Deciding on EMBA programs - advice needed quickly!
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17 Jul 2011, 10:59
I would like advice from people who were admitted to both Kellogg (Miami campus) and Columbia EMBA programs. I was admitted to both and have precious little time to commit to one. I am a surgeon practicing in Florida and have several balls in the air as far as business interests and leadership commitments in my community.
My reasons for getting an EMBA are entrepreneurship and formal accounting/finance education to facilitate getting involved in startups and eventually dealing with VC on both sides of the transaction (going to them for financing for my projects now, and eventually becoming one). I am keen on networking with people in IT, VC and entrepreneurs as classmates. It is clear that Kellogg's local program here is less disruptive to my schedule and would be easier to get to/from, with only one weekend a month as opposed to at least 2 flights to NYC per month. I like their general mgmt. and international exposure, and was able to meet more current students at my age level (I am 40) during the interview there when compared to CBS, which seemed to have a younger student body. Admittedly, I am somewhat enamored of the Ivy League legacy concept and the prospect of networking with a lot of Wall Street people. Right now, however, I am leaning toward committing to Kellogg
You can help me decide by posting, briefly:
1. Opinions from those who commute to NYC for Columbia in terms of their ability to maximize efficient use of time, getting classwork done between every-other-weekend visits, and suggestions regarding inexpensive places to stay while in town for classes.
2. Rationale why you chose which program to attend, based on your industry and goals, and do you see a clear advantage of one program over another based on my above stated goals.
Thanks very much!