Is MBA in accounting the best choice for me?
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18 Aug 2013, 10:19
Hello all,
I'm new to this forum and have a few questions I would like answered and I'm sure you are more business aware and have more work experience than me. So all comments are welcome!
I am 26 completed my undergrad degree 3 years ago - Major in Fine Arts and Minor in Business. Lately have been thinking of going back to school and studying accounting... due to the lack of work in my current field. I am not sure if MBA in accounting will be the best choice for me, because of my background/experience is in the arts/design/sales/freelance industry... it is difficult for me to comprehend if this degree will be a good life-time decision based on my current skills?
Also I was wondering which degree is better for me to get: another undergrad in accounting OR MBA in accounting? I have a feeling that most of you will say "MBA is better!", however since I have ZERO experience working in an accounting firm I am not sure how a future employer WILL judge my resume: Bachelors Fine Arts + MBA in Accounting?? I mean these two fields are completely different right? Will the employer overlook my past experience in the arts and NOT think less of me because I don't have Bachelors in Business? The last thing I want to do is earn MBA and not have a job!
I am assuming some kind of Undergrad degree in Economics/ Finance/Accounting will look "Better" on the resume? Therefore I am torn if I should get another undergrad degree?
I see myself working as an accountant and progressively going into management position, I am also thinking of passing the CPA exam, but I do not know from where to start?
I have read from some of your comments that MBA in Accounting is almost repetition of the undergrad program? I am just not sure...
What would you do if you were in my shoes?