Choosing Between USC MSBA and Cybersecurity Engineering + PwC Full-Time Offer

Hello everyone,

I’m a senior in college and I was recently admitted into USC’s MSBA and Cyber Security Engineering program and am having trouble on which one to pursue.

To give some context, I’m currently studying information systems in undergrad and am interested a career in the tech field. However, I’m not fully set on what I want to do. I still have interest in finance and real estate. I’m an open and curious person so I feel like many things would be of interest to me, but I just don’t know exactly yet. I wanted to pursue grad school because I want to get the highest level of education possible and gain skills to work at great companies and start my own business one day (not sure in what yet though).

In addition, I was also offered a full-time position by PwC to be part of their Cyber, Risk, and Regulatory Consulting practice. If I choose the MSBA program I would have to drop my job because it is a full time program, but If I chose the Cyber Security I would be able to keep my full-time position because this program can be taken part time.

I’m not entirely sure which direction to go. If anyone has advice or has input on what they would do in my shoes I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

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