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Re: MAC--Master of Accounting
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29 Mar 2008, 16:54
Hey, neighbor!
One of my friends is in the MAC program at UNC - he's such a cool guy. If you want me to connect you with him, PM me.
Off the top of my head, I think that work experience will probably trump an additional degree. In fact, I've heard about people with advanced degrees needing to "prove" that they "need" the MBA. As in, "Why isn't this other degree you have already good enough? Are you collecting degrees? A workplace failure looking for an exit?"
BUT, I will also say this:
If you wanna play, and can get a free MAC, and like accounting, then do it! A highly-regarded degree for free, while playing a sport you love? That sounds pretty cool to me.
Also, the MAC could help you land a better job = better work experience = better MBA admissions chances. Do you follow?
Overall, if the MAC makes sense for your short-term work goals and your long-term career goals, go for it. If you really want to go into real estate (hence the JD/MBA), then maybe it makes less sense.
that's my gut reaction, anyway.