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Re: mba@unc or Kelley Direct
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17 Dec 2013, 00:16
Hey jbrown,
I was contemplating a similar choice, I decided to choose the Kelley Direct program.
After a bit of research it seems as if the Indiana program is more willing to help you find a job and change careers when comparing it to the UNC program. Kelley lets you go to on campus recruiting events(for an additional fee) , I don't believe the same is true for the UNC program. When I asked the UNC program about the potential of changing career fields post MBA, their response was something like " This MBA program is more geared for people who want to stay in their current job and grow there". Their response is great if thats what you want to do, but I would definitely like to have more options available to me after graduation. Also, Indiana's program provides a bit more flexibility on time of complete, you can graduate in 2 - 5 years.
The UNC program is not even located on the UNC campus, this kind of disturbed me when I found out. If I remember correctly they are located in Landover, Maryland.
Having said all this, UNC's technology is definitely more impressive than what I have seen of Kelley's thus far. Also, UNC would be a better choice if your planning to live/move near UNC's sphere of influence (The Carolinas/Atlantic coast).
FYI:
I was also admitted to USC's Marshall Part Time, and was working on the UCLA FEMBA Flex application before I made my decision.
I hope I have helped you a bit! Good Luck!