If you had the money...

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  1. PMBrooks

    PMBrooks New Member

    Ok, a question for my inquiring mind...

    If you had the money and wanted to get another degree, what would you study? Here are the considerations:
    1) You had enough money to pay for the degree, though a prestigious degree that would cost a lot of money is not necessary.
    2) You could get a degree that would provide a job that would have a good side income.
    3) You could earn the degree either by distance or residentially.

    What type of degree would you try to earn?
    Thanks for suggestions!
    PMBrooks
     
  2. bazonkers

    bazonkers New Member

    I'm in that exact situation. I'm going to earn an MA in History and then an MS/MILS in Library & Information Science. I'd like to do some part time library work as well as maybe teach a few classes online for side income. I'm lucky as I don't NEED the side income but it'll be nice if it comes. I might also pursue a some certificates in Museum Studies or Historical Preservation so I can explore those areas as well. Somewhere down the road, I think I'll work on a PhD in History.

     
  3. airtorn

    airtorn Moderator

    I would get a law degree.
     
  4. -kevin-

    -kevin- Resident Redneck

    I think that the Classical Civilization PhD from Florida (but move it to Greece) would be my preference and is still on my list of retirement things to do.

    Money on the side isn't important. I think it would be nice to study and learn something just because...
     
  5. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    In this situation, I would pursue an Masters in Statistics. I would then teach online, as there is a shortage of qualified stats instructors.
     
  6. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    I think that I would earn a degree in the microbiology/genetic engineering field. I love those lab coats. ;)
     
  7. Tom57

    Tom57 Member

    Good choice. And if money is no problem, you could do it here:

    http://tinyurl.com/r99mpy

    ... for north of $50,000 via distance learning.
     
  8. Woho

    Woho New Member

    I would pick any subject I do passionated feel about and do a master or doctorate at one of the smaller good old Ivy institutions. It must be just an amazing experience to work with people who love their subjects and are leading the science communities in their field or even "change the world" as some Nobel price winners did. No matter what subject you pick you might land a teaching gig almost anywhere in the world with a strong University brand and some decent research.
     
  9. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    Thanks. Although, I have to admit that this response was based purely on the criteria stated in consideration #2. I don't have the mathematical aptitude to pursue an MS in Statistics. I barely passed an undergrad stats course with a C. Not that I'm proud of this fact, mind you. I do intend to brush up on stats in order to prepare myself for my real goal, which is a masters and possibly a doctorate in psychology. Now, that I have finally narrowed my choice to one broad subject, I have ~1 year to decide on an area of focus. I'm interested in general, educational, I/O and health psychology. I'm leaning toward I/O psych, as I believe that my 10+ years of experience in the corporate world, would position me well to succeed in this type of career. However, when I look at a typical course load for this type of program, my eyes get really heavy. Not a good sign!
     
  10. edowave

    edowave Active Member

    I would do Heriot-Watt's Masters in Brewing and Distilling - http://www.icbd.hw.ac.uk/ , and then develop my own microbrew and whiskey.
     
  11. vadro

    vadro New Member

    a MSc in I/O Psychology
     
  12. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Do I have to pick just one?
     
  13. Ted Heiks

    Ted Heiks Moderator and Distinguished Senior Member

    Really? :eek:
     
  14. japhy4529

    japhy4529 House Bassist

    Great choice! :cool:
     
  15. -kevin-

    -kevin- Resident Redneck

    I can't think of a better place to study classical civilizations.
     
  16. truckie270

    truckie270 New Member

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  17. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Ph.D. in Aviation from Embry-Riddle.
     
  18. AUTiger00

    AUTiger00 New Member

    MS in finance or a MAcc degree to compliment my MBA. I didn't delve very deeply into either of those subjects beyond the core requirements of my MBA program (2 finance electives, none in accounting) and would like to gain a deeper understanding of either of those.
    The accounting would be good as I could prepare taxes on the side during tax season.
     
  19. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I applied to and was accepted to CSU-DH Master in Humanities but never took any classes. I think I would do that one.
     
  20. tomball

    tomball New Member

    My pick

    PENN

    All the way....
     

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