Comments for Which MBA http://whichmba.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:53:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Good times? Bad times? by saleslady http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/good-times-bad-times/#comment-83 saleslady Wed, 28 May 2008 15:17:46 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-83 saleslady says : I absolutely agree with this ! saleslady says : I absolutely agree with this !

]]> Comment on Going the distance by Pankaj http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/going-the-distance/#comment-82 Pankaj Mon, 19 May 2008 10:54:33 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/going-the-distance/#comment-82 My $0.02... I am enrolled in a similar program at Duke (called the Cross-Continent MBA). I wanted to keep my job due to some dynamics in my local job market, yet I had a need to pursue an MBA. My program meets every 10 weeks for a week (a week of lectures/classes), and then we get back to our daily lives (whilst working on assignments/projects/exams and having class/discussion online once every weekend). I find this to be a good solution - you get quite a bit of face-to-face time with your peers and develop some good relations/contacts. Also, the distance bit is all group work, and with the team spread across various time zones, i think it does a good job of preparing you for a more global job market. At the same time you don't have to be out of the job market for 2 years. My $0.02…

I am enrolled in a similar program at Duke (called the Cross-Continent MBA). I wanted to keep my job due to some dynamics in my local job market, yet I had a need to pursue an MBA.

My program meets every 10 weeks for a week (a week of lectures/classes), and then we get back to our daily lives (whilst working on assignments/projects/exams and having class/discussion online once every weekend). I find this to be a good solution - you get quite a bit of face-to-face time with your peers and develop some good relations/contacts. Also, the distance bit is all group work, and with the team spread across various time zones, i think it does a good job of preparing you for a more global job market. At the same time you don’t have to be out of the job market for 2 years.

]]> Comment on Good times? Bad times? by Robert McGowan http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/good-times-bad-times/#comment-81 Robert McGowan Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:07 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-81 As someone who is looking for a job beyond financial services, I have to say I'm finding the job market pretty buoyant. It could be somewhat trickier to nab one of those much-vaunted massive-be-bonussed City jobs, however.. As someone who is looking for a job beyond financial services, I have to say I’m finding the job market pretty buoyant.

It could be somewhat trickier to nab one of those much-vaunted massive-be-bonussed City jobs, however..

]]> Comment on Harvard at 100: case closed? by Johan http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/harvard-at-100-case-closed/#comment-78 Johan Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:43:02 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-78 Harvard will always be one of the top programs, but in the next 100 years Stanford is going to rule the roost. Harvard will always be one of the top programs, but in the next 100 years Stanford is going to rule the roost.

]]> Comment on Going the distance by David http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/going-the-distance/#comment-77 David Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:20:37 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/23/going-the-distance/#comment-77 Personally, I feel face to face interaction with peers is a benefit for every MBA program. Developing a network with peers is one of the most important things you can do. This network and learning is enhanced with a classroom experience, while online learning should still be utilized. Some innovative MBA programs such as the partnership between Gallup (Global Consulting Organization) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer an MBA (http://mba.gallup.com) that includes three ten day classroom modules with online learning mixed in. This allows individuals from all over the world to participate in the same program while keeping their jobs and not moving. I find this to be the best solution to allow distance learning and personal interaction with executives from around the world. Personally, I feel face to face interaction with peers is a benefit for every MBA program. Developing a network with peers is one of the most important things you can do. This network and learning is enhanced with a classroom experience, while online learning should still be utilized. Some innovative MBA programs such as the partnership between Gallup (Global Consulting Organization) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offer an MBA (http://mba.gallup.com) that includes three ten day classroom modules with online learning mixed in. This allows individuals from all over the world to participate in the same program while keeping their jobs and not moving. I find this to be the best solution to allow distance learning and personal interaction with executives from around the world.

]]> Comment on Harvard at 100: case closed? by Faras http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/harvard-at-100-case-closed/#comment-73 Faras Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:38:50 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-73 Good thoughts about Harvard, but with heavy competition and new strategies by other B-Schools,Harvard is losing ground and will have to fall back in line facing stiff competition from B-schools in US and Europe. Good thoughts about Harvard, but with heavy competition and new strategies by other B-Schools,Harvard is losing ground and will have to fall back in line facing stiff competition from B-schools in US and Europe.

]]> Comment on Ask the expert: Why do I need work experience? by Taylor http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/ask-the-expert-why-do-i-need-work-experience/#comment-72 Taylor Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:52:07 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/ask-the-expert-why-do-i-need-work-experience/#comment-72 I went straight from my business undergraduate into a finance/international business MBA. I also held a full time job throughout 3 out of 4 years for my undergradute. Around the time that I started the MBA, I began a career as an independent contractor with an financial services company. So although I did not the "management" experience, so far I have been able to apply most of the principles that we are learning to my career now. And like it has been stated elsewhere, I might not draw in the top salaries like someone with an MBA and 4-5 experience, I am gaining that experience while I'm finishing the degree. I'm "paying my dues." I feel as though in a few years, I will be just as or more marketable than most others in the job market. Another advantage is that I am doing my MBA at night and on the weekends, which is when most other professionals and established individuals take it as well. This gives you access to amazing networking opportunities as you have some points of commonalty with them, and you can show off your skills in the classroom. I impressed one of my classmates enough that she introduced me to her boss, and that is how I got into my last position. I went straight from my business undergraduate into a finance/international business MBA. I also held a full time job throughout 3 out of 4 years for my undergradute. Around the time that I started the MBA, I began a career as an independent contractor with an financial services company. So although I did not the “management” experience, so far I have been able to apply most of the principles that we are learning to my career now. And like it has been stated elsewhere, I might not draw in the top salaries like someone with an MBA and 4-5 experience, I am gaining that experience while I’m finishing the degree. I’m “paying my dues.” I feel as though in a few years, I will be just as or more marketable than most others in the job market. Another advantage is that I am doing my MBA at night and on the weekends, which is when most other professionals and established individuals take it as well. This gives you access to amazing networking opportunities as you have some points of commonalty with them, and you can show off your skills in the classroom. I impressed one of my classmates enough that she introduced me to her boss, and that is how I got into my last position.

]]> Comment on Ask the expert: Does size matter? by Otolorin http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/ask-the-expert-does-size-matter/#comment-58 Otolorin Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:31:20 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=11#comment-58 Sir, All circumstances will never be the same,the knowledge from the MBA is what is most important. I am in a small class of 37 peers and we really interact well enjoying the richness and diversity of cultures. Most of us in the class are already getting offers for jobs when we have not even started our second year yet, meaning that even graduating from a small school an employer out there would definately need your services if you are well baked. Even though the school you finished your MBA says a lot but you have to consider and balance the various factors involved, like financing the MBA and knowing the size of your budget, selecting the country and the enviroment, fulltime or partime program and so on. With a background in law, I can now understand what economists, accountants and finance experts do and understand because of the MBA. The balance is specific to each case.Good luck on your pursuit but I can tell you that the MBA is worth it anyday!!! Sir,

All circumstances will never be the same,the knowledge from the MBA is what is most important. I am in a small class of 37 peers and we really interact well enjoying the richness and diversity of cultures. Most of us in the class are already getting offers for jobs when we have not even started our second year yet, meaning that even graduating from a small school an employer out there would definately need your services if you are well baked. Even though the school you finished your MBA says a lot but you have to consider and balance the various factors involved, like financing the MBA and knowing the size of your budget, selecting the country and the enviroment, fulltime or partime program and so on. With a background in law, I can now understand what economists, accountants and finance experts do and understand because of the MBA.

The balance is specific to each case.Good luck on your pursuit but I can tell you that the MBA is worth it anyday!!!

]]> Comment on Ask the expert: Why do I need work experience? by olumide http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/ask-the-expert-why-do-i-need-work-experience/#comment-57 olumide Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:13:20 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/ask-the-expert-why-do-i-need-work-experience/#comment-57 Sir, I am currently doing an MBA and I agree that experience is an advantage but after having 5yrs experience in the legal field, I still find the modules I am being taught absolutely strange. I believe that a good MBA is the best personal develpoment anyone can give himself especially for people who want to have a career change or take on a managerial role. I think anybody planning a career change should think about getting a good internship experience whilst studying the MBA! Sir,
I am currently doing an MBA and I agree that experience is an advantage but after having 5yrs experience in the legal field, I still find the modules I am being taught absolutely strange. I believe that a good MBA is the best personal develpoment anyone can give himself especially for people who want to have a career change or take on a managerial role. I think anybody planning a career change should think about getting a good internship experience whilst studying the MBA!

]]> Comment on Should students care about faculty research? by Bloggirl http://whichmba.wordpress.com/2008/02/22/should-students-care-about-faculty-research/#comment-55 Bloggirl Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:18:23 +0000 http://whichmba.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-55 I just don't get why everyone is down on research. In my experience at a (very) top-ranked school some of the most fasciniating discussions were when profs brought in leading edge thinking into the classroom (I can't speak for lesser schools – it obviously depends on the prof themself and the rigor of what they are teaching). It's just one more thing that can give a students at the best schools an edge. And in any case, I don't buy into the fact that an MBA is ONLY about what you can take into the workplace (though it mostly is, of course). It should also be considered an academic experience and as such anything that pushes the boundaries of knowledge should be considered useful. I just don’t get why everyone is down on research. In my experience at a (very) top-ranked school some of the most fasciniating discussions were when profs brought in leading edge thinking into the classroom (I can’t speak for lesser schools – it obviously depends on the prof themself and the rigor of what they are teaching). It’s just one more thing that can give a students at the best schools an edge.

And in any case, I don’t buy into the fact that an MBA is ONLY about what you can take into the workplace (though it mostly is, of course). It should also be considered an academic experience and as such anything that pushes the boundaries of knowledge should be considered useful.

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