Specialized Master's vs. MBA | You need to know THIS before you make a decision

[@skateata1]

Currently in MBA but thinking of changing it since I don't want to do management as a job. I prefer working behind the scenes.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Thanks, KT! What do you have in mind for "behind the scenes"?

[@ichbinthuto]

Super insightful. Thanks for sharing!😃

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Thanks, Thuto!

[@pixyybm]

Thank you for this video. Do you have a video explaining post-MBA work visa scenario across Europe and USA? I've been trying to find some good quality content on it but unable to. PS. Your videos are super insightful. Been binge watching lately.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Thank you Bhavya! I have done a video like that. I still need to edit it. Will take a while but stay tuned.

[@pixyybm]

@@adrianbruno-mba Eagerly looking forward to it.

[@thirsty3333]

lol I have def more than 3 years work experience I’m going to a Leadership and Management MBA program Tryna move up and the old G’s like to see degrees lol 😂

[@QuantumLegal]

I had been looking at an MBA mid-career but find the courses to be very dull and uninspiring; (and just too cliché) - looking at Management Science.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Fair enough, Mark! Alternatively, you might want to check out Executive MBA programs that are more geared towards seasoned professionals

[@Adam-i4l4u]

I'm a young entrepreneur with a tuition company and now an EdTech company (startup). I have 4 years of proper experience through age 16-20 but I have never been employed. I've generated more income than some graduate roles offer though, annually. As a result, I have saved up enough money to do an MSc or an MBA. I graduate next year with a major (bachelor of science) in Actuarial Science. I'm looking into an MSc in Finance, but am not sure whether it would be better to do an MBA. I'm just not sure how to move on forward with my career. I want to study more since my career is focused on education and consultancy. I want to continue building my startup and study. What is better for me - an MSc or an MBA? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi Adam. Even though you have great experience, I think you are a little bit too young for a top-tier MBA. I am sure you could make it into a lower tier MBA program, but I am assuming that is not what you are aiming for. Unless you sold your company for a couple of million dollars and have proof of that, it will be tough to be accepted for an MBA at a leading business school. With that in mind, I would rather do an MSc in Finance. Another option would be to find a job a company with a strong brand, maybe in Tech or EdTech, work a couple years and then apply for a top-tier MBA program. I hope that helps!

[@Adam-i4l4u]

@@adrianbruno-mba I really appreciate your response. Thank you sir.

[@azamatjamal3130]

Hi Adrian. I am choosing between Nyenrode MBA and London scool economics master. Can you advise me where to go in order to achieve maximum results in the future?

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi Azamat! Definitely LSE! It's very prestigious and will open many doors for you! Unless you plan on starting a career in the Netherlands, then Nyenrode might be the better option for you

[@azamatjamal3130]

Thank you very much. your content is unique and universal thanks for such videos

[@vibhavpawar1231]

Hi Adrian, what are your thoughts on IE University Madrid? I was thinking of going for their programs in either Digital Marketing or Strategic Marketing and Communication. But situation somewhat changed as my last employer refused to give me an LOR. Now since I am carrying a few years of experience in marketing, do you think I should straight up go for an MBA or still consider a specialist masters degree? My total years of relevant marketing experience is still less than 2 as of now.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi V., IE Is a great school, both for MBAs and Master's. In your case, I would rather go for a specialized Master's, or keep on working for 2-3 years and then do an MBA

[@rickie007]

hey coach! currently im a graduate with a majors in finance and have 2 years of work experience in the financial services industry, should i go for an MBA or masters in finance to break into PE/VC/Investment Banking/Asset Management? thanks!

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi Rickie! I think both options would give you equally good options. Masters in Finance is more of a thing in Europe, whereas an MBA is better for the US. It depends on where you want to end up. I hope that helps!

[@rickie007]

@@adrianbruno-mba Alright! would it be logical from an employment point of view to do an MS in Finance from the US? Are there good job opportunites post an MS in finance in the US for a foreign student?

[@adrianbruno-mba]

@@rickie007 2-3 years is normally where schools make a cut for MSF programs, but it's worth trying. Opportunities are there and they're great! If I were you, I would apply to MBA and MSF programs and see where you can get the best offer including scholarships

[@rickie007]

In your opinion, could I make the cut for a good MBA program (Not the Ivy league, but something below it but still decent, since I feel they require a really good profile) with 2 years of work experience at the time of application and a 3 year graduation degree?

[@adrianbruno-mba]

@@rickie007 Of course you can! Even HBS accepts students with as little as 2 years of work experience at the time of application. Give it a shot and apply to a couple of schools and you will be surprised what the response will be

[@deathmonkeygun]

coould you please talk about the MSRED and the MSRE at NYU and Columbia?

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi, I was actually offered a spot at NYU's MSRE program but declined joining after all. Both programs, the MSRED and MSRE, are great if you want to enter the world of Real Estate! MSRED is more focused on RE development and gives you more exposure to that field. If you are looking to work in RE on the East Coast, then NYU is the school to choose!!

[@deathmonkeygun]

@@adrianbruno-mba Thank you for your reply! So if I am not sure about the geographic focus (europe or united states) would you choose Columbia or even another program like MBA berkeley with a major in real estate? Actually I heard that Columbia is way better than NYU in this field + reputation. I am from Switzerland and thinking about doing a grad degree in the US. So maybe you can help me a bit out in this matter.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

@@deathmonkeygun If you are interested in Real Estate, you should definitely consider Columbia or NYU, whichever school admits you (and gives you a scholarship). MIT also has a great MSRED program. The good thing about an MSRE or MSRED is that you are specialized and you will be exposed to potential employers in the RE space. On the other hand, an MBA will give you more options to choose from if you end up not liking RE.

[@deathmonkeygun]

@@adrianbruno-mba thank you so much adrian!

[@srithajasti]

I have been thinking of doing MS in International business and I am currently pursuing BBA international business. Please comment whether MS international business is suitable for me or not. And suggest any other course if you think I should also consider.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

I would definitely specialize in a certain discipline that interests you the most. If you are interested in everything or can't decide which specialization to choose, I would go with the more general degree

[@akashmall8005]

If i want to make career in consulting is MIM from a top European college a good option for me ?

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi Akash! MIM from a top tier Euro school will certainly get you into Management Consulting. There are plenty firms from tier 1 to tier 3/4 hiring right now

[@akashmall8005]

Thanks Adrian ........It will be a great help if you will make a video on MIM specifically .

[@daviddaniel2845]

I am sorry. Could you give me an advice? I have 7 years experiment in software development. I decided to study master in CS early this year and I found every course easy for me, and I do not learn to much. And I thinking about MBA, it have some value I looking for like leadership. Should I change my major? Thank you. (I consider because I am do not have citizenship or nationality, It is ok if I get MBA and continute work as software engineer?)

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi David! If you are already halfway through the program, I would just finish it and then apply for an MBA. It also depends on your plans after the MBA. You need to ask yourself if an MBA is beneficial for you or whether it would get you to the same goal as the software development degree.

[@12KA412]

Any advice on Masters in Supply chain management rankings?

[@federicoleguizamon7000]

I'm set on doing an MS in Supply Chain Mgmt for several reasons. If anyone wants to share their experience of completing a master's in supply chain, I would highly appreciate it.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Thanks Federico! I hope you will find what you are looking for

[@dbbuster1238]

Should I get my Masters in Accounting or an MBA? I want to be a business owner one day but have a Bachelors in Accouting

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi. If you already have a Bachelors in Accounting, I would go with an MBA, especially if you want to own your business one day. If you want to become an accountant, I would go with the Masters in Accounting or just do the CPA designation

[@namulimonica7678]

Hello i am a paediatrician looking to work in the humanitarian field with early trauma response, i thought of sn MBA because i think the goal requires a sustainable solution that doesn't rely solely on aid. Do you think an MBA will be good and where? Am considering slian MIT, Stanford, Carey and Columbia, aldo need to get a school with more scholarship options. I guess my focii are entrepreneurship, startup, analysis, data, and alumni.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi, not sure if an MBA is the right thing for you given your goal. An MBA will teach you the fundamentals of doing business. You might want to look into MPH (Master of Public Health) programs. Harvard has a great one for example. It's a growing field and more and more schools are offering this. You should take a look into it

[@namulimonica7678]

@@adrianbruno-mba I have looked into the mph and I have been admitted into John's Hopkins for next year intake. However I want to look at the aid disparity in a business format and the fact that the strain of dealing with trauma and it's resulting consequences, too many to list, is something that can't be easily dealt with without having a more sustainable and business oriented model. I think when a war crisis for example happens no one knows how long it will last, and most of the responses are for basic needs, however it does end and life has to go on, but that exposure to so much adversity ib childhood has far reaching negative outcomes and when i think of an MBA i want to learn the business aspect and in the future realise this goal. I don't expect to do this immediately but I love business and think of all aspects as a transaction of sorts, asking for help isn't the solution, resolving the problem with as with a business is how i want to go about it. The mph is basically to get the credibility, some research skills and a platform, the MBA if I can get consulting work and slowly accumulate skills for my desired goal, plus a network, combining the two will make it easier to create proposals, and maybe contribute to what is already existing. What do you think about this. I am not looking to only do the giving, I also would like financial freedom for myself especially if my goal is to be achieved I need to be adept in financial matters so my own situation doesn't hold me back. ....

[@poojajaat-p4m]

Hello I want to do job in usa .is m.s.economics good for me

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Yes, it will be very good for you!

[@sumitpandey5]

Hi sir how is Boston university for Masters in Management and Babson college for Masters in Finance , I have been selected in both which one I should go with cause Boston has a good ranking in US

[@adrianbruno-mba]

Hi Sumit, they're both solid schools. Personally, I would go with Boston University because it is bigger, and hence, has a bigger alumni network for you to network with. Also, their acceptance rate is slightly lower, and their ranking is slightly higher .On the other hand, I would go with the school, who offers you a scholarship or some tuition assistance.

[@sumitpandey5]

@@adrianbruno-mba sir Boston is 12-15k more expensive than Babson but also has a high brand name and network (also Boston didn’t gave me any scholarship whereas Babson gave me a scholarship of 5k) so should I still accept Boston. And does brand name and low acceptance rate means they have more career outcomes and higher salaries after completion of the program.

[@adrianbruno-mba]

@@sumitpandey5 There is never a guarantee for any desired outcome. Both are schools that will give you equally good opportunities. If you have the time, go and visit both campuses. Schools normally let you sit in their classes and that you can get a good feeling with which school you vibe the most

[@sumitpandey5]

@@adrianbruno-mba sir I have decided I will go for Masters in Management from Boston University (Questrom School of Business) I know it’s bit expensive but the reason I’m going with it is it’s brand value it has in US. Also my main confusion was to select any one of the course MIF or MIM

[@adrianbruno-mba]

@@sumitpandey5 Good choice! I am sure you will not regret it!