Grad School and GPA

[rlw74]

At undergrad level many worry about GPA because it can affect options for grad school. Does GPA matter as much for those of you in grad school? If you are going for one of those cheap, fast programs like a 6 month MBA at WGU, do you focus on getting done quickly because it's less money or do you focus on high marks? I'm just curious about others philosophies. Not that there is necessarily one right or wrong way. I'm currently trying to juggle going fast so as to cut down on tuition while at the same time keeping my GPA at a 4.0. That typically means I overstudy, which can result in a slower pace. I seem to find the two goals are in conflict with one another, and probably will be more so as I approach my November 9th deadline. The irony is that this particular degree will probably not be used for anything career related, but I'll know if I slacked off and rush too much. So I guess it's a personal bucket list challenge to finish fast and with a high GPA.