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MSIS program at IU Kelley vs Duke MQM 06 Aug 2022, 08:18
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Hello,

I was accepted early to the MSIS program at IU Kelley for Fall 2023 and was awarded a scholarship that essentially allows me to pay in-state tuition to attend. I think that the program is a good fit for my future goals, but I am hung up on the prestige of Kelley and IU in general.

I am also planning to apply for the Duke MQM program this fall and while Duke definitely outweighs Kelley in terms of prestige, I am not feeling great about having to pay almost $100K to attend assuming I don’t receive any scholarships or aid. I also plan on pursuing an MBA in the future and don’t want to take on too much financial burden.

Would greatly appreciate anyone’s insight into the two programs and which would be the best investment long-term! Thank you!

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MSIS program at IU Kelley vs Duke MQM 07 Aug 2022, 00:36
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Hello,

I was accepted early to the MSIS program at IU Kelley for Fall 2023 and was awarded a scholarship that essentially allows me to pay in-state tuition to attend. I think that the program is a good fit for my future goals, but I am hung up on the prestige of Kelley and IU in general.

I am also planning to apply for the Duke MQM program this fall and while Duke definitely outweighs Kelley in terms of prestige, I am not feeling great about having to pay almost $100K to attend assuming I don’t receive any scholarships or aid. I also plan on pursuing an MBA in the future and don’t want to take on too much financial burden.

Would greatly appreciate anyone’s insight into the two programs and which would be the best investment long-term! Thank you!

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Kelley does have a great prestige for information systems masters. If you already have an admission from Kelley for 2022 fall admissions, you should go ahead with Kelley. Duke is one of the best b-schools that is no doubt, but if you plan to do an MBA in future, then maybe doing MS in Kelley might act in our favour. Admissionado any insights on this?
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MSIS program at IU Kelley vs Duke MQM 07 Aug 2022, 09:28
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The Duke MQM course is top-notch, IU Kelley isn't. If it's worth 100k is a different story, but also consider the opportunity cost of time that you will have to spend no matter what. If you are interested in work around Indiana, IU Kelley is a no-brainer. If you want Wall Street, IU Kelley has a pretty **** reputation overall, and has had some scandals of alumni reporting they are african american/hispanic when they're straight white men - tarnishing the school. If it was me I'd go for Duke but again that's dependent on your situation.
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anonymous6890:

We agree with the previous post. Duke/Fuqua is several steps above Kelley. That would be our choice. While it's a long shot, can you potentially talk to Fuqua about potential financial aid? You can use the Kelley offer as leverage, though it might not amount to much given that Fuqua knows the gap in reputation between their program and the one at Indiana. Still, it's worth a shot to ask. If they say, no then you obviously need to evaluate your financial wherewithal and the ROI on your education.

I wouldn't worry about the cost of the MBA quite yet. There are so many factors. Plus, perhaps you decide not to attend? Maybe you are in a position to get scholarship money for the MBA? Don't make decisions in the future for today such as the one you are describing.

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Hi admissionado,

Thank you so much for your response! I have also heard that the MQM program at Duke is often considered a “money-maker” degree for the school and the MBA programs would be more worthwhile. Is this perception accurate in any way? Would you be of the opinion that attending IU Kelley would be a major disadvantage for me? The MSIS program does have great employment statistics and a large majority of students end up in Chicago, which is where I’m looking to be long-term. I’ve been going back and forth on this for a long time and am really unsure of what to do. Thank you so much for your insight!

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Hi Yashika,

Thank you so much for your response! I have also seen on various forums that Kelley’s MSIS program is highly ranked, but I am not sure which rankings source would be the most accurate. Do you have any recommendations on which ranking sources would be the best to review?

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anonymous6890:

Q: I have also heard that the MQM program at Duke is often considered a “money-maker” degree for the school and the MBA programs would be more worthwhile. Is this perception accurate in any way?

A: To be honest, Duke's budget/profitability really has no bearing on you. If the program is a good fit for you and you get a lot out of it, why does it matter if it's a "money maker?" The HBS Executive MBA program is a huge money maker for Harvard (especially compared to the MBA program) but many of the attendees find it to be extremely valuable. I don't believe it should really be a primary consideration for you.

Q: Would you be of the opinion that attending IU Kelley would be a major disadvantage for me?

A: Not at all. My colleagues and I are simply trying to help you make a difficult decision. It can be helpful to give strong opinions so you can draw a clear line in the sand. If, after weighing all the factors, you decide that IU Kelley is a better fit then you will most definitely get a lot out of it. The program's proximity to Chicago is absolutely valid.

Let us know if you have any other thoughts or questions.