MSU Broad vs ASU W.P. Carey

Question

I am a career switcher and interested in pursuing SCM and would like to choose the program that will give me the best career prospects in the long run. I'm not particular about location or temperature (I'm from the midwest so the cold isn't an issue) and I haven't narrowed down an industry within supply chain but I'd like to focus on waste/water reduction.

I received a full ride + GA position + 2 fellowships from ASU & 50% tuition + GA position from MSU.

My concerns with ASU: shot up in ranking after offering full rides to all admits (is this sustainable?); Is their reputation among top SCM firms strong? 
My concerns with MSU: is their program too traditional and not innovative enough? how will they keep their high ranking in SCM in upcoming years? cost of program.

Thanks for your insight!

bb · Answer

ASU.

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Mo2men · Answer

Hi,

As operation and supply chain expert, I will chose certainly Broad. The whole program is better tan ASu and well diverse. Broad is best SCM. I have many posts about Broad and SCM in the admitted forum from recent years.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/scm-broad-ca ... lit=Mo2men

https://gmatclub.com/forum/kelley-vs-ol ... lit=Mo2men

https://gmatclub.com/forum/rotman-vs-br ... lit=Mo2men

ago123 · Answer

Thanks for providing your insight! It's been really helpful. Would you disregard the financial package altogether in deciding between either program? Especially since, according to US News, ASU is ranked #3 in SCM. Does 1 vs 3 make a difference? Thanks again for your help!

BrunoP · Answer

You can try to ask for more scholarship saying what you already have on hand.
Maybe they can increase your offer. From a SCM background, I totally agree with  Mo2men , Broad is the best in the field.

Mo2men · Answer

When it comes to supply chain, there is another rank called Gartner in which Borad tops many schools. If you have the money to overcome the 50% difference in Broad, then go. If you have any problem, then go ASU. I do not see any difference from US news perspective. Your decision should be bounded also by where you want to live and work. Broad program has many lots of supply chin courses that you can chose from, while I find ASU is very limited. Also the complementary courses in Braod are wide to enhance your thinking in other aspects.For example, The marketing electives are very huge compared to the poor electives in Carey. There is a mentor program in Broad that you can enroll to learn from a supply chain professional. This will help someone like you who switch career to SC. Finally, the opportunities of SC jobs in Midwest is higher from southwest. Again, this is me

Wish you luck

MSU Broad vs ASU W.P. Carey

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