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sisyphus · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 170

Just to continue a question I brought up on the UAE page.

In terms of career prospects I am interested in asking if job prospects would be better in Gulf with an MA Applied Linguistics or an MBA (for content positions etc) ?

I have more experience in EFL but I have a business background and have taught corporate courses not just business english...

Just a thought....

Yours , The Sisyphus

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

http://www.mba360.com/mba-salary-calculator.html

Maybe this will help you decide?
or this

http://www.mbapursuit.com/mba-abroad-value-for-money

sisyphus · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 170

Thanks, but I think those pages are for people looking to work in finance , etc. I'm looking for teaching positions. I'm more interested in prospects in these areas in Gulf.

15yearsinQ8 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 462 Location: kuwait

an mba is to prepare you for a career in business
it is not a degree that teaches you how to teach business skills, english or anything else

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

Having the MBA alone won't get you a good tertiary job (or probably any) in content. They are also looking for industry experience - everyone in the business program I've ever met have worked in industry for 10 - 15 years before coming to HCT.

sisyphus · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 170

Thanks . I know what an MBA is. My point was that if you had teaching experience in EFL and Business experience then would an MBA be of use in getting you a tertiary job in Gulf. I have many years in both areas as I have ran my own organisation and also taught corporate courses. What I dont have is either an MA Applied Linguistics or an MBA. I know this is rather convuluted, but thanks everyone!

sisyphus · Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Posts: 170

Convoluted (just in case the Sheikh is about...!)...

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Oh, you never know which member of the proofreading patrol will turn up.

You can edit your posts, you know. In the upper right corner of each entry, there is a button that says "edit." I use it all the time. Cool

VS

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I am not sure that I understand what the OP means by "content positions". In KSA management roles are increasingly held by locals and they will probably be given preference over a "Frank".

Having an MBA in itself is not much of a qualification for teaching Business Admin courses. For that you would need substantial experience.

Stick to teaching - do an MA in Teflology.

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

SnB I agree with you on the lose and loose thing - and I'm not an EFL teacher (it's just a pet peeve).

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

That one drives me CRAZY... that and adding 's to make a plural... (and my typing fingers do it sometimes!!)

VS

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Definately, some of these English teacher's are dimwits.

Linguist · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 202

johnslat · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:22 pm Post subject:

Dear Linguist,

It's called parody.

Regards,
John