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05 Jan 2012, 13:17
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This is a long-ish post so I'll start by saying my main question is just: "If I go to UBC instead of Ivey for quality of life improvements, will I be limiting my end goal of a career in Corporate Strategy?"
Hi Guys,
I am super stumped between two options for schooling/future and I want to see if anyone has an opinion. First, here is my profile.
Undergrad School: Richard Ivey School of Business, A cumulative average (maybe 3.7 GPA?)
GMAT: 750 (Q49,V42)
Work Experience: 2 years for 2012 matriculation or 3 years for 2013
Community Stuff: Moderate
Goals: Eventually work in Corporate Strategy for a Fortune 500. Potentially top-tier management consultancy after MBA.
Restrictions: Can’t leave GTA until September 2013 because of commitment to girlfriend.
Here are my options:
1. Go back to Ivey for my MBA starting September 2012. I can do it in 8 months since I have my undergrad from there. I get a discount in tuition so it will only cost me $42,000 but I will basically not be eligible for any additional scholarships
2. Go to UBC 2013 for my MBA, enjoy life snowboarding & mountain biking. It will take my 16 months instead of 8 months. Tuition is similar but I suspect I could get a good scholarship there.
So ideally I think UBC is better for my quality of life, but it means 1 more year at my current job that I hate, and an extra 8 months out of the work force. I will deal with that as long as my employment opportunities out of UBC are as good as out of Ivey. What do you think?
Or if you have any other advice, shoot it
Hi Guys,
I am super stumped between two options for schooling/future and I want to see if anyone has an opinion. First, here is my profile.
Undergrad School: Richard Ivey School of Business, A cumulative average (maybe 3.7 GPA?)
GMAT: 750 (Q49,V42)
Work Experience: 2 years for 2012 matriculation or 3 years for 2013
Community Stuff: Moderate
Goals: Eventually work in Corporate Strategy for a Fortune 500. Potentially top-tier management consultancy after MBA.
Restrictions: Can’t leave GTA until September 2013 because of commitment to girlfriend.
Here are my options:
1. Go back to Ivey for my MBA starting September 2012. I can do it in 8 months since I have my undergrad from there. I get a discount in tuition so it will only cost me $42,000 but I will basically not be eligible for any additional scholarships
2. Go to UBC 2013 for my MBA, enjoy life snowboarding & mountain biking. It will take my 16 months instead of 8 months. Tuition is similar but I suspect I could get a good scholarship there.
So ideally I think UBC is better for my quality of life, but it means 1 more year at my current job that I hate, and an extra 8 months out of the work force. I will deal with that as long as my employment opportunities out of UBC are as good as out of Ivey. What do you think?
Or if you have any other advice, shoot it
07 Jan 2012, 09:14
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My situation is similar (I'm deciding between Sauder and Ivey), but with a few key differences (no restrictions on start dates, no undergrad from Ivey, and different career aspirations).
I made my decision yesterday that I'd prefer to go to UBC. The main reasons for the decision are work/life balance, and international exposure - UBC is better for both of these. If I were interested in a career in consulting or finance, I'd have chosen Ivey. Ivey's network seems to be stronger, it's reputation is more prestigious, and their average grad makes more money.
In the end it comes down to which school is a better fit for you, and to answer that question you need a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your MBA.
If work/life balance is important for you, I recommend talking to some people who currently hold the types of positions you're aiming for and ask them how many hours they spend each day at the office. If you'd be happy to live that kind of life, an Ivey MBA is probably the best way to get you there.
Lastly, if you hate your job, quit. You're clearly intelligent and employable - go find something else to do between now and when you start your MBA.
Good luck!
I made my decision yesterday that I'd prefer to go to UBC. The main reasons for the decision are work/life balance, and international exposure - UBC is better for both of these. If I were interested in a career in consulting or finance, I'd have chosen Ivey. Ivey's network seems to be stronger, it's reputation is more prestigious, and their average grad makes more money.
In the end it comes down to which school is a better fit for you, and to answer that question you need a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your MBA.
If work/life balance is important for you, I recommend talking to some people who currently hold the types of positions you're aiming for and ask them how many hours they spend each day at the office. If you'd be happy to live that kind of life, an Ivey MBA is probably the best way to get you there.
Lastly, if you hate your job, quit. You're clearly intelligent and employable - go find something else to do between now and when you start your MBA.
Good luck!
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Don't worry about the extra eight months out of the workforce. For one thing, it's not as if you will waste time doing nothing. You'll be investing in your education, meeting new people, and building a network. In other words, you will be productive. And secondly, an extra eight months is negligible in the grand scheme of things. So, in my opinion, the extra time spent in UBC should probably not be a major factor in your choice.
The tricky issue here is the additional year at a job that you dislike. As someone already mentioned, quitting is an option. But in these uncertain times, it's better to not take one's employment for granted.
The tricky issue here is the additional year at a job that you dislike. As someone already mentioned, quitting is an option. But in these uncertain times, it's better to not take one's employment for granted.
