Dear People Person:
As we have said before in this column, it all depends on what the end game is; that is, it all depends on what you wish to do after pursuing education in any of these fields. Education is a means to an end, and not an end in itself. Having an idea of your goals would help you determine what is right for you.
Career opportunities in the US in all the areas you have mentioned are reasonable to good. The primary difference between an MA and PhD is the depth and specialization. PhD will often create more opportunities for you for research in academia.
The cost of education in the US is extremely high. Depending on the type of institution (public or private), quality, and location of the institution, the cost would range anywhere from $15,000 to $40,000 per year. It would be highly unlikely to get any financial support for a Master's program. The situation for a PhD program is somewhat better.
Most
business schools in the US
offer these programs. Your chances of securing admission and financial support depend on your past academic performance, work experience, and your performance on entrance exams. You will most likely be asked to take the
GMAT and/or the
GRE. You can use
iMahal College Finder to determine which colleges you should target.
Admissions requirements vary across colleges. You have to research each prospective college yourself, either on the web or by contacting them for information. iMahal offers a great deal of the information you need. We encourage you to spend some time on the
iMahal Education Section. You may also wish visit
Dear Mentor Archives for earlier questions and answers. Many of these are relevant to your question.
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