(08-21-2019, 06:24 AM)mednat Wrote: Not directly on topic, but what was your experience like with Columbia university?  I've been considering them for my next step, but the cost/process has been detering me.

(08-20-2019, 08:34 PM)videogamesrock Wrote: I think business analytics is a great field because you are using mathematics to solve business problems.  Many people who make business decisions such as people I worked with at Qwest and Sprint simply made moronic decisions that could have easily been challenged using math and common sense.  You would be a very attractive candidate with those skills.

(08-21-2019, 01:48 PM)ThatBankDude Wrote: As you know, an MBA is a general graduate business degree. A lot of programs offer concentrations but I do not believe that the 2 or so courses substantiate being a “master” or “expert” in that topic. I believe coupling an MBA with a specialized masters in accounting, finance, business analytics, etc. can help increase your value to a potential employer. You will have had the foundation of each aspect of business from your MBA and really fine tunes skills from your MS.

(08-21-2019, 12:05 PM)martialartist Wrote:

(08-21-2019, 06:24 AM)mednat Wrote: Not directly on topic, but what was your experience like with Columbia university?  I've been considering them for my next step, but the cost/process has been detering me.

The application process was simple, however, in the end I decided not to attend due to cost restrictions, so I fully understand your apprehension, but I really wanted to. It was to the Applied Analytics Masters at SPS Columbia Uni.

I think UTRGV is a very good option. They are awarding 3500 scholarship for newly admitted students (Must maintain GPA of 3.0). The payments for that are 6 installments. So in the end the programme should cost just 12k and I hope to apply for more scholarships to make it even lower.

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(08-20-2019, 08:34 PM)videogamesrock Wrote: I think business analytics is a great field because you are using mathematics to solve business problems.  Many people who make business decisions such as people I worked with at Qwest and Sprint simply made moronic decisions that could have easily been challenged using math and common sense.  You would be a very attractive candidate with those skills.

What's your Experience like at Bellevue Uni? I thought about them for this programme.

(08-20-2019, 04:26 PM)martialartist Wrote: So, I was just accepted into the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley Masters in Business Analytics (AACSB-accredited). I completed my MBA at ENMU.EDU two years ago and now want to add to my journey with a data driven masters. the programme is not particularly cheap at 472.43 per credit (33), but certainly not a bad name to add to one's resume. I have been accepted to every programme applied for since Excelsior, Including Columbia Uni.

What are your thoughts about this programme, I know GATECH offer a much cheaper option with great name recognition on Udacity and Coursera. I have been tempted to pursue NAU masters in computer information technology with focus in data analytics which cost 3k for a 6 months subscription. Any thoughts?