Should I pursue an online MBA?
I have a rather non-traditional background for an MBA candidate, and I am trying to decide if it makes sense for me to get an MBA online.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in History, English minor from one of the “little Ivies.” Graduated cum laude with a 3.8 GPA. Coursework in social sciences (economics, sociology, political science), as well as biology and Spanish.
- 5 years as a teacher and tutor
- 5 years working in sales and customer success for innovative (albeit relatively unknown) education technology companies, one of them an early-stage startup.
- 3 years as a customer experience specialist, recently promoted to managing customer success at my current company.
- Since graduating, I have done online courses and certifications in marketing, data analytics, and customer experience management.
- Looking to advance at my current company post-MBA, as well as eventually start my own company within the next 5 years.
- Currently making 63K, and looking to hit the 100K mark post-MBA.
Looking at affordable online programs (around $25K). Anyone have opinions on whether I have a chance of getting into a good program, and if it would be a smart investment for me? Also open to suggestions on which programs I should apply to!