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Wharton v. Kellogg ($) v. Tuck ($$) v. Fuqua ($$$) v. Tepper ($$$)

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Originally posted by mbathrowaway123 on 21 Apr 2020, 17:58.
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You’ll be investing two years to time getting an MBA, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know the reasons to getting an MBA. At your current consulting firm you might just rise to become a partner sooner than all the others that’ll come to the firm with an MBA.
But you have heard the urban legend that MBA will make you successful, so go for the job that’ll make you the big $$$
Get into IB, make the big $$$ and retire at 35. Go to the school with the best IB program.

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I would select Wharton or Tuck. Avoid Kellogg, Fuqua and Tepper since you see us who cannot give up full-time employment due to spouses and young kids as inferior.

I will note: my mentor is the President and CEO of US Polo Assn. Global Licensing Inc. Previously he was the CFO of Nike, Converse, and Guess. He went to undergrad at East Central University (where I went) and then did his MBA at Fuqua. When talking to him on the phone about the MSQM through Fuqua (since he serves on the Board of Visitors), he LOVED it. He said himself and other executives are really into the online offerings at top business schools because it gives talented individuals who have families and young kids an opportunity they would not have had otherwise since not everyone has the ability to forego income to provide for their families. So the fact that it bothers you that Fuqua, Kellogg and Tepper either have part-time and/or online degree offerings is indeed petty.

I apologize if I come off as rude but I essentially get the vibe that you do indeed see us who do not go full-time as inferior and I feel that is a rash assumption since everyone's situation is different.

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You’ll be investing two years to time getting an MBA, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know the reasons to getting an MBA. At your current consulting firm you might just rise to become a partner sooner than all the others that’ll come to the firm with an MBA.
But you have heard the urban legend that MBA will make you successful, so go for the job that’ll make you the big $$$
Get into IB, make the big $$$ and retire at 35. Go to the school with the best IB program.

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Jeez man, a little harsh. It's not like I haven't thought about it. Just honest with myself that I don't really know what I want nor do I feel like I really understand all the opportunities out there. I don't think the MBA will make me walk on water. I do think that it's a way to take some time away to go back to an environment I really enjoy, meet some awesome people, reflect and learn all while virtually guaranteeing I'll come out with a significant compensation increase. And I have zero desire to become a partner at my current firm nor do I have any desire to be a career consultant, so at least I have that part figured out.
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I would select Wharton or Tuck. Avoid Kellogg, Fuqua and Tepper since you see us who cannot give up full-time employment due to spouses and young kids as inferior.

I will note: my mentor is the President and CEO of US Polo Assn. Global Licensing Inc. Previously he was the CFO of Nike, Converse, and Guess. He went to undergrad at East Central University (where I went) and then did his MBA at Fuqua. When talking to him on the phone about the MSQM through Fuqua (since he serves on the Board of Visitors), he LOVED it. He said himself and other executives are really into the online offerings at top business schools because it gives talented individuals who have families and young kids an opportunity they would not have had otherwise since not everyone has the ability to forego income to provide for their families. So the fact that it bothers you that Fuqua, Kellogg and Tepper either have part-time and/or online degree offerings is indeed petty.

I apologize if I come off as rude but I essentially get the vibe that you do indeed see us who do not go full-time as inferior and I feel that is a rash assumption since everyone's situation is different.

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Okay then. Don't see you as inferior in any way. Hope you enjoy Fuqua and if we bump into each other I hope you're a little friendlier in person.
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I would select Wharton or Tuck. Avoid Kellogg, Fuqua and Tepper since you see us who cannot give up full-time employment due to spouses and young kids as inferior.

I will note: my mentor is the President and CEO of US Polo Assn. Global Licensing Inc. Previously he was the CFO of Nike, Converse, and Guess. He went to undergrad at East Central University (where I went) and then did his MBA at Fuqua. When talking to him on the phone about the MSQM through Fuqua (since he serves on the Board of Visitors), he LOVED it. He said himself and other executives are really into the online offerings at top business schools because it gives talented individuals who have families and young kids an opportunity they would not have had otherwise since not everyone has the ability to forego income to provide for their families. So the fact that it bothers you that Fuqua, Kellogg and Tepper either have part-time and/or online degree offerings is indeed petty.

I apologize if I come off as rude but I essentially get the vibe that you do indeed see us who do not go full-time as inferior and I feel that is a rash assumption since everyone's situation is different.

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Okay then. Don't see you as inferior in any way. Hope you enjoy Fuqua and if we bump into each other I hope you're a little friendlier in person.
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Again, I did not mean to come off as rude. I just do not understand the mindset that part-time, executive or online degree offerings by top b-schools is a negative thing for some people. Are they less selective? Yes. However, they are aimed at a completely different group of people and in no way should it be seen as a negative. Any degree offering by any of the top business schools will be a degree that is well thought out and well structured.

Again, I apologize if I came off as rude. Was not my intention. One of my kids has epilepsy and had a seizure today so I am wore out today. No excuse to "speak" how I did in my response but hey...I'm only human.
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You’ll be investing two years to time getting an MBA, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know the reasons to getting an MBA. At your current consulting firm you might just rise to become a partner sooner than all the others that’ll come to the firm with an MBA.
But you have heard the urban legend that MBA will make you successful, so go for the job that’ll make you the big $$$
Get into IB, make the big $$$ and retire at 35. Go to the school with the best IB program.

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Jeez man, a little harsh. It's not like I haven't thought about it. Just honest with myself that I don't really know what I want nor do I feel like I really understand all the opportunities out there. I don't think the MBA will make me walk on water. I do think that it's a way to take some time away to go back to an environment I really enjoy, meet some awesome people, reflect and learn all while virtually guaranteeing I'll come out with a significant compensation increase. And I have zero desire to become a partner at my current firm nor do I have any desire to be a career consultant, so at least I have that part figured out.
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In that case, keep it simple - go to Wharton-it’s probably the best school for finance, get into IB -make a lot of $$$, retire if you like at 35, else move to a different industry and live a happy (and rich) life.

The problem with the other schools like Tuck and Fuqua is
1.Tuck is primarily a consulting school and they aren’t as good as many other schools in other industries
2. Fuqua is a good schools, but you can do better with Kellogg and Wharton

Kellogg is a great option, it’s great for consulting, marketing and for tech (but school doesn’t really matter for tech!), but not a Stern or Booth for finance.

I would recommend Wharton
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I would select Wharton or Tuck. Avoid Kellogg, Fuqua and Tepper since you see us who cannot give up full-time employment due to spouses and young kids as inferior.

I will note: my mentor is the President and CEO of US Polo Assn. Global Licensing Inc. Previously he was the CFO of Nike, Converse, and Guess. He went to undergrad at East Central University (where I went) and then did his MBA at Fuqua. When talking to him on the phone about the MSQM through Fuqua (since he serves on the Board of Visitors), he LOVED it. He said himself and other executives are really into the online offerings at top business schools because it gives talented individuals who have families and young kids an opportunity they would not have had otherwise since not everyone has the ability to forego income to provide for their families. So the fact that it bothers you that Fuqua, Kellogg and Tepper either have part-time and/or online degree offerings is indeed petty.

I apologize if I come off as rude but I essentially get the vibe that you do indeed see us who do not go full-time as inferior and I feel that is a rash assumption since everyone's situation is different.

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Okay then. Don't see you as inferior in any way. Hope you enjoy Fuqua and if we bump into each other I hope you're a little friendlier in person.

Again, I did not mean to come off as rude. I just do not understand the mindset that part-time, executive or online degree offerings by top b-schools is a negative thing for some people. Are they less selective? Yes. However, they are aimed at a completely different group of people and in no way should it be seen as a negative. Any degree offering by any of the top business schools will be a degree that is well thought out and well structured.

Again, I apologize if I came off as rude. Was not my intention. One of my kids has epilepsy and had a seizure today so I am wore out today. No excuse to "speak" how I did in my response but hey...I'm only human.
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No worries. To clarify, I agree it's a net positive for great schools to be offering additional programs. More people get to benefit from the education including many people for whom a full-time MBA holds no appeal or can't work logistically. My only point (and it's a minor one - I would have been thrilled to have enrolled at any of these schools had I only gotten into one) is that schools that offer alternative MBA programs that have lower barriers to entry than the fulltime program but issue the exact same degree can, at least theoretically, dilute the brand of the full-time. That's not to say there aren't people in those part-time or online programs that aren't every bit as impressive as those in full-time. Nor is it to say that being "impressive" is the most important thing either. Plenty of successful business people without fancy backgrounds. And plenty of successful business people who are crappy people, which ultimately matters more.
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You’ll be investing two years to time getting an MBA, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to know the reasons to getting an MBA. At your current consulting firm you might just rise to become a partner sooner than all the others that’ll come to the firm with an MBA.
But you have heard the urban legend that MBA will make you successful, so go for the job that’ll make you the big $$$
Get into IB, make the big $$$ and retire at 35. Go to the school with the best IB program.

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Jeez man, a little harsh. It's not like I haven't thought about it. Just honest with myself that I don't really know what I want nor do I feel like I really understand all the opportunities out there. I don't think the MBA will make me walk on water. I do think that it's a way to take some time away to go back to an environment I really enjoy, meet some awesome people, reflect and learn all while virtually guaranteeing I'll come out with a significant compensation increase. And I have zero desire to become a partner at my current firm nor do I have any desire to be a career consultant, so at least I have that part figured out.

In that case, keep it simple - go to Wharton-it’s probably the best school for finance, get into IB -make a lot of $$$, retire if you like at 35, else move to a different industry and live a happy (and rich) life.

The problem with the other schools like Tuck and Fuqua is
1.Tuck is primarily a consulting school and they aren’t as good as many other schools in other industries
2. Fuqua is a good schools, but you can do better with Kellogg and Wharton

Kellogg is a great option, it’s great for consulting, marketing and for tech (but school doesn’t really matter for tech!), but not a Stern or Booth for finance.

I would recommend Wharton
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Thank you! Appreciate the perspective
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To all your people here who think that part time/executive programs dilute the brand, remember people like Satya Nadella are products of part time programs.

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