Completely agree with everything dfrecore said -- with the exception that there are actually 4 courses, not 3 courses that overlap at WGU, which I list below. But that's besides the point.
The MBA just has a more marketable "brand," and Org. Leadership isn't a substitute for it. They're two different skillsets. But MBAs are what the business world are accustomed to, and it's what they will generally be looking for.
But, like dfrecore, i find OL much more interesting of a prospect that an MBA program on a personal interest level. If it was just the knowledge I wanted and not a particular career outcome, I'd rather go with an OL. But if I wanted a leg up in the business world, 9 times out of 10 the MBA would be the better bet.
WGU's MBA/MSML overlapping courses:
-Managing Organizations and Leading People
-Managing Human Capital
-Management Communication
-Ethical Leadership
The MBA just has a more marketable "brand," and Org. Leadership isn't a substitute for it. They're two different skillsets. But MBAs are what the business world are accustomed to, and it's what they will generally be looking for.
But, like dfrecore, i find OL much more interesting of a prospect that an MBA program on a personal interest level. If it was just the knowledge I wanted and not a particular career outcome, I'd rather go with an OL. But if I wanted a leg up in the business world, 9 times out of 10 the MBA would be the better bet.
WGU's MBA/MSML overlapping courses:
-Managing Organizations and Leading People
-Managing Human Capital
-Management Communication
-Ethical Leadership
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MS Cybersecurity (Policy), 2021
Western Governors University
MBA IT Management, in progress (16/35cr, anticipated 2025)
BS IT Security, 2018
Northwestern California University School of Law
1L 20cr completed, withdrew from school, 2023-24
Thomas Edison State University
BA Computer Science, 2023
BA Psychology, 2016
AS Business Administration, 2023
Certificate in Operations Management, 2023
Certificate in Computer Information Systems, 2023
Chaffey College
AA Sociology, 2015
Accumulated Credit: Undergrad: 258.50 | Graduate: 68
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MS Cybersecurity (Policy), 2021
Western Governors University
MBA IT Management, in progress (16/35cr, anticipated 2025)
BS IT Security, 2018
Northwestern California University School of Law
1L 20cr completed, withdrew from school, 2023-24
Thomas Edison State University
BA Computer Science, 2023
BA Psychology, 2016
AS Business Administration, 2023
Certificate in Operations Management, 2023
Certificate in Computer Information Systems, 2023
Chaffey College
AA Sociology, 2015
Accumulated Credit: Undergrad: 258.50 | Graduate: 68
Visit the DegreeForum Community Wiki!