Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What can I do with a MBA in Healthcare management?
   I am currently an occupational therapist with aspirations of moving into a management role. I am considering a MBA with emphasis in healthcare management. I would like some direction in this manner. Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     You'd be looking at informatics, project management or some other executive role. Lok at what your boss does or their boss, and that is the kind of job you'd be looking at.

     I'm an MBA student with 15 years of healthcare IT, so I am looking at CIO or regional IT / project management in a healthcare system (like HCA, Kaiser, Sutter, etc.).

     Looking a few rungs up the ladder you are on now will give you a good idea what the MBA will be useful for. Good Luck!

2. QUESTION:
   I have a BS in Healthcare Management and a MBA I dont have any direction what can I DO?
   I want to be sucessful but I need guidance I dont no which direction to go in. I live in Chicago and finding a job is still difficult . I was working as an office manager but I know I should be doing something better. HELP WHERE SHOULD I START. I want a job with a future and that will give me purpose I will be 27 this year I need to find a career any advice

   • ANSWER:
     If things keep going the way they have for the past few weeks, there may soon be an opening in management at the University of Chicago Medical Center. I understand Michelle Obama, may be moving to the east coast in January.

     But seriously, with your degrees, I would look for a position managing a large or at least successful medical practice, or a lower level management position at a hospital, and then move into the positions which present themselves.

     Once you get some experience, you can usually improve your situation.

3. QUESTION:
   What can I do with a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology?
   What kinds of careers are possible with this degree aside from laboratory or scientific research work? I will be getting my B.S. in Biochemistry next month and would most likely start the PhD program in this Fall.

   I can't imagine myself working in a lab for the rest of my life! I love biology but I just can't do that to myself. I want more of an "office-type" job. I still want a lucrative career using my biochemistry background and most importantly, I want to remain in the city! I am from NYC and would not survive anywhere less urban than that (I've tried).

   So I am looking into becoming an analyst or consulting for the private sector (think stock companies wanting to invest in new drugs or biotechnology) or perhaps healthcare management (but this might require an MBA).

   Would I be able to do all of the above with a BS + PhD instead of a BS + MBA?

   Thanks for any advice!!

   • ANSWER:
     If you don't like being in a lab why are you getting a PhD??? You do know that the last 3-4 years of your program you spend 6-12 hours a day in the lab?? If you really want to work on the management or business end of of biotechnology you would be better off getting an MBA and maybe MS in Biochemistry or Biotechnology. For most people in the sciences an MBA can be finished in about a year.

     There are many jobs that don't require you to be in the lab all the time. Technical sales associates, pharmaceutical sales, marketing, venture capital, and a variety of other positions. If you like communications there are a few graduate programs in scientific writing. I would even look around for an MBA program that specializes in biotechnology.

4. QUESTION:
   Would this be Better than Obama-Care?
   Instead of Obama-care:

   The ideal approach is to peel the problem back like layers on an onion.

   This means that you do the very simplest, cheapest, most efficient things first, where you get the most bang for the buck.

   OK, what would that be?

   Primary care clinics located near hospital emergency rooms and which have their own pharmacies and physicians round the clock.

   What would that cost for 2000 hospitals to have such clinics nearby.

   Billion per year.

   Who could manage it?

   The American Red Cross.

   How much would the Doctors be paid?

   6,000 per year each, and there would be three for each clinic.

   Who else would work there?

   Each clinic would have 10 Red Cross Volunteers.

   Would they be paid?

   Not with cash, but with refundable tax credits from the Federal government.

   What the the current budget of the American Red Cross?

   About Billion per year.

   So this quadruples their budget?

   Correct.

   Can they handle it?

   I think so, and I think they can recruit very highly qualified physicians and manage them very effectively.

   Would these clinics be subject to lawsuits?

   No, the statute creating them would exclude that possibility.

   Does this mean that only people who waive their right to sue can use the clinics?

   Yes, it does. It's sort of like good samaritan laws that already exist in many states.

   What would the impact of this Billion per year program be?

   It would cut the healthcare problem down by about 35%. By giving people primary care, so many expensive illnesses are avoided. Right now, somebody picks up the tab for all those expensive situtations. Avoiding them, saves huge amounts of money.

   So is the job done?

   No, of course not.

   So, what's the next step?

   I don't know. Once the first layer of the onion has been peeled away, you have to look at the onion again to see the next step. One possible next step would be to double up on the program and take it out to cover 4000 hospitals for a cost of about Billion per year. But there are many other possible second steps, no point is doing that analysis on a speculative basis, better to do it will real data in hand (the Monte Carlo Method).

   Is this cheaper than Obama-Care?

   Yes, he wants to spend a Trillion over ten years, so that's 0 Billion per year.

   Billion per year is only 10% of that Obama-Care pricetag.

   Is this better?

   Yes, plainly it's better. It's 1000% more direct. There is virtually no compulsion and no bureaucracy involved. The beneficiaries are self-selecting. No company or hospital gets any unfunded mandates. The drugs can be paid for by the VA using the huge leverage they already have, and just split the delivered goods between the VA and the Red Cross.

   What are the hidden costs?

   There would be security costs. You would need somebody like Blackwater or Wackenhut or Kroll to assure a secure environment in and near these clinics. The people who need medical care in the middle of the night shouldn't have to worry about violent crime in the clinic where they go to get care, and drugs. So that's a small hidden cost. Properly done, it can be a handled very efficiently.

   I'm signing this one:

   Gao Bwo Fu (Juin Tze)

   P.S. All readers should feel free to cut and paste this idea into a letter to their Congress persons. Speak truth to Power!

   The Author:

   MBA (management science)
   JD (law)
   Two decades of experience designing systems to solve problems.
   People who can't spell and can't read the question, really shouldn't bother to post a response. Let's make this one a "no clowns zone" OK?

   • ANSWER:
     Long question.

     If you have two decades of experience, I would hope you don't think the solution is that simple, not that I read it all. The drug companies are making a lot of the cost go up because they don't want there profit cut so it is impossible. They used interest groups to push making it illegal to negotiate with them.

     Also, it sounds like you're making non-profits pay for some of that, which I am certian they don't have tht kind of money nor would it be there top priority.

5. QUESTION:
   Does anyone know a way to get a foot in the door to the healthcare business?
   I have an associates degree in medical billing and coding (however, I am not certified). I also have a BA in Health care Management and I am working on my MBA. I have no experience and I am finding it extremely hard to even get interview with no experience, even when the jobs require no experience. What can I do to get my foot in the door to a hospital, doctors office...any type of health care job?

   • ANSWER:
     Due to this field being over saturated with new grads and with the current situation being as it is, employers are now requiring coders to have at least 2 years experience. Your best bet is to try to get a job elsewhere in HIM, such as billing, medical records, account follow up, unit secretary, etc. something that will give you medical experience and become more familiar with ICD 9, CPT, reimbursement and HIPPA, etc.

     Once you are in a hospital, you can network, or volunteer to help out the coding dept when they get behind, etc. if a job comes open, they will be more likely to hire you since you are already an employee (and they always prefer to hire internal candidates) and they know who you are.

6. QUESTION:
   What's a corporate MBA? How does it differ from a traditional MBA?
   I want to apply for a "Corporate" MBA program with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Management. What is meant by the term Corporate MBA? I've heard the term "Executive MBA" used before, but I'm not quite sure is implied by a "Corporate" MBA versus a regular one. Basically, I want to get an MBA that will connect me to the healthcare industry. In other words, I want to get a focused degree so I can make some big bucks! Any input? (The school I'm interested in is AACSB accredited, btw.) I worry though because I'm only 22 and I only hold about 3 years of professional work experience.

   • ANSWER:
     The following is a quote from a FAQ website for the Univ. of Illinois at Chicago. The link is given below. This describes the difference at UIC.

     "Q: How do the Corporate MBA Programs differ from other MBA programs at UIC?

     A: Traditional campus MBA programs, like the one at UIC, are typically designed for students to study full time over a two-year period or part time over an extended period while still employed. Students individually choose their courses to meet the degree requirements, including an advanced area of study.

     In contrast, CMBA students go through the program together as a cohort—allowing the entire degree program to be tailored to the needs of the group including sequence, delivery and selection of advanced courses or the development of special topic courses. To accomplish program goals, the CMBA programs, working with the sponsoring organization, may modify instructional schedules and the selection of advanced courses after the program begins.

     Even though the format differs from the traditional MBA program that follows the regular academic calendar, it leads to the same degree with the same academic requirements and the same diploma from UIC."

7. QUESTION:
   LL.M or Ph.D in Healthcare?
   I am 24, worked for 2 fortune 500 retail companies in management (Walgreens and Sears). I managed the largest classification of a sears store for 2 years. I recently decided to leave Sears, now I go into the Navy for 4 years. I decided I don't want to go immediately to school because of debt. So, I joined the Navy because I can serve my country and potentially get the post 9-11 gi bill.

   I already have a degree, graduated early 140 credit hours, a ton of graduate courses, from Purdue: Bachelor of Science, General Health Sciences.

   I am now looking at what I want to go to school after the Navy (I'm done when I am 28). I will go for a Ph.D in healthcare or an LL.M in Law. I don't think I can apply while in the Navy b.c. they require you interview, so I will have a redundant job (in my opinion) for one year after my time in service. I know my chances of getting accepted to schools are very high for both (I have been accepted before, and have done very well in school).

   I'm left with a problem: Do I like Law or do I like Healthcare. I think Law would be fun because you can network and build clients and potentially do very well and build a business (I would want it to be in the city eventually...) and maybe a field like securities or patents (because I am a science major).

   But, healthcare I know for a fact I would enjoy helping people. My dad died of cancer and to help someone be healthy it would mean a lot to me (even if I chose the healthcare administrator route).

   I posted in another blog, MBA, LL.M, or Ph.D everyone said MBA. But, I don't think my science background would be good for an MBA investment. A professional degree (that requires state licence seems intriguing).

   Please advise an opinion (what is better career choice), thanks for reading...
   The gi bill gives 36 months so I would consider LL.M (gi bill portion) and MPH (my savings). I never thought of a healthcare route.... thank you very much, I will research it!

   • ANSWER:
     May I suggest a combination JD/MPH and working in health care or public health law? See example at link below.

8. QUESTION:
   LL.M in Law or Ph.D in Healthcare?
   I am 24, worked for 2 fortune 500 retail companies in management (Walgreens and Sears). I managed the largest classification of a sears store for 2 years. I recently decided to leave Sears, now I go into the Navy for 4 years. I decided I don't want to go immediately to school because of debt. So, I joined the Navy because I can serve my country and potentially get the post 9-11 gi bill.

   I already have a degree, graduated early 140 credit hours, a ton of graduate courses, from Purdue: Bachelor of Science, General Health Sciences.

   I am now looking at what I want to go to school after the Navy (I'm done when I am 28). I will go for a Ph.D in healthcare or an LL.M in Law. I don't think I can apply while in the Navy b.c. they require you interview, so I will have a redundant job (in my opinion) for one year after my time in service. I know my chances of getting accepted to schools are very high for both (I have been accepted before, and have done very well in school).

   I'm left with a problem: Do I like Law or do I like Healthcare. I think Law would be fun because you can network and build clients and potentially do very well and build a business (I would want it to be in the city eventually...) and maybe a field like securities or patents (because I am a science major).

   But, healthcare I know for a fact I would enjoy helping people. My dad died of cancer and to help someone be healthy it would mean a lot to me (even if I chose the healthcare administrator route).

   I posted in another blog, MBA, LL.M, or Ph.D everyone said MBA. But, I don't think my science background would be good for an MBA investment. A professional degree (that requires state licence seems intriguing).

   Please advise an opinion, thanks for reading...

   • ANSWER:
     I have graduated from law school and practiced law.

     The basic post-bachelor's law degree is the J.D. (Juris Doctor) which allows the holder to take the bar exam and to practice law upon being admitted to the state bar after passing the exam. An L.L.M., ironically, is taken after the J.D. by a minority of lawyers who want advanced education in a particular specialty, such as tax law.

     As you wrote, an advantage of a law degree is that you can build your own practice and do not have to try to find an employer. In every case a lawyer is helping his or her client.

     If you apply for education or employment in health care, do not mention your dad. It is considered unprofessional to pursue health care careers because of personal or family experience. I am sorry about your dad, but everyone has relatives who have died or needed health care and even personal experiences are considered poor motivation. That's just the way it is. I am stating the opinion of people in authority in health care, which is not necessarily my personal opinion.

9. QUESTION:
   Associate's of Science in Medical Billing and Coding...?
   I currently possess a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a Concentration in HR Management. I am changing up my career field a little bit, and I want to get into HealthCare. I know the HealthCare field will be around for good. I live in Jacksonville, FL and their are plenty of great hospitals here, including Shands. So, I just went back to school for an 'Associates of Science in Medical (Insurance) Billing and Coding.' With this degree being concentrated in a much needed area in HealthCare, and with already having my MBA degree, I figured I could move up very high in position within a hospital nearby.

   I was curious, what does everyone think about this idea?
   Also, I do not have any experience in HealthCare, what kind of entry-level position can I get in or out of a hospital to get experience while I am completing this degree?

   Thanks everyone!

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    How to adapt to a family business. Mechanical engineer?
    I recently completed my mechanical engineering and joined my fathers business. Due to certain critical chain of events, i can't work elsewhere, i can't study further- mba or ms.

    So i'm kinda stuck here, in the family business with lots of politics and nagging. With no training, no experience, and negligible practical knowledge, i feel like i've learn't nothing at engineering. And its making me feel more and more depressed everyday.

    All i'm told is that i need to learn everything. This is a question to all mechanical engineers. Can you learn and expertise in everything that you've learn't in college? Or do you expertise only in a few areas?

    In the past 3 months, i've realized the scope of a mechanical engineer in the company. From machines- automation, injection molding, plastic molds design, plastic components design, biomechanical science, design of implants, manufacturing, maintenance, HVAC, printing and packaging technology, etc- everything dealing in plastics.

    I agree i did complete most of the above topics in my college. But i can't remember everything done in college.

    How much can i regain? I remember the basic principles of pump- but i cant remember every detail of it. So i go back to my books n revise the particular topics. Though it takes me less time to revise than before- the question is- Do i have to revise everything to be technically sound? I dont have to make a pump- i simply have to chose one. Likewise for machines- i want to learn how to chose a machine for a particular job, cost effectiveness, and technical aspect is fulfilled.
    (anyone got any books for this one?)

    Bottom line is- that my family members are expecting me to do wonders. Since i'm the first engineer in the family, i'm looked upon with cornered eyes, along with a lot of political drama and disputes. Mostly trying to test me, sometimes within my scope, and sometimes completely out of it.

    I'm not sure if i explained it properly, but for those who understood me, please advise, how should i go about in my company, and regenerate my learning curve. Cuz the amount of work i did in college, i'm not even doing half of it now. And its making me very uneasy.

    Most of my time is spent on the computer, researching on either a new machine, concept, process, or educational site, where i can revise some topic.

    I find more fun calculating something, than knowing that its there. We manufacture healthcare devices. So i'm more interested to know why the particular device is designed in that fashion. If a catheter is designed in PVC, i want to know why its not manufactured in PU. I want to know why its dimensions are shaped as such. If we decrease its thickness, can we save costs? What is its maximum pressure capacity? How can i apply ergonomics into its design? What are its most desirable features? What can be an added feature to its design?

    These are just a few questions that are racing through my head almost everyday.

    Along with the biggest question of them all- how will i manage people, if i know nothing about management.

    As of today- my position is on the managers seat. Which to me is fundamently wrong. But since the situation demanded a family member on that seat, i had to fill in. I can't explain why. But now that it is happening- i'l have to adapt to it, and learn from here on.

    But how. Should i revise my engineering skills? Or do a distance learning MBA? If i dont revise my engineering skills now- will it pose a threat to me in near future?
    If i dont do an Mba, how can i handle a managers position?

    What is the role of a manager + engineer? What should i do to develop a sharp learning curve, and gain confidence? (Which i'm begining to lose everyday- exponentially). How do i train myself. Cuz in the current scenario, i doubt i'l get any training. Everyone's busy in a critical problem at hand. So i get no time to discuss anything, either wit dad or uncle.

    Please help.

    • ANSWER:
      Interesting situation, not far from what most engineers find themselves in.

      Engineering school is great background info and teaches you two things
      1) Why things happen and the basic science of the world
      2) How to learn quickly and apply the info to other items

      These are the two things you should have taken from school, nothing more. There are no schools where you could possibly learn everything needed to run a plant since plants are constantly changing are are all wildly different

      The best ways to use engineering in the workplace are the concentrate on using basic engineering problem solving. Break down problems into smaller, easier to solve issues (like statics). This can apply to everything. A big production line is just a collection of small tasks or processes, each of which has inputs, outputs and events/happenings.

      Most of being an engineer is applying a combination of common sense, basic science, specialized experience and alot of caution.

      As far as managing people that is a whole nother game, nothing like doing engineering. This is a "soft skill" that can be learned only through alot of experience, and some people are just plain better at it. Everyone has their style and you just have to find yours. I'd reccomend getting some management books (like self helps) and reading them and discover who you are as a manager. Getting and MBA will not make you an effective manager, they are more about business math and payback and such, not people. To manage people you have to respect them, understand that they are all different and yet treat everyone equally...a tough order. I've learned it by watching mainly bad managers and avoiding their mistakes and takign the good things from others. You also have to be ready to let go of things and let others do the work and take joy in it (and be ready for failures)

      I'm sure it seems fairly overwhelming right now, I'm sure it is. My first engineering job I felt like an idiot, and have felt that way for a year or so upon each new job, but you get over it

      Best thing to do is be organized, have plans, have objectives and try to meet them......

11. QUESTION:
    Can someone please help me with these questions?
    How many years does it take to complete an Associate’s degree?

    3) What degree is required before you can enroll in a Master’s Degree program?

    4) If somebody wants to work in Homeland Security, what area of study would you search under?
    Business Criminal Justice Trades

    5) A nurse practitioner is a lower ranking degree than an R.N.
    True or false?

    6) If somebody wanted to study project management, what area of study would you search under?
    Education Business Criminal Justice

    7) What is a MBA?

    Name three types of engineering:

    9) Is an Associate’s degree required before enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree program?

    10) Explain the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.? Is the level of education the same for both?
    ________________________________________________________________________

    Match the following areas of interest with the appropriate areas of
    study:
    11
    Accounting:

    Education Information Technology Business

    12
    Information Technology:

    Business Computers Engineering
    13
    Photography:

    Media Arts Visual Communication Art Design

    14
    Phlebotomy:
    Education Healthcare Psychology and Counseling

    15
    Automotive Repair
    Education Engineering Trades

    16
    What is IE (Internet Explorer)? Please describe it in your own words.

    17
    What is the exact link to download Firefox? You will be required to download and use Firefox.

    18
    Please describe how to delete cookies on your computer. You will be required to delete cookies on your computer at least once a day.

    19
    Do you have Microsoft Office Products on your computer? You will be required to have Microsoft Products on your computer in order to communicate within the call center.

    20
    What is an Ethernet cable used for?

    • ANSWER:
      How many years does it take to complete an Associate’s degree?

      They'll tell you 2 years, but if you don't do well on placement tests, 3 these days. I don't recommend community college because it has low standards

      3) What degree is required before you can enroll in a Master’s Degree program?

      You need a Bachelors to apply for masters, and you'll need a B+ average

      4) If somebody wants to work in Homeland Security, what area of study would you search under?
      Business Criminal Justice Trades

      I work in HLS and have a degree in it- NEITHER is the answer to your question. You need a military background or no one will take you.

      5) A nurse practitioner is a lower ranking degree than an R.N.
      True or false?

      False, practs can prescribe a script, and RN can't

      6) If somebody wanted to study project management, what area of study would you search under?

      What the heck kind of survey is this!? Some places do a degree in organizational studies

      7) What is a MBA?

      An MBA is a masters in business.

      Name three types of engineering:

      Chemical, civil, bio

      9) Is an Associate’s degree required before enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree program?

      no

      10) Explain the difference between a B.A. and a B.S.? Is the level of education the same for both?
      Bach. of Arts and Bach of Science. Usually people in the Education field have a BS, people with a BA, usually major in general music, psych, etc.

      Match the following areas of interest with the appropriate areas of
      study:
      11
      Accounting:

      Business

      12
      Information Technology:

      Computers

      13
      Photography:

      Media Arts Visual Communication Art Design ALL OF THEM

      14
      Phlebotomy:
      Healthcare

      15
      Automotive Repair
      Trades

      16
      What is IE (Internet Explorer)? Please describe it in your own words.
      A browser that allows you internet access

      17
      What is the exact link to download Firefox? You will be required to download and use Firefox.
      Seriously, dude, google it

      18
      Please describe how to delete cookies on your computer. You will be required to delete cookies on your computer at least once a day.

      history, reset cache/delete cookies
      19
      Do you have Microsoft Office Products on your computer? You will be required to have Microsoft Products on your computer in order to communicate within the call center.

      haha, scam

      20
      What is an Ethernet cable used for?

      linking to the internet in locations that arent the house

12. QUESTION:
    Help me, Im Looking at law schools?
    When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money?

    I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights.

    A JD with....

    MA in Political Science
    MA in Economics
    MA in Philosophy
    MA in Humanities
    MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
    MPP (Masters of Public Policy)
    MPA (Masters of Public Administration)
    MPH (Masters of Public Health)
    PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)
    MD (Doctor of Medicine)
    MEM (Master of Environmental Management)
    MRP (Master of Regional Planning)
    Master Of Arts In Arab Studies
    Master of Health Administration

    • ANSWER:
      Well I will give you atta boys for having the vision to acquire more than one skill set in case the main one does not pan out down the road. I originally went into engineering but once out of school acquired the skills for real estate, construction/development, and finance. I now work in finance only. I would choose an MBA with the law degree. I would also master another avenue for income once out of school. You always want to have three streams of revenue if possible(two active) and one passive stream.

13. QUESTION:
    Question about getting a law degree.....?
    When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money?

    I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights.

    A JD with....

    MA in Political Science
    MA in Economics
    MA in Philosophy
    MA in Humanities
    MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
    MPP (Masters of Public Policy)
    MPA (Masters of Public Administration)
    MPH (Masters of Public Health)
    PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)
    MD (Doctor of Medicine)
    MEM (Master of Environmental Management)
    MRP (Master of Regional Planning)
    Master Of Arts In Arab Studies
    Master of Health Administration

    • ANSWER:
      Hmmm . . . a JD/MBA is a popular, and maybe the most practical, combination for business and corporate law. It might also give you flexibility in moving from the law to the business side of things.

      I would maybe investigate the MPP and MPA programs, given your interests, though. I know Harvard has the Kennedy School of Government, if you have the opportunity to attend. Do investigate all degrees and schools thoroughly, and if you are in college now do ask your placement/alumni office to try to give you information and put you in touch with practitioners already out in the world to gain their advice.

      It's always good to see a question like this, where someone is interested in planning their future. Good luck!

14. QUESTION:
    Question about Joint Degree Programs?
    When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money?

    I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights.

    A JD with....

    MA in Political Science
    MA in Economics
    MA in Philosophy
    MA in Humanities
    MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
    MPP (Masters of Public Policy)
    MPA (Masters of Public Administration)
    MPH (Masters of Public Health)
    PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)
    MD (Doctor of Medicine)
    MEM (Master of Environmental Management)
    MRP (Master of Regional Planning)
    Master Of Arts In Arab Studies
    Master of Health Administration

    • ANSWER:
      Well, I know that your question is not about getting into law school, but I just wanted to give a small suggestion on that: don't major in political science. It's better to try something that will set you apart and help you attain a better-paying job ultimately, which will not be achieved by a political science degree. Philosophy is a VERY good area to get a Bachelors degree in, because philosophy does a good job at helping you learn thought processes, etc. My father's cousin is currently a university professor and she got an AWESOME score on her LSAT, which she credits to her philosophy background. There have also been studies which support this. Not to mention, it's VERY relevant to law and the study of it.

      If you plan on going into homeland security or maybe defense, some schools offer a BA in Criminal Justice with a concentration in military science or national defense. You will definitely want to have some internships and establish plenty of social networks - two VERY important things that will help you get some amazing jobs.

      A warning to you is this: law is a VERY demanding course of study and can be very rigorous. You may want to attain a Masters in your other field of study BEFORE attending school for your JD. Typically, a Masters (of course, with respect to the field) can be attained from anywhere around a few months or a year to two years - also contingent upon the hours required for the degree and the hours you take, etc. Try to get a degree in a field relative to the field you want to work in with your JD. Hope that makes sense:)

      Best of luck!

15. QUESTION:
    Question about getting a law degree...?
    When I graduate, I will have a BA in Political Science, which may not seem much, but it is a step closer to what I want to do with my life. I would like to go to law school, and also have a joint-degree, so I can have something to fall back on. I would like to practice corporate, health, environmental, or human rights law one day. Or get a job in Homeland Security But, I want to live on a reasonable salary (80k+), so I thought about getting another degree with my Juris Doctor. What will help me ring in the most money?

    I would like to go into Politics later, and become a mayor or state legislator. I would like to begin work in Homeland Security, Healthcare, Environment or Human Rights.

    A JD with....

    MA in Political Science
    MA in Economics
    MA in Philosophy
    MA in Humanities
    MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
    MPP (Masters of Public Policy)
    MPA (Masters of Public Administration)
    MPH (Masters of Public Health)
    PhD (Philosophy, Political Science, Economics)
    MD (Doctor of Medicine)
    MEM (Master of Environmental Management)
    MRP (Master of Regional Planning)
    Master Of Arts In Arab Studies
    Master of Health Administration
    What school should I choose?

    Albany
    Georgetown
    George Washington
    Duke
    Cornell
    St. Louis
    Houston
    Boston University
    Boston College
    University of Maryland
    NYU
    Vermont Law

    • ANSWER:
      Master of Health Administration......health is going to continue to be a booming biz.....for at least the next 50 years.....