How to lead a double life

Juggling a full-time job and full-time schoolBridget LaFollette

Find the right program for you

• Subject and Type– MBA – executive, professional– Technical masters in engineering– Specialized masters

Find the right program for you

• Format– Online– Weekend – Nights

• Pace– One class a semester– 22 months for everything

Benefits to doubling up

• Still get paid• Tuition reimbursement programs• Real life applications at work• Don’t have to step off the career ladder• Meet lots of great people• Cool experiences

Challenges

• Work/Life balance Work/School/Life Balance• Extra work to change careers• Less chance to focus on school or specialize• Time management• Workload management

How to prepare• Learn the entrance requirements

– GMAT / GRE, etc. • Research programs• Do class visits• Research your company’s educational

reimbursement program• Talk to your boss• Apply!

Tips and Tricks

• Investment in yourself • You get out what you put in• Be prepared to be overwhelmed at times• Know your priorities• Get creative!