Trying to decide between three schools for part-time program. I live in SF Bay Area and am not planning to relocate for school. I am working in business development in tech and am interested in entrepreneurship. My decision boils down to higher ranked, more prestigious national brand names vs. a solid, cost effective regional option.
Santa Clara Evening Program - mid 60's rank program mid 30's part-time program
Pros: Most convenient/closest to my network, significantly cheaper than other programs,
Cons: way down the rankings list compared to McCombs and Anderson
McCombs (Houston) – 17th, 7th part-time
Pros: Strong entrepreneurship program, strong national ranking, largest alumni network with solid chapter in the Bay Area, can complete in 2 years
Cons: Travel and no electives.
UCLA FEMBA – 16th, 5th part-time
Pros: Strong Alumni network in Bay Area, allows electives, closer than Texas
Cons: Seems media industry focused (trying to move away from that world). need at least 2.5 years to complete program