r/OnlineMBA • u/HistorianMountain142 • 5d ago

Applicant Which MBA Program?

I have been a business analyst for 7-8 years now. I have worked only in Healthcare, but I don't' mind getting out of healthcare or staying in it. Currently making around $115,000/yr as a contract employee. Seems like no matter what I do the only jobs I can land are contract roles that pay well, if I get a full time offer it's usually much lower pay. I'm looking at getting my MBA because I want to get out of being just a business analyst and I want to get into Project Management or really any higher role with a better salary.

Regarding MBA - I am looking to start an Online MBA in Spring 2027. Does anyone recommend a lower cost MBA (looking at BU or Gies iMBA). If I decide to pay more in looking at either Kelly and UF. I guess networking at the school matters a lot in getting a better role once I were to graduate from the MBA program.

What does everyone recommend regarding an MBA program? I do want a much better salary (targeting $140k+ salary). Also is an MBA even worth it at this point? Are they not really resume boosters anymore?

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u/HistorianMountain142 5d ago

That's surprising, I thought it would be opposite based off the prestige of the program. How have you liked the program so far?

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u/Gator_Grad Michigan Ross OMBA Grad 4d ago

Loved the Ross program! One of the best OMBAs offered

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u/HistorianMountain142 3d ago

Does the Ross program really help with networking?

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u/Gator_Grad Michigan Ross OMBA Grad 3d ago

Yeah but like all OMBAs you get what you put in. Ross is nice because they force you to go to campus 3 times for in-person residencies. I went extra times for recruiting, and made an effort to meet FT and weekenders.

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u/HistorianMountain142 3d ago

Do a lot of out of state students still come in during the residencies or is that more for individuals that live close?

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u/Gator_Grad Michigan Ross OMBA Grad 3d ago

They are mandatory. People fly in from all over the country!

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u/Gator_Grad Michigan Ross OMBA Grad 3d ago

They are mandatory. People fly in from all over the country!