Sports MBA?

[wantacontract]

Hello All,

I am looking for some opinion on studying for a MBA as a change of career. I have looked at the search results for MBA already, but feel my question is a little different from the others...

I have now been in IT for 10 years, and have worked my way from systems engineer to consultant to PM, my next step would logically be a programme manager, whilst the money would be great, I don't actually feel that enthused about becoming a programme manager rolling out some IT programme...

I have always been passionate about sports, albeit not professionally...although I was quite promising at rugby in my teenage years, but injury put an end to that road....so kinda of gave up on sports and decided to try and do something practical which would put food on the table...

However, work is a grind..and they always say life would be so much better if you were doing something you were passionate about....you know look forward to getting up in the morning and going to work rather then just thinking "don't stress, just think of the invoice!" mentality...

so, I am thinking of doing a sports MBA....this one:

http://www.mbs-worldwide.ac.uk/progr...ort_stream.asp

obviously funds is a bit steep....but I think going to Manchester rather then coventry (7.5k for a sports mba there) makes sense...

The key to my question is not the MBA but rather the sports element.....is that likely to get me in to sports organisation at a senior position? I am not really interested in doing a normal MBA and going to work for some management consultancy company or BP and the like.....or am I better off trying to do a normal MBA and then getting in a sports organisation?

I hope my post makes sense.

Cheers and a happy new year!

[Clippy]

Hello All,

I am looking for some opinion on studying for a MBA as a change of career. I have looked at the search results for MBA already, but feel my question is a little different from the others...

I have now been in IT for 10 years, and have worked my way from systems engineer to consultant to PM, my next step would logically be a programme manager, whilst the money would be great, I don't actually feel that enthused about becoming a programme manager rolling out some IT programme...

I have always been passionate about sports, albeit not professionally...although I was quite promising at rugby in my teenage years, but injury put an end to that road....so kinda of gave up on sports and decided to try and do something practical which would put food on the table...

However, work is a grind..and they always say life would be so much better if you were doing something you were passionate about....you know look forward to getting up in the morning and going to work rather then just thinking "don't stress, just think of the invoice!" mentality...

so, I am thinking of doing a sports MBA....this one:

http://www.mbs-worldwide.ac.uk/progr...ort_stream.asp

obviously funds is a bit steep....but I think going to Manchester rather then coventry (7.5k for a sports mba there) makes sense...

The key to my question is not the MBA but rather the sports element.....is that likely to get me in to sports organisation at a senior position? I am not really interested in doing a normal MBA and going to work for some management consultancy company or BP and the like.....or am I better off trying to do a normal MBA and then getting in a sports organisation?

I hope my post makes sense.

Cheers and a happy new year!

What makes you think you will find the answer to this question on an IT contractors forum?

[wantacontract]

well, there is the change of career aspect which I am asking about.....so maybe some enlightened one can help.....

[Diver]

well, there is the change of career aspect which I am asking about.....so maybe some enlightened one can help.....

Well I went into Marine civil engineering and offshore renewable energy if that's any help. you use a lot of energy doing PE

[lje]

I've done an MBA but not a sports one. Not sure how helpful my comments will be given that. During this recession it has been particularly difficult for MBA graduates to change their career - when there are lots of people out there with experience an MBA qualification doesn't help much (at least in the UK). However, it looks like that course is aimed at people who want to organise large sporting events. Is that what you want to do? If so then your PM background is going the help you. I guess you'd need to look at what events are coming to the UK and whether you'd be able to get an interesting job in one at the right time.

[nomadd]

Hello All,

I am looking for some opinion on studying for a MBA as a change of career.

Well, I switched from an Automotive Engineering career to go into IT many years ago, so I don't think a switch of job is out of the question. Depends on your age, I guess, especially if you are looking at "sports" (even if you don't plan on an "active" job) type role. If you are in your 20s or 30s, I'd say go for it if it's where your heart is. Older than that, or with more financial/family commitments, I'd be a little more guarded.

I guess the one thing I'd do in your position is look long and hard at the real job prospects once you graduate - not the BS you'll get from a course administrator (i.e. salesperson.) I looked at doing a PHD and going into scientific research a couple of years ago, but having spoken to a few friends who had done just that, I realised I just couldn't live on the insanely small amounts of money we pay our scientists in this country.

Still, if you are young(ish), single and mortgage-free - go for it. What's the worst that can happen? You can always jump back into IT in a year or so's time if it doesn't work out.

Nomadd

[northernladuk]

Having a passion for doing something and doing it for a job don't go hand in hand. Doing it for work could quite possibly lead to disillusionment and actually ruining he recreational/fun side of it?

just cause you enjoy something doesn't always equate to it being a choice for a career. Think hard about it first.

[Tingles]

OR

Do what you are passionate about - Don't worry, the money will follow...

[nomadd]

OR

Do what you are passionate about - Don't worry, the money will follow...

Try explaining that to the wife!

Nomadd

[Tingles]

Try explaining that to the wife!

Nomadd

If you have chosen your partner well, She (or He) will agree with your decision - mine does!