Questions about UIUC MBA accounting

jeanayu · 发表于 2005-2-18 23:34:00

I missed the dreadline of UIUC MSA, now the only chance is to apply its
MBA-Accounting. My background is Advertising, and hope to take CPA.
G680, 4.5, T617, 4.5, green card holder in the US, am I qualified to
apply this program, and can this program enable me to take CPA? Also,
is it worthy of the high tuition? I'm in NY state, it's much cheaper if
I study in SUNY.

Accounting is very popular here, easy to get a job. But my final goal
is to be an animal protector and help the animals in China. I'll also
apply Yale MBA nonprofit although my chance is very small. How I wish I
were younger so that I could afford to wait one more year.

udream · 发表于 2005-2-19 03:45:00

my two cents:

if your goal is to be in accounting area, MBA is not a good option considering the high tuition compared with that of a regular MS in accounting. Although you don't want to wait for another year, the fact is the difference between tuition of MBA and tuition of MSA is much more than one year salary of an accountant if you can finish your accounting MS in a year. For example, assuming a two yr MBA will cost 40Kx2 = $80K in UIUC, a one yr MSA may only cost $30K. It's not worth taking the MBA in your case. You spend more in a MBA program but don't get much advantage toward your goal of CPA.

I personally think a MSA is better for you. but i am confused by your career goal, you want to be a CPA, and want to protect animals too. How do you ajustify your career path?

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jeanayu · 发表于 2005-2-19 10:23:00

Thanks udream so much! Let me put it this way: I choose accountingmainly because of pratical reasons: I'm good at maths and logic.Accounting is popular in the US, it's easy to get a job. Accountingskills can be used in all kinds of field, including non-profit. I wantto be an animal protector, but I want to do it at a high andprofessional level, not a volunteer. My personal life is important too.

So, generally speaking, does UIUC MBA accounting have any advantageover MSA for my long-term career? If you were me, will you prefer topay $80K for UIUC, or $30K for MBA accounting in University of Buffalo?

A friend of mine studies in UI in Chicago. Its MSA needs about 1.5years for a non- accouting applicant, about $30K, and hopefully I canget a job to make 1k monthly there. Should I consider this school?

So confused recently. Still, if I'm very lucky to be admitted by Yale, I'll go without any condition. Wish everybody good luck!

Questions about UIUC MBA accounting

Questions about UIUC MBA accounting

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