Duke Fuqua VS Cambridge Judge($)
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04 Apr 2016, 16:24
Hey guys,
Greetings from San Jose!
I have been admitted in these two Schools and would appreciate your insights.
My background: I received my bachelor's degree in China and master's degree from UMich. Now, I have been working as a Product Engineer in a semiconductor company in San Jose for 5 years.
Post-MBA plan: Post MBA I would like to chase career opportunities in China for consulting or PE/VC. Ultimately I want to return to my family's business in China for investment.
I know these two schools are similar regarding the ranking, but totally different for other factors, such as location. I am eager to know you guys' opinions and why.
So far this is my pros/cons list on each School:
Duke
Pros:
Good personal fit - good reputation in consulting and nice living environment;
Strong Community and Team Fuqua - alum are very supportive and many resources in China;
Cons:
Brand less known in China compared to Cambridge,
Expensive for two years
Cambridge
Pros:
Reputation for the Cambridge.
Small class.
Nice trend. The ranking is improving every year.
Give me some scholarship and low cost comparing to two year program. I am 31 right now and prefer to finish MBA ASAP.
Cons:
No summer internship.
Young program and less reputation for business school.
Few alumni network.
I am afraid I cannot have many chances to party or travel with peers due to the intensity of 1 year program.
Faulty's experiences may be not as good as Duke.