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Question: What is the major difference between an MBA and an MSM? I am considering going to grad school and was looking into MBA programs. However I can across the MSM program and that sounds like it might be interesting. What is really the difference? Does an MSM hold the same weight as an MBA when looking for a job? I am not interesting in continuing on to my PhD. So if I am just finishing my bachelors and considering going straight into a graduate program an MSM might be more appropriate?

Answer: No, the MBA is viewed as a superior credential, but a reputable MBA program will require that you have 3-5 years of full time work experience before you can enter the program. The MSM generally does not require work experience. As such, the MSM is viewed as a first masters degree to give you business knowledge for starting your career, while the MBA is a terminal professional degree for either changing fields or accelerating your existing career. The one you choose is dependent on where you are in your career. If you've got some experience, the MBA is for you, but if you got your bachelors in the past year or two, the MSM is right for you. The nice thing about the MSM is that after earning it, you can still save your MBA for a time in a few years, in case you find yourself in a job that you hate. You can use it as an escape hatch to change careers. Plus, many MBAs will allow you to earn the MBA in one year instead of two if you already posses a business degree.


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