[Arm_Bears]

In terms of degree value, I think MBA’s are the new lawyers—Can’t swing a dead cat without hitting one.

The problem with most MBA’s, in my experience, is that they’ve never held a real job or worked for any appreciable time in the real world—They’re long on theory and platitudes and short on practical experience.

[blueunicorn6]

That may be, but hitting lawyers with dead cats is a special kind of fun.

[PrincessB]

The problem with most MBA’s, in my experience, is that they’ve never held a real job or worked for any appreciable time in the real world—They’re long on theory and platitudes and short on practical experience. And here is the crux of the matter. I know a little bit of graduate education and with the exception of a science student who does advanced research as an undergrad, I would NEVER recommend someone go to graduate school with out some field/work experience, especially a professional degree. Until you are in the actual setting as a professional, you won't know whether or not you really like your job. After a year, preferably 2 or 3, you have a clearer focus as to where you want to go, and hopefully a mentor and benefits to support the education. This helps pick appropriate electives/tracks. Once in the classroom you have "real world examples" that can be used when evaluating the information given. A lot of people don't want to hear what I just stated, but graduate professional degrees should be a calculated move as part of a current career and not something to do in hopes of getting a better job.