I'm currently running an aviation program at a small college. I have a Bachelors degree in Aviation from way back, but because I'm teaching Bachelors level students, my employer is pushing me to get a Masters Degree.. and I have ZERO interest in doing so.
I've got 28 years of line flying experience, 13k hours. They're not buying my argument that my ATP + 4 type ratings = a "Masters degree in Aviation".
Has anyone else gone through this? I can get an MBA through my college, but I've looked at the classes and have little interest in the subject's covered.. I'm not sure whether to look at a Masters in Education (which I think is pretty rigorous), or whether to look at an online college with more Aviation oriented courses. The other issue is $$. Like many of us in the industry, my income is nothing like what I thought it would be, so from what I know of ERAU and other prestigious schools, their Masters are probably out of reach $-wise.
If you've gone through this yourself, I'd love to hear how it turned out.
I've got 28 years of line flying experience, 13k hours. They're not buying my argument that my ATP + 4 type ratings = a "Masters degree in Aviation".
Has anyone else gone through this? I can get an MBA through my college, but I've looked at the classes and have little interest in the subject's covered.. I'm not sure whether to look at a Masters in Education (which I think is pretty rigorous), or whether to look at an online college with more Aviation oriented courses. The other issue is $$. Like many of us in the industry, my income is nothing like what I thought it would be, so from what I know of ERAU and other prestigious schools, their Masters are probably out of reach $-wise.
If you've gone through this yourself, I'd love to hear how it turned out.