I’ve heard more arguments that the former should get more credit because there’s a lot more real-world (with higher risks) applications involved there, from dealing with teams, to having goals that have to be met on a scheduled basis, to having to manage people and service customers, etc. Some of my business friends have scoffed at business grads who chose to go straight into a teaching career because of the “safety-net” factor involved there. In their eyes it’s much more easier to simply teach something than to actually try and apply it. Plus they follow the adage “those that cannot do, teach”.

I don’t know. I’m kind of 50/50 on the matter. Anyways just interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter.