QUESTION ABOUT BUSINESS EDUCATION.

[bk1]

I want to be a business educator, particularly at the community college or university level. I do NOT want to become a "research prof," simply a lecturer or instructor, but on a full-time basis.

Should I earn an MBA, an MEd in Business Education, an MA/MS in Career and Technical Education, an MEd in Higher/Adult Education, an EdD in Higher/Adult Education, or a combination of any of the above?

Also, do you think that a higher degree in Adult Education (such as an EdD) will make up for my deficiencies in teaching experience AND in work experience (both usually required for business educators)?

[abelkwh]

If u want to be a business educator but yet not interested in research activities in any university, then u dont need to get a PHD but with a PHD, your options will open and yr pay scale will be significantly different.

To be a business educator at a college or CC, then u would need to have a speciality in your specific area, area where u are so interested in teaching. In that case, then u will need a speciality masters, eg. masters in accounting then u can teach in accounting or a masters in finance to teach in finance, they may be cross disciplinary but a specialised one will help for sure. Getting an MBA will be a general masters for those who are more interested in the corporate world (my perspective).

As for your question in a masters in education, i do not think that is necessary, unless u are interested in the education dept or else, most colleges or CC will not require u to have an education cert, to have a specialised masters in yr own area would be more than sufficient. OF course, any additional previous teaching experience in yr own field would definitely add fuel to your credientials.

[george09]

As for your question in a masters in education, i do not think that is necessary, unless u are interested in the education dept or else, most colleges or CC will not require u to have an education cert, to have a specialised masters in yr own area would be more than sufficient. OF course, any additional previous teaching experience in yr own field would definitely add fuel to your credientials.

I agree with everything that is said here. Good luck on your chosen career.

Regards,

George

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