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I have got admits for Master of Quantitative Management (MQM): Business Analytics from Duke University, Fuqua School of Business,
and Master's of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) from the University of California, San Diego, Rady School of Management.
Both are great schools with their own benefits, but I am not sure which one should I go for..
Edit 1:
About me:
I have about 3 years of Work Experience in analytics and product management. I am looking to work in product consulting or some good tech role.
- Master of Science in Business Analytics - University of California, San Diego
Accepted its offer and paid 1500 USD. Scholarship 10000 USD. On-campus housing (paid). Duration: 11 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $92,978
- MQM: Business Analytic, Strategy Track - Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Need to pay 3000 USD by next month to accept the offer. Scholarship 10000 USD. Off-campus housing (paid). Duration: 10 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $108,012
I have no financial constraints as such. My future goal is to do a job in the tech industry for 2-3 years preferably in the Bay area and then go for an MBA. The prestige of school is of great importance to me as well. As I am an international student, getting employed as early as possible is also a concern to pay back the loans.
I liked the curriculum, culture, and teaching style of Duke more but the only drawback is that Fuqua is less tech-oriented.
and Master's of Science in Business Administration (MSBA) from the University of California, San Diego, Rady School of Management.
Both are great schools with their own benefits, but I am not sure which one should I go for..
Edit 1:
About me:
I have about 3 years of Work Experience in analytics and product management. I am looking to work in product consulting or some good tech role.
- Master of Science in Business Analytics - University of California, San Diego
Accepted its offer and paid 1500 USD. Scholarship 10000 USD. On-campus housing (paid). Duration: 11 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $92,978
- MQM: Business Analytic, Strategy Track - Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Need to pay 3000 USD by next month to accept the offer. Scholarship 10000 USD. Off-campus housing (paid). Duration: 10 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $108,012
I have no financial constraints as such. My future goal is to do a job in the tech industry for 2-3 years preferably in the Bay area and then go for an MBA. The prestige of school is of great importance to me as well. As I am an international student, getting employed as early as possible is also a concern to pay back the loans.
I liked the curriculum, culture, and teaching style of Duke more but the only drawback is that Fuqua is less tech-oriented.
04 May 2022, 05:14
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A bit more description on your end such as your goals and aspirations would really help people here to respond with a more nuanced answer. Also it would be great if you could share the details on scholarships/costs. Based off of the limited info I would say Duke just going by the prestige of the parent brand as compared to UCSD( even though UCSD itself is great place for STEM education).
04 May 2022, 05:59
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Edit 1:
About me:
I have about 3 years of Work Experience in analytics and product management. I am looking to work in product consulting or some good tech role.
- Master of Science in Business Analytics - University of California, San Diego
Accepted its offer and paid 1500 USD. Scholarship 10000 USD. On-campus housing (paid). Duration: 11 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $92,978
- MQM: Business Analytic, Strategy Track - Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
Need to pay 3000 USD by next month to accept the offer. Scholarship 10000 USD. Off-campus housing (paid). Duration: 10 Months. Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD): $108,012
I have no financial constraints as such. My future goal is to do a job in the tech industry for 2-3 years preferably in the Bay area and then go for an MBA. The prestige of school is of great importance to me as well. As I am an international student, getting employed as early as possible is also a concern to pay back the loans.
I liked the curriculum, culture, and teaching style of Duke more but the only drawback is that Fuqua is less tech-oriented.
04 May 2022, 06:39
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Disclaimer alert: Most of my advice is general in nature cause I personally did not apply to MSBA programs. Make of it what you can. And hope more people provide responses.
Thank you for sharing these new sets of information. In your case since the effective cost isn't much of a difference I would definitely suggest Duke over UCSD but since you hope to work in bay are post your MSBA it makes the final decision a bit more "it depends".
1)Your choice would depend on how well Duke MQM places on the west coast(a look at their employment report would give you very helpful clues) and comparing it with UCSD employment reports. ( The rise of research triangle around Durham has really been phenomenal with a lot of new offices opening up in that area as has been reflected in the 2021 employment report. I couldn't find the Rady MSBA employment report. Maybe you can request the adcoms for 2021/22 numbers).
An issue you may face with Duke though is their 4 selective tracks with none yet directly focused on product management.(Definitely research it a bit more)
2)Also since you plan to do an MBA a few years down the line the Duke brand would probably carry more weight. Duke is much more recognized brand as compared to UCSD which sometimes gets overshadowed by other UCs.
3) Also another factor would be that cost of living in San Deigo would be much higher than Durham. Also as you pointed out culture wise Duke is hands down a great place to be at.
Thank you for sharing these new sets of information. In your case since the effective cost isn't much of a difference I would definitely suggest Duke over UCSD but since you hope to work in bay are post your MSBA it makes the final decision a bit more "it depends".
1)Your choice would depend on how well Duke MQM places on the west coast(a look at their employment report would give you very helpful clues) and comparing it with UCSD employment reports. ( The rise of research triangle around Durham has really been phenomenal with a lot of new offices opening up in that area as has been reflected in the 2021 employment report. I couldn't find the Rady MSBA employment report. Maybe you can request the adcoms for 2021/22 numbers).
An issue you may face with Duke though is their 4 selective tracks with none yet directly focused on product management.(Definitely research it a bit more)
2)Also since you plan to do an MBA a few years down the line the Duke brand would probably carry more weight. Duke is much more recognized brand as compared to UCSD which sometimes gets overshadowed by other UCs.
3) Also another factor would be that cost of living in San Deigo would be much higher than Durham. Also as you pointed out culture wise Duke is hands down a great place to be at.
