Studying for 3 Degrees: MBA, MS, and PhD; How Long?

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Pursuing an M.B.A. in Accountancy, an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics/Physical Chemistry at Ohio State University would likely take between 6 to 12 years, excluding undergraduate studies. The timeline accounts for the typical 2-3 years required for a master's degree and additional time for Ph.D. work, especially if remedial courses are needed. Many graduate students in physics have backgrounds in computer science or engineering, often gaining work experience before returning for advanced degrees. A strong undergraduate foundation could potentially shorten the overall duration.
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To study for a M.B.A. in Accountancy, M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a PH.D. Theoretical Physics/Physical Chemistry? And obtain those degrees? How long would it take?
 
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Why do you want to do all that?
 
I want to attend Ohio State University. :biggrin:
 
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Why do you want to do all that?
I'm interested in all those areas.
 
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I don't know about the M.B.A part; however, I can state that I have a good number of graduate students in the physics department that have a masters in computer science or engineering working on their PH. D. But many of them went into the workforce for a period after their B.S. and Master's programs. If I were to roughly guess though, it would near 6-12 years, excluding your undergrad work.

Note that my number of years is based on the assumed average time frame of getting a masters: 2-3 years. PHD work, consitering from the background I am assuming to get the MBA and then the Masters in Computer Sci, will likly take awhile since you would need to do some remedial work at the graduate level.

But I guess if you really had all of the background done in your undergrad, it could be possible.

Hope this helps.
 
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