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I'm looking for Master program (not MBA) in business management or related field which can be completed in 1 year or so. Preferably from good and respectable university in US. Located in the city with not-so-high cost of living is a big plus.

Honestly, I want to do a PhD in strategy, organizations, or management (tentative) after getting my Master. I hope, pursuing a Master degree (and make sure doing well in it) will increase my chance in targeting top 20 US schools.

Btw, is there any comprehensive list about MS program in US?
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What's your academic background?
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bachleor in accounting with 3.3 gpa.
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Check out U of Rochester's (Simon School) M.S. Programs
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Yes, a Master is better than none. In fact, it helps you in more than one way.
- It builds your research experiences.
- It provides sources for your LOR.
- It provides opportunities to network through the faculty.
- It demonstrates your passion in research.

Given very little info on your background, I would say go and take it. The problem is that you are not sure or did not clearly describe your interested field of study. You may want to spend some time to think about it.

All the best.
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Try University of Florida

They've got all types of masters of science in Business:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management
- Decision Science
- Information System
- Accounting
- Operations Management
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Hi everyone,

I am in a smimilar situation to redhead whereas I am considering some masters programs as well. Anybody got any other suggestions apart from the 2 schools mentioned ? I have a BA in Business Admin - Finance and Intl. Business from a liberal arts college, gpa 3.2
Any other MS programs in Finance, Intl. Business or Stratregic Management ?

Thanks
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