Hello all,

I have applied to graduate school for both Museum Studies and an MBA for this coming fall. As the deadline for making a decision comes closer, I am wondering how to make the best decision. I have a science background, and have worked for a non-profit for the past two years. I am interested in science education and felt Museum Studies would be a great option given that I am not interested in teaching in a traditional classroom setting. I also applied to some top-ten business schools, thinking that if Museum Studies programs did not work out I would try and pursue a more general degree and hopefully transition back into the non-profit and/or science field post-MBA.

My questions to this list are:
1.  How useful is an MBA in trying to pursue a career in the museum field? What advantages
would it give me over other potential job candidates?
2.  What advantages does a Museum Studies degree give a candidate that an MBA would not?

Thank you in advance.

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Meagan Smith




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