MBA Not So Good After All?

colt: don't be a prick in such a forum please. There has been 17 messages before yours and you're asking a stupid question.

Learn to read before even thinking of an MBA.

I am 45 and has a degree in Information Technology years ago. I have switched to the Toursim Industry since then.
Recently I met an acquaintance in the Private Education Industry. I expressed my interest in teaching, and he recommended that I do a MBA because 'you always have to be a level higher to teach a particular course', i.e. you have to have a degree to teach a diploma course, a MBA to teach a basic degree course.

With that sort of prerequistics, it is advisable to study for a MBA?

Usually they would require a minimum of 2yrs teaching/lecturing experience. U can check it out under these private schools website. It doesn't mean that if U have the cert & working experience U can straight away conduct a class. Handling a class effectively comes with experience.

Thanks Sabrina for your comments. Just to add a little more info. I have conducted classes and facilitated adult training sessions before.
However, bearing the experience I have, a MBA is still the mandatory requirement especially if the school needs to apply for MOE's approval. So I suppose an MBA would come in helpful, right?
The next question is: MBA from which University?
On a side note, how would one acquire a 2 years teaching/lecturing experience if every organisation stipulates that requirement? One has to start somewhere to get that experience, right?
Comments, anyone?

Of cos', an MBA would be handy in getting a lecturer's job. Everyone has a degree nowadays. It's not enough. Which university would depend on your budget. Of cos' if money is not a problem U can spend $124K to take Chicago GSB's MBA. Most MBAs cost a range of $15K to $50K. So U should find one that fits your budget and will give U a reasonable return of investment. Other than price, U should also look at the no. of modules offered. Anything less than 10 subjects are what we call a mini-MBA and is not viewed very favourably by employers.

U should also decide if U wanna take an Aust, UK or US MBA. Of cos' MBAs actually originate from US. So a US MBA is more valuable but there's not many programmes in S'pore offering this. US MBA are more practical as compared to UK's which is more theoretical. If U take a US MBA be prepared to be graded based on assignments, presentations & sometimes exams. UK MBAs are mostly exams and assignments and U will have to read a lot of journals & theories. U will also have to submit 15,000 words dissertation to get the MBA. Not so sure abt Aust MBAs tho' although I would think it's quite the same style as the US one. Should also check the rankings & accreditation of these unis before U take them.

Well, not all education centres require exactly 2yrs. Perhaps to gain the experience U can start by working as teaching assts to the lecturers or as tutors and work your way up.

Hi,

Need advise here...I am a graduate in IT and want to do MBA and specialise in Finance(Islamic) as it one of the booming market right now.

Is it worth it since the change is total different from my background being IT?

in my humble opinion, having relevant domain knowledge is more important..why not try to get yourself into a bank first in the IT dept?

Hi Fahmy,

Think if U wanna specialise in finance then it would be MSc in Finance cos' MBA is pretty general with not much emphasis in finance. My hubby has an IT degree but he took an MBA cos' he don't wanna be a support staff forever. With an MSc in IT then U will always be a specialist, not a generalist. An MBA allows U to go into management level.

So in my opinion, do it if U want but do bear in mind the financial sector is not doing too well nowadays. And like what Masters said, U might wanna work in there 1st to see if U do like the industry before U take up the course.

only an mba from top overseas b schools can propel you into management. look at the ads from the local b schools and you'll know most are just lowly professionals and will likely remain low to mid level professionals with or without the local mba degree. top US b schools can place u into top MNCs and wall street firms even before u graduate (when economy is normal), something which the local schools can never match. invest in quality.

@ masters,many thanks for your humble opinion.Problem is right now,market is really tight.Growing within is difficult,getting a job outside is even worse.
@ Sabrina,thanks for the heads up.IT is IT,it will never change,concepts are the same but just up