MSM vs MBA vs other

[Pats20]

Yes. “Stackable”. The msm is 36 credits. Stack on another 36 for the mba.
As BJ said. The msm will probably be suffice for most people, with a pathway to the mba if ever needed or desired.

[sanantone]

Yes. “Stackable”. The msm is 36 credits. Stack on another 36 for the mba.
As BJ said. The msm will probably be suffice for most people, with a pathway to the mba if ever needed or desired.

Yes, either one will have a lot of management courses plus a specialization. In my opinion, a 72-credit MBA is overkill. Other than that, management degrees really aren't that different from MBAs. They're both generalist degrees but, depending on the program, there could be options for concentrations.

[Pats20]

I’m back and forth between
Hau mba
Eastern u. msds or mba
Uiuc imsm
UMPI maol

[Kjnova]

Minor update, I was accepted into the Georgia Tech Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Policy program for Fall 2025.

I missed the deadline for Spring 2025 application by a few days, applied for Fall, but an admissions specialist then told me they were processing it for Spring. I asked to confirm and the specialist asked if I wanted to switch to Fall. I said no, Spring is better, just making sure. Anyway, today, I got my confirmation letter saying I was accepted for Fall [sad trombone noise]. I emailed to clarify.

Meantime, I am actually enrolled in UIUC iMSM, with my first high-engagement classes beginning today. I have already done some of the Coursera part. Because of deadlines, it made sense to start at UIUC even if I wasn't sure I would stay with it, because I don't actually pay tuition for a couple of weeks while I figure out Georgia Tech.

I think most likely, I will stay with UIUC, unless I find some really good answers from GT about a few concerns I have, including the Spring vs Fall thing.

Mainly posting for community knowledge about acceptance odds.

[LevelUP]

Minor update, I was accepted into the Georgia Tech Master of Science in Cybersecurity - Policy program for Fall 2025.

I missed the deadline for Spring 2025 application by a few days, applied for Fall, but an admissions specialist then told me they were processing it for Spring. I asked to confirm and the specialist asked if I wanted to switch to Fall. I said no, Spring is better, just making sure. Anyway, today, I got my confirmation letter saying I was accepted for Fall [sad trombone noise]. I emailed to clarify.

Meantime, I am actually enrolled in UIUC iMSM, with my first high-engagement classes beginning today. I have already done some of the Coursera part. Because of deadlines, it made sense to start at UIUC even if I wasn't sure I would stay with it, because I don't actually pay tuition for a couple of weeks while I figure out Georgia Tech.

I think most likely, I will stay with UIUC, unless I find some really good answers from GT about a few concerns I have, including the Spring vs Fall thing.

Mainly posting for community knowledge about acceptance odds.

How many courses are you taking per term?

[Kjnova]

I am taking two this term.

A full standard load at UIUC is two classes per 8-week term, but you can take fewer. I've also heard of people taking three at a time, but I think you need some sort of academic advisor sign-off to take three.

[Pats20]

Just curious , what is your background and undergrad in ?

[Kjnova]

Background is in Agile coaching and program management for digital products, including at some Fortune 50 companies. Undergrad is UMPI BBA.