GMAT考了760，不想读脱产的MBA（成本太高），又不想读一般的不脱产的MBA（含金量太低），请问还有什么路可以走？谢谢！

flamethrower

小弟美国名牌大学硕士，现在在上海一家外资工厂任法规事务兼质量经理，工作三年了，刚考了GMAT， 760/5.5。本来是想读中欧的，但是想想代价太大（刚当父亲，房贷还没还清，生活压力重啊），读个不脱产的又觉得光拿个证书没意义，学不到东西。所以想请教一下，除了上面两条路，还有没有更适合的路可以走？各位前辈请指教一下，谢了！

edwen

才30不到的人吧，家庭事业都起步了，叫人羡慕啊

hedge

美国名牌大学硕士了，估计不用念MBA了

sharkangle

cant understand why you want to get a mba?

会飞的小蘑菇

过好日子比读书一箩筐强，这点我深有体会。已经过上好日子的就不要轻易丢掉。

valleywest

"读个不脱产的又觉得光拿个证书没意义" - this is a common mis-understanding:
1. MBA is mostly about networking, there is not much to learn except for several core courses
2. Top schools usually have the same professors and same course credits between EMBA and full time MBA
3. What's the purpose of a MBA? 不是毃门砖吗? Since EMBA and MBA offers exactly the same degree from top schools (EMBA degree does not say it is EMBA), they should be able to achieve the same purpose here.

FYI, here is EMBA and MBA comparison from Wharton. Since you are in China, I suggest that you apply for Kellog/HKUST EMBA, which has the highest average salary increase after 5 years of graduation (I think ~200%).

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	Wharton MBA for Full-time Students	Wharton MBA for Executives
Career Strategy	Often looking to make an immediate career change or seeking broader expertise for career advancement. Value opportunity to focus on MBA coursework and extended MBA experience, both on- and off-campus. Majors and summer internship experience highly valued as chance to gain specific skills and new company or industry exposure. May want to build on non-business academic background to create stronger credential combination (including dual-degree options).	Typically further along in career, often on track for advancement to senior management. Some younger but highly qualified "fast-track" candidates also sponsored by companies. Value "real-time" application – bringing MBA knowledge to current work issues. Seeking new skills and exposure for long-term career goals, but specific major and internship experience not needed or as highly valued. May be independent professional seeking to add management skills while continuing current professional activities.
Lifestyle Choice	refer to devote time to study and related program activities. Seek exposure to large, diverse, and international class of students. Value opportunity to experience wide range of extracurricular activities. If applicable, family or partner can locate in the Philadelphia area for the two-year period involved.	Prefer schedule that allows for continuing career. Can balance heavy course load in addition to work and family. Value intense 'immersion' with small but diverse cohort of experienced classmates. Do not want or need high level of non-academic extracurricular options. Can travel to Philadelphia or San Francisco on alternate weekends.
Length	20 months                 3.5-month summer internship period                 Year 1: Aug pre-term + Sep - May                 Year 2: Sep - May graduation	24 months                 Classes run throughout the summer                 Year 1:  June - May                 Year 2:  June - May graduation
Class Schedule	Classes meet Monday -Thursday throughout the school year.	Classes meet alternate weekends on Friday/Saturday, with several extended sessions and a 1-week international study trip.
Curriculum
Total Credit Units	19.0	19.25
Core curriculum	10.0	11.25
Major	5.0	not applicable (see below)
Electives	4.0	8.0
Majors vs. General Management Focus	Full-time MBA students select among 18 majors, including the option for an individualized major. Approximately 30% of MBA students complete their degree with a dual major and 10% design an individualized major. Students choose electives from among Wharton's wide selection of course offerings.	Because most executive MBA students already bring depth in a particular field, the program does not offer formal majors. Electives and independent study options provide opportunities to deepen their expertise or widen their range of studies. Electives are chosen by each cohort from among Wharton's wide selection of course offerings.
Special Features
Learning Teams	Yes (assigned first-year learning teams)	Yes (assigned first-year learning teams)
Leadership Course	Yes (required)	Yes (required)
Field Application	Yes (optional)	Yes (required)
International Study	Dual-degree programs, Study abroad options, Global Immersion program (optional)	International Study Seminar with 1-week overseas trip (required)
Independent Study	Option available	Option available
Waivers	Waivers available, by credentials or examination.	Some waivers available (esp. accounting), by credentials or examination.
Faculty	Classes taught by Wharton standing and associated faculty. Faculty use a mix of case study, lecture/discussion, simulations and field study.	Classes taught by Wharton standing and associated faculty. Faculty use a mix of case study, lecture/discussion, simulations and field study.
Class Profile (entering 2006)
Entering class size	800	229 (Philadelphia and San Francisco total)
Average age	28 (range 21-41)	33 (< 30 yrs 20%;  > 39 yrs 12%)
Average GMAT	713 (mid-80% range: 660-760)	700 (mid-80% range: 640-760)
Average work exp.	5.8 years	10 years
Tuition and Fees	(For 2006-2007)                 $44,795 1st year tuition                 $69,369 estimated 1st year budget                 Estimated annual budget includes tuition and fees, room and board in Philadelphia area, books and supplies.	(Two-year program for class entering 2006)                 $136,308 (Philadelphia)                 $145,380 (San Francisco)                 Includes tuition and fees, books, and program-related housing and meals. Transportation and parking not included.
Housing and Meals	Housing and meals are not included in the tuition. The campus and greater Philadelphia area offer excellent opportunities for student and family housing.	Program-related housing and meals are provided at executive facilities and included in the tuition and fees. The residential component is an integral aspect of the total program experience, and all students are required to stay at the facility on program nights.
Company Support / Sponsorship	No requirement or formal program for sponsorship, although some companies sponsor students.	Company endorsement required for time away from work.  Company financial support required for Fellows applicants and encouraged for others.
Student Lifestyle	High level of extracurricular activities and involvement, including clubs, conferences, sports and other student-run initiatives and events. Frequent opportunities for partners and families to network and participate.	Intensive immersion in classes, learning teams, and informal networking with other students during program weekends fosters strong community. Several special event opportunities for partners and families.
Networking Opportunities	With classmates and faculty inside and outside class on campus. With business leaders through executive speaker series, in-class guest speakers, conferences, and on-campus recruiting events. Full access to Wharton alumni network, online community, and club activities.	With classmates and faculty in-class and during program weekends, plus continued connections between sessions. With business leaders through executive speaker series, in-class guest speakers, and international study trip. Full access to Wharton alumni network, online community, and club activities.
Career Services	Access to on-campus recruiting services for summer internships and permanent positions. Access to MBA Career Management Lifelong access to MBA alumni career services.	In-program career development support. For self-sponsored students, access to MBA Career Management after first year. Lifelong access to MBA alumni career services.
Campus Location(s)	Philadelphia	Philadelphia and San Francisco

xiaoru

work/study balance is very challenge for Executive MBA students.(almost no private life time, needs to prioritize the tasks from work and study.)

network of EMBA is also more valuable compare with MBA.