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Is IB or MBB more difficult to land?
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Pros and cons for LBS/INSEAD Vs US B-schools?
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It depends on your main goals and how well established your network is for those companies. If you are feeling like you are only missing some skills/knowing and have the network already, I'd go for online. If you still need to expand your network and want to do an MBA mainly for recruiting purposes, I'd go for full-time.
I would save some money doing it online and part time while I work full time. Currently in financial services. Worked at Amex now at Discover, but I think I’d like to do either consulting for a couple of year or get into tech like Microsoft, Netflix, etc.
I’d recommend a part time program because it allows flexibility with work (so you’re able to retain your income). In-person helps build the connection with faculty and your cohort. Another benefit is that you’ll be in a working class environment with other professionals who can potentially support with recruitment.
One thing I’d call out about the programs listed is while they are notable in ranking, that isn’t indicative of how they will support with pivoting careers. Look into their employment reports and speak to the school’s admin to see what role they’ll play in your education and degree. Best of luck!
I’m not sure where those percentages came from, but a local top 10 part-time cohort of 200 had 20 go into consulting and 15 go into banking (students that I know of).
But generally speaking, I do agree that there are more scholarship opportunities for full time programs
Your pay is quite a bit below avg pay for full time grads and you are looking to make a job switch. Full time is best option for you imo. Only exception would be if you have kids/family reasons you cant do full time. Apply to good schools and see what kind of scholarships you can get.
Also consider online programs abroad, like IE in Spain, Warwick or Imperial in the UK. They only take two years, you can work full time and they are well regarded. I am doing part time at Warwick. I chose online because it seemed very risky and expensive to go full time with the terrible job market for MBAs. This seems like a good call now!
However, I do feel like going full time would have been a nice experience after meeting all my class mates in person. It was very energising and very different from studying online
I am a retired university professor and taught both on-ground (in-person) and online MBA courses. I also have graded and provided feedback on hundreds of papers from MBA students from both environments. My experience is on-ground students seem more engaged in course material and have a better or deeper understanding of course material . . . but keep reading. My statement is only true, however, if the online student is just "phoning it in." Online students who truly study the material, go the extra mile to appreciate course concepts, and otherwise actively apply themselves shine like no other student. Said another way, it may be a little easier to skate through on-ground courses because one can absorb so much from the classroom environment. The online MBA student who delves into course concepts, interacts with course material, meaningfully participates in online activities, and otherwise STUDIES the material may be the more enriched. In terms of what employers look for, if a student is from a highly regarded university, online vs. on-ground may not matter. In lesser known universities and colleges, students may encounter the bias that online is easy or students graduate from online with less knowledge and skills than on-ground. I am not saying the bias is accurate, hence the word "bias."
What is your TC? YOE?
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