PhD versus 2nd Masters

[rebel100]

I don't know, PhD is attractive, but unless someone else funds it I don't think I'll go down that road. By fund it I mean both the cost of the program and the associated costs like my time.

I like the concept of Masters Certificates and 2nd Masters degrees very much. I would add that I would want them from the most solid well known schools possible though. I like the programs I'm seeing from flagship universities like Penn State and the University of Florida, a cert or degree from one of them would shine the resume, I want access to alumni networks and the attention of hiring managers that love college football, lol. I also really like the innovative programs like those offered through Harvard Extension...I am coming to believe that the Harvard brand is like a size 15 tasseled loafer in the door. Hiring managers seem to bring them in just to see if they are all that...and end of the day that's why most of us go to school...to polish the resume and get our foot in the door of the next opportunity.