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10 Feb 2021, 22:34
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Hi everyone,
Bit of a last minute decision here, but would really appreciate any advice or thoughts. I was fortunate to have been admitted to two fantastic programs: the MMM program at Northwestern and the new MBA/MEng program at Berkeley.
I'm currently in MBB consulting with a focus on analytics/data science, but would be looking to pivot into a technical product management role. I know MMM is geared toward product management, but Haas also has a reputation for sending a lot of product managers into tech as well.
Berkeley has also given me a $70K scholarship, which will cover about 40% of my total tuition.
Here is how I'm thinking:
Northwestern MMM:
Pros
+ More well-regarded business school
+ Well-established program (MMM)
+ More known for a social atmosphere
+ Cheaper cost of living in Evanston
+ Wider alumni network
Cons
+ MS in Design Innovation isn't a very technical degree, and a little bit harder to market
+ Program is probably more suited for product marketing management, rather than technical product management
+ Higher tuition/opportunity cost due to additional summer requirement
Berkeley MBA/MEng
Pros
+ More reputed engineering program (esp. in CS)
+ Potentially more tight-knit alumni network
+ Scholarship
+ Connections to Bay Area and tech
+ Program is smaller (so more tightly knit?)
Cons
+ More expensive cost of living
+ Program is very new (started last year), so little alumni network
+ Already have a CS undergrad degree (not as well reputed)
+ If it's within a massive public university, program might not have as much attention/resources as a business school in a private institution
Would hugely appreciate any advice!
Bit of a last minute decision here, but would really appreciate any advice or thoughts. I was fortunate to have been admitted to two fantastic programs: the MMM program at Northwestern and the new MBA/MEng program at Berkeley.
I'm currently in MBB consulting with a focus on analytics/data science, but would be looking to pivot into a technical product management role. I know MMM is geared toward product management, but Haas also has a reputation for sending a lot of product managers into tech as well.
Berkeley has also given me a $70K scholarship, which will cover about 40% of my total tuition.
Here is how I'm thinking:
Northwestern MMM:
Pros
+ More well-regarded business school
+ Well-established program (MMM)
+ More known for a social atmosphere
+ Cheaper cost of living in Evanston
+ Wider alumni network
Cons
+ MS in Design Innovation isn't a very technical degree, and a little bit harder to market
+ Program is probably more suited for product marketing management, rather than technical product management
+ Higher tuition/opportunity cost due to additional summer requirement
Berkeley MBA/MEng
Pros
+ More reputed engineering program (esp. in CS)
+ Potentially more tight-knit alumni network
+ Scholarship
+ Connections to Bay Area and tech
+ Program is smaller (so more tightly knit?)
Cons
+ More expensive cost of living
+ Program is very new (started last year), so little alumni network
+ Already have a CS undergrad degree (not as well reputed)
+ If it's within a massive public university, program might not have as much attention/resources as a business school in a private institution
Would hugely appreciate any advice!
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10 Feb 2021, 23:07
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Berkeley MBA-admit here - I'm also looking to transition to Tech PM from my current Tech PMM background. I'm considering the MBA/MEng dual-degree as well, but I'll probably wait to get to school and take a call then. I know someone who's currently pursuing the MBA/MEng at Berkeley, so feel free to DM me if you'd like to be connected to him. He has high praise for the Comp. Sc. dept is what I can tell you.
Unfortunately, I can't add much here for Kellogg MMM vs Berkeley MBA/MEng but would like to listen to what other folks have to say. Good luck and hope to see you at Berkeley in the fall.
Unfortunately, I can't add much here for Kellogg MMM vs Berkeley MBA/MEng but would like to listen to what other folks have to say. Good luck and hope to see you at Berkeley in the fall.
geniculus
18 Mar 2021, 15:35
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Congrats on the two amazing offers! PM - Haas hands down, Haas's network in Tech is hard to beat! Let me know if you have specific questions, I'll hook you up with someone on the MEng program and who did PM internship coming from MBB.
