good part time MBA or top exec MBA

ruantieming · 发表于 2006-5-8 11:14:00

Hi, All:

My background is PhD in Mechanical Engineer (ranking: around 20) and 3 years in Fortune 500. Should I get into a part time MBA program (ranking: around 20-25) now or wait 5-10 years to get into a top exec MBA? Thanks advance for any suggestion.

funnytiger · 发表于 2006-5-9 01:24:00

The key here is about what this MBA is used for.

If you want to switch career, given your age, you need to get into a full time MBA

If you just want to add a good name to your business card or stay in the same industry, part-time MBA and exec MBA will both do. However, if the company is willing to pay for your exec MBA (which is more expensive), I would suggest exec MBA.
Because it is easy to get in, flexible schedule and your classmates are in the higher positions.

ruantieming · 发表于 2006-5-9 03:24:00

Thanks a lot. I am also thinking a Full time MBA. Although I am not old (30 years old and have two kids), I don't have enough encourage to give up a decent job and pay the tuition from my own pocket. If I do part time or exec MBA, my empolyer will pay all tuitions.

Down the road, I want to keep my technical side and my career path will be Direction or VP of R&D.

tuxiaoyang · 发表于 2006-5-9 11:51:00

Getting an EMBA degree at 40 really doesn't look all that good on your resume, by 40 you should be well on your way to the top. Also, there is no guarantee that you will get into a top program 5-10 years from now. I'm not doubting your ability, but too many factors are out of our control (location, timing, motivation, even company policy, etc).

I think right now is a great time for you to get a MBA education and transition to the management side of the business (assuming you are not a manager already).

Having said that, if you can get into a top EMBA program in a few years, that's definately an excellent option too.

Good luck!

good part time MBA or top exec MBA

good part time MBA or top exec MBA

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