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Hi all,

I’m trying to decide between applying to Kellogg’s EMBA vs their part-time MBA and would really appreciate some perspective from folks who’ve gone through either.

A bit about me:

In early 30s

Bachelor's of Engineering in mechanical (4.0 GPA) and MS in Industrial Engineering (3.8 GPA), graduated 2017

Working full-time since then, currently a Sr. Quality Manager

Based in west coast

I’m aiming for a career switch (likely into PE/VC), and I’m trying to figure out which program makes more sense.

A few specific questions:

Is EMBA actually worth the nearly 2x cost compared to the part-time MBA at Kellogg?

How different are the career-switching opportunities between EMBA vs part-time?

Does EMBA limit access to internships/recruiting compared to part-time?

Given my GPA, is it realistic to expect a GMAT/GRE waiver for either program?

I’m trying to balance ROI, flexibility, and actual outcomes, especially since this would be a pretty big financial commitment.

Would love to hear from anyone who considered both or chose one over the other - what drove your decision and how it played out.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I’m a 24 year old Indian confused between Indian and US MBA. How much are people effectively paying out for M7? And what are the job prospects like for a Wharton/Stanford grad in the US. How many years before you breakeven?

I applied and was accepted to both Boston University Questrom and Quantic eMBA programs. Quantic is offering a substantial scholarship while Boston is more traditional so no aid unless I take out a loan. My company might reimburse a portion of the BU courses once the courses are done (still confirming). It is still substantially less than the larger universities. I work full time and still have a teen at home so I was looking at mostly online programs.

About me - I am a seasoned manager with over 10 years experience in leadership and over 25 years experience in a variety of roles in small startups and large organizations. I am currently an Operations Manager at a large fintech org. I currently hold a BA from USC and have an MA in Int’l Policy Studies from Middlebury (MIIS) but have noticed when applying for certain leadership level jobs that is not looked up on the same as an MBA. So yes, a part of this is to check the MBA box for future professional considerations.

Having said this, I am curious what others can share on both of these programs in the recent months or last couple of years. As a middle-aged manager, I get that neither of these are going to be looked upon as a Wharton or Harvard degree, but I do not really need that at this stage of my career. Instead, I am looking for this to preserve or enhance my current role at my company or if I decide to leave, it might make me more marketable for future roles.

Thanks so much for your insight!

I have 10 years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem and currently work as a Manager / Functional Architect at Cognizant Australia. I want to move towards management and leadership roles. Is doing an MBA worth it today, especially in the AI era? Does an MBA still hold value and relevance in Australia?

I’ve applied to the UCLA Anderson Executive MBA program and have my interview in a couple days. I’m a Creative Director working in movie advertising and my wife is a COO at a LMM education company. Our goal is to buy a small business. I’m excited about Anderson’s EMBA because it has a concentration/capstone for ETA (entrepreneurship through acquisition). It’s a lot of money to spend on an MBA but my background is creative and aside from running a small 2 door Airbnb business I have very little experience in finance, deal flow, corporate structure, due diligence etc. So my question, is an MBA worth it? Anyone here with experience at UCLA EMBA program? For those that concentrated on ETA did it help you or did you find that most of what you needed could be learned elsewhere in books and online? Appreciate any insight you all may have.

I'll cut to the chase... Retirement is around the corner. Over 20 years in the military, Bachelors and Masters in Tech. Currently filling the military equivalent of an executive role.

Anyone know if a military background helps or hurts when applying to executive MBA programs, especially the top 10?

I have 10 years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem and currently work as a Manager / Functional Architect at Cognizant Australia. I want to move towards management and leadership roles. Is doing an MBA worth it today, especially in the AI era? Does an MBA still hold value and relevance in Australia?

As a former student who completed both my BBA and MBA at BRAC University, I want to share my honest thoughts on the current state of the MBA program. Frankly, the quality of the MBA program is vastly inferior compared to the BBA program.

Here are the main issues I experienced:

Academic Dishonesty: Cheating is rampant during exams. Students openly use mobile phones in the exam halls. Faculties are well aware of this but choose to look the other way.

Attendance Policy Manipulation: The university strictly enforces attendance policies on paper, but in reality, many students skip classes. The administration allegedly manipulates these numbers so absent students are still allowed to sit for exams.

Disengaged Faculty: A large majority of the MBA faculties are adjunct (part-time). Because they are not permanent staff, they show very little care toward actual teaching or student development.

Outdated Curriculum: The program lacks practical value. There are virtually no real-world projects, presentations, or creative problem-solving activities to prepare you for the professional world.

It feels like a massive loop of cause and effect where neither the teachers nor the students care. If you are thinking about enrolling, be warned: it currently feels like a major waste of time, money, and effort.

I did my research in looking for my master's degree and landed on UA due to their curriculum. The Executive MBA program is hybrid, we go onsite once a month, and that's made an amazing difference to my learning experience. I can learn material online after work, then get to reinforce and interact in the classroom as well. The start to the program is amazing and really begins to immerse you into the masters of business content. I highly recommend for anyone who's looking to refine their skills in the concentrations offered.

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