Insider's Guide to Finding the Best MBA Program for You
Full-Time or Part-Time? One-Year, Two-Years, or More?
By C.M. Paulson, published Jan 25, 2007
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Full-Time MBA (Two Years): The conventional two-year full-time MBA from a top-ten school is the key to getting into Wall Street, so if that's your goal, this is probably the best MBA program for you. This option will allow you to complete an internship over the summer, which may make it easier for you to get a full-time job upon graduation. The full-time MBA will also allow you lots of chances to work closely with your classmates, which may make for some great networking opportunities. Of course, this option is the most expensive and will mean that you will not have a steady income for two years (although you will have a chance to make money during your summer internship and if you choose to work part-time during school).
Full-Time MBA (One Year): The one-year full-time MBA program is not offered by many schools - schools that do offer this program include the University of Pittsburgh (Katz Graduate School of Business), Cornell (The Johnson School), and Northwestern (Kellogg School of Management). A one-year MBA program can be the best MBA program for some, as you get to focus on your studies for a year without working and give up only one year of income (note that I am biased towards this option since this is the path that I chose). The major drawback to a one-year MBA is that you won't get to complete an internship, which may make it tougher for you to find a full-time job, especially if you are making a career change.
Insider's Guide to Finding the Best MBA Program for You
The best MBA program for you depends upon your own individual situation
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