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27 Apr 2019, 23:52
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Hey everyone,
My ultimate goal is to become a superintendent of a large public school district. Are any of you aware of MBA programs that would help in this endeavor as well are more open to accepting non-traditional applicants? I feel that more leaders who run school districts (and schools in general) would benefit more from an MBA vs. an EdD.
My background is in education; I have been a high school teacher for the past 3 years with multiple leadership roles throughout the school. As of right now, I have a BS and an MEd. I plan to apply for an MBA and enroll after teaching for another year, and then possibly becoming an assistant principal/dean/principal in my last year (matriculating after 5 total years of W.E.). As a teacher, I know that I'm not a typical applicant and that I need to have a story of why I want to pursue an MBA.
I sort of see my timeline as the following:
(5 years) - Teacher/School Admin
(2 years) - MBA
(~5 years) - Consulting
(x years) - Superintendent
After, who knows - possibly politics or higher education leadership?
I do know that the next career I want to pursue is consulting. I believe that consulting will help me learn all aspects of the ins-and-outs of management, organization, business, etc. through helping others. After consulting, I would feel more prepared and confident to step into leading a school district (and if not, just stay in consulting, or go an entirely different route).
Thanks for any help!
My ultimate goal is to become a superintendent of a large public school district. Are any of you aware of MBA programs that would help in this endeavor as well are more open to accepting non-traditional applicants? I feel that more leaders who run school districts (and schools in general) would benefit more from an MBA vs. an EdD.
My background is in education; I have been a high school teacher for the past 3 years with multiple leadership roles throughout the school. As of right now, I have a BS and an MEd. I plan to apply for an MBA and enroll after teaching for another year, and then possibly becoming an assistant principal/dean/principal in my last year (matriculating after 5 total years of W.E.). As a teacher, I know that I'm not a typical applicant and that I need to have a story of why I want to pursue an MBA.
I sort of see my timeline as the following:
(5 years) - Teacher/School Admin
(2 years) - MBA
(~5 years) - Consulting
(x years) - Superintendent
After, who knows - possibly politics or higher education leadership?
I do know that the next career I want to pursue is consulting. I believe that consulting will help me learn all aspects of the ins-and-outs of management, organization, business, etc. through helping others. After consulting, I would feel more prepared and confident to step into leading a school district (and if not, just stay in consulting, or go an entirely different route).
Thanks for any help!
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29 Apr 2019, 10:04
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Hey prescott,
Your long-term goals are certainly unique, and yes, an MBA can set you on the path towards being a superintendant!
What type of consulting are you looking to do post-MBA? There are a wide variety of industries you can go into such as management, educational, and not-for-profit. Your goal should be to get into the best school possible and one that fits from both a cultural and professional standpoint. A top ranked MBA will provide both the consulting opportunities and professional network needed to advance your career.
If you haven't yet taken the GMAT, I recommend you begin looking into some study materials to begin prep. You want to give yourself enough time to learn the nuances of the test and the material it covers without rushing the process. I'd also take a look at the U.S. News list of top business schools: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-sc ... a-rankings and begin thinking about what schools make sense from an academic/geographic/professional perspective. All schools are open to diverse and non-traditional candidates and love hearing unique and compelling stories, so you have nothing to worry about!
Some schools in the top-20 range that place very well in consulting (and in particular education) include Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, and UVA Darden. You'll generally have great consulting opps within the top 15-20, but these schools in particular have both great brand names and strong recruiting networks for education and management.
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any more questions about the process or anything specific about your particular situation!
Regards,
29 Apr 2019, 20:51
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prescott I agree with Scott - also, would recommend you apply to joint degree programs such as this https://www.soe.umich.edu/academics/mast ... s/k12badd/ which will increase your "fit" factor with the school and also, often places you in a whole separate pool of applicants. Both of these factors increase your chances.
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