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Is Getting An MBA A Waste of Time? | 5 Alternatives To An MBA | Real-World Business Education
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3:27 - Alternative # 1 Spend 30 minutes daily investing in yourself
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I am still in high school and I am overwhelmed by the number of options to choose from in the college can you make a video talking about what to choose?
What you said hit the hammer on the nail. Some of those professors don't have a business or have nothing to do with business.
Should I still finish college?
+Alexander Christian Ching Well,...DUH!!! That means yes, just not Texas A&M.
+Ian Burgess Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion.
I think MBA is like your personal trainer at the gym that costs a lot but can or cannot get you desired results depending on your goals and discipline.
Depends on your major
MBA is beneficial in moving up in your career. I have a MBA and it helped me out! 👍
So I can get a job quick
@@marianaavalos2948 dont believe the b.s. vast majority of M.B.A. grads cant find work and dripping in debt. its a scam.
I have an PhD but have decided to go back and get an MBA ...my PhD didn’t open the managerial doors as I hoped it might ...
how can i get a free MBA that doesn't require me to be bonded?
@@joellim7010 Its called google. All that information is free on online. That material is not rocket science its more common sense stuff. You can learn all that by yourself.
Getting an MBA after my engineering degree was probably my decision. There is so much demand for engineering/business people!
Is it the best program, for someone with engineering degree?
I have my honours in engineering, and currently completing my MBA
I want to study both at the same tine
@@steventcheouafei174 try industrial engineering
I hold an engineering degree and i agree with you.
"I never let schooling get in the way of my education" - Mark Twain.
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I love the territory this video is breaking, alot of young men just going through the motions, and taking on debt, need this.
Thanks
+Darth Negrus You're right about that - it's important to understand what's important to you.
I was 23 when I graduated from college. My GF was pregnant after a year, got married, I was unemployed at the time. I wish i had more time to study MBA. Now, i need to work to provide for my wife and daughter.
With 3 companies experience. I wish I have MBA degree before joining. The salary is much higher and promotion is much better. Even tho experience is the very important.
In my honest opinion, when someone (also me) said, MBA is a waste of time. It is a way of patting themselves for not having MBA degree. Im still thinking about doing MBA but like I said, I have to provide now. So that is a sad part of my life.
And in USA, i think MBA is worth it when it is from dope university only. And excellent candidate with 3rd class university MBA degree will always lose to Harvard degree holder with lowest score. The Brand is important to many corporate. That is why Harvard charged higher.
Lies
@@Lakeshow0024 pardon?
@@Lakeshow0024 i speak from experience. If this doesnt apply to you, good for you.
Things Completely Opposite In India 90% MBAs are useless
Spot on! What I learned in the Marine Corps about leadership and managerial effectiveness is heads and tails, in my opinion, above any tier one MBA program. Good video Sir!
+Eddie Wright Thank you for the feedback sir!
I'm joining the Army. I want to use the GI Bill to pay for my MBA.
MBAs were indeed oversold and overprised. But if you think it is a worthless degree then you probably should get a few mba classes.
Julio Suarez an MBA opens more doors
You should probably take an English Composition class.
@@christianhustad7055
I did my friend. But languages in general is my weak point. UA-cam does not provide spelling check. But if you can, stick with the topic, I can always have my secretary take care of my English. 😊
Im still getting my under grad lol.
+Austin Dunham What are you studying?
Business Management. Also pursuing a commission I'm apart of AFROTC.
+Austin Dunham
At least you didn't messed up like me.
Doing Journalism and graduating this May.
Yay for giving money to a university for nothing!
Austin Dunham
Austin Dunham same here bro
Education is a tricky thing. What works for one person won't for another. For Example, Benjamin Franklin, arguably one of the finest minds of his day, was able to retire a wealthy man by the age of 42 with only two years of formal education. Perfect example of a self learner, but not many people could follow his example and succeed.
+Agriking You're right about that - the same thing for getting an MBA or dropping out of school and starting a business.
On a more serious note. I did my Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration on a private school of Applied Sciences for a total of about 12.000€ (I am German).
Even the boss of that school said the MBA is a waste of money and time, because the learning content is exactly the same but in just in English.
A specialization is always the key to success.
So at first I chose MSc. Finance and Accounting (2 years, another 10 grand).
After 1 year I learned that this will not meet my expectation. So I switched to my original Interest and Hobby: IT.
So starting in march this year, I will start with MSc. of IT Management. Luckily I can transfer 3 modules, thus "starting" in second semester (total of four).
By the way, this is a lecture besides the actual work, so I earn money. Lectures are in the evening and on weekend.
It's hard but manageable.
In the end I have work experience and theoretical knowledge. The industry demands it...
+Klaus Erwim Exactly - specialization is the key to success.
Thanks Antonio, great video. My 2 cents, I recently got an MBA after 4 years of work after graduating. I knew I want to get into entrepreneurship but I knew that the path would be tough to directly get into, given the fact that my overall background wasn't strong in business and I just knew I was falling short of some critical skills. 1 year of MBA gave a lot of knowledge about Marketing, Finance and atleast a glimpse of stuff you just mentioned. I landed a great job after that and now just want to make sure this 'entrepreneurship goal' doesn't get diluted working for someone. As for my opinion, I would say MBA could be a good investment and it's tough to say whether it works out well or not without diving into it. Would recommend people to just listen to their gut and take their decisions.
But you can suggest some good university who are good enough to make their student a better employee and place them into their desire field or else help them to take the first steps of their career and hit the same level.
I got graduated this year please help me to make a decision whether I should da an MBA or not ?
+Fahad M Khan Google universities and their ranking, and many such things, these questions are already asked on Quora.com, have a look there. I would say, always ask yourself what's your dream and what you are lacking in order to get there, don't listen to others and you will get there ;-)
+Abhishek Dhas thanks Abhishek :)
but 1 questions I Wana ask from u please is, Doing MBA after graduation is good ? or else I should get in to work after my graduation,get experience, and then do MBA ?
Agree with self educating and starting a business, but you can't underscore the value of having an MBA from a top business school on your CV
It was worth my time to get an MBA with a concentration in accounting. I don't agree with your assessment of the cost to get an MBA, in some areas it may be accurate but my experience was at Mount Saint Mary College in NY, MBA cost less than $30k. The accelerated program took me about a year to finish.
+David Brighina Good point! Thanks for the feedback.
I am a second year MBA student at Carnegie Mellon University. I completely agree with your opinion,
+Sayantan Bhowmick Great to hear! :)
Sayantan Bhowmick satya really doing mba is waste of time .. because right now Im struggling with job ...
Yogesh Supare Getting a job from mba depends on the college you're in and the efforts you put in. Average colleges don't get enough placements hence students struggle with jobs later.
Can you get masters in Business Without a bachelor's in business.
@@queensaly. You need an undergraduate degree in something, not necessary to have an undergraduate degree in business.
I never actually wanted to lead, I thought that it would be too stressful, but one day at my job, I had no choice. A co-worker of mine, just getting out of cashier training, and she had to open the store. She was super nervous and she begged me to run the front. Of course I was nervous but I stepped up to the plate and at the end of the day, my manager told me I did a very good Job; Afterwards, whenever my front end lead manager was sick, or off, She would rely on me before anyone else to run the front because I treated my employees like family and treat them with respect and everything runs so smoothly!. I resigned from the company last month, but who ever knew that I can be a leader!
+Happy Rabbit Gret job!
You can read all those books but and become an expert but you probably won't be able to monetize it without a MBA or specific occupational license.
+Jason Ries Exactly!
Good answer, then go and read them first and get into the MBA class room if you want to move on, this is what he said.
Not entirely true, Steve Jobs of US, Richard Branson of UK, Soichiro Honda of Japan built great businesses in their respective countries without completing their college not just MBA
Its more than percentage of MBAs coming out of college and can build entire businesses out of scratch (not taking over businesses built by non MBAs)
Investors give 0 fucks if you got an MBA...they want to know if your idea will make them cold sweet money.. "Oh wow, you have an MBA?? Tell me more about how that's gonna make your shitty idea any better :)"
Really depends on the school, lets be honest.
it varies from one student to another as well.
The pro's of doing an MBA that you mentioned at the beginning ticked all the boxes and my reasons for wanting to do an MBA. Thanks for the tips, good vid.
For me getting an MBA was a total waste of time, effort, and money. Unless you go to one of the top schools the degree not worth the paper it is printed on unless you have some killer work experience to go with it. Middle management has been automated out of existence. Much of what you learn in business school is just common sense and the rest of it is out of date.
Not true... your experience matters too, that can ultimately set you up for success.
FreecycleMichael Czechvar What school did you go to?😍
Snow 123 If so that may explain it...business is ever evolving, there's no one MBA program that could teach you everything that you will need to know about the world of business...that's why CPE programs offered by professional or trade organizations exist.
MBAs are a joke. Don't be one of those people who put 'MBA' after their names!
I'm a regular viewer of your page and I was really surprised to hear your POV on whether getting an MBA. You helped me continue with my decision: I spent the last two days making my own MBA program combining books, workshops, and certificate programs. My capstone project will be starting my business - pray for me! :-)
I attended grad school twice and dropped out because it was a waste of time - now I'm excited to put effort into a program that I care about and will produce a positive outcome for me and my family.
tell us more about what you did pls
Like your clear pronunciation
Another alternative is doing a post-graduate certificate or diploma in a specialized area, preferably online. It costs a fraction of the MBA cost, plus it doesn't teach general business courses, as with the MBA, rather it teaches occupation specific skills.
I got my Bachelors in Business Administration and by the time I finished I knew I didn’t want my MBA. I have always been a engaged leader in the Army and I enjoy having Soldiers, so I will be pursuing a Masters in Organizational Leadership. I know I am late, but thank you for your guidance and advice.
How's it going now
2 points. Not all MBA programs are 100K expensive. Mine is only 40K and has a high potential ROI. Also, a lot of schools now offer part-time or online based programs so you can still work full-time while going to school.
Great points. Before going down the path of getting one you should know what your ultimate vision and end goal is and how a specific MBA will help you get there. Going in assuming it will get you a higher salary, better title and status is a dangerous way to think about it as you may not see a ROI on your time and money invested. The largest benefit of an MBA is the network you may acquire so where you go and ensuring you engage socially is very important.
Thanks for laying out the key summary points and making high quality content.
Cheers.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It's perfect for our changing economy. I am ready. I know my WHY! I know what I want AND I'm on a threshold. It is time for the right level of change in MY life.
I am working hard to reach my dreams. In the beginning of this year, I set 12 goals. Interesting enough I already reached a couple of them that I thought would be the hardest to attain.
REACHED:
1. Appeared on TV in a Real Estate feature.
2. Finished my book and schedule a publishing date.
3. Learned to do 3 new things with my kids that they like to do (ride a hoverboard, ride a rip stick, learn their trendy dances)
4. Scheduled a public speaking engagement in front of 200 people (spoke before 500).
5. Start a new business. (In process. Will launch soon).
6. Read 12 books.
WAITING:
7. Schedule a public speaking engagement in front of 500+ people.
8. Schedule a public speaking engagement in front of 1,000+ people.
9. Get 6 home listings over $1,000,000 each (already have 1).
10. Help my 2 older sons start their own businesses.
11. Learn conversational Greek.
12. Finally purchase a motorcycle to take my father on rides again.
I already reached the toughest one. I appeared on a Real Estate related TV special. It was nationally televised. Each goal I reach is replaced by a bigger goal. Here is my appearance on NBC Open House TV ... ua-cam.com/video/VPaukfDHaVw/v-deo.html
Like I said, I replaced each reached goal with a tougher one. I ask that as you read the next six goals, you read the reached goal first and then the new goalI replaced the first 6 goals with the following:
1. Appear on THREE TV Specials where I speak directly.
2. Write 7 children's books (a series).
3. Learn 6 new things with my kids.
4. Shake hands with 6 nationally recognized multi-millionaires.
5. Start a Christian Church that stays true to Jesus Christ's greatest commandment.
6. Read a book a week!
BONUS*** Buy Mom and Dad a better home.
I know my why. I am George L. Rosario. Remember me. I'm the one.
George L. Rosario
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This is the single best video I have watched on the pros and cons of getting an MBA. I have been considering getting an MBA for a long time, and I have watched many videos and read many articles on the topic. This video was packed with solid and relevant info, yet it was concise. Much appreciated. I can't wait to explore your other videos.
I have my own company (doing construction and contracting work) but I'm not satisfied with its performance and feel like there are things to improve on which don't have the knowledge yet. Also, I think I can benefit from the network that I develop in school and who knows that some of my classmates may become my future clients too! Having said these, would you recommend doing an MBA for someone like me?
You want to be at the level of decision-makers, you need a certified backing from a high-league school. You can read all you've got for free, but without the certification, no one would care. Of course, you might be one of the lucky 5% up there without a MBA.
The internet and alternative education has changed the scope of education. Outside of the hard sciences, it's hard for me to justify anything above a 4 year degree for a business application. At one time, trade schools were frowned upon. Today most 4 year degree diploma's aren't worth the paper they're printed on. A trade school diploma might be the better choice today... especially if you have an entrepreneurial spirit. YMMV ;)
There's more to education that just what you can read in a book or learn in a course. Much of the value of higher education is in the people you meet in that environment. It's often much harder to meet the same kinds of people elsewhere.
Yes... but... make sure you go to a school that has faculty and students of the proper influence. Else, all you're mingling with are a bunch of other idiots looking for opportunities. Sure, a few professors will be well connected, but they won't tarnish their name by recommending more than a tiny handful of the best, or the ones that are sleeping with them.
I don't recommend an MBA or any other graduate degree unless you can specifically tie a dollar amount you can earn from it. An MBA is a promise that you can enter management in a corporation. In most cases it's a false promise since education is not the path to management. There are many factors, the main one is getting to know someone in power. You can only do this on the job in the workplace. If I were to start all over again in my career I would not have done an MBA. Enter the core business of the corporation at the ground level. Most managers are assholes, you must also be one. If you are kicking ass and taking names in the core of the business (sales, operations, etc) you will have the best chance.
@Moraine, MBA does help, especially if an individual has very little knowledge of business. My mentor once reminded me that a high performer (kicking ass and taking names) doesn't necessary becomes a great manager.
It amazes me that the U.S doesn't have free higher education. I mean it's not for everyone, but money shouldn't be a deciding factor. Especially in a global economy where you want your citizens as highly qualified as possible.
That being said, my boss started his business at the age of 17. He saved up money working minimum wage (back when minimum wage actually was worth something) and now lives happily and vacations often. I feel lucky going on long business trips with him where he really unloads a lot of useful information.
+Fernando Herrera Money isn't only the deciding factor here - it's also the time and career path that you want to take. :)
In Sweden education is free.
But you have to live, and that costs.
Backside off it all is that it is plenty and noone realy pay you for it.
+Fernando Herrera higher education is specialized knowledge. every kid in the block and their mom don't deserve subsidized specialized knowledge. If usa made all higher education free, it would collapse it's economy which is already in terrible situation. in my opinion university requirements should be raised even more so less people get in who are more knowledgeable and intelligent and can actually challenge the hard working south, east and southeast asians. that way the degrees will retain their value and will mean something when you say you are a graduate, like the old days.
the more days are passing, the more dumbasses I see waving their degrees that they neither properly understand nor will ever use but their pile of loan adds straight to the ever growing national debt. a big portion of them have liberal arts degrees which in the real world in most case isn't worth the paper it's printed on. and a big portion end up on welfare flipping burgers in mcdonalds with that loan that many of them will never be able to fully repay. free higher education will only add to that demographic and will be leeching even more off of the ones who were actually worthy of the advanced knowledge and now has to drag along all the subsidized dumb factories aka liberal colleges by paying higher taxes.
+zeebazu I agree with you actually, but I think more importantly - people need to not have so many kids! life is survival of the fittest and even though humans have sophisticated things, nature is still survival of the fittest and it reflects in success and how beautiful of a mate we can get. if you're working at McDonalds full time barely making the rent, don't have kids!! the government should regulate reproduction in that only people without history of disease and mental illness and if they can make a certain income should reproduce. everybody else that wants kids should just adopt, plenty of kids out there that need a home, so why bring in more lives to suffer?
+TheRoshan89 Well, like it or not, but the normal people do not advance humanity the "incane" and missfits usualy do.
Antonio, a couple videos back i mentioned multi tools and pocket knives around the office. i just wanted to fill you in on my purchase. I bought a kershaw shallot designed by ken onion. It was only $60. Best knife i've ever owned. It is sharp both in function and in style. It is a wonderful silver color and is thin. It fits right in any pocket, jeans or slacks with ease and is slim and light enough to not be noticed. There are no thumb studs so it will not ruin or catch on clothing. Truly a noteworthy tool and one to consider in your upcoming video. Can not recommend it enough. It truly has been a conversation piece.
Some of my colleagues also recommended a tactical pen from our talks about my new kershaw. I may buy one in the near future. They mentioned CRKT. They had said it was a fantastic pen to write with and one that can be used for defense if ever needed. Just wanted to update you and maybe spark some ideas for a future video!
+Matthew Risley Hey Matt! Really appreciate the video suggestion. I'll look into it. Cheers :)
Another alternative would be to look into other types of degree/certification programs that are out there other than a MBA. For example, I would recommend for those working in finance or finance related fields, you should look into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. In some instances, becoming a charterholder may mean more than a MBA, though I will say it is not easy to get.
+Tony Zee Yeah - that's another option. I think I've mentioned you can sign-up for an ultra-specific resource based on your desired skill set.
I spent 10 yrs in the US Army as an infantry officer and the leadership skills I learned are serving me well. However, I have decided to at advantage of the GI bill and get my MBA. I ETS in 2006 and have been working in Corporate America ever since and after finishing my 1st yr of school I can agree with Antonio about it being theoretical in teaching and much more harder to apply in a real world setting. Sorry Antonio I still believe the Army is better than the USMC in producing great leaders..lol!
+Art Rivera Hahaha :)
God bless u ..just seen this video amazing. I will forward to both of my son and daughter. thank u I am even considering this. keep it going hope you have great success. blessings
Great words of wisdom, although I find MBA better for people already running a business or being in a position that needs more exposure towards other like minded.
I have an MBA and still found this extremely useful. Thanks!
i have found most of the points that you have discussed interesting but the only thing that was running in my mind is how am i going to show my skills to the employer if i didn't held a certificate from a reputable university, i cannot just go and tell them that i have read books and learned many things.
i am applying for my MBA and as you said it is going to cost me a lot of money which i prefer to find alternatives and that's why i have found your video interesting and i would love you to answer my question in how to prove my capabilities if i wanted to change industry or apply for a better position ?
Did he ever respond? that's an excellent question. it keeps me from seriously reading this material. I feel that would be a waste of time . I can't put on my employer record that I'm a vast reader lol
That's pretty sad if that is what you truly believe. Every employer doesnt care where you got the degree, how you got, how much money you paid for it, or even if you have a degree. What they care about is how much knowledge you have and if you can apply it. I know this from knowing many CEO's, CFO's and other owners and businessmen through my contacts in life. I even had a long conversation with a US diplomat who didnt have a degree in anything and said it doesnt matter as long as you have the tenacity and perseverance to learn. HE was a US diplomat for 40+ years... Its just like becoming a Lawayer, you dont need a degree, just take the BAR and pass. Diplomats have the same type of set up.
That was my thought exactly. So many positions these days require you to apply online and they use a variety of metrixes that discard resumès that don't meet the minimum qualifications. Most executive positiona in corporations require a MBA so if my application is getting kickes out by a computer before I can ever even get an interview I don't see how having these certifications, etc are going to help.
the certificate is necessary to find a job, u can't show how professional u r until you get the job.
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1st you must go to law school or have a court apprenticeship to take the bar exam.
2nd regarding diplomats language abilities is usually top three requirements. Your degree doesn't really matter because they're are quite a few different jobs there.
3rd a degree allows me to change industries without starting from the bottom and having little experience. Going from zero to an experienced expert is fine if you want to do one thing for the rest of your life.
i am into beauty and i am doing my cosmetology diploma right now i don't wanna do mba because i think in my field my diploma and skills are at last what will matter
Another great possibility in combining the military and mentoring suggestions he mentioned is to become a Bodyguard for an Executive. You will never tearn more about being one than to follow one around all day and protect them with your life. That was the most valuable training for the business world that I ever received. Yes I do also have a very general, generic MBA, but my company paid for it.
RMRS I fully agree with you Sir, your presentation was just great sir, hard to accept but it is probably a bitter truth for many of us. I could not complete my One year Full time MBA program in the U.K. for financial constraints.
More great advice. I think like you in that not everyone needs to have that "title" and many people probably just get it because they like business but are a little unclear as to where to apply it except to work in the corporate sector. I think the stigma of the pedigree of an MBA is what drives people and it sort of like the " I made it and have an MBA" is the end result, but a false one. And all the debt accrued to acquire such debt is crippling. I am not into the business world as such, but think this is valuable information that is valuable not only in the MBA circuit, but in other aspects of career.
I started my own business after graduating from high school. Sure I made a ton of mistakes but I look at it as a better education than you can get in college. I just turned 22 and now I'm making a respectable income (especially for someone my age) I know that in only 2 - 3 more years I can grow my business to the point where I'm making as much as the average lawyer. If I had gone to college I would still not have made a dime, and would have student debt hanging over me.
+Yehuda Goldberg Great job! It's not a path that works for everybody. I would say it's also a good option to have a back up like a college degree,
Is a joint degree like a JD/MBA worth the time and money?
Exactly what I'm debating
Not often. If you're doing law and want to add an MBA it may be beneficial because you're only adding 1 year to a 3 year program (for the most part) and can related to corporate clients a lot more.
However if you're doing business and want to add a JD (which is what I've personally looked into) it doesn't appear the value is there 99% of the time with the 1% being you might want to go into Law at a later point in your life which obviously doesn't show off a firm career path.
I did my undergraduate degree in social work & gender studies. Loved the program and I learned a lot of transferrable skills, but it wasn't for me. After the four year degree I went straight into doing my MBA. I'm halfway through now (Canadian MBA in Toronto) and I've found that it's a lot more beneficial to get an MBA when you have a different undergraduate degree as you have a different perspective on things. I have many peers that are not learning anything new and wasting a lot of money on the program since they're straight out of a 4 year business undergrad.
Antonio, you outdid yourself with this video. Not a small feat for this channel. Keep up the spectacular work!
+Travis Schulz Thanks Travis!
In my own experience, I'm very grateful for my "worthless" humanities degree. Getting a humanities-based education has made me better all around. However, I can't say the same for my graduate degree in Administration. Most jobs that college graduates take, don't truly require a specific degree, and most large companies have their own highly structured on the job training, and courses.
+mygreenzebra You're right about that.
He is totally right. MBA´s make sense for people with prospects of a higher position on the company, or leading roles in their sector. For most cases, i.e. the average Joe, it´s just a huge waste of money. If you want to start your own business you better learn from somebody with experience on the field. Most teacher´s there, are specialist this and expert that (yadda yadda yadda) but in the end are just theoretical, they never got their hand´s dirty
Joshua Garden What type of Master's programs are you people referring to?
Self education is a great thing, but in most cases you will have no chance to get a job you want if MBA is required and you don't have this piece of paper from the the recognized business school.
Former Marine 2005-2009 OEF 2008....Semper Fidelis!
Many companies are taking a look at Master's of Arts in Executive Leadership MAEL as well. This program teaches the ART of leading. It is an excellent alternative to an MBA. That's currently what I am taking because it is more geared toward the entrepreneurial individual. Hope this helps!
+Trent Cleland Thanks for letting me know!
Hey thank you for such a nice insight... But i want to know if the course of an MBA could actually help in grooming a personality that could eventually help in setting up a business of one's own...? Thanks
Thanks for the well researched analysis, but I'm still getting an MBA regardless!!! Thanks once again.
Thanks, Antonio! I'm one of those that emailed you recently. A lot to think about, I really appreciate you taking the time to do this video.
+bobtheguy Hi sir. I'm happy to help! I'll look into that email. :)
Antonio,
As usual a great job with this video. Once again you have hit the nail directly on the head. I happened to be an individual with more seasons behind him then probably most of your audience. I have read a number of those books and self educated myself to where I am today. As you pointed out find it in yourself find away and you can get it done
+Philip Tirino You're right about that. Take action.
I subscribed 2 weeks ago, introduce this channel to 5 of my buddies and they subscribed, and I made them download the app! Such an informative channel.
+Mace23q Glad to have you on board. Love how you made them download the app! :) What's your opinion about the app?
App is great! If I might make a few suggestions.
The pictures are very cartoonist like, might need to render these pics to look more realistic.
Also, although I know it is early days, but links to where you could shop and purchase the items. Advertising for the app and extra coin in your pocket.
I just finished my undergrad 5 months ago. I majored in Accounting. I was going to study for the CPA/FAR exam but decided I want to go back to school for an MBA. I'm writing my Statement of Purpose right now. I've been in business all my adult life. Insurance, Banking, and Accounting. I want an MBA so I can be a community college business educator.
I have 3 years working in low-level supply chain management and enjoyed it. I'm looking to get back into a supply job, but, most employers want a bachelor's in business. I'm a veteran who's stumbled in using his VA education benefits, using some on general study credits not necessary for transfer, wasting some on predatory schools, and accruing 4 dropped courses: i have 12 months of the Post 9/11 GI Bill left, but, have the Hazelwood act available, as I enlisted in Texas. I'd have to do 2 part time semesters of pre-reqs before I'd be able to transfer somewhere like Mays Business School at A&M. Even with VA benefits, I don't see how I could avoid taking out student loans for living expenses. I know others would kill to have tuition paid for, but, I just don't know if getting even a bachelor's in business, to work supply chain, will be worth it in the end. I really hate the idea of taking out student loans. Would you say go for it, or, apply to jobs in supply chain, hoping employers will overlook my lack of degree? Thanks.
Antonio, the boost in video and audio quality; as well as your experience in doing these videos really shows, keep up the good work!
+juanello Your comments help me improve my videos. Thank you!
Thanks man! It really helped
A district court judge told me that the more formal education you have the higher your income will be. The problem is that if you lose your job for whatever reason, you are largely overqualified and you don't have many job prospects. The only option is to start your own company.
what you talking about, in Europe more specifically Spain, Madrid in the university IE you can get a MBA program for 4 years at the cost of 19k €
Hi Antonio, I agree with your insight. An MBA is for certain specific career pathways and not everyone will benefit. Your alternatives are very refreshing and reassuring. Excellent advice everyone should take on board. Thankyou
+Sukhwinder Kainth Thank you!
What would be the benefit of getting an MBA if you have an MD? I'm currently getting my MD right now and afterwards,I was thinking about getting an MBA in order to possibly get a higher starting pay as a doctor and to have higher upwards mobility. I would also like to open up my own clinic. For my MBA,I was thinking about doing the online MBA program at UC Davis.
If someone is in undergrad, taking ROTC levels MS 1 and MS 2 teaches leadership without having to sign a contract. If you like it, you walk right into a management position as military officer.
Norway , germany , finland sweden free MBA and msc programs in business freely. MBA is best for all the peoples who want to be entrepreneur rather than corporate emplpyee. totally disagree with the video.
I’m strongly considering getting an MBA as it’s considered table stakes for Director level and above at my company, but I have to say that of the 10+ MBAs I work with, you wouldn’t be able to pick the vast majority out of a lineup. No standout business acumen or insight over non-MBAs, and nearly all of them went through high level Canadian programs like DeGroote, Rotman, Ivey etc…
Another alternative could be to go straight for the credentials people are likely to get in the career you want to pursue. For example, in the Investment Banking world, you could get an MBA, or you could get your CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst designation) which effectively carries the weight of an MBA. While it can take about the same amount of time, it on'y costs a fraction of the price, but offers significantly more real world applications.
An MBA could be practical, but it isn't necessary as in years past.
I want to start as a welder. MOS given to me, I can use the GI Bill, I can get it done and find a 50k salary job off the bat. Would it be worth it to pick an industry for welding, get my MBA maybe online, and shoot into the corporate side of a company or even further? I feel like it would definitely open up my options, and welding will never go out of demand. I can always fall back onto my certificstes and just continue on and make great money, but that MBA will always be there. I can really pick either one at that point, and not really be hurting too much with the money I make. My only question would be what kind of money can I make beyond 50k in the corporate world vs. Welding? I want to land myself in a managerial, or logistics role. Managing people, managing money, materials and assets for a company I work for. I have a wide range of interests and i'm not exactly sure what to choose. I guess I have research to do
Free education in my country, we even get paid, it's a great motivator to not have huge debt, but a few scumbags just go for the money, but mostly they are thrown out :)!
+HonorFreeMusic Uh oh. Definitely not for everybody.
Which country
I HAVE AN MBA. YES IT DIDNT CHANGE MY CORE PERSONALITY BUT IT DID HELP ME REFINE SOME OF MY RAW ABILITIES. IT DIDNT NOT TRANSLATE INTO POSITION OR MONEY BECAUSE I DIDNT USE IT TO GET THERE! IT IS A BEGINNING OF ANOTHER CHAPTER. IT DEPENDS ON HOW YOU USE IT.
I very much agree with this. An MBA isn't for everyone. I decided against it years ago and don't regret it at all. I did, however, decide to get an MSc. in Strategic Management. When I looked at it, the MBA was too expensive for what I would get out of it. I majored in engineering and minored in business as an undergrad. For the minor, I took 2 semesters of accounting, 2 semesters of economics, a finance, and a management course. When I was looking at MBA programs, I would have had to re-take all 4 of those courses. I even looked at the textbooks and both accounting and finance used the exact same books. No way was I going to pay tens of thousands of dollars just to retake multiple classes I took a few years earlier. Anyway, I learned so much more in the specialized program and am extremely glad I went with that due to where my career has gone since.
On a totally random note since you said you want to UT: I've fired 2 people HR hired who had McCombs MBAs due gross incompetence during their first month. Graduating from a "good" school doesn't ensure a "good" employee.
Hello Mr Brian R , iam planning to study strategic management also in Germany (Msc) do u recommend this Master from your own experience ? Thnx in advance
MBA, almost makes no difference at all to an employer. If you want something to do, an MBA is ok, but if you have work plans, I would just get on with them.
woah man i've recently found your chanel and it really amazes me i didn't have time to watch all your videos but the one i've seen so far are very useful,they changed my thought i really want to say you 'Thank you !'
+anton dimitrov Glad to have you on board. Thank you!
Really nice video and great advises, thanks a lot
Military in general is a good move for strong minded people. The benefits on the other end are unparelled especially for a couple years of service. I'm finishing up on a four year enlistment in the near future and am going to get a business degree.
NOT ALL MBAs ARE EQUAL. IT IS SORT OF LIKE THIS - THERE ARE LOTS OF DOCTORS- MDs- THERE IS A HUGE DIFF BTWN A GENERAL PHYSICIAN AND A PSYCHIATRIST!
Antonio, this is by far my favorite video that I've ever watched of yours. VERY well done! I think your advice was *extremely* practical and applicable... I own a couple of those books you recommended too, but I'll definitely pick up the others. Thanks so much :)
+Mike Rogne Awesome! :)
dude you are fucking legendary......
Take the CFA exam level 1 and level 2 to learn the MBA basics. Getting a coach and starting your own business is instructive as well.
Love the fact that you are posting videos to help men in all aspects, not just style. Kudos to that!
+XweienX Glad you liked it. What else do you want to see from my channel?
Nothing off the top of my head now, because so far, I'm really impressed with your channel's content. Just keep up what you're doing!
I've just entered my 20's and am starting to build a wardrobe from scratch. Just recently bought my first suit! Thanks for the motivation and lessons!
What about someone who has a bachelors degree in engineering or computer sciences. Should they consider MBA?
Depends what you want to do. If you want to go into management, consulting, or finance, then likely yes. But probably not unless you can go to one of the top MBA programs, i.e. top 10 or 15. The name and network are the biggest perks of an MBA and those are only worth the money at the best schools.
+Stupid Flanders Exactly!
Thanks for a wonderful article Antonio. I will not go into the discussion about whether you should get an MBA or not (as this obviously depens on a lot of factors). I will however thank you for the comprehensive list of alternatives, and the tools you have used to grow your business.
+Morten Dørum Agreed! Thanks for the feedback.
Again an excellent video with great advice! Even though I have 2 college degrees, my real education started in the workplace. I learned more from my mentors than I ever did from my professors. Although I am at traditional retirement age, I keep working, and I keep learning every day. There are so many more opportunities available today because of online resources. Thanks again for your excellent channel!
+Dan Johnson Great job! Keep it up.
Great information! This information is valid for ANYONE who wants to know the truth of whether to study their profession and get a degree first in school , or to go straight into the work force.
Also, those $140k+ starting salaries for MBAs going into management consulting sure are tempting.
+Stupid Flanders Yes it is.
+Stupid Flanders to be realistic, most of those high-paying management consulting jobs go to the graduates from the top 10-20 of the 2500+ MBA programs.
John Lehman Very true, but it strengthens the idea than MBA isn't really worth the money (if you're paying tens of thousands for it) unless you go to a top MBA program.
+Stupid Flanders love your username AND your opinion
Great informative advice...thank you.
I'm three courses from finishing my MBA (Private, Southern California University). Before enrolling in the program, I decided to work full-time for the University (80% Tuition discount for employees) directly out from my Undergrad. This has helped immensely with my ability to afford the education, considering the cost of my undergrad program. Opportunity costs are reality, but I found this a great strategy, that worked for me.
That sounds like a good deal, but it seems too early to judge whether that was a good way to go. What is your reason for getting an MBA?
+oakstwentyfive Sounds great! Also - you have to consider the career that you want to pursue before deciding
Spot on! I could not agree more with EVERY point you made. Thanks for sharing this info...I'll be sure to subscribe to your channel.
+Ken O'Grady Thanks Ken! :)
Mentors have helped me consierably throughout my career by challenging me to do new things and broaden my skillset. Its a very useful resource but you do have to humble yourself a little first and realise that there are people out there that know more than you and that these peopele can help you achieve what you want to achieve and even things that you didn't think you were even interested in. I look back on the last year of my career and its been an overwhelming success doing things that I never thought I'd ever be doing.
+Gucci Suit Exactly! That's why you need a mentor!
You speak as if all degrees are of equal value. The reputation of the school and the work you put into it can change the value from nothing to very large.
+Mark Kortum Not really equal. I go into more detail here - www.realmenrealstyle.com/alternatives-to-mba/
I would say your field of study is more important.
For example, a chemical engineering graduate from a decent state university is going to have a more challenging curriculum than a business administration major from an elite private school along with completely different careers that are unlocked.
Interesting. I was ask if I do not want to join the army, but I do not really want to, but listening to what you can benefit from it, I might reconsider. Great tips. How come I missed this? hahah
thank you so much for this priceless info.
I'm an MBA, trust me guys it is not a waste of time. it depends how you start your career and which kind of company you choosing to grow yourself. Don't blame on the degree. it's just a piece of paper how to use that piece of paper it upon to you. It's overly rated course now. people get this degree from the unknown institute, online etc when you go to market then you realised you been cheated and got frustrated. It's my opinion i might be wrong.
+ViiRaL Yup!
Real Men Real Style you agree?
I MBA from a top school is the only way to some firms. Lower tier will not allow that advantage, I think online and also the change in the economy with IT learning may switch to platforms like coursera.
This is an amazing video, Antonio. Can you do one about your mentor.... assuming you had one? I'm really interested in hearing about your journey to success.
+El Toro Great idea - that's for another video.
Maybe it can even be a mini series? "The Journey to success" by Antonio. You can discuss about specific topics that cater to overall life success. As an experience individual such as yourself I can imagine you have tons of advice and stories to tell that can help a younger man or even one that's a little older with no guidance. Just an idea.
An MBA is great for those with humanities degrees. My MBA signaled I was career shifting into marketing and it helped me land at a Fortune 50 company.