To the OP - I should add that I have a master's degree as well. Actually, I have 1 1/2 master's degrees. After I finished my bachelor's, I started an MA in political science. My goal was a PhD in political science and a career as an academic. During my first year in the MA I decided the path I was on wasn't for me, so I switched to an MPA.
Because of the change grad school took me three years, though I could have done it in 2 1/2 if I'd wanted. I used some of the hours from my MA toward my MPA, so I could have finished my MPA in three semesters. However, the economy took a dump in the semester in which I was supposed to finish (12/08), so I got the department to let me keep my funding for one more semester, take spring classes, and get a dual specialization so I could be more marketable. It apparently worked, as I got a great job when I finally did finish (5/09).
Out of curiosity, why get an MPA if you already have an MBA?
I ask because I have an MPA, and I've considered getting an MBA. However, I've never been able to justify more time spent in the classroom to get a second master's that's so similar to my first.
Because of the change grad school took me three years, though I could have done it in 2 1/2 if I'd wanted. I used some of the hours from my MA toward my MPA, so I could have finished my MPA in three semesters. However, the economy took a dump in the semester in which I was supposed to finish (12/08), so I got the department to let me keep my funding for one more semester, take spring classes, and get a dual specialization so I could be more marketable. It apparently worked, as I got a great job when I finally did finish (5/09).
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Originally Posted by FLMountainMan 
I worked full-time the entire time, so it's a little skewed. Earned my associate's in five and a half years. Seriously. Bachelor's took a total of seven and half years. JD took three years, MBA a year and a half. MPA in progress. Enjoy it, have a good time.
Out of curiosity, why get an MPA if you already have an MBA?
I ask because I have an MPA, and I've considered getting an MBA. However, I've never been able to justify more time spent in the classroom to get a second master's that's so similar to my first.
