What can I do with an MPA degree?
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i earned my MPA from UConn in 2004.  My first bit of advice is that it's VERY important to back up a degree like that with experience.  I didn't, and I ended up interning for an extra year after graduating at $10/hr, then taking a job as a public housing manager for $35k a year.  Now I'm a budget analyst at the State Capitol, which is great, but again I have to deal with another 2 years of relatively low pay ($38-42k) as a trainee before I make a decent salary ($58-110k).  \n\nAs for what you can do with it, it depends on your background.  If you have a financial or accounting background, there are lots of jobs in governemnt financial management at all levels.  If you have economics or business, certainly economic development is a good open field to get in on.  There's environmental policy, social work, accounting, housing, criminal justice, energy policy, planning and zoning, defense, homeland security, consumer protection... the list goes on and on.  \n\nThe key is, all of those things involve something beyond the MPA.  Don't just get an MPA... you need something else to back it up.  It's best if your undergrad degree is in something unrelated... like if you have a BS in natural resource management and an MPA, you're a good candidate for EPA or Dept of Agriculture.  MPA + engineering would be great for DOT or technical services... people with poli sci background and an MPA have to struggle to get a straight public management job, like town manager or policy analyst, and that's hard to break into; or you could work for a non-profit potentially doing something you love but not making much at it.  So make sure you put some thought into it and intern your butt off while you're in school...  the work experience and who you meet will do more to pave your way than anything.\n\nGood luck!\n\nPS- most managers I've ever worked for didn't have the personality to be a manager.  And people always said I'd never make a good manager, but I actually did very well at it because I cared about the job and about what my people were doing, and that positive energy went much farther than any degree of assertiveness or strong-handedness would have.  So don't count yourself out as a manager, because often times the people who THINK they'd make a good manager end up making the worst managers ever!  And the ones who aren't so sure of themselves can be the ones who put the care and attention into the job that it really requires.
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There are lots of jobs ranging from police officers to insurance salesmen.\nI was rather confused when I was leaving college too.  My college has a career development office as part of the academic advisors office.  I would suggest going to see them.  They have various tests and surveys to track your interests.  They will also host job fairs and advise you when other ones are coming up to check out.
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well, though i haven't been involved in the field directly, i have taken courses in public affairs and policy management.  these courses are a lot of work, but if you're into developing strategies, investigating role players, and researching trends; it could be the kind of thing you would like.  i probably would have enjoyed my class more with a better professor, if that helps.  i saw you said you would be ok as long as you weren't given too much of it.  public affairs and policy is probably going to test your limits of "too much", but you seem like somebody that would enjoy working in this field.  It can be challenging and fun if you want it to be, but boring if you really aren't into it.  I hope that helped you out...good luck!
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You can get your Masters Degree.
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You didn't mention your area of concentration, but a business degree is probably one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. Find something you are interested in and start applying. Most colleges and universities have tests which might help you to decide on a career path. These tests are usually available at no charge to students. One is called the strong test. It is basically a preferences test. Since you recently graduated, they may be able to give you one of them and provide some guidance. With your degree, you could get into a management or leadership track with any number of retailers or fast food restaurants. Pay with many of these programs is pretty good. Depending on your area of interest you may consider Home Depot, Lowes, McDonalds, Wendy's, Walmart, Kmart or Sears. This is only a short list of those companies who are most likely to have management track programs for those with a college degree. Most of these companies have a website which should provide information on career opportunities. Some other areas you may consider are transportation and logistics. Trucking companies are always in need of dispatchers and operations people. Warehousing is a growing area and there are a lot of opportunities available. Advertising agencies and public relations agencies are another area where you could utilize your degree. Ad agencies have opportunities for media buyers, research, billing and accounting and other operations functions. PR agencies will use people in dealing with media, newsletters, etc.,
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I think you'll have a hard time finding a job with a degree that has "Recreation" in the title.  I just doubt it will carry much weight.  If you're an outdoors guy, perhaps that should be the focus (as opposed to the activities you do outdoors).  There are lots of outdoorsy jobs, such as Land Resources, Forestry, Fish & Wildlife Management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), etc.  I'm not sure how much they pay, but I know the government hires a lot of folks with these degrees to work in National Parks, so I'm guessing it's probably not too bad.
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CMA like CPA is recognised degree world wide....if you are looking for employment go for it.....understand your professional goals before undertakin the course\n\nFor any further query feel free to mail me at dssando@yahoo.co.in
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I am assuming you mean Master of Business Administration. I work for a university in Perth Western Australia and we offer this program.  It is one of our main programs and it can be done on-line for overseas students.  The prospects of employment after your degree are endless depending on what field of employment you require.  The MBA we offer can also have specialisations such as marketing, finance, accounting etc.  Click on our website www.business.curtin.edu.au/gsb and have a look.  Good luck. Jude from Australia
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M.B.A in IT, FINANCE, HUMARESOURCE, MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS,ADVERTISING
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lots of things...\nresearch \nenvironmental quality analysis\nget your chem minor and test water emissions\ngas emissions control\ngeneral management\nteaching\nworking with animals\ninsect research
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Well, as I understand it you could do many things.\n\nEngraving, thermography, off-set, lithography, letter press, laser, inkjet, etc.\n\nYou could work the machines, be a graphic designer, own a printing company.
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With your background you can get into anything. Have you thought about going into market research in the consumer products industry? Companies like Unilever PLC, Pfizer etc pay very well. Check out......http://www.unilever.co.za/\n\nYou can also go into banking, consulting etc.
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I don't know what to tell you about using that degree outside of education, but the degree doesn't mean you will have to be in the classroom.  You could be a curriculum facilitator, lead teacher (who doesn't necessarily teach full time), testing coordinator, activities, coordinator, instruction consultant, textbook consultant, or work in various capacities within the state's department of public instruction.
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I studied Animal Sciences. I took some Ag Econ classes. There are a number of things you could do with this degree including, but not limited to:\n• Management\nCorporate/Cooperative Executive\nRegional Sales Manager\nRetail or Wholesale Manager\nFarm Manager/Operator\nSmall Business Owner\n• Finance\nFinancial Analyst\nFutures Broker\nLoan Officer\n• Marketing and Sales\nSales Representative\nCommodity Merchandiser\nInternational Trade Specialist\n• Resource Economics and Management\nNatural Resource Economist\nNatural Resource Manager\n• Public Service and Policy\nPublic Policy Analyst\nPolitical Lobbyist\nLocal Government\nCounty 4-H or Extension Agent
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Hi,\nI think there are two best branches in Masters of Buisiness Administration.They are Foreign Trade and Human Resourses Management. A HR can get placement in top companies.
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The ones I know about are teaching, a writer for books, newspapers, etc, try publishing houses, all sorts there like proof reader on a big scale\nsome use these degrees to get into law school\ncould be part time instructor most anywhere, even preschool, some states require education classes as well. my daughter got a position as a sub teacher in one of the southern states with even less. might try govt positions, you can most likely get foot in door, political assist is open from what I have seen. a masters with only a few education class can get you into a 2 yr college job
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You should go on to get a masters degree.\n\nRead this:\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mbadegree\n\n&\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mba/\n\n...good luck.