When MBA doesn't make sense

Do you believe a degree with a major/emphasis that are not mutually complimentary are looked down upon? For instance, like the MBA with an Emphasis in Homeland Security or Criminal Justice?

Do you think it unethical if you have an MBA with an emphasis to simply list the MBA without the “Homeland Security” or “Criminal Justice” emphasis?

If so, why?

Would it make more sense to major in one or the other? For instance at NCU you can get an MBA by taking 4 business courses and then 8 electives or focus area courses…but wouldn’t this be a “lesser” MBA than a traditional route and wouldn’t a MSCJ or the like better serve the professional?

Just a few questions I had looking over their degree offerings.

 

Hi Friendorfoe:

I do not think it is unethical to list any degree in a way that is complimentary towards whatever it is one is applying for. Let me explain, before everybody gets their chones all up in a bunch.

If you chose to merely list an MBA as an MBA, I assume you would have good reason to do so. Are you lying? No. An MBA is an MBA. Perhaps you wish to highlight other courses/strengths in other areas to tailor your background to the position in question. Perhaps you wish to omit an emphasis/concentration. I have done this myself many times (I do not possess a Masters at this time).

As far as the NCU question. They are regionally accredited, as you know. I would not consider it a "lesser" MBA. You are in CJ, as my friend Alex is. In government, once you get your feet wet, a degree is icing on the cake. It is up to you to emphasize work awards, accomplishments, community involvement, courses, etc.

I hope I make some sense,

I am at home with a bad flu.

Take care,


Abner

 

I agree with Abner. An MBA is an MBA, regardless of concentration. Heck, if you wanted to list your BS simply as a "Bachelor of Science" and not list any major, that'd be alright too. It's not a lie, and if the major or concentration isn't relevant to the job opportunity you're persuing, then it's not really omitting anything important either.

Just my opinion.

I don't have the flu, but I may have the "poor spellin'-pneumonia".

 

He he he he!

Abner

 

Thanks guys...I thought this would be an interesting thread.

 

Hey, if Chief Swift Eagle can have a J.D. in theology, I see no reason why one can't get an MBA in marimba perfomance...

 

Maybe I'll get one of those! Ha!



Abner