Is business school hard and how much free time do you have in B- school?
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General business administration degrees are not too difficult to get.  I would recommend getting a job at a company that has tuition reimbursement, so it does not cost as much to go to school.  Almost all companies that off reimbursement cover business only degrees anyway.  Hope this helps!
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really depends on the school, but my bias is YES - it's a great idea.  I am currently an MBA student at a good US program, and would've been skeptical about HR before coming to school.  Basically, here's my logic\n-HR, despite its critical role in biz generally lacks 'credibility' - an MBA focused on this will give you strategic logic, analysis, and reputation to manage this.\n-There really is some amazing "strategic logic" involved in building HR programs (i never thought so, but now believe it) therefore the courses will truly provide foundations which will guide you through tough tough situations....
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You sound a little unsure about what you want to do.  I owned my own business for 4 years before going back to school.  I think I know what you are thinking.\n\nWhy do you not want to attend a 4 year college?  \nDo you not think it will really prepare you for business?\nor Do you not want to spend the money?\nor Is it the time?\nor do you think you will have to learn a lot that "you will never need"\n\nMy guess is that it is combo of all of these.\n\nFirst off I’ll address the college question then the general entrepreneurship questions you also probably have.\n\nIf you are admitted to a university you should be able to take all the business courses they have.  However if you go to a competitive business university you may find that they will only allow business majors to take some classes.  Ask several universities you plan on checking out.\n\nA 4 year University has a different perspective on what they can teach you about business.  Most Universities hire only Ph.D.s and most REALLY successful businessmen are not Ph.D.s (Although there are many good business teachers out there).  The perspective that you will get at a university is different then you would get if you were to be mentored by a CEO of a major company.  With that said I still think the technical understanding of business is important.\n\nIf your unsure about your business abilities, start with a community college and begin your business while in school.  Depending on what business you want to start (if you have one picked out already) you should have plenty of time to both if you take only 2 or 3 classes.  I caution you to not pick any business that is too trivial or multi level marketing because this will damage your contacts.  You want to start presenting yourself as a responsible young adult because if you ever decide to sell real estate or investments or any other contract driven business then your contacts will look down on you.\n\nIf your thinking you will waste a lot of time to study things you will never use then double major in something useful like accounty,economics,marketing.business admin  Any two of those would fill yoru scheduel so full you would hardly take anythign that was not business related.  \n\nYou will find the largest benefit of your degree is to hold it up as a trophy to your clients.  You can, however, you can get by fine without a degree if you are motivated.\n\nWith that said I will definitely say that developing your own confidence and belief in yourself is far more important than the technical side of business.  A very effective way to do this is start reading good books.  Self help books may seem corny but they really can help if your not sure if you are prepared for business.  \n\nSome good reads are:\n\n“Think and Grow rich” Napoleon Hill.\n“How to win friends and influence people” Dale Carnegie.\n“Rich dad Poor dad” Robert Kiyosaki (this one is too much fluff for me but many people love it)\n“Absolute Power” Anthony Robins.\n“The Richest Man in Babylon” Og Mandino\n“Low Profile Selling — Act Like a Lamb, Sell Like a Lion book” Tom Hopkins\n\nI’m sure you will find more out there.  \n\nTry and make a schedule for reading your good books and other development strategies.
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It would be very difficult.  Full-time study is supposed to take 32 hours a week so part-time study takes 16 hours a week.  You would have to devote around seven hours a day *every* day of the week to studying.\nIf you were thinking of doing the Open University part-time there would also be little point doing it alongside your full-time studies.  A part-time Open University degree takes six years, while a full-time degree takes three years.  Say you started your full-time degree this year and it ended in three years time, you would still be continuing your part-time Open University studies for a further three years.  You could save yourself the extra stress and do your full-time degree now for three years, then another full-time degree for three years afterwards.\nHowever, the Open University does offer certificates and diplomas that you can gain along the way.  If you studied for one of the science diplomas with the Open University it would only take two years part-time.  That way, in three years time, you would have your full-time accounting and finance degree and a science diploma from the Open University.\nBare in mind, that with the Open University an A is over 85%, a B is over 70% and a C is over 55%.  This differs from regular universities where an A is over 70%, a B is over 60% and a C is over 50%.  So, say you get an overall grade of 75% for your full-time accounting and finance degree and get awarded a 1:1, if you decided to do a degree with the Open University and again got an overall grade of 75%, you would get the lower grade, 2:1.\nAnyway, good luck with whatever you choose to do.
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Top- and Mid- Tiered B-schools\nI would recommend at least 3 years of work experience for two reasons.  First, you will contribute more and understand better in b-school classroom discussions with more work experience.  Second, you will find it a lot easier to find jobs once out of b-school because most recruiters are looking for MBA-hires with a decent amount of experience.  Admissions at B-schools know these two points so they tend to hire folks with 3-5 years of relevent experience.\n\nWith that said, 1 year of work experience is enough if you have a combination of these attributes:\n- Achieve a high GMAT score;\n- You are a superstar at a well-respected company (Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Toyota, United Technologies, Procter & Gamble, Yahoo!, etc.);\n- Have a good story to tell (in your admissions essay) on how your MBA is necessary to reach your next career goal;\n- Other pluses: Demonstrate that you're fun and interesting, good recommendation letter, awards & scholarships, etc.\n\nAll other B-schools\n0 - 1 year of work experience is enough along with a decent GMAT score.
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I recommend getting a job.  Then when you do your Masters in Business Administration,  a) the company might pay for it, and b) you'll have the advantadge of having experience.\n\nI've got one MBA class under my wing, and have had my "real job" six months now.\n\nAnother friend of mine had her "real job" a few years and is finishing her MBA this semester and she and I have talked about it, and agreed that its better to be in the work force at least a year before trying graduate school.
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business studies...take it from someone who has switched from sociology to bus. studies...WAY more money making opportunities
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Medical school is not hard just as long as you stay on top of the work and never get behind.  Good organisational skills and motivation will get you along way. \n\nI was taught to draw up a timetable for each week and stick rigidly to it. Do allow for socialising time though.  You are not expected to work 24/7!
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MBA would absolutely give you almost all the opportunities in all kinds of corporation to be hired easily esp. when you have taken it from some famous business schools like Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, MIT:Sloan, UCBerkely-Haas,etc. Literally speaking, it would be your "golden key" to open a "golden box". That's why the competition tobe admitted in that course is also a challenge one.
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Well, I have an MBA, plus a degree in info systems. I have worked as a financial analyst in telecommunications, supporting the marketers. Have also worked as a statistical/financial analyst for a bank, supporting credit card marketers.\n\nDoes the degree open up opportunities? Yes, but it really depends on what you want to do. The degree does the most for technical types who do not understand the big picture of business, because it teaches you about finance, marketing, accounting, and human resources. The more insightfull students develop an understanding of the big picture, and how these various functions (or departments) relate to each other.\n\nSo, if you want to become more of a financial/marketing analyst type of person, or want to go into management, then yes, and MBA could be a good compliment to your existing skills. Also, if you want to go into biz for yourself.\n\nBUT, if you are happy in a technical role, and/or do not have an outgoing 'people' personality, then an MBA could be a waste of time. And remember, in biz management, personality is a LOT more important than brains and education. Although brains & education certainly help, without the right personality you will not climb management ranks. Instead of plunging into an MBA prog, just take a intro finance and an intro marketing course at your local university. These courses will teach you 90% of what you need to know about biz.\n\nOne final point: the school you go to does not matter much. This is a dirty little secret that the "best" (that is, MOST EXPENSIVE) schools do not want you to know. Once you have been out for one year, nobody gives a damn what school you went to. Save your money, and go to the university that you want to.  Believe me, it really does not matter. \n\nSource(s):\n\nMe, years of biz experience as an MBA.
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Choose something that you like and are willing to work hard at.  Come prepared to spend some late nights studying, the library is open 24 hours and there is always someone there.  It is hard work but if you can manage your time you will have a great 4 (or 5 or 6) years:)  It is not all bad though, just don't come thinking it will be a walk in the park, especially as a ME major.
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It keeps you busy, but it is actually a lot of fun as well.  We find plenty of time to study and play.  And it goes by very quickly... I am starting to prepare for finals of my first year, and it feels like I just started.  There is lots of reading, you have to write a few papers, but you get used to it.\n\nI posted this answer in reply to a similar question:\n\nI am a 1L, and it is not as bad as I thought. It depends on how challenging your school is. Yes, there is lots of reading, and professors that call on you with the Socratic method, but you get used to it. The hardest thing is just time management.\n\nOn the other hand it is lots of fun. Most schools will have sections with the same group in all the same classes. It's a lot like high school - you get to know your classmates really well, there's plenty of gossip and dating, and you feel like you have so much to learn. \n\nBut law school is really about training your brain to think like a lawyer - listen to the type of questions your professor asks, and you will be following the same lines of thinking in your exams. You will also learn how to research.\n\nYou can take a law school prep course from BarBri for a crash course in briefing and exam techniques, but many schools will also have workshops on this in the beginning of the year.\n\nThe best thing to do is work hard, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Most schools work on mandatory curves, so even if everyone does really well, they are forced to give out a certain amount of As, Bs and Cs. It can be dissapointing from going from straight As to a B or C average, because you are now among a much more competitive group.\n\nNo matter how difficult it gets, its a lot of fun. My section is like a big family, we are constantly getting together out of class to hang out, and we help each other out when we need it. Some schools are very cut-throat, so check out the schools, talk to the students, and see if you would like it there. Going to the best school for you is the best way to ensure a great first year.
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I know a few people who have completed theor MBA from top business schools and they all have fantastic jobs now. I don't think it is guaranteed but it definitely puts you a cut above the rest
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It is for sure pretty tough. But if the condition insists, I think the key word is time management. Therefore, take no full time job and not so many class in the same time.
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My advice would be to get your MBA before you join the work force.  I received mine directly after getting my bachelors.  It was very easy, and has already paid for itself.  \n\nPeople who wait and get it while they are working have a difficult time.  I know a lot of people who are doing this, and they are having a tough time with it.  \n\nI'm so thankful to have gotten it out of the way.
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it is not too competitive, and not that great of a school. IT is a working adult college mostly. But I am sure, once you get a MBA...there are still going to be some job opportunities present. Although, you might have a hard time getting into a job fast due to other better schools offering that program.
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I have a BBA in business management from Morehead St. University. It took me 4 1/2 years to get it because this school only offers some classes you need in the fall and others in the spring. So if you miss taking a certain class you need to graduate in the spring then you have to wait around until NEXT spring to take it and graduate!