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Hi Everyone!
This might have been asked before, but has anyone of you in the Architecture field and have taken a Business degree? I'm currently working in a design firm and planning to go back to school for a BSBA MIS Degree. I'm not sure if I'm taking the right path and I don't want to be spread around too thinly. Thank you so much for your inputs in advance!
LEANNE TOBIASInvestment real estate/sustainability
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01/07/20 at 8:23PM UTC
Jobelle, Many architects get MBAs or masters degrees in real estate or finance in order to advance their careers in architecture (management of an architectural firm) or to move into a related field (e.g. commercial or residential real estate development, management or lending.). Those are great ways to build on what you’ve done to date. There are also shorter-term courses that you can take in specific real estate or finance disciplines.
You’ve mentioned getting a new BSBA and then an MIS degree. Would you be switching to an entirely new profession, or would you be combining MIS with architecture in some way? And do you need an entirely new BSBA to get an MIS?
Whichever path you choose, I’d look into 2 year masters programs or shorter certificate programs to get the credentials that you desire. I suspect that this would be faster and more cost-effective than getting both a new BSBA and an MIS.
sandmanstone
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01/07/20 at 6:07PM UTC
Flossy and Maggie are on the nose with their advice. You need to have a clear understanding of the problem you will be solving with the degree/s you seek, and a clear expectation on how it will impact your finances. Maybe take an even bigger step back, Jobelle - What work do you enjoy doing, and will the study give you a chance to do more of it? We're pulling for you, Christine
Maggie BBusiness and Data Analysis Consultant
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01/07/20 at 3:06PM UTC
Seconding what Flossy said! Also student debt is a factor as well - is a second degree going to lead to a career that will enable you to stay on top of those? Or is it something you're passionate about and you just want to go for it? There's a lot to consider here and you're completely right to be asking these questions.
Flossy Client Solutions Consultant
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01/05/20 at 3:54PM UTC
My question is what is your goal with this? If you want to open your own firm and run a business, having an understanding of accounting, marketing, HR is critical to be able to start and double check the experts you hire. I suggest looking into certificate programs too or even free online classes through coursea. You want the knowledge/wisdom but the actual degree may have minimal impact on your success. Do you notice people with the future roles and responsibilities have this accreditation?
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