Second Degree at TESC - Need expert advice

[passit1]

Thank you - I was coming to this slowly myself. Due to a combination of issues outside of my scope at my previous position, I've taken a step down and over to another industry. By doing this, I went out on a very high note and will gain experience in an industry directly involved in supply chain and logistics. Lots less stress while finishing my degree. After June, I'll concentrate on establishing myself in this new industry and see where that takes me.

[Prloko]

Hunter91, good question. But actually the second degree is strategic. My current degree I'm working on is BSBA in Operations Management which tells potential employers I can manage/direct a business or area. The second degree I'm considering is BSBA in Human Resources/Organizational Management which speaks to managing and leading the employees reporting to me as manager/director.

I have over 15 years of experience in both of these areas but no degrees to back it up. Although I've been successful in my career, I hit a wall a few years ago. I couldn't get a position with increased challenges despite trying for over 2 years, thus my decision to obtain a degree.

Passit1,

Being in the Supply Chain field myself (or at least a subset), I don't think the HRM concentration is going to do much for your resume. Operations Mgmt already speaks to your technical ability to manage a SC. An advance degree or certificate will stand out much more to recruiters and hiring managers. For example, an MBA, a Master of Mgmt, or an Executive certificate. Also, if you haven't done so already, membership in a professional organization, especially with a certification will open more doors. The Bachelor's will give you a key, the Master's opens the vault.

[passit1]

Passit1,

Being in the Supply Chain field myself (or at least a subset), I don't think the HRM concentration is going to do much for your resume. Operations Mgmt already speaks to your technical ability to manage a SC. An advance degree or certificate will stand out much more to recruiters and hiring managers. For example, an MBA, a Master of Mgmt, or an Executive certificate. Also, if you haven't done so already, membership in a professional organization, especially with a certification will open more doors. The Bachelor's will give you a key, the Master's opens the vault.

Thank you! This is very helpful. I've been thinking of next steps and was thinking of joining APICS short term and going for an MBA starting next year. Sound like they would be worthwhile. I really appreciate the input and advice.

[bricabrac]

I wanted to apologize for my bad advice. I misread your post and thought you were leaning towards HR but it was actually org management. I would have saved us both some time if I had read your post more carefully.

[passit1]

I wanted to apologize for my bad advice. I misread your post and thought you were leaning towards HR but it was actually org management. I would have saved us both some time if I had read your post more carefully.

There is a lesson in everything. Perhaps if it was a resume someone was reading they would think the same thing? Proves the point of all the good advice in this thread.

I think my next step after finishing in June is to join APICS and get some networking going while continuing with my new purchasing position. In September, after commencement, I think I might apply to WGU for an MBA.

[txnicole]

You would want to go to with a Masters instead of another Bachelor degree. I did an MBA at WGU, and I can definitely say that if you're comfortable with the testing out of courses way of independent learning, you'll do fine with their competency model.

[bricabrac]

There is a lesson in everything. Perhaps if it was a resume someone was reading they would think the same thing? Proves the point of all the good advice in this thread.

I think my next step after finishing in June is to join APICS and get some networking going while continuing with my new purchasing position. In September, after commencement, I think I might apply to WGU for an MBA.

Yeah, if I had read more thoroughly I would not have suggested the dual degree. Anyway, if memory serves someone else on the forum mentioned (or pursued) a masters degree in your field. I'll try a quick search to see if I can locate the thread/post. But yeah, for your needs WGU, FHSU or even APU may be worth investigating.


Oh, I found it...Masters in Operations Mgmt, Univ of Arkansas, pssted by Soliloquy

http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...ement.html