Hi Everyone, This is my first post. I have been teaching online marketing courses since 2002. . I have 24 graduate credits in marketing. I am considering earning an online PhD or DBA with a specialization in marketing. I am also 11 years away from retirement. I have applied for a bit over 300 online teaching gigs in the last 2 years and have not secured one new teaching gig. Thus, I am considering spending around $30,000 on a doctorate. The reason for this is to 1---secure my current teaching positions, 2---secure new teaching gigs (online and possibly teaching on the ground at a community college). I am hoping to receive some feedback: 1. Does it make sense to earn a doctorate? 2. Should I go for a DBA or PhD in marketing? 3. I am interested in University of Cumberland or Liberty. Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality of these schools? 4. What kind of accreditation is good enough to teach online or at a community college? Thank you for your feedback. Best, Freebie
1. maybe. there's a risk involved and you can improve your odds by having an alternative to university teaching - a different way to use your new degree if you don't get that nice teaching job. 2. it probably doesn't matter much. it's more important to pick a program that interests you than worrying about the specific letters after your name. 3. They're both just ok. There's nothing wrong with either of them but they're not going to knock anyone's socks off either. 4. RA is best.
