I have to wait 2 years to get my MBA, is it a good idea to get another undergrad degree in the meantime? ?

Question

I'm a recent graduate and I don't want to get out of school mode because I'm afraid it will be too hard to go back. I double majored in school so it would be a third degree for me.

Answer 1

I'd get some work experience in business in the two years. A two-year break isn't that long to be out of the loop. I did that for grad school and was fine, and the work experience I got in the meantime helped to gain perspective that others who were career students didn't have.

Answer 2

The very reason good MBA programs don't take you right out of undergrad is because they want  you to get work experience! You'll have the same problem getting in if you get another degree. You'll also notbe competitive for the top jobs when you get out without significant work experience.

Answer 3

Why do you have to wait for the MBA?  Awesome job on getting a great education, but have you ever heard of having too much education and not enough experience?  It happens because if you go into a job with all of this education you will be on the higher end of the payscale but you have no job experience.  I suggest getting a job using your degrees and getting some real life experience in business.  I got my masters degree after being out of school for a year... it's easy, especially for someone who is as motivated at you are.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Why can't you take some core classes towards your MBA now? I would not waste your time or money going for s second degree. I would go to work and get some experience under your belt.  

Answer 5

Ditto on first two answers, use the time to get experience... internship possibly, or try to take some classes for the MBA. Also, over-education is a crime I think, kind of like gluttony for the brain.

Answer 6

better to have work experience if you are shooting for MBA.  A lot of them want people who've had some work experience, especially the competitive programs.  I'd go find a job instead of getting another degree..