cjcdaman Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 A couple guys at work and I were having this conversation today. Is there really something out there for a graduate of an Associate Degree in Business Administration? Obviously there is for a Bachelor's(maybe not in this economy, but there usually is), but coming straight out of school with an Associates...I'm not sure an individual would have much to choose from. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Im sure there is something... even in this economy there seems to be jobs for all levels of education. But as everyone says... today's Bachelor degree is becoming yesterday's high school diploma (I dont believe it has happened yet)... so I feel the need to keep going further in education. But to answer your question.. probably hard to find something that just requires an associates degree in BA. As much as I hate to say it, it will probably set you above for a job that doesnt require a degree at all, but Ive seen some friends with Bachelor Degrees that have taken jobs that normally require a HS diploma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It will get you into a company, which can lead to further opportunities. You many start out as, say, an administrative assistant, but you could work your way up through in-house promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonBurgundy&Gold Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have the toilet paper that is an associates in Bus Admin. Its basically done nothing for me, like the previous poster noted, it will set you above those who have nothing but a diploma, but it won't catch anyones eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Any line item on your resume that sets you above the rest of the pack is good. Thats about what it's good for. Never downgrade the value of any education. Heck a 4 year degree in business administration could be considered about as valuable as an a.a. degree nowadays. Every year the percentage of the job population with 4 year degrees increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I should add my comments for an A.A. degree would apply to ANY A.A. degree not just Business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 To follow what another poster mentioned, more people are obtaining both four year and master's degrees. An AA is not worthless, it certainly implies some work on the holder's part but, as with any degree, it's largely what you do with it afterwards. A 4 year degree is always going to carry more weight than just an AA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It depends what you focus on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el gorilla Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I own a business now but for me about 60% of the business administration classes were bs. The only class I found valuable was Business Strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I graduated in May of 2008 from Towson with a Bachleor's in BA with a concentration in Management. It took me 3 months to find a job. I applied for like 30 some jobs and only had 2 interviews. I would've thought with my degree I'd have no problems finding anything. Its just tough to find anything right now. I'm looking for something right now and I'm still having problems, even with a year of experience. It sucks finding jobs right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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