What is the value of a PhD degree in Business Management?

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I propose to apply for a PhD programme in Business Management. But the most important thing for me is the value of this qualification after 3 to 4 years if I do not enter the academic career. Any opinion? Thanks!

― Frankie, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

grad school is useless. start a band

― geeta, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

actually, bands are useless too

― geeta, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I would say, why do a PHd in anything if you don't wish to have an academic career? What career are you aiming for?

― jel --, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I imagine that you'd have no problem getting a non-academic job with a Business Management Ph.D. Especially since the skills are more practical for a non-academic employer than a Ph.D. in, say, Political Science or English.

Though why not just get an MBA, if you don't think you'd want to become an academic?

― Tadeusz Suchodolski, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I am 29 years old and already have a Master degree in Construction Management. My goal is to switch my career to business area specialised in strategic management. I do not intend to get a second master degree such as MBA. So PhD in Strategic Management would be my choice. Is my career plan feasible?

― Frankie, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

why do a PHd in anything if you don't wish to have an academic career?

Fellow grad in the department around the time I came in got her PhD solely for kicks (and could afford to). She works as a travel agent.

― Ned Raggett, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

would it be printed on nice paper?

― Josh, Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

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