tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post110221517080562032..comments2022-03-26T23:43:48.479-05:00Comments on Watch Your Wallet: Should I put "MBA" in my title, on my business card, etc...?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-4152238961683788482016-06-06T11:56:25.683-05:002016-06-06T11:56:25.683-05:00All Caps? "If you got MBA Degree so" y...All Caps? "If you got MBA Degree so" yes that really makes your point.<br /><br />Seems many here do not know the understanding between Educational Degrees, Professional designations, and Licensure. <br /><br />Education Degrees:<br />High School Diploma<br />A.S.<br />B.A.<br />B.S.<br />M.S.<br />M.A.<br />M.B.A.<br />JD<br />MD<br />PhD<br /><br />Designations<br /><br />CHFC<br />CFA<br />CMA<br />CHAE<br />CFP<br />CIA<br /><br />Licensure<br />CPA<br />MD<br />JD<br />RN<br /><br />Licensure needs certain minimal qualifications including level of education, CE credits, Exams, Ethics standards, board approval, etc.<br /><br />Designations, especially in the Insurance Industry, are usually (but not exclusively) the result of passing exam(s)and then you get that "designation" to use.<br /><br />The rule I use, is unless you are working in acadamia, Leave off your educational off your signature line - it should be included in your resume. <br /><br />If it's a professional designation or license, definitely use it, especially if it is in a specific industry that you are in. Are you a Financial Planner who is a CHfC or CFP ? Yes use it! Are you a FLMI and work in insurance? use it! Are you an accountant with a CPA or CIA? Yes use it! Are you an RN? Use it, as it shows specific minimal qualifications that have been met, versus LPN or CNA. in that situation I would then use your education as a secondary qualifier, such as RN with a B.S. or M.S. in nursing, or Phd in Nursing, etc. I would suppose Medical terminology can be tricky at times.<br /><br />Many designations do require annual CE to maintain the designation (CMA, CPA), some only require to pass the initial exams (FLMI requires passing 10 exams but no CE). However, designations also will show others that you took the time to better yourself and learn more about your specific industry (Insurance especially). <br /><br />there are folks with MD or JD but lost their board certification. They still have their education but can't practice (legally). <br /><br />Broken down - If you have to do continuing education to either keep up your designation/licensure or is highly recommended, that is one thing. But nobody I know has ever had to do continuing education to "keep" their MBA. It's not what you have on that piece of paper that sets you apart, it's what you do with it and what you have learned. <br /><br />In the end do what you want. In 100 years, who is really going to care anyway? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-19615773074839824762016-05-09T16:10:20.582-05:002016-05-09T16:10:20.582-05:00How can it possibly be "unprofessional" ...How can it possibly be "unprofessional" to list a degree after your name on a business card or resume if you earned it from an accredited school? I'm sorry this makes no sense to me. I have a JD and MBA and never used to list them on my business card but started today with an order of new business cards. If an employer doesn't want to hire me b/c I used professional degree designations after my name (JD, MBA) then I wouldn't want to work for that employer. The bottom line is all professional degrees and certifications should be used after your name on business cards and your resume name. If not then why bother paying for them? Why bother paying for an MD, JD, MBA, CFP? Financial Advisors would be called foolish for not using an MBA or CFP on a business card at the very least. No thanks, I paid for the JD and MBA and I will be using them. If not then why bother paying thousands for the degrees? So a CFP or MD get to use their degree titles and I don't? That sounds really fair to me......not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-64433472486842130822016-02-10T15:08:38.948-05:002016-02-10T15:08:38.948-05:00Money Man, after reading this article I think you ...Money Man, after reading this article I think you must have a high school degree and your sense of jealousy towards individuals with an advanced degree glow as brightly as a star in the clear night sky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-20876753072866191322016-01-25T12:53:52.289-05:002016-01-25T12:53:52.289-05:00I have an MBA degree and in terms of mba title, i ...I have an MBA degree and in terms of mba title, i have to say : cant agree with you more Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022012654970809476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-59924888309762445302016-01-10T21:46:29.359-05:002016-01-10T21:46:29.359-05:00This article sounds like a person who is upset wit...This article sounds like a person who is upset with people who earned a degree!<br />No one will give you credit for hard work, if you do not say anything. <br />In my opinion, let people know you are educated, they can count on you; at least, they may bother to do better, when communicating...<br />No matter where you got your MBA; be proud of the hard work that you did. F.Y.Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586840686844302097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-24878695349580813532016-01-04T16:51:46.568-05:002016-01-04T16:51:46.568-05:00Degrees, regardless of level, are symbols of acade...Degrees, regardless of level, are symbols of academic commitment and achievement. They indicate that the individual took the time and energy to do what was required to reach an academic goal. They should go on your resume and your business card. <br /><br />Degrees won't make you rich or successful. Only smart work and effort will do that. To pass judgment on an individual simply because the degree is (or is not) listed on a business card is shortsighted. Not sure if it would be in your best interest to work for a company with a hiring practice predicated on whether you had your degree listed on your business card.<br /><br />Much liked the LinkedIn profile, the resume and the business card are mini "sales pitches" in which individuals attempt to assure potential employers of their employment value. <br /><br />As HR director, I can attest that listing any degree on a business card or at the top of the resume was not the final deciding factor to hire. If a master's degree was required of the position, seeing it in the title actually helped me to complete my first sort in prep for interviews. <br /> <br />All skills being equal, at the end of the day, the hiring decision (or promotion) depends on how you feel about the person. <br /> <br />Again, a degree indicates academic accomplishment. It represents an investment of time, money, and personal commitment. It informs others that you possess the ability to start and complete a difficult long-termed project. Once achieved, it becomes a part of you to use at your discretion. <br />Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749612550197214960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-50057311555987824272016-01-04T16:14:11.129-05:002016-01-04T16:14:11.129-05:00Wow, so many comments over something that is reall...Wow, so many comments over something that is really up to the individual. Degrees, regardless of level, are a symbols of commitment, that the individual took the time and energy to do what was required to reach an academic goal. The degrees won't make you rich or successful. Only smart work and effort will do that. To pass judgement on an individual simply because the degree is (or is not) listed on a business card is short-sighted. As a previous HR director, I can attest that having the MBA, MM, MS, MA, any other degree listed on a business card or at the top of the resume was not the deciding factor on whether to hire. If a Master's degree was required for a position, seeing it in the title helped me to complete my first quick sort in prep for interviews. Much liked the LinkedIn profile, the interview is a "sales pitch" in which individuals attempt to convince potential employers of their merit. All skills being equal, at the end of the day, the hiring decision (or promotion) depends on how you feel about the person. In the end, it is about good old fashioned rapport. So, if you have a master's degree, be proud of your accomplishment. It took hard work and dedication and numerous hours of sacrifice. Display it as you deem appropriate. If someone doesn't want to hire you for something as frivolous as having MBA on your business card, I am unsure if working for them would be for the best. Just remember...employers need good employees just as much as employees need good employers. The relationship is a "two-way street".Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749612550197214960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-82999221693956150632015-12-14T02:01:26.455-05:002015-12-14T02:01:26.455-05:00IF YOU GOT MBA DEGREE SO , I THINK YOU SHOULD BE U...IF YOU GOT MBA DEGREE SO , I THINK YOU SHOULD BE USED MBA WITH YOUR NAME.<br /><br />THOSE WHO HAVE NOT MBA DEGREE SO PLS DON'T BECOME JEALOUS.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-43908672319503661102015-12-09T00:35:33.316-05:002015-12-09T00:35:33.316-05:00I think it is up to the individual if they choose ...I think it is up to the individual if they choose to use MBA in their signature or not. It could be a way of introduction. Not every one will see your work or be able to or need to assess it.<br /><br />Some people dress badly, make poor presentations, etc. because they feel they need to cut out the 'fluff' - not sure I entirely agree with this. Nothing wrong in trying to create the best impression of yourself at the first meeting.<br /><br />Also most people who strongly oppose using educational credentials are those who do not have any formal educational qualifications - not even from a night school. Most are usually school dropouts who got a lucky break at work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-76806451255501276962015-09-18T16:00:27.017-05:002015-09-18T16:00:27.017-05:00Do you have an MBA? I'm curious if the positio...Do you have an MBA? I'm curious if the position on this is split between those that have an MBA and those that don't. <br />Thanks,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-37103845964760641932015-09-10T02:10:35.435-05:002015-09-10T02:10:35.435-05:00A LOT OF YOU PEOPLE HERE ARE JUST FULL OF SHIT. A...A LOT OF YOU PEOPLE HERE ARE JUST FULL OF SHIT. Also, some of you people have a PITIFUL command of grammar and spelling. How did some of you people even graduate high school? Bribery? Sexual Favours?<br /><br />The moron who started this "debate" does not even know the difference between a "professional designation", an "academic degree" and a "job title". I would never work WITH (never write “FOR”) a moron who gets pissed off about how people present their e-mail signatures because he/she is definitely a worthless micromanager who would be toxic to any corporate environment. <br /> <br />Most of you people are completely IGNORANT about the actual topic of this “debate”. SEE BELOW.<br />a) Ph.D. = DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (THIS IS AN “ACADEMIC DEGREE”) <br />b) MD = MEDICAL DOCTOR (THIS IS A “PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION”)<br />c) Manager of Systems Support = (THIS IS A “JOB TITLE”)<br /><br />Now, READ and UNDERSTAND the following:<br /><br />1. When you present a business card, you SHOULD include ALL of your academic degrees and ALL of your professional designations. That is the damn purpose of a business card in the first place.<br /><br />2. If you have / hold a “Ph.D.” (degree), you ARE A “DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY” or you can also say you HAVE A “DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY” DEGREE. GET IT?<br />So, it is CORRECT to say “I have / hold a Ph.D. degree” OR “I am a Ph.D.” BOTH ARE CORRECT, YOU MORONS! <br /><br />3. If you ever say “I am a Ph.D. degree”, then you are a dumbass who knows nothing.<br />Keep in mind, those with half a brain already know that “Ph.D.” is an (academic) degree so we can omit the word “degree” and just say “I have / hold a Ph.D.” GET IT?<br /><br />4. THE SAME THING APPLIES FOR “MBA” which stands for “MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION”, not “masters in business administration” which I see some idiots write all the time. LEARN THE PROPER NAME OF THE FUCKING DEGREE YOU UNEDUCATED PIECES OF SHIT (yeah, that’s ironic, isn’t it?)<br />So, does everyone in the class understand what I am saying?<br />You CAN say “I am a MBA with 10 years of…” because that means “I AM A Master of Business Administration” OR you CAN say, “I have / hold a MBA degree”. Again, keep in mind, those with half a brain already know that “MBA” is an (academic) degree so we can omit the word “degree” and just say “I have / hold a MBA”<br /><br />5. MBA / Ph.D. are ACADEMIC DEGREES – they are not “professional designations”<br /><br />6. Your “JOB TITLE” should NEVER be written in full or abbreviated after your name on a business card. The executive morons at the company I work for write shit like this:<br />“John Smith, EVP & CFO”<br />Company Name<br />What the fuck is that?<br /><br />The CORRECT WAY is:<br />John Smith<br />Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer<br />Company Name<br />OR<br />John Smith<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />7. What if John Smith held a MBA? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />8. What if John Smith held a Ph.D.? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D.<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />9. What if John Smith was a CPA? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D., CPA<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />10. What if John Smith was a MD? Then OF COURSE you would add it after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D., CPA, MD<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />I DON’T KNOW (and I don’t care) about the ORDER in which you would list your degrees and designations. If you are even concerned about that, go split some hairs while you’re at it.<br />AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642936159163930478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-73822039042064307382015-09-10T02:05:34.324-05:002015-09-10T02:05:34.324-05:00A LOT OF YOU PEOPLE HERE ARE JUST FULL OF SHIT. A...A LOT OF YOU PEOPLE HERE ARE JUST FULL OF SHIT. Also, some of you people have a PITIFUL command of grammar and spelling. How did some of you people even graduate high school? Bribery? Sexual Favours?<br /><br />The moron who started this "debate" does not even know the difference between a "professional designation", an "academic degree" and a "job title". I would never work WITH (never write “FOR”) a moron who gets pissed off about how people present their e-mail signatures because he/she is definitely a worthless micromanager who would be toxic to any corporate environment. <br /><br />Most of you people are completely IGNORANT about the actual topic of this “debate”. SEE BELOW.<br />a) Ph.D. = DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (THIS IS AN “ACADEMIC DEGREE”) <br />b) MD = MEDICAL DOCTOR (THIS IS A “PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION”)<br />c) Manager of Systems Support = (THIS IS A “JOB TITLE”)<br /><br />Now, READ and UNDERSTAND the following:<br /><br />1. When you present a business card, you SHOULD include ALL of your academic degrees and ALL of your professional designations. That is the damn purpose of a business card in the first place.<br /><br />2. If you have / hold a “Ph.D.” (degree), you ARE A “DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY” or you can also say you HAVE A “DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY” DEGREE. GET IT?<br />So, it is CORRECT to say “I have / hold a Ph.D. degree” OR “I am a Ph.D.” BOTH ARE CORRECT, YOU MORONS! <br /><br />3. If you ever say “I am a Ph.D. degree”, then you are a dumbass who knows nothing.<br />Keep in mind, those with half a brain already know that “Ph.D.” is an (academic) degree so we can omit the word “degree” and just say “I have / hold a Ph.D.” GET IT?<br /><br />4. THE SAME THING APPLIES FOR “MBA” which stands for “MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION”, not “masters in business administration” which I see some idiots write all the time. LEARN THE PROPER NAME OF THE FUCKING DEGREE YOU UNEDUCATED PIECES OF SHIT (yeah, that’s ironic, isn’t it?)<br />So, does everyone in the class understand what I am saying?<br />You CAN say “I am a MBA with 10 years of…” because that means “I AM A Master of Business Administration” OR you CAN say, “I have / hold a MBA degree”. Again, keep in mind, those with half a brain already know that “MBA” is an (academic) degree so we can omit the word “degree” and just say “I have / hold a MBA”<br /><br />5. MBA / Ph.D. are ACADEMIC DEGREES – they are not “professional designations”<br /><br />6. Your “JOB TITLE” should NEVER be written in full or abbreviated after your name on a business card. The executive morons at the company I work for write shit like this:<br />“John Smith, EVP & CFO”<br />Company Name<br />What the fuck is that?<br /><br />The CORRECT WAY is:<br />John Smith<br />Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer<br />Company Name<br />OR<br />John Smith<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />7. What if John Smith held a MBA? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />8. What if John Smith held a Ph.D.? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D.<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />9. What if John Smith was a CPA? Then OF COURSE you would ADD IT after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D., CPA<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />10. What if John Smith was a MD? Then OF COURSE you would add it after your name, dumbass:<br /><br />John Smith, MBA, Ph.D., CPA, MD<br />EVP & CFO<br />Company Name<br /><br />I DON’T KNOW (and I don’t care) about the ORDER in which you would list your degrees and designations. If you are even concerned about that, go split some hairs while you’re at it.AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01642936159163930478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-7114885191287834452015-08-08T18:55:55.974-05:002015-08-08T18:55:55.974-05:00I see the confidence of omitting the MBA title to ...I see the confidence of omitting the MBA title to people who know your work or level of education but what about those who do not? You will not give everyone person a resume after handing them your business card.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-17175182968449906452015-02-26T17:13:02.605-05:002015-02-26T17:13:02.605-05:00I am a licensed Professional Engineer with an MBA....I am a licensed Professional Engineer with an MBA. I will be using "PE, MBA" on my business cards. I read most of the comments above. There were a lot of great points, but this decision is situational. I just called a contact at the American Society of Civil Engineers headquarters in DC. He said all the MBAs he knows use the designation on their business cards. That's a good enough argument for me. In my field, MBAs are rare, which makes the designation useful. <br /><br />It's entirely up to you what you do, but I wanted to throw this nugget out there for other PEs that might be wondering if the field of engineering has different rules. <br /><br />Colloquially, we all know that the field of engineering has far fewer "bullshitters" than other fields. A designation of MBA will almost certainly bring value to the table, not just create the illusion of value. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-63786406573062473002015-02-09T20:14:33.104-05:002015-02-09T20:14:33.104-05:00I have an MBA and a JD, and I list both after my n...I have an MBA and a JD, and I list both after my name on my business cards. My primary justification is that the only people who receive my business cards are account prospects/customers and individuals at networking events or other social environments where networking opportunities may arise. Since such recipients will never see my resume, my business cards serve as a tool to communicate both my contact info, as well as my credentials. <br /><br />Since I work in Sales, it's important for me to establish credibility at the beginning of a relationship, as the ability to measure my level of competence, quality of work, product and customer service is not possible until after a relationship begins and sufficient time has passed to allow an honest critique. <br /><br />As a result, it's important for to communicate that I have a solid educational background from the outset, and I want others to know that I am well qualified to take their business and engage in a mutually beneficial business relationship. <br /><br />As a caveat, the designations alone do not inspire credibility, one must also possess a certain amount of charisma, effective communication, and overall sense of competence that instills confidence in the business card recipient. <br /><br />However, I strongly disagree on the over generalization that the MBA should simply be left off the business card. It's a matter of personal opinion, proper context and environment, and overall intention behind using the designation. For some, such as myself, it's entirely appropriate. For others, it may not be. <br /><br />In any event, who really cares? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-49100408927495968462015-01-24T14:14:53.822-05:002015-01-24T14:14:53.822-05:00Context matters. For instance, if you're a tea...Context matters. For instance, if you're a teacher, then your educational background is relevant. I think a college professor's business card should list degrees—and in fact, in that context it's arguable that pedigree matters, too, so maybe you should even list schools. (UPhoenix is not Harvard.)<br /><br />In a professional context like law or medicine, you don't advertise the degree because it's assumed. If you are a lawyer, then obviously you have a JD (or LLB). If you are a doctor, then obviously you have an MD. And you use "Dr" or "Esq" to denote that in addition to having the education, you also have a license. Not every law or medical school graduate has passed the boards or the bar. It's not chest-puffing; it's a useful and sometimes necessary signal to the reader.<br /><br />I hate to sound facile, but I do think a lot of the pushback against designations arises from jealousy. People dislike being reminded that someone else might be more accomplished than them. Also, we have a weird relationship as a society with pride. We teach kids to feel pride for accomplishments, but not necessarily to act proud. That's not always a bad thing, but sometimes it goes too far. This is one example.<br /><br />I have a JD. I have two business cards, as a lawyer and an artist. I don't list my JD on either card, because it's assumed in the first case and irrelevant in the second. But if I were a teacher with business cards, my JD would go on those. It isn't assumed that a teacher has graduated from law school, but it is relevant. If I were a college student, or a parent of a younger student, or an administrator looking to hire a teacher, I would absolutely want to know.<br /><br />In short, context matters. Like most things, if you're proclaiming blanket rules, then you're probably missing some perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-86625195283407017882015-01-10T18:44:02.395-05:002015-01-10T18:44:02.395-05:00I am glad that you clarified at the end of your bl...I am glad that you clarified at the end of your blog that you were not turning your nose up to those who received their MBA or any other degree for that matter at night school or online. I am a U.S. Veteran who has been working on completing my degree between numerous deployments and countless time away from friends and family. After recently becoming a veteran I found myself with a greater responsibility to ensure that my own family is taken care of. This meant, of course, that I would have to finally complete my education as well as pursue a post graduate degree. I did not have the luxury of foregoing my responsibilities to my immediate family to complete my education. I still needed to provide for them while I went to school. Therefore my only option was to pursue the rest of my education through available means. Though I agree with you that for my own personal preference I would not use MBA in any of my correspondence but if I chose to do so in the future, I would be more than proud that I attained my degrees in night school or online. Going to night school was just part of the sacrifice my brothers and sisters in the armed forces have had to make in order to serve our country. Any of our accomplishments in education, whether through a traditional institution or nontraditional is something we have proudly earned.United States Veterannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-17394790745248113882014-12-26T22:00:53.564-05:002014-12-26T22:00:53.564-05:00Great blog, hard to believe but I read the whole t...Great blog, hard to believe but I read the whole thing .. six years of running conversation and argument.<br /><br />Here's my question - my university is a fully accredited institution complete with a well-funded business school that pumps out M.Pacc's and MBAs and such. I'm a graduate of its undergraduate B.Comm program but since I work in government, I opted to apply to the smaller (and dare I say, more rigorous) MPA (master of public administration). <br /><br />Regarding the comments in this blog - would most people apply their comments re: MBA degrees similarly to MPA degrees? Or do those of you who work outside government see them in a different light?<br /><br />Just curious - thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-61226649919074834972014-12-26T22:00:09.246-05:002014-12-26T22:00:09.246-05:00Great blog, hard to believe but I read the whole t...Great blog, hard to believe but I read the whole thing .. six years of running conversation and argument.<br /><br />Here's my question - my university is a fully accredited institution complete with a well-funded business school that pumps out M.Pacc's and MBAs and such. I'm a graduate of its undergraduate B.Comm program but since I work in government, I opted to apply to the smaller (and dare I say, more rigorous) MPA (master of public administration). <br /><br />Regarding the comments in this blog - would most people apply their comments re: MBA degrees similarly to MPA degrees? Or do those of you who work outside government see them in a different light?<br /><br />Just curious - thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-32482698864341581102014-12-10T14:43:58.592-05:002014-12-10T14:43:58.592-05:00Anonymous,
Do you have an MBA? If not, perhaps y...Anonymous,<br /><br />Do you have an MBA? If not, perhaps you might consider working toward one and then you might have a different opinion on the matter when you go through the difficulties of obtaining one from an accredited University.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-11759271047007122902014-08-26T11:32:22.315-05:002014-08-26T11:32:22.315-05:00RFP,CFP,TEP,CIM,CIWM,FMA,FCSI,Chartered Financial ...RFP,CFP,TEP,CIM,CIWM,FMA,FCSI,Chartered Financial Planner,MBA,PgCert Laws. <br /><br />Have run out of office wall for all these certifications and they cost a Carribean vacation to maintain. <br /><br />I don't use MBA on my card but depending on where my reports are going I will use the appropriate designation that fits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-81928222930511807902014-08-13T14:35:51.026-05:002014-08-13T14:35:51.026-05:00I agree that using "MBA" in your title m...I agree that using "MBA" in your title makes a person look like he or she is trying too hard. I am a lawyer and have a J.D., but I don't put "Jane Doe, J.D." on my business cards or email signature, even though I arguably worked just as hard, or harder, to get that degree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-62389544278213921762014-08-09T14:32:39.707-05:002014-08-09T14:32:39.707-05:00I'm a HR guy who has a Haas MBA. I endbup thro...I'm a HR guy who has a Haas MBA. I endbup throwing most people who put MBA in their title or business card in the "No" pile. Why? The posters who resort to childish name calling and overall douchiness are the type of insecure people who generally tout their MBA.<br /><br />To the posters who say they worked hard for a MBA, well yeah, butblet's be real. I don't know anyone who was dropped academically for a MBA, basically two years of drinking... Er... Socializing... I mean networking. A MBA isn't that hard, my MPP and JD were significantly more rigorous. Those getting MAs, MDs, and PhD's in the STEM or economics disciplines have an even harder program to complete. You're not special, hundreds of thousands have MBAs. Let your work history and your job performance and competence speak for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-43900350092698504402014-07-31T19:34:18.529-05:002014-07-31T19:34:18.529-05:00I have my MBA and over 20 years of professional ex...I have my MBA and over 20 years of professional experience... I find it laughable that anyone would use MBA in their title. My dad and I are both graduates (BBA) of Notre Dame with his MBA obtained at Michigan, and mine at the University of Texas. This is just our opinion, but why not err on the side of caution and not look like a pretentious narcissist to potential employers or clients? (was that redundant?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8973293070082558479.post-7401973966521050452014-07-27T09:48:34.513-05:002014-07-27T09:48:34.513-05:00My opinion on this issue is: use initials behind y...My opinion on this issue is: use initials behind your name if it designates WHO you are, not WHAT you have. You are a CPA. You are a PMP. You are a CPCU. You are not an MBA...you HAVE an MBA. Yes, I have an MBA but I do not list it behind my name on my email signature or LinkedIn profile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com