mbabound2011 wrote:
Maybe I was a little vague in my original post. I understand the basic differences between the three programs.
MIT LGO- I would graduate with an MBA, an MS in Engineering Systems, and a 6.5 month internship under my belt.
Kel MMM- I would graduate with an MBA and Masters in Engineering Management.
HBS- gradaute with an MBA
Just wondering if there are any students out there that can relate the major distinguising characteristics of each program that helped aid in your decision to go there. Withouth doing a complete analysis of curriculum, are there general trends that others have observed to distinguish MMM and LGO? Both programs offer dual degree opportunities (with the second degree focused on operations and engineering from a total system design viewpoint).
Man, using a funny American expression (at least for me
), it is a no brainer question ! A MBA from HBS will open you doors anywhere in the world, much more than any dual-degree program out there. I am not saying that you need to choose HBS because you will earn more money, but because HBS is in a league of its own.
If you are REALLY not interested in the career rocket you would get with a HBS MBA, the MIT LGO is clearly superior to the MMM Program. The MIT is much more recognized brand and is considered the best school of engineering in the world. Additionally, around 60% of the tuition is paid by the LGO companies partners and as you mentioned the 6,5 months internship and the MS in engineering are outstanding features of the LGO.
On the other hand, the McCornick School of Engineering is not even ranked in the TOP 10, the MEM is not a Master in Science and there is not a specific internship or sponsor companies. Don't take me wrong, the MMM is a very good program but the MIT LGO is on a superior level.
That being said:
HBS "poor pure" MBA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MIT LGO >>> Kellogg MMM