Slash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Come on… NO ONE on this forum is doing distance > learning? Try to find a program that gives the same diploma to distance and on-ground degrees. In other words, try to hide the fact that it’s distance learning as much as you can. The overall assumption is that it’s really easy to get into these distance learning programs regardless of what you’re actually learning. It’s like those Executive/Part-time MBA program, they don’t have the same weight as the full-time ones because they lack the competitive aspect of getting in.
Right on, thanks. Yes, in my research the lack of distinction between distance and on-site is a definite requisite. That’s the first input in my filter. I’d like to hear from anyone with experience in dealing with online MBAs.
Slash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Come on… NO ONE on this forum is doing distance > learning? Lol, no man, we’re all going to real schools.
NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lol, no man, we’re all going to real schools. Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business offers a distance program. So does IE in Spain
Yes, University of London. Not MBA but it is part of the same school. You just have to take 2 less courses to get the MBA. Had the school and program reviewed by a colleague who I respect, is an Venture capitalist, an FCA and went to University of London along with former Econ professors and former advisor to the local central bank. I am really just doing it for personal interest at a slow pace. I have taken at least one course a year on some financial topic for many years so this continues that. I can’t leave my business, I don’t want to go to a local school. The coursework is complex. The assignments are not easy and the 3 hour written final exam fully proctored is not a joke. But you are on your own. I study up a the local university and bug my old profs when I have questions. They ask my why I didn’t go EMBA and I just say its just different. Seems to be much more of an international feel. My tutor was a Phd analyst at Russel investments in London. More focus so far on international experience not NA centered I run my own show so I can’t move up and I am not applying to another job so that wasn’t a concern. There is a benefit from a marketing prospective to having a Master’s but mainly its the info and the fact that I can write a thesis.
Slash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > Lol, no man, we’re all going to real schools. > > Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business offers > a distance program. So does IE in Spain I already told you dude…sorry to say this again but an MBA is just about networking. A 2 year cocktail party. I posted on page 1 of this thread - I sat in on some MBA classes at my undergrad. In terms of difficulty, they were actually the same if not easier than my undergraduate equivalent classes. Accounting taught at the University of Alabama is the same as accounting taught at Fuqua. The laws are the same, and you still have to comply with FASB. Porter’s five forces at Wharton is the same as it is in Devry. If you are staring at a screen, and not interacting with classmates, then what’s the difference? The real value of a top MBA is in the teamwork, class discussion, and networking. If you want technical skills do a Masters in Comp. Finance.
flynnch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, University of London. Not MBA but it is part > of the same school. You just have to take 2 less > courses to get the MBA. > > Had the school and program reviewed by a colleague > who I respect, is an Venture capitalist, an FCA > and went to University of London along with former > Econ professors and former advisor to the local > central bank. > > I am really just doing it for personal interest at > a slow pace. I have taken at least one course a > year on some financial topic for many years so > this continues that. I can’t leave my business, I > don’t want to go to a local school. > > The coursework is complex. The assignments are > not easy and the 3 hour written final exam fully > proctored is not a joke. > > But you are on your own. I study up a the local > university and bug my old profs when I have > questions. They ask my why I didn’t go EMBA and I > just say its just different. > > Seems to be much more of an international feel. > My tutor was a Phd analyst at Russel investments > in London. More focus so far on international > experience not NA centered > > I run my own show so I can’t move up and I am not > applying to another job so that wasn’t a concern. > > There is a benefit from a marketing prospective to > having a Master’s but mainly its the info and the > fact that I can write a thesis. That’s some great insight. Which MSc program are you taking? Where in Canada are you? I take it that you’re in wealth management.
NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I already told you dude…sorry to say this again > but an MBA is just about networking. A 2 year > cocktail party. I posted on page 1 of this thread > - I sat in on some MBA classes at my undergrad. In > terms of difficulty, they were actually the same > if not easier than my undergraduate equivalent > classes. > > Accounting taught at the University of Alabama is > the same as accounting taught at Fuqua. The laws > are the same, and you still have to comply with > FASB. Porter’s five forces at Wharton is the same > as it is in Devry. If you are staring at a screen, > and not interacting with classmates, then what’s > the difference? The real value of a top MBA is in > the teamwork, class discussion, and networking. If > you want technical skills do a Masters in Comp. > Finance. Yup, I read that on the 1st page so I appreciate it very much, NYCAnalyst. I do understand the message that you’re presenting. I know networking is a big factor but I can’t move. If I already have a job then the MBA will just be a pay raise and will open doors to promotions. However, if I’m spending ~$50k, I’d like to ensure that the school/program that I picked isn’t frowned upon and it adds value to my resume. I’d like to also ensure that I learn something. Perhaps so that the courses can be used for credits in other designations (e.g. accounting or risk management designations)
You want to move up in your company? Do Canadian’s even know what Fuqua is? Why don’t you ask people in your company about what schools they view as prestigious? Perhaps, in Canada, an MBA from somewhere like McGill holds more weight.
NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You want to move up in your company? Do Canadian’s > even know what Fuqua is? Why don’t you ask people > in your company about what schools they view as > prestigious? Perhaps, in Canada, an MBA from > somewhere like McGill holds more weight. Basically, I want the function of the MBA to be well-rounded. Having ANY MBA will allow you to move up. I want it to work for me if my future lies somewhere else (including other countries). Of the few that I know, all have done Canadian and on-site. Having an MBA from a school like Fuqua may not stand out at first glance but if you get an interview it’s easy to explain.
It is interesting to read the posts on this forum. As somebody who has been around for a while and occassionally looking to hire indivduals. Some of the posts are well interesting.
You are posting conflicting information here. “I want it to work for me if my future lies somewhere else.” Didn’t you say you can’t move?
NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You are posting conflicting information here. “I > want it to work for me if my future lies somewhere > else.” Didn’t you say you can’t move? How is that conflicting information? I have a job right now and I want to do my MBA. Thus, I cannot move. However, if I decide to move on to something else in the future, whether it be 1 or 5 or 10 years from now, I’d like to have the mobility with legitimate educational backing. I can get a degree from DeVry and I’ll still get a raise and be open to promotion. Will the degree from that school help me if I lose my job or quit? Probably not.
flynnch Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is interesting to read the posts on this > forum. > > As somebody who has been around for a while and > occassionally looking to hire > indivduals. Some of the posts are well > interesting. Did you find your admin assistant yet?
Well we have one we just want a different one that can do some other things so that is still in progress. Right now training a new junior associate
If your current job is your only restriction, I think you should just apply for a normal MBA program. The online program probably will not help your career.
Slash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > NYCAnalyst86 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You are posting conflicting information here. > “I > > want it to work for me if my future lies > somewhere > > else.” Didn’t you say you can’t move? > > How is that conflicting information? I have a job > right now and I want to do my MBA. Thus, I cannot > move. However, if I decide to move on to something > else in the future, whether it be 1 or 5 or 10 > years from now, I’d like to have the mobility with > legitimate educational backing. > > I can get a degree from DeVry and I’ll still get a > raise and be open to promotion. Will the degree > from that school help me if I lose my job or quit? > Probably not. You think that all people who are applying to wharton, fuqua, HBS are unemployed? No, many are probably employed, and quit when they go to MBA school. I don’t see why you can’t do this if you really want to go to an elite school.