talk to some people that are currently doing their MBA or are starting their MBA this fall.
A little about me...
Went to Queen's University.
Literature Major
Graduated in 05.
Worked up to Director of Operations at Holiday Inn
Currently Working in Communications Industry in Product Marketing
Hoping to specialize in Finance and switch to O&G
Please give me a shout if you are attending school this fall!
Do you know much about oil and gas? Do you know much about finance?
An MBA is for someone who has extensive experience and is looking to take their career to the next level, not switching into a different industry. Just because you have an MBA doesn't make you qualified to be in O&G nor Finance.
Not trying to ruin your dream just trying to give you some more to think about.
As for the MBA program itself...I hear it is relatively easy.
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Originally posted by Type_S1
Do you know much about oil and gas? Do you know much about finance?
An MBA is for someone who has extensive experience and is looking to take their career to the next level, not switching into a different industry. Just because you have an MBA doesn't make you qualified to be in O&G nor Finance.
Not trying to ruin your dream just trying to give you some more to think about.
As for the MBA program itself...I hear it is relatively easy.
I am finishing up my part time MBA in the fall here, specializing in finance, and I did make the switch to O&G. So it is possible to make an industry switch. The MBA is a generalist degree, so it actually makes you more versitile and opens up doors to switching industries. The switching ability may not come directly from the course material itself, but more from the networking contacts you build through the MBA experience.
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Originally posted by sk8r3124
I am finishing up my part time MBA in the fall here, specializing in finance, and I did make the switch to O&G. So it is possible to make an industry switch. The MBA is a generalist degree, so it actually makes you more versitile and opens up doors to switching industries. The switching ability may not come directly from the course material itself, but more from the networking contacts you build through the MBA experience.
Thanks for your comments. I find the post above kind of funny because it's intentionally a very discouraging comment yet he "heard" an MBA is relatively easy without actually going through the experience.
I agree with your sentiments. Most people that HAVE taken the MBA say one of the keys to a successful MBA is networking. Also, yes I heard its easy if you just want the title MBA but if you actually want to learn and absorb everything, there is a fair amount of work (which I intend to do).
I know the road ahead will be quite challenging but I'm willing to study and network as much as it takes to make the switch.
Sk8r, did you have a financial background or commerce degree prior to specializing in finance or was it a complete switch?
When you say networking, was it through internship or talking to your classmates who had an "in" for a job?