Career post MBA and MSc.

zoyab

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Posted Jun 21, 2022 05:49

G'day, everyone!

I'm trying to learn more about the MBA and specialized master's programs. This question may come through as silly to many, but I see this platform as a great space to ask a question like this one, considering how there are many experts and experienced professionals here. Please don't judge me too hard for asking this. So, I'm trying to understand the difference between an MBA and an MSc when it comes to employment. I'm aware the former is a comprehensive degree, and the latter is a specialization in a business function. But, one can become a manager in let's say marketing after an MSc in Marketing, and also after an MBA, so how is one different from the other in this case? I get that from the academic perspective both degrees are different, but how is it different in terms of career?

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Duncan

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Posted Jun 21, 2022 09:09

Not all MSc degrees are specialised in a business function: there are MSc in business/commerce/management. The big difference in the places where the MSc is ubiquitous, especially Europe, is that people don't need work experience and so it's suitable for people with no relevant work experience. On the other hand the MBA is a degree for people with at least a few years management experience. COnsquently, salaries are lower

I think it's bit unlikely that anyone without supervisory experience would be hired into a marketing team leadership with an MBA or an MSc. But certainly, most marketing managers in Europe won't have an MBA, and they would be more likely to have an MSc - especially (in the UK or Ireland) ones accredited by the CIM.

Not all MSc degrees are specialised in a business function: there are MSc in business/commerce/management. The big difference in the places where the MSc is ubiquitous, especially Europe, is that people don't need work experience and so it's suitable for people with no relevant work experience. On the other hand the MBA is a degree for people with at least a few years management experience. COnsquently, salaries are lower<br><br>I think it's bit unlikely that anyone without supervisory experience would be hired into a marketing team leadership with an MBA or an MSc. But certainly, most marketing managers in Europe won't have an MBA, and they would be more likely to have an MSc - especially (in the UK or Ireland) ones accredited by the CIM.

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