Question by ώï╚Ð╒└өώɛґ: For people who have gone to grad school or are in it now…?
…was your undergrad degree related to what you went to grad school for? I’m asking because I’m majoring in marketing right now, and halfway through getting my degree I’m starting to have second thoughts about it. I really don’t want to get an MBA. Could I just get a Master’s degree in something totally different and not business related? Or would I have to get a second Bachelor’s degree first?
Best answer:
Answer by Vince
Most masters degrees can be studied in anything without a certain bachelors degree, but try talking to a college counselor for more info.
What do you think? Answer below!
More MBA Reads
Question by hii: what's the best major for an MBA in the long run?
i want to get an MBA after i finish my undergrad, but which major should i chose ...
READ MORE
Question by Jeff: How stubborn are graduate schools when accepting applicants?
I'm a third-year college student and I'm considering furthering my education by getting an MBA. Most graduate schools seem ...
READ MORE
Question by Asker: Why do most people work for a couple of years before getting an MBA?
after getting a bachelors degree in business, why do most people work for about ...
READ MORE
Question by da_playa_way40: Should I return to school to get another Bachelor's degree?
I currently have a b.s. in psychology with a gpa of 3.4 from a good school. I ...
READ MORE
Question by Abbey: can a psych. major go to grad school for anything?
If i attained a psychology undergrad. degree, could i enter an MBA program or an Advertising graduate program? ...
READ MORE
Depending on how far a field is from your degree, it can be possible. If it’s something related, you will have to take some undergrad/remedial classes to catch up. As an example, if you have a BS in math but want to go into engineering, you could be accepted but required to take several undergrad engineering classes to build your background knowledge.
The more technical the graduate program the less likely you are to be accepted without strong background in that area.
Edit: an example using Duke’s Economics department.
“The usual profile of a matriculant who receives financial aid from Duke for study in the first year would be: (1) an undergraduate record strong in economics, mathematics, or physical science; (2) a perfect or near perfect score on the quantitative section of the GRE; (3) mathematical skills including multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and introductory statistics and probability; (4) a GPA of 3.5 or better; (5) letters from individuals which confirm the intellectual strength of the candidate. Prospective students not presenting qualifying credentials are discouraged from applying for the Ph.D. program.”
So for this medium-technical degree, you can probably be accepted without an econ degree. You do need some way of demonstrating the other things they ask for, though. Last year the Econ department offered admission to 17% of the PhD applicants so without a solid background, you’re not going to get an offer. This is just an example.
It’s not too late to change. It may mean taking some extra courses, but there are many masters degrees that might make you happy. The demand is high for math, engineering, physics, chemistry, and other sciences. there is also journalism, pharmacy, law, nursing, and many others. Look into the possibility of a minor that will allow you to get the MS in that field. The MBA is not for everyone.