Students pursue master's for financial futures
Jordan Haygood
Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: News
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"Students are highly sought after by recruiters for post-MBA jobs," Cudney said. "The student's degree is packed with supplementary activities that open up an infinite number of possibilities."
Conway agreed.
"I don't think perspective students should assume that the main reason to get a master's is to make more money," Conway said. "The MBA is most useful for individuals who are seeking careers in which strategic, managerial business skills are needed."
However, TCU graduate program coordinator Anita Unger said if students are working toward a Master's of Liberal Arts it is strictly for financial advantage because an MLA is a non-career oriented degree.
As for students such as Jonathan Taylor, Financial Management Association president, a masters program is not in his future any time soon.
"With my major, an MBA is not something that is absolutely crucial," said Taylor, a senior finance and accounting major. "If I were to get my master's, it would be after working for about five years. Then I would definitely know if an MBA would benefit my career."
Conway agreed.
"I don't think perspective students should assume that the main reason to get a master's is to make more money," Conway said. "The MBA is most useful for individuals who are seeking careers in which strategic, managerial business skills are needed."
However, TCU graduate program coordinator Anita Unger said if students are working toward a Master's of Liberal Arts it is strictly for financial advantage because an MLA is a non-career oriented degree.
As for students such as Jonathan Taylor, Financial Management Association president, a masters program is not in his future any time soon.
"With my major, an MBA is not something that is absolutely crucial," said Taylor, a senior finance and accounting major. "If I were to get my master's, it would be after working for about five years. Then I would definitely know if an MBA would benefit my career."
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