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30 Sep 2020, 12:46
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Hi, I have a total of 9 years of work experience, which includes 6 years of working for Investment Banks. I am currently working with an investment bank as a Java Consultant. I want to pursue an MBA to advance my career in Investment Banks.
I am accepted to EMBA programs at Carlson School of Management and Scheller School of Business. I am unable to decide which one to go for?
Another question I had was - Since I already have extensive experience working for investment banks, do I need an MBA from the top 15 business schools. I was looking at other good schools such as Duke and Emory.
Thank you,
I am accepted to EMBA programs at Carlson School of Management and Scheller School of Business. I am unable to decide which one to go for?
Another question I had was - Since I already have extensive experience working for investment banks, do I need an MBA from the top 15 business schools. I was looking at other good schools such as Duke and Emory.
Thank you,
30 Sep 2020, 15:22
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Hi and congrats on your admits!
The brand matters a lot for full-time programs because that determines companies that come on campus as well as natural recruiting paths that exist for that school. With the executive MBA the value of the brand plays out a little bit differently. It does not mean it’s not important, it’s just different. With the executive MBA program, most of your opportunities will come through networking. You will not benefit much from on campus events when they resume that is, or my Travan campus recruiting because you’re looking for positions that are different from what is being recruited for.
Your network value will come from alumni as with the full-time program but also, from your classmates. Most will have jobs, and many will want to keep them too though potentially get a promotion. It is very possible to find someone who could refer you to their company or who would hire you in the future. A friend of mine got a job offer in that exact way.
Are you planning to rely on the schools network for recruiting or do you feel you already have a strong network as it is and you just need an extra home from the MBA to get your pass that glass ceiling? I can see for example Fuqua having a much bigger and theoretically stronger network. (Theoretically because I have not examined Fuqua vs others and I’m only assuming.)
Higher ranked MBA programs also have tighter knit communities since the selection process is rigorous and not everyone makes it. That’s another secondary reason attending a more selective program, people tend to be more responsive and engaged.
As to your question, the two programs you mentioned are regional but nationally known MBA programs. My suggestion would be to focus on their area of influence such as Atlanta or Minneapolis. Are you planning to live in one of those locations anytime in the future? It will be helpful to be closer for networking. On the flipside, if network is not a driver for you, that it doesn’t really matter because your second or third job after the business school will not look at your business school name but rather on your accomplishments sense.
Congrats and good luck!!!
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The brand matters a lot for full-time programs because that determines companies that come on campus as well as natural recruiting paths that exist for that school. With the executive MBA the value of the brand plays out a little bit differently. It does not mean it’s not important, it’s just different. With the executive MBA program, most of your opportunities will come through networking. You will not benefit much from on campus events when they resume that is, or my Travan campus recruiting because you’re looking for positions that are different from what is being recruited for.
Your network value will come from alumni as with the full-time program but also, from your classmates. Most will have jobs, and many will want to keep them too though potentially get a promotion. It is very possible to find someone who could refer you to their company or who would hire you in the future. A friend of mine got a job offer in that exact way.
Are you planning to rely on the schools network for recruiting or do you feel you already have a strong network as it is and you just need an extra home from the MBA to get your pass that glass ceiling? I can see for example Fuqua having a much bigger and theoretically stronger network. (Theoretically because I have not examined Fuqua vs others and I’m only assuming.)
Higher ranked MBA programs also have tighter knit communities since the selection process is rigorous and not everyone makes it. That’s another secondary reason attending a more selective program, people tend to be more responsive and engaged.
As to your question, the two programs you mentioned are regional but nationally known MBA programs. My suggestion would be to focus on their area of influence such as Atlanta or Minneapolis. Are you planning to live in one of those locations anytime in the future? It will be helpful to be closer for networking. On the flipside, if network is not a driver for you, that it doesn’t really matter because your second or third job after the business school will not look at your business school name but rather on your accomplishments sense.
Congrats and good luck!!!
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30 Sep 2020, 16:40
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Hi bb,
Thank you so much for your quick response.
I am actually relying on my experience in investment banking to land into a senior role after MBA. I dd not get "As to your question, the two programs you mentioned our regional the nationally known MBA programs" - Did you mean, the programs are regional and nationally recognized?
I do not plan to move to Atlanta or Minneapolis, rather I will look for opportunities in the TriState area.
Thank you so much for your quick response.
I am actually relying on my experience in investment banking to land into a senior role after MBA. I dd not get "As to your question, the two programs you mentioned our regional the nationally known MBA programs" - Did you mean, the programs are regional and nationally recognized?
I do not plan to move to Atlanta or Minneapolis, rather I will look for opportunities in the TriState area.
