The MBA Dual Degree – So Hot Right Now - 工管

Earning an MBA is a nearly foolproof way to ensure future success, but with
the global economy taking a major beating, the job market is more competitive
than ever. Even with an MBA. So…what? You just forget about it and keep doin
ˆ what youˆre doin?

Never.

Instead, think outside the MBA box a bit and consider something more…
specialized. Yes, my friends, Iˆm talking about a dual degree. These
programs are popping up all over the world, and for good reason. Having a
dual degree puts you one step ahead of your competition, gives you an edge
post-bschool, and could open twice as many doors down the road.

And the best part, thereˆs a dual-degree program for virtually every field.

JD/MBA – Ideal for legal aspirants interested in working as in-house counsel
or starting their own firm, or for business aspirants looking to edge out
their MBA peers with another impressive degree. Harvard tops the rankings in
this category, but Haasˆ and Dardenˆs are also quite popular.

MA Education/MBA – Passionate about education but not sure if you want to
spend the rest of your life assigning homework and passing out detention
slips? Getting a MA Education/MBA dual-degree lets you impact education on a
larger level, be it education policy, education management, or the
application of technology in education. Stanfordˆs program is great, but
surprisingly, itˆs the small state universities that excel in this category.

M.D./MBA – Even though an MBA can eventually score you a job in the
medical/healthcare field, having an official M.D. certification definitely can
ˆt hurt. This program probably requires more time and dedication than all
the other joint degrees combined, but the payoffˆs worth it. Tufts offers a
slow, but steady 4-year program, but if youˆre feeling rushed, Cornell will
get you an M.D. in 12 months.

MS Engineering/MBA – If you canˆt decide between working behind a desk and
working in a hands-on environment, getting a joint degree in engineering is a
great idea. This dual degree thoroughly prepares grads for careers in design,
manufacturing, operations management and more. The most competitive program
is MIT, but Columbia and Duke arenˆt far behind.

Of course, there are many other strong dual degree programs out there.
Interested in the environment? Check out Stanfordˆs Environment & Energy/MBA
program. Dream of being a publisher? University of North Carolinaˆs MA
Journalism/MBA program is perfect for you. And if you want to do something
for the greater good, donˆt miss Rutgersˆ MA Public Health/MBA, or
Pepperdineˆs MA Public Policy/MBA joint-degree.

Truth is, an MBA works well with almost any other degree program, so it might
be best to figure out what specific career path suits you best, and then find
a dual/joint degree program that fits your needs. Regardless of what path you
choose, having that specialized MBA will only help you go further.

Good luck my friends and keep in touch :)

Jon Frank
Founder Precision Essay
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