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16 Apr 2023, 19:57
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Hi guys,
I have been accepted at the Cornell Tech MBA program and UT Austin McCombs Full-Time MBA. I'm currently leaning towards UT Austin but wanted to hear some other opinions, so I've summarized some info below. Any input/advice/experiences are much appreciated!
Undergrad: BA in Economics, Johns Hopkins University
Post-MBA Goals: Not completely sure yet but will likely aim for a Product Manager role at a tech company, with consulting or entrepreneurship as a possibility as well. Previous experiences include business development and i-banking research.
What I'm hoping to get personally from the program: Network as much as time allows me, make friends, travel, possibly find a partner haha, grow as a person, work on my confidence/social/leadership skills, be active in student clubs
Cornell Tech MBA
Total enrolled: 81
% female: 31%
% International students: 60%
Top 3 Undergrad majors: Computer Engineering/Science (23%), Electronic & Communication Engineering (20%), Business (19%)
Program Description: "This 1-year MBA program provides in-depth knowledge on the technologies, companies, and industries changing the global landscape. Students complete a core curriculum in Ithaca during the Summer semester followed by the innovative Studio curriculum at the Cornell Tech campus in the Fall and Spring Semesters (Summer in Ithaca, Fall & Spring in NYC)."
Placements: 90%+ accepted jobs in mature or startup tech companies as Product Managers, Product/Digital Marketers, Project/Program Managers, Technical Strategists; 10% of Johnson Cornell Tech MBA graduates begin their own ventures upon graduation
Compensation: median base salary $150k+50k sign-on bonus (significant portion represented by equity)
Pros: Stronger faculty. Stronger brand name. Possibly better recruiting especially outside the south and internationally. Collaboration with other Master's students in Product Studio.
Cons: 1-year program gives me less time to be learn/grow/prep. Possibly more intense academics than McCombs/slightly worse culture. Small class size. Newer program so less data/alumni to share their experiences. Less flexibility in terms of paths besides Tech/Product.
UT Austin McCombs
Total enrolled: 220
% female: 35%
% international: 36%
Top 3 Undergrad majors: STEM (40%), Business/Econ (33%), Humanities (15%)
Program Description: "The Full-Time MBA core curriculum prepares you to build, manage, and lead enterprises that create value. After your core classes, your curriculum is up to you. In fact, more than 70% of your coursework is self-selected. You'll choose from 100+ elective courses, and you'll have the option to pursue a concentration to focus your coursework in a specific area."
Placements: Consulting (32%), Product Management/Marketing (9%), General Management (19%), Finance/Accounting (27%), Marketing (5 %)
Compensation: median ~$140k
Pros: 2-year program gives me more time to learn/grow/prep. Provides more flexibility if I end up not going for a Product Manager role, although program is much more self-directed. Austin is somewhere I could see living in, at least for a couple years post-MBA. Big alumni base with probably a slightly better student culture. Sports & sunny weather.
Cons: It's more of a regional school so recruiting is more limited (71% accepted offers in the midwest). Big state school with a less prestigious undergrad. Faculty slightly less strong.
I have been accepted at the Cornell Tech MBA program and UT Austin McCombs Full-Time MBA. I'm currently leaning towards UT Austin but wanted to hear some other opinions, so I've summarized some info below. Any input/advice/experiences are much appreciated!
Undergrad: BA in Economics, Johns Hopkins University
Post-MBA Goals: Not completely sure yet but will likely aim for a Product Manager role at a tech company, with consulting or entrepreneurship as a possibility as well. Previous experiences include business development and i-banking research.
What I'm hoping to get personally from the program: Network as much as time allows me, make friends, travel, possibly find a partner haha, grow as a person, work on my confidence/social/leadership skills, be active in student clubs
Cornell Tech MBA
Total enrolled: 81
% female: 31%
% International students: 60%
Top 3 Undergrad majors: Computer Engineering/Science (23%), Electronic & Communication Engineering (20%), Business (19%)
Program Description: "This 1-year MBA program provides in-depth knowledge on the technologies, companies, and industries changing the global landscape. Students complete a core curriculum in Ithaca during the Summer semester followed by the innovative Studio curriculum at the Cornell Tech campus in the Fall and Spring Semesters (Summer in Ithaca, Fall & Spring in NYC)."
Placements: 90%+ accepted jobs in mature or startup tech companies as Product Managers, Product/Digital Marketers, Project/Program Managers, Technical Strategists; 10% of Johnson Cornell Tech MBA graduates begin their own ventures upon graduation
Compensation: median base salary $150k+50k sign-on bonus (significant portion represented by equity)
Pros: Stronger faculty. Stronger brand name. Possibly better recruiting especially outside the south and internationally. Collaboration with other Master's students in Product Studio.
Cons: 1-year program gives me less time to be learn/grow/prep. Possibly more intense academics than McCombs/slightly worse culture. Small class size. Newer program so less data/alumni to share their experiences. Less flexibility in terms of paths besides Tech/Product.
UT Austin McCombs
Total enrolled: 220
% female: 35%
% international: 36%
Top 3 Undergrad majors: STEM (40%), Business/Econ (33%), Humanities (15%)
Program Description: "The Full-Time MBA core curriculum prepares you to build, manage, and lead enterprises that create value. After your core classes, your curriculum is up to you. In fact, more than 70% of your coursework is self-selected. You'll choose from 100+ elective courses, and you'll have the option to pursue a concentration to focus your coursework in a specific area."
Placements: Consulting (32%), Product Management/Marketing (9%), General Management (19%), Finance/Accounting (27%), Marketing (5 %)
Compensation: median ~$140k
Pros: 2-year program gives me more time to learn/grow/prep. Provides more flexibility if I end up not going for a Product Manager role, although program is much more self-directed. Austin is somewhere I could see living in, at least for a couple years post-MBA. Big alumni base with probably a slightly better student culture. Sports & sunny weather.
Cons: It's more of a regional school so recruiting is more limited (71% accepted offers in the midwest). Big state school with a less prestigious undergrad. Faculty slightly less strong.
16 Apr 2023, 20:04
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Hi and thank you for putting together a nice reference for the two programs. I really appreciate it for one!
Quick question for you, do you have product management experience? How would you present yourself and be evaluated by a possible employer?
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Quick question for you, do you have product management experience? How would you present yourself and be evaluated by a possible employer?
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16 Apr 2023, 20:15
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PS. I was a bit surprised at the product management placement figure you posted. The official report (surprisingly combined both years) has a higher number.
https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/media/mc ... t-2021.pdf
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https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/media/mc ... t-2021.pdf
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