Yes, many folks do this all the time. It may take a bit of flexible scheduling for work duties and buy in by your boss, but it is very doable
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Online Grad Degrees - Major Schools
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That said, NROTC shore tours for aviators are probably on balance career neutral to slightly negative.
Brett
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
I was told it was a positive, but then again, my DH at the time hated me....
I'm in my second semester of UMass Amherst's Professional MBA program. It is offered 100% online, with the option to take classes in person if you want. Some of the other students are taking a mix. When awarded my degree will not say "online", it will be the same as a full-time on-campus student (although cost a bit more)
Most of the "online" programs have a small residency requirement. Typical is a week at the start of each year. I'm currently overseas, so this was a non-starter. UMass has no requirement for me ever to step foot on campus.
So far I am happy with the program. Most of the students are mid-career, late 30s or early 40s, and looking to move into management. A lot of healthcare folks, a lot of banking folks, and a mix of the rest. Several other military.
The program is 37 credits, and costs $670 per credit. It works out to just under $25,000 and TA will pay about $9000 of that. I decided it is worth 16 grand to have a diploma that says UMass instead of Phoenix. Only time will tell.
Most of the "online" programs have a small residency requirement. Typical is a week at the start of each year. I'm currently overseas, so this was a non-starter. UMass has no requirement for me ever to step foot on campus.
So far I am happy with the program. Most of the students are mid-career, late 30s or early 40s, and looking to move into management. A lot of healthcare folks, a lot of banking folks, and a mix of the rest. Several other military.
The program is 37 credits, and costs $670 per credit. It works out to just under $25,000 and TA will pay about $9000 of that. I decided it is worth 16 grand to have a diploma that says UMass instead of Phoenix. Only time will tell.
Officertob
New Member
Getting an advanced degree never hurts. My graduate degree definitely gave me a competitive edge. Also licensing and certifications are valuable assets. Now, in order to advance as a senior enlisted you must have at least a two year degree and to make E-9 you will need a Masters.
Some of my cadet friends claim aviators taking NROTC jobs usually get there because they've been banned from the cockpit or are otherwise on their way out of the Navy, but if you're SWO or RL it won't hurt you.
I wouldn't go to that extreme, as there are many competent and qualified aviators doing NROTC tours, but what you say is true for the other communities.
Brett
MasterBates
Well-Known Member
I've said it before, the above is RETARDED!
(Not you OfficerTob, the concept that MCPO MUST have a Masters Degree, F'in Retarded)
Thisguy
Pain-in-the-dick
Chances are, if you're RL, you won't get a ROTC billet. Those communities aren't big enough to allow for that.
Depending on your definition of "need". Categorical imperative, no.
Personal experience, I did not have a Masters but I did have a bachelors in electrical engineering, with bit of 12 years TIS and 29 years old when promoted to Master Chief. That was some time ago, long before there were "on-line" degrees. I was fortunate to have 4 years continuous shore duty in WashDC enabling completion of my degree in a field directly related to my rating. Am sure that looked impressive to the board, and I base that statement on end result.
Depending on your definition of "need". Categorical imperative, no.
Personal experience, I did not have a Masters but I did have a bachelors in electrical engineering, with bit of 12 years TIS and 29 years old when promoted to Master Chief. That was some time ago, long before there were "on-line" degrees. I was fortunate to have 4 years continuous shore duty in WashDC enabling completion of my degree in a field directly related to my rating. Am sure that looked impressive to the board, and I base that statement on end result.
I'm with you, good buddy, but there IS some pipe dream policy on the books now that stipulates various degree requirements for senior enlisted at some point in the future. My bet is that it will never come to fruition.
Brett
Concur. I think that would be counter productive. Retention would take one heck of a hit.
