To get an MBA or an MA in communication?
Communication World › Vol. 14 Nbr. 3, February 1997
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Professional communicators who want to further their education have to choose between pursuing a master of business administration (MBA) degree or a master's in communication. An MBA is more generalized and professional while a master's is more specialized and research-oriented. To make the right choice, communicators have to determine first the competencies they need to develop to boost their credibility and decide what role they want to take in the future. If they want to be a business manager mainly, an MBA is recommendable. However, if they choose to become a communication specialist first and foremost, a master's is suggested. However, those who opt to pursue an MBA degree must also pursue communication studies while those who want a master's in communication should not neglect the business side of their choice. This should keep a healthy balance for communication professionals who want to succeed in a business setting.
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To get an MBA or an MA in communication?
And, as Hamlet learned the hard way, there is no single or simple answer to such a seemingly plain question.
In almost any profession these days, a graduate degree has become standard fare. Expected. Like a bachelor's was 25 years ago. Prospering in today's increasingly complex, cross-functional, internationalized work place demands more of an individual than ever before - more skills, more knowledge, more wherewithal, more everything. So which is best for a professional communicator who wants to grow, an MBA or a master's in communication? It comes down to two unavoidably frustrating words - it depends. On what? Mostly your professional aspirations. But also on your educational and work background, your skills set and you...See the full content of this document
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