Masters in Leadership

[natshar]

Hmm... If the stars all aligned and the individual just wants to move up into a leadership role, and just wanted a degree in anything and that was the first thing that popped into their head, and also wanted something to check the masters box off - then yeah, it's a check the box degree.

Then there are the others who go for something different - MS in Accounting, CIS, Economics, Finance, Healthcare, Management, Operational Man, Organizational Man, etc, the list goes on.  These really shouldn't be *check the box* degrees, it's more of the ones as mentioned who don't really need the MBA and want to specialize in something.  They don't want the MBA sticker or can't get it.

A BALS/BSBA is the Bachelors version of a check the box degree, the MALS/MBA for me is also the check the box degree because it's so common, it's just general business administration or management that can be used practically in any business/corporation, and everyone wants it because "it's the go to degree".

Why would someone want a Masters in ABC, XYZ? They want to specialize in that subject and be a better subject matter expert.  Since Nat, you're going for a BSBA that's AACSB accredited, you've got the "grounded/well rounded education", the MS in XYZ will be just an add-on or the check the box to help you in whichever field you choose.

For someone who didn't get a BSBA from an AACSB, they would most likely get an MALS or MBA/MS in the same field but will require bridging course to get them up to par.  It may not be their first choice of a Masters because of the bridging gap.  It depends on the person and how they want to get to their educational goal... they may need that specific degree if they wanted to get into an applied leadership degree.

BTW, Natshar what is your end goal?

Thanks. 

As you can see my tagline under my name I'm "always curious." I wasn't really asking about myself more just about people I know going for masters right away and wondering what the purpose of leadership masters is. Just something that came up in real life I wanted to ask.

Also, I just realized last week that AACSB is not the same as the accreditation TESU's business school has. The certification are confusing. I didn't realize my school's program was so prestigious until a week ago. Makes sense why they don't accept CLEP, ACE, etc in the actual major part of the degree.

I'm wrapping up my BSBA which is basically done except for a few classes which I'm doing now. No idea what my end goal is especially in light of everything that is going in the world now.

I don't plan on getting a master's degree anytime soon or maybe even at all. But if I did happen to need any masters degree for career advancement or something I'd get a masters in leadership because it seems fast and easy. But I wouldn't do that for no reason.