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2 semesters into an MBA considering switching to a M.S in supply chain management- am i over thinking this
Current situation:
2 semesters into UCF Evening MBA (12 credits done, 39 total needed)
Just got accepted to FAU’s M.S. in Supply Chain Management (10 courses 30 credits)
FAU is also ranked #1 in grad schools in Florida for executive education and #4 in the U.S while UCF is #64 nationally

Since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated by logistics - DHL cargo planes, how Amazon gets packages to your door in 48 hours, port operations. That’s what actually interests me, not general business theory.

However, I’m extremely hesitant because the M.S. is obviously more specialized for a niche sector of business(but also one of the most crucial aspects of a business) and I’m worried about what the future is going to look like having AI around in 5-8 years down the road and how AI is going to shape the supply chain industry. I’m already pretty efficient with AI so i’m not worried but i don’t want to end up potentially regretting the degree later.

MBA obviously is way more broader, can open up way more doors than an M.S in Supply chain Management can and is definitely deemed as “safer” choice.

Being based in south florida(it’s a supply chain and logistics gold mine) having 2 of the biggest ports in the U.S right here Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

1.Hiring managers: You’re filling a Supply Chain Manager role in Florida. Two candidates apply-one has an MBA+general experience, the other has M.S. Supply Chain + internship . Who would you hire?

2What’s the actual career ceiling difference?

3.ROI question for South Florida specifically: since i’m a major logistics hub (Port of Miami, Amazon, freight, DHL,), will the M.S. Supply Chain give me an edge, or do employers not really care as long as you have a master’s degree?

4. For people who switched careers into supply chain: Did you need the M.S. or did certifications (APICS, CSCP) + on-the-job learning get you just as far for way less money and time?

5. Has anyone here regretted getting a degree that’s TOO specialized? Like, got the M.S. Supply Chain and then couldn’t pivot?

Current situation:
2 semesters into UCF Evening MBA (12 credits done, 39 total needed)
Just got accepted to FAU’s M.S. in Supply Chain Management (10 courses 30 credits)
FAU is also ranked #1 in grad schools in Florida for executive education and #4 in the U.S while UCF is #64 nationally

Since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated by logistics - DHL cargo planes, how Amazon gets packages to your door in 48 hours, port operations. That’s what actually interests me, not general business theory.

However, I’m extremely hesitant because the M.S. is obviously more specialized for a niche sector of business(but is also one of the most crucial aspects of a business) and I’m worried about what the future is going to look like having AI around in 5-8 years down the road and how AI is going to shape the supply chain industry. I’m already pretty efficient with AI so i’m not worried but i don’t want to end up potentially regretting the degree later.

MBA obviously is way more broader, can open up way more doors than an M.S in Supply chain Management can and is definitely deemed as the “safer” choice.

Being based in south florida(it’s a supply chain and logistics gold mine) having 2 of the biggest ports in the U.S right here Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

1.Hiring managers: You’re filling a Supply Chain Manager role in Florida. Two candidates apply-one has an MBA+general experience, the other has M.S. Supply Chain + internship . Who would you hire?

2What’s the actual career ceiling difference?

3.ROI question for South Florida specifically: since i’m a major logistics hub (Port of Miami, Amazon, freight, DHL,), will the M.S. Supply Chain give me an edge, or do employers not really care as long as you have a master’s degree?

4. For people who switched careers into supply chain: Did you need the M.S. or did certifications (APICS, CSCP) + on-the-job learning get you just as far for way less money and time?

5. Has anyone here regretted getting a degree that’s TOO specialized? Like, got the M.S. Supply Chain and then couldn’t pivot?

Current situation:
2 semesters into UCF Evening MBA (12 credits done, 39 total needed)
Just got accepted to FAU’s M.S. in Supply Chain Management (10 courses 30 credits)
FAU is also ranked #1 in grad schools in Florida for executive education and #4 in the U.S while UCF is #64 nationally

Since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated by logistics - DHL cargo planes, how Amazon gets packages to your door in 48 hours, port operations. That’s what actually interests me, not general business theory.

However, I’m extremely hesitant because the M.S. is obviously more specialized for a niche sector of business(but also one of the most crucial aspects of a business) and I’m worried about what the future is going to look like having AI around in 5-8 years down the road and how AI is going to shape the supply chain industry. I’m already pretty efficient with AI so i’m not worried but i don’t want to end up potentially regretting the degree later.

MBA obviously is way more broader, can open up way more doors than an M.S in Supply chain Management can and is definitely deemed as “safer” choice.

Being based in south florida(it’s a supply chain and logistics gold mine) having 2 of the biggest ports in the U.S right here Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

1. Hiring managers: You’re filling a Supply Chain Manager role in Florida. Two candidates apply-one has an MBA+general experience, the other has M.S. Supply Chain + internship . Who would you hire?

2What’s the actual career ceiling difference?

3.ROI question for South Florida specifically: since i’m a major logistics hub (Port of Miami, Amazon, freight, DHL,), will the M.S. Supply Chain give me an edge, or do employers not really care as long as you have a master’s degree?

4. For people who switched careers into supply chain: Did you need the M.S. or did certifications (APICS, CSCP) + on-the-job learning get you just as far for way less money and time?

5. Has anyone here regretted getting a degree that’s TOO specialized? Like, got the M.S. Supply Chain and then couldn’t pivot?