How do I write someone's name with an MBA?

[bertusgeert 1]

Say Joe Smith just got his MBA. Is he now

"Joe Smith, MBA"

Or is there some punctuation corrections that needs to be made?

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As jy dom is moet jy bloei!

[pilotdave 0]

I dunno, but when I got mine I told everybody just to call me Master.

But yeah I think you have it right... not that I'd ever want anyone to add that to my name.
Dave

[Cudlo 0]

unless you're making him a business card or a sign for his office... you don't as far as I know.

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[JENNR8R 0]

Abbreviations of academic degrees require a period after each element in the abbreviation but no internal space.

The term M.B.A. is now commonly written without periods when it is used to signify an executive with a certain type of training rather than the degree itself.

Examples:

We have just hired two Stanford MBAs and one from Harvard.

But: After I get my M.B.A., I plan to go on to law school.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[Gawain 0]

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How do I write someone's name with an MBA?

John Smith
Smith, John

Etiquette doesn't demand that "MBA" or "M.B.A." be added as a suffix to someone's name. If they finished law school (Esq), or earned a CPA, or CFP, or PM type of degree, that is more common. Obviously, a docorate (DD, PhD, MD, DDS) applies as well.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[NWFlyer 2]

Oh good lord, please don't. I have one and I would never, ever, ever, ever refer to myself that way, on a business card or otherwise.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[Remster 30]

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Oh good lord, please don't. I have one and I would never, ever, ever, ever refer to myself that way, on a business card or otherwise.

Its the degree everyone is ashamed to have!

Remster

[NWFlyer 2]

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Oh good lord, please don't. I have one and I would never, ever, ever, ever refer to myself that way, on a business card or otherwise.

Its the degree everyone is ashamed to have!

No, it's just that I find it ridiculously pretentious.

And hey, weren't you thinking of getting one?

Remster, MBA

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[kallend 2,117]

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Say Joe Smith just got his MBA. Is he now

"Joe Smith, MBA"

Or is there some punctuation corrections that needs to be made?

Dunno, but you may call me "Doctor"

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[DJL 235]

Yeah, he's still Joe Smith...

That's an academic suffix that has no bearing in the professional world. A professional suffix typically means that the individual's signature or actions cause something to be legally binding or permissible.

For example, in my field, Joe Blow, P.E. can sign building plans and shut down 1000 people working on a site if things are not built according to his plans.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[lawrocket 3]

"Joe Smith, Barrista"

Edited to add: Sorry, that would be for an MFA

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[steveorino 7]

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I dunno, but when I got mine I told everybody just to call me Master.


Dave

I tried that with the wife -- she said she'd call me by my previous "title" ... bachelor!

Personally, I have always thought titles were "much to do about nothing"

When I pastored people would always ask, what should we call you? Reverend Phelps? Pastor Steve?

My standard reply, "Steve will do just fine!"

steveOrino

[Lindercles 0]

The Pastor at my parents' church is named Alan, so they call him PA. Cracks me up every time.

[Andy9o8 2]

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How do I write someone's name with an MBA?

Same way you'da writ it before you had your MBA.

Duh.

[Snowwhite 0]

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Say Joe Smith just got his MBA. Is he now

"Joe Smith, MBA"

Or is there some punctuation corrections that needs to be made?

Lord and Master will do fine..

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[chuckbrown 0]

For MBA's you don't.

Also, its bad form to bestow a recognition on yourself. For example, as a lawyer, I don't put "Esq." behind my name, but I will use it behind the name of another lawyer I'm addressing.

[kenneth21441 0]

Is this for a class?

Does it need to be in APA formatt?

If you have to include this M.B.A. on someones note or paper this person sounds like they are too proud of that. I mean I would be but not to the point you call me Ken B.S.B.M.

or Ken FAA Rigger

I dont care.

But you caould always search for that on the net I am sure and if it is for school in APA check out there web site.

Kenneth Potter
FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA)
FFL Gunsmith

[bertusgeert 1]

Ha, too funny. I agree with the general attitude here as well.

I am actually hosting a speaker at out Investors Club and was posting flyers and sending emails. I want to generate credibility in order to draw attention to increase attendance. Not really too important, but I was curious and thought i'd ask.

Now I know in any case how it is written when and how.

(as a note, people, especially in the skydiving world, keep surprising me with their good attitudes and outlooks on life. Skydivers seem to be pretty good at it.)

Edit to Add: THANKS!

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As jy dom is moet jy bloei!

[Muenkel 0]

I have never mentioned my MBA on a business card. On my resume, yes, but not as a title.

Although, I have never been adverse to being addressed as 'His Excellency'.

Chris

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