MBA Aviation Management; is it worth it?

[Re-Heat]

General MBA is of far more use. Not only can you bring examples from the non-aviation world into the aviation world afterwards when working, but you expand rather than limit your options upon graduation.

MBA is a general degree; it is not a specialisation, and should not be IMHO

[Jumeirah James]

Thanks to Trolle (excellent post), Genghis and Reheat. Great food for thought. If the company won't sponsor me for their Aviation MBA then i might as well take your advice and get the general MBA.

Thanks once again Gents. I really appreciate

[ReverseFlight]

I have a non-aviation MBA and when I compare it to a Master's in Aviation (taken by a friend), I can see it is a totally different kettle of fish.

An MAv is aviation specific and you'll learn a heck of a lot about the industry within the course content itself. A generic MBA is applicable to any industry - an aviator enthusiast may find loads of case studies about everything from real estate groups to supermarket conglomerates but nothing about airlines (unless you pick this as your thesis, a smaller part of your degree).

All I am saying if you want to open more doors, then be prepared to take a step back to view the entire world ; but if you want to keep aviation close to your heart, then go for an MAv. For the above reasons, having a generic MBA won't deter me from considering an MAv.

[Jumeirah James]

Thanks RF; your thoughts are much appreciated