ckv727 06-13-2006, 12:09 PM Hello
I am in a quandry to choose between UNC and Duke EMBA programs. I personally like Duke for its global brand name and the caliber of students in the class but it costs $25K more. So I am left with a question that I need to answer myself - is the $25K worth the global brand name?
Additionally, I am looking to switch careers from Operations/ SCM. I am unsure where I want to go. Sounds weird but that is where I am. My preference is to get into Real Estate finance and in this regard, UNC does offer three courses as against one by Duke. Is it possible to switch careers after about 10 years of experience in SCM area? I am 33 y.o. now and probably will be 35 when I complete my EMBA. What are my chances of switching careers?
Are there any other things I should consider before I make my choice?
Also, should I atleast consider a day time MBA. I can start only next year which will make 36 by the time I graduate. What is the market for 36 y.o guys who graduate with an MBA when competing with 28 to 30 y.o. students? I will be considering the considering Oxford, LBS, IMD, INSEAD-Singapore for a full time program as I cannot pursue a full time program in this country due to some visa restrictions.
Any inputs will be highly appreciated.
Thanks.
ImJustMatt 06-13-2006, 10:57 PM Have you tried phoning the career offices of either institution? In my experience, career offices have usually been pretty frank about their recent experiences with grads in a similar position. I think that phone call would be a healthy part of anyone's application process, if only to test the viability of your story. If you are weighing offers, I suppose you have already convinced the jury. If not, I'd bet that your admission depends in some part on how believable your bridge is.
If worst comes to worst, you're out 5 minutes for the phone call. If all goes well, you have inside information that you can cite somewhere in the admissions process.
Scratch that. If worst comes to worst, you're out $100k + 2 years and you're begging for your old job back because you went all in on a losing hand. I think a phone call might be worth avoiding that situation.
You might also try calling recruiters at which ever company has your dream job so you can ask if they've ever considered a ______ MBA; and/or how they usually round up candidates.
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