Are All MBAs Are The Same!? STAND OUT With THESE 5 MBA Specializations!

[@RichardWalls]

🙌🙌🙌QUESTION: What specializations would YOU recommend that I might not have listed here? Or what specializations did you pursue (or are thinking of pursuing) and how did you make that determination? Leave a comment down below! 👇👇👇

[@murshedmenezes1571]

Hello Richard! Thank you for the videos. What about MBA in Project Management? It is useful for a variety os industries. Cheers from Brazil!! 👍😉

[@وائلالدولي-ر3س]

Thank you very much from Alexandria Egypt. Is there any MBA belong to Education field ?? My regards

[@matteod8168]

Healthcare Management

[@therealric_hunter]

Management and Sustainability/Sustainable Development

[@magic-find]

@@murshedmenezes1571p

[@jeffrobertson6707]

- International Business - Strategy / Consulting - Information Technology - Marketing - Business Analytics Good list! Doing mine in international business and innovation/strategy

[@RichardWalls]

Nice, Jeff! Best of luck!

[@alexmcgowan6786]

Hi Jeff. How is this treating you?

[@martialfoadjo6491]

​@@RichardWalls hi please I would like to know whether you know more about MBA en entering management ?

[@martialfoadjo6491]

I meant engineering management

[@funtertainment2128]

How's life?

[@sharae951]

This was so helpful! Applied to a MBA program with a concentration in Marketing. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@EricGSnow]

I just got accepted to an MBA Program but I still haven’t picked a specialty. Did you get accepted to yours?

[@onyemaifuma2805]

how's your marketing MBA journey going? Thinking of going down that path as well

[@Tracertme]

I wouldn’t bother with an MBA today there are so many of them, which is why he promotes specialisation. MBA got a bad name in corporate institutions long ago because so many middle managers used it as a climbing frame into senior management as a fast track to income, however without experience the theory just fails as many have subsequently done.

[@annmarieseetaram2392]

Can you do a video on project and supply chain management

[@daynerobinson3551]

I'm a Control Systems Engineer currently doing an MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics. As a Controls engineer I see how much data is collected when processes are automated. There is a high demand for the combined skillsets of being able to technically analyze large data sets and make insightful data driven business decisions.

[@RichardWalls]

That's a fantastic background to have. Best of luck in the program, Dayne!

[@NelsonEstrada]

Hi Richard. I recently started my iMBA at University of Illinois. I found your videos really helpful to make the decision to go for my MBA. I’m thinking I might do mergers and acquisitions but haven’t yet decided. Thanks!

[@mahmoudabdelfattah9854]

Hello Nelson, what do you think of the program so far? Any recommendations? I’m planning to start next fall I have more questions please, let me know if you’re free sometime. Thanks a lot

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Nelson - thank you for your comment! Glad to hear it and best of luck in the program!

[@jacksorrell9362]

Great video love the content! Hope to see more informative videos like this. Thank you Mr. Walls

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks for the comment, Jack!

[@AarmOZ84]

Business Analytics is worth its weight in gold for large corporations. Especially a great field if you love math, doing science experiments, and doing some computer programming.

[@armyers4190]

I’m about to enroll at UNL for their MBA program with a specialization in Supply Chain

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Austin - that's another good option! Was tempted to include on the list, but felt it was a bit limited to physical products (for the purposes of this video). That said, supply chain is incredibly important. It has been and will only continue to be, given the major shifts we're seeing in supply chain management and the need for resilience in that area of the business. Best of luck w/ applying!

[@emiliog8548]

Great videos! Super helpful!

[@RichardWalls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ElizabethDirden-ce7vw]

Thank you very much for the information!

[@Erfhbnnnnmmn]

Hello, in January I'm starting an MBA program in Location Analytics at the University of Redlands. This concentration incorporates location analytics into different areas of business which includes strategy, marketing, operations, sales, information systems, finance, and human resources. This program also identifies the role that location analytics can play in different business sectors for competitive advantage on a local, regional, national, and global scale.

[@joneskasongo1951]

Hello Can you give me more insights of the program please

[@laocaviajera]

Great video Richard!

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks Daniel!

[@JPE_DRAEB]

Shouldn't you just get a MBA and take certs for specializations?

[@acgu]

I was wondering that !!

[@RichardWalls]

Hope this cleared it up!

[@nycto16]

I am doing BBA with 3 specializations in banking, finance and marketing. I will do MBA in Healthcare management and want to do MS Marketing which focuses on consumer behavior and neuromarketing.

[@RichardWalls]

Nice! Looks like a few different paths there. What's the end goal?

[@TheMsgodiva]

What about a specialization in Public Administration?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Jillian - it's good if that's where you want to take your career. But it is a bit too specific to be as valuable as other specializations.

[@TheMsgodiva]

@@RichardWalls thank you

[@وائلالدولي-ر3س]

Thank you very much for all that information. I'd like to ask you is there an MBA in Education field ??

[@RichardWalls]

Hi! No, not that I've ever heard of.

[@afterlightstorytime]

I am considering an MBA with a Business Analytics focus at the University of Illinois at Springfield. I will talk to them this week to find out about the prereqs. It doesn't look like you can finish in the timeline they posted if you need the prereqs, which are not covered by the other required courses.

[@RichardWalls]

Best of luck!

[@afterlightstorytime]

@@RichardWalls Thanks! I'm on my last week of the first class. So far so good. I'm concerned about the teacher to student ratio. My next class had two professors, now there's one covering both and they increased the cap to 75 each, and I noticed he's covering at least one other class (undergrad). I will assume there will be very little contact and just fly solo.

[@Wandile42]

Thank you for mentioning that the are many more out there, but I have taken some points here

[@RichardWalls]

Great to hear - best of luck, T'ambo!

[@ThaNewGenesis]

Loved the video! I am currently working for a big pharma company with B.S. in Chemistry. I was looking into getting my MBA and was looking at having project management as a specialization. Do you have any recommendations for me specifically?

[@RichardWalls]

Thanks! I think it's a good idea. Project management specialization is a good one - even better as some programs prepare you for the Six Sigma certifications, which are good adds to the resume.

[@minaljaisinghani1095]

I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and I’m interested in doing MBA. What specialization should I look into, if I want to switch careers from Civil to something in the office role. Civil is more of a field work job.

[@RichardWalls]

I think finance would be a great option, if offered. Having a bit more focus understanding the financials of a project would be valuable.

[@lawsofhumannature2049]

I’m interested in a mba in business analytics and also mba in engineering management from UC Irvine. I meet the gpa requirements and will be discussing the course requirements tomorrow. Hopefully I make a decision this week between the two and get accepted to start this Summer! 🙏🏽

[@Eric-bq1jo]

How about an MS in engineering management?

[@lawsofhumannature2049]

@@Eric-bq1jo yeah I’m leaning towards that one more. I meet all of their requirements, I just need to wait to be interviewed and accepted.

[@Habe-Pierce]

Hi Rich, do you think is it worth getting an MBA within specialization in Accounting? Also in your perspective, how a specialization in accounting can be related to a specialization in finance?

[@RichardWalls]

If you're already in the accounting profession and want to continue down that path, then yes it would be worth it. Not sure I understand your second question, but they would be pretty distinctly different tracks.

[@duchesssidpetrovna3509]

I thank you so much. I was trying to decide between International Business and Data Analytics. You put it so clear. One is #5 and the other is #1. Can't ask for anything more simple than that.

[@callmeviper7723]

How about Project Management? What’s your opinion on this speciality? Both Ohio University and Wright State University in Ohio offer this specialty. Likely what I will end up pursuing.

[@anthonypipia6990]

Go to Ohio it’s a better known school (I’m an alum)

[@michaelbenjamin2903]

Human Resource Management

[@michaelbenjamin2903]

Sam Walton stated," I am always recruiting"

[@OGsOnly1411]

What about Ethical Leadership?

[@lifestyleestatelandsandhou722]

What about MBA in leadership and Sustainability or MBA in Strategy or MBA in Innovation?

[@Dwl2411]

What about MBA with an Emphasis in sports business

[@lrandres802]

I have a bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and currently working in a Government Hospital. What kind of specialization should I take? Thank you 🙏

[@RichardWalls]

Depends on your interest, but data analytics, finance, or project management might make sense if you're staying in the industry.

[@arazahmed252]

Sir can you please suggest me what will be best after doing bsc degree 🙏

[@abhisheksamuel4746]

I'm also from bsc degree , now I'm into mba finance and marketing

[@jeremythomasjain]

is it wise to do an MIM course then do an MBA after 5 years since MBA requires 4-5 years of work experience?

[@bitxh7424]

I was conflicted between finance and business analytics, comparing the salary, job growth, opportunitie and being future proof (something that can't be automated by AI). I'm really trying to research as much as possible but I'm still stuck at square 1. Could you share your opinion and suggestions?

[@RichardWalls]

Depends on what you're interested in, but business analytics to me is the more widely applicable specialization and most future proof.

[@bitxh7424]

@RichardWalls thank you very much for the reply! I chose corporate finance.

[@chinhdo8459]

@@bitxh7424I am in between those two majors you mentioned too. May I ask you the reason you chose finance, not business analytics? Thanks

[@bitxh7424]

​@chinhdo8459 Hey, sorry for the late reply. For me personally, finance is a specialized field within which, you have choices of mastering specific skills according to the work - like PE, VC, IB, Etc , but business analytics is a skill and not a field in itself. You can still analyze financial data and give expert advice while specializing in finance but with business analytics, you can only do the data analysis part and nothing more. You can learn the data analysis skills from anywhere online, even after specializing in finance but mastering core financial skills might require you to go to a business school. Also, finance is very interesting ;)

[@user-ou1uf1mc7w]

What about Human resources?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi - good option if that's what you want to go into. Just not as versatile as the other options.

[@timrodney5169]

Hi Rich, please which schools offer the best programs for MBA’s in Business Analytics

[@riasingh1065]

What will work if an individual wants to be an entrepreneur? Which Specialization to choose!?

[@RichardWalls]

A marketing specialization of some sort (either marketing or digital marketing) would be a good option.

[@riasingh1065]

@@RichardWalls And finance?

[@christopherreed3019]

What is your opinion of an MBA in Healthcare Management!

[@AyushTewari-xz4bq]

I hope you reply. I want someone to tell me what to do!

[@mahmoudabdelfattah9854]

Hi Richard, thanks for your videos, very informative I’m very interested in iMBA program at Gies. But i have one concern regarding the name iMBA and not MBA….. does iMBA has the same credibility as MBA? Did you face any question marks from employers regarding the program? Why it’s called iMBA and not MBA? The final degree is scripted as iMBA or MBA? Thanks again and appreciate your effort and response Mahmoud

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Mahmoud - the iMBA is just the way they market the program. It is 100% an MBA. Diploma/degree says MBA.

[@nachiket_daithankar]

Great video. Surprised to not see Finance on this list. I'd have thought it to be like the evergreen, perpetually in demand specialisation. Your thoughts?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Nachiket - by no means is finance a bad specialization...just not as versatile as others, in my opinion. That said, if someone really wants to go into finance, then the specialization would be absolutely appropriate.

[@kourtneyalbert2937]

I graduate with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, transportation, and logistics management next year. I am looking for a reasonable MBA with a concentration in supply chain management. I have 16 years of experience in warehouse logistics, looking to merge into the aerospace and defense industry. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Kourtney.

[@sureshkanthannirojan9640]

Hi , I have BSc in computer science, but now I'm working as production supervisor with master is suitable to me

[@RichardWalls]

Nice! Great undergrad degree to have!

[@james9836]

It's promotion not placement

[@AyushTewari-xz4bq]

I have a chemistry background wherein I have been teaching chemistry for 7 years now. I wanted to switch paths and wondering what type of MBA would be ideal for me? I feel marketing or sales. What could work?

[@ayanaandaahana2949]

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[@adammuhammadsulaiman6516]

MBA Finance?

[@lex541]

so is your #1 the same as a specialization in "big data&business intelligence" or is that different? And if you had to choose between "Big data & business intelligence" OR "Digital Marketing & Ecommerce" which would you choose, and why?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Alexia - yes, close enough. Many of those terms are used almost interchangeably. On the other question, if you really want to take your career in a digital marketing/ecommerce path, then that. For just about anything else, big data & BI will be more widely valued.

[@L77ification]

I completed MBA in business analytics degree and I will say they are very close because the optional courses I took for my specialization includes data science and business intelligence.

[@gokulkrishna8073]

Will they teach everything required for getting job in mba business analytics

[@kp.pugazhepugazhenthi1721]

Hr mba splicization

[@unprofessionalgaming7718]

I want to do mba in strategic management. Which university is best in usa

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

What about an MBA in Health if you have a background in Nursing and Midwifery and want to become a hospital director

[@thasmydjay]

ER RN here, that is my current goal. Will be starting MBA program in January. Best wishes!

[@AMiah-jz8uu]

@thasmydjay omg...very excited for you! I'm in the UK also work as a 'travel nurse' in A&E and about to commence in oncology as a chemotherapy nurse, currently studying MSc Organisational (Business) Psychology maybe one day do the MBA - best wishes!

[@alexxagoodenough]

What are your thoughts on specializing in program or project management or certification in change/project management vs MBA or along with one?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Alexxa - if what you want to do is program/project mgmt, there is the PMP certification that is well recognized in the industry. Far more affordable than an MBA and could be enough to land you a role in that particular role.

[@practicaltheory6604]

is the MIT LGO MBA good ?

[@nickbrooks7171]

Do you happen to reply to comments ? I think i commented long time ago and got no reply. I am subscribing now btw. I will ask you AGAIN. Regarding your video about affordable mba in uk. Do you think this is a good option or is it bad option? It is regarding the mba of Manchester Metropolitan University. PLEASE let me know if the mba of Manchester Metropolitan university is good o no. Thanks

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Nick - yes, great option. Triple accredited, good global brand.

[@yousefyaghmoor3016]

My dream been is getting my MBA, Business Analytics, but unfortunately, can't afford that 😢

[@pvs108]

Goto WGU UNIVERSITY

[@RichardWalls]

There are some relatively affordable options! Check out some of the other videos on my channel.

[@yousefyaghmoor3016]

Thinking os Project management, IT or business analytics. I had no experience in the IT or business analytics at all??

[@AlejandroRodriguez-dt5it]

@@RichardWalls would you consider making an affordable MBA program list and overview that focuses on MBAs with Business Analytics?

[@vips6883]

I am planning to pursue a distance learning course in MBA with Warwick Business school. Is this a good option?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Vipul - yes, that's a good option.

[@josymantey4777]

Is MBA in Health and Social Care a good option

[@ayajabbar1275]

what do you recommend for a pharmacist having cosmetic science MSc to pursue, an international business MBA or Marketing MBA?

[@RichardWalls]

Hi Aya - difficult to answer as it totally depends on what you want to do in your career next. If you're interested in a global role at a multinational company, then an international business MBA. Otherwise, marketing is good and widely applicable.

[@jesusubaldogarciarivas6442]

Hi Richard thank for the video. I'm currently looking for a Master in management, what is your opinion about the master in management of univ. Of Illinois urbana champaign? The total tuition is around 11k, is it worth it in your opinion? Thank you

[@RichardWalls]

Answered in separate video, but repeating here. :) it depends on your goal. My preference would be the MBA as I believe it to be more widely applicable.

[@nirvanamaamoun5187]

What about strategic management well now I’m going to choose a major to study but I’m so confused between strategic management an E-business so please give me your opinion

[@RichardWalls]

Depends on your career goals, but strategic management is not a specialization I'd recommend. An MBA typically has more than enough coursework on management, and further coursework is unnecessary.

[@mgerhe3464nte]

Databases....? lol you lost me there.

[@glostonandersoniii2443]

M.B.A. in Business Analytics Arkansas State University Neil Griffin College of Business $16,962 total tuition Online

[@kimdramas]

"Are All MBA's Are The Same?" I think you need to fix your grammar.

[@anthonypipia6990]

That’s not grammar that’s just a typo

[@EricGSnow]

You’re incorrect. An apostrophe shows possession. It’s not used to pluralize a word or abbreviation.

[@kimdramas]

@@EricGSnow they used the word "are twice" is what I pointing out.

[@EricGSnow]

@@kimdramas ooohhhhh yeah I didn’t even catch that