Want to go back to school with a business degree but unsure where to start?

[Anonymous]

[MrChinaski]

You hold a business degree or you seek one? You have what background? You have what goals? You live in what country?

Gotta help us out here...

[Asker]

Live in the US. I have an undergrad in business.

Worked in marketing.

[exitseven]

Take a couple of courses to see if you will want to really do it. Go to a couple of colleges and talk to a counselor.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[midnightmoon05]

What/where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
do you have debt? How would you pay for these classes?

[Nikki1989]

Another one for the "why the hell was this posted anonymously" file.

[AI Opinion]

I’ve seen this often in my coaching work, and the key is to move in stages:

1. Clarify your goal
- Why business? Career change, promotion, entrepreneurship, salary?
- Target roles: marketing, finance, HR, operations, analytics, entrepreneurship?

2. Research paths
- Options: MBA, specialized master’s (Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics), online degrees, certificates.
- Look at job postings you like; note “required” vs “preferred” education.

3. Assess your readiness
- Academic: GPA, math comfort, writing skills.
- Time/money: full‑time, part‑time, online, employer sponsorship?

4. Fill gaps now
- Free/low‑cost courses (Coursera, edX) in accounting, Excel, basic finance.
- This tests your interest and strengthens applications.

5. Talk to people
- Informational interviews with people in roles you want.
- Ask what degree helped, what they’d do differently.

6. Narrow your program list
- 5–10 schools or programs aligned with your goals, cost, and lifestyle.
- Check accreditation and career services.

7. Plan admissions
- Standardized tests (GMAT/GRE) if needed.
- Resume, essays, recommendations; build a 6–12 month timeline.

If you share your current background (age, work experience, location, financial situation, and your dream job), I can outline a concrete 2–3 year plan.

[RedInnocent69]

Like for a business degree, or you have one and want to do something else?

[Asker]

I have one and want to do more school

[RedInnocent69]

Ok, what do you love to do, aside from making money?

[Asker]

Love love learning

[RedInnocent69]

Then take educational psychology

[Asker]

Why would I take a useless degree

[RedInnocent69]

Because you love learning and that’s literally what you study in Ed Psych…

[Asker]

It would be too easy a major for me.

Like if I'm investing all that time I want the payoff too

[RedInnocent69]

Okay, so we’re back to making money… how about an MBA? Those are fun

[Anonymous]

I think Advisor Smith explained it quite well.

[Anonymous]

Take a course and see if you like it.

[In_Trance]

So what's your question