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Hey all-
I was directed to this site by a friend who is in Grad School in Urban Planning. We disagree on many items, he is for urban renewal, and "New urban design" and "smart growth" Items here that you all have discussed. I don't have a clue what these items mean, but I know what I like and don't like.
Well, I currently work in the airline industry, and as you probably know its not the best time to work for an airline. Basically, I have a few questions that somewhat deal in your field of work. Any insight would be appreciated.
I currently work in Finance for a 'Big 6" airline handling budget items at a hub. It is interesting work as I deal with every department at the hub and see how everything works. I was originally going to be working at Headquarters in the route planning department and profitability department. However that has been put on hold. Additionally, if I want to grow at this company they say I need an MBA or a Masters in a related field. What I am looking for would be a program in school that would teach me about Planning and forecasting in the transportation field? Is there such a thing? Are there any schools that are better than the rest? I mean I read the thread that states it doesn't matter where to go to school.
At the same time if I went and got a Masters in transportation and planning what sort of jobs could i get? I would love to work on developing plans for rail projects and regional projects, more on the financial viability, not in the engineering side, nor figuring out signage requirements. Would I be able to work in a consulting mannor right out of grad school, with my experience in the airlines? I just cannot see myself working in public works, my experiences with them have been a beaurocratic mess and I would go nuts.
Thanks, any ideas thoughts would be great. BTW, I love the site. It keeps me interested in what is happening in the real world.
I was directed to this site by a friend who is in Grad School in Urban Planning. We disagree on many items, he is for urban renewal, and "New urban design" and "smart growth" Items here that you all have discussed. I don't have a clue what these items mean, but I know what I like and don't like.
Well, I currently work in the airline industry, and as you probably know its not the best time to work for an airline. Basically, I have a few questions that somewhat deal in your field of work. Any insight would be appreciated.
I currently work in Finance for a 'Big 6" airline handling budget items at a hub. It is interesting work as I deal with every department at the hub and see how everything works. I was originally going to be working at Headquarters in the route planning department and profitability department. However that has been put on hold. Additionally, if I want to grow at this company they say I need an MBA or a Masters in a related field. What I am looking for would be a program in school that would teach me about Planning and forecasting in the transportation field? Is there such a thing? Are there any schools that are better than the rest? I mean I read the thread that states it doesn't matter where to go to school.
At the same time if I went and got a Masters in transportation and planning what sort of jobs could i get? I would love to work on developing plans for rail projects and regional projects, more on the financial viability, not in the engineering side, nor figuring out signage requirements. Would I be able to work in a consulting mannor right out of grad school, with my experience in the airlines? I just cannot see myself working in public works, my experiences with them have been a beaurocratic mess and I would go nuts.
Thanks, any ideas thoughts would be great. BTW, I love the site. It keeps me interested in what is happening in the real world.