AboutCynthia Wolfe Expertise Let me help you with questions about online programs and what is expected of an online student or instructor. I am an instructor as well as a student in an online program. If you are looking for a program or have questions about online learning in general, I can guide you. If you are a teacher looking for new ideas or methods, I can help. I have resources and ideas to share. I am a member of the National Business Education Association (NBEA), a professional organization devoted to the recognition that business education competencies are essential for all individuals in today's fast-changing society.
Experience I am an instructor at the University of Phoenix, working in online and classroom modalities. I am also a student at Northcentral University, where I am working on a PhD in Business Administration, with a specialty in Management. My MBA is from Troy University, 2001, and I have a BS, Environmental Science, from Troy University, 1980. Read about my experiences as an online student at my blog thinkPhD.
Question Hi
I have completed my MBA in the month of May, 2003 with specializing in Marketing and Advertising. And I have experience of around 6years. I want to study further whish can enhance my career and my job, but not as a full time, rather through distance learning. I am a Arts graduate. Please suggest me with some relevant courses(Any Field).
Thanks & Regards
Rashmi
Answer Hello Rashmi,
Thank you for asking a question. You have a masters' degree, which gives you a few options. You can return to school for a doctorate, a DBA, or simply additional post graduate courses. A PhD or Doctor of Philosophy and a DBA or Doctor of Business Administration are recognized as terminal degrees. I am attending Northcentral University where I am working on a PhD. Northcentral is 100% distance learning. Here is a link to their website to the page outlining the difference between a PhD and a DBA: http://www.ncu.edu/academics/graduate/choose_dba-phd.aspx
If "Dr." in front of your name is not particularly what you want, select some post graduate courses that appeal to you. Perhaps you are also interested in finance or accounting. Of course, you could also begin work on another undergrad degree. However, for career advancement I recommend a terminal degree.
Consider if you want to stay in your current field or not. Some colleges permit instructors to have masters' degrees, but many require a terminal degree.
I know of students with Marketing degrees that have gone back to school to study e-commerce. This is one of the last great wide open fields for ad men and women. The rules are not yet set so if you are creative this would be a great opportunity for you.
