Preferred credential to teach at college level???

If one wanted to teach at the college level, what would be the preferred degree(s)? The preferred subject area would be leadership, but management/business would be considered as well.

Thanks!

Pug

 

I think Entrp. is really hot. HR is needed.

 

Might not be our cup of tea, but I always see postings for accounting/finance.

Shawn

 

Have to agree. Accounting and finance are always in demand. Alot of online colleges specialize in MBA's, with business, accounting, finance undergrad program

 

I guess I was also asking about degree type, not just degree major. MBA? MA? MS? Is AACSB a must? A brief scan of various school faculty lists last night showed about 80% of all graduate degrees were earned at AASCB schools, but that obviously leaves 20% or so that were not.

Pug

 

Also, for teaching purposes, is there a preference between the MBA and the executive-MBA? I have 20 years of experience in my field, half of which has been at a senior management level (Vice President), so I would prefer the e-MBA...I just don't know how those are received in academia.

Pug

 

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Pug,
Do a search here: http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/
That way, you can see EXACTLY what is expected as a credential in various fields- this will be the most up date way to see what's really needed. Simply search for jobs you would LIKE to have, and you'll start to see patterns.

 

Most universities in Canada do not distinguish between an MBA or Executive MBA; it's more a labeling issue to attract certain groups to the program. At the end of the program the degree of "Master of Business Administration" is issued with no details regarding whether it is an executive, online or part-time program.

 

Interesting. At Hopkins they have 3 designations: MBA, eMBA, and FeMBA. The "Fe" is short for fellows, which is essentially an eMBA for professionals with 5-10 years of progressive business experience. The eMBA is for professionals with 10+ years at a senior level.

Pug

 

Correction, it is Loyola that offers those options, not Hopkins.

 

Accounting, finance, stats, quantitative models, operations, project management, research methodology, in general any topic that is more quantitative oriented. Any soft area like leadership or general management is really hard to get in basically because half of the world can teach it. Executive or no executive, the reality is that you need to specialize in topics with less competition. Some niche topics such as hotel management or health care management can be good areas as well.

 

As an MBA grad, I still can't tell you what the difference is in the MBA vs. eMBA......haven't got a clue.

 

There may be three types of programs, but I am 99% sure that the final degree will ONLY say "Master of Business Administration" regardless of the "type". The title for a degree is a bid deal and universities don't make amendments for "e" or "i" or "online" or whatever else.