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Re: Choosing EMBA [#permalink]
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As most of my experience is in Data warehousing, I would like to build my career in Data Science. Probably leadership roles in Data Science, for which I need to acquire Data Science skills, along with leadership skills. I felt UC Berkeley course in Data Science is a better fit for my aspirations, though it is not an EMBA. I am not exactly sure, if there are EMBAs that would help me in this direction, even if it is not in west coast. Thanks for your help.


Thanks that helps. If you're looking to progress within a function, then the question may be "is an MBA the best way for you to achieve that goal?". At the risk of being simplistic, maybe consider what others have done who hold the sorts of positions that you aspire to?

If you know that an MBA is well aligned with those goals, then the choice of school will become more important. I wouldn't look at an EMBA as a way to improve your technical skills - you should be bringing those to the table already - but it can be a great way to build on business skills you don't have. I'm currently at Haas and there is a strong tech representation here; the connections to silicon valley are very real and the networks to VC are undeniable. If entrepreneurship is in your future then it's a strong option. However there are other schools that are always in play - Wharton in SF, Anderson/UCLA, etc. My personal opinion is that program fit is king - you'll do best and learn the most at the school that fits your learning style and objectives best. You can use school websites and general information from boards like this to narrow your options, but then class visits and meeting faculty and students is by far the best way to get to know what school might be right for you.

Good luck, whatever you decide.
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Thank you so much. Truly appreciate your help.
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Re: Choosing EMBA [#permalink]
Hello friends,
I want suggest about MBA aspirants may have confusion regarding MBA in finance vs marketing, I can give you basic difference between the two that would help you take right decisions. Find more on Comparative Analysis of MBA in Marketing vs Finance.
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Re: Choosing EMBA [#permalink]
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Hello friends,
I want suggest about MBA aspirants may have confusion regarding MBA in finance vs marketing, I can give you basic difference between the two that would help you take right decisions. Find more on Comparative Analysis of MBA in Marketing vs Finance.


You might have better luck posting in the main B-school forum. This is the EMBA subforum.
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