Comments on: Importance of Business School Rankings http://cashmoneylife.com/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1099 Ryan Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:19:21 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/09/09/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1099 Brad, great comment. I think you said in 20 words what I tried to say in a full page. :) Location is definitely an important factor... along with about 100 other things. I plan on writing more about that in Part 7. I hope you'll come back to read it. :) Brad, great comment. I think you said in 20 words what I tried to say in a full page. :)

Location is definitely an important factor… along with about 100 other things. I plan on writing more about that in Part 7. I hope you’ll come back to read it. :)

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1098 Ryan Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:13:44 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/09/09/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1098 Kyle, I agree, the most important reason people need to get an MBA is for themselves. Personally, I want an MBA to help me change career fields and to *hopefully* be in a position where I can manage and make decisions. But, I'm also sure you will agree that an MBA from certain top tier schools will open doors that would otherwise be closed to people without that particular degree. I think people would find it difficult to get into many venture capital firms, hedge funds, investment firms, private equity or some other highly sought after jobs with an MBA from "Online-University.com." That's not to say an online degree isn't worthwhile, but I think there is an expectation among certain employers. In fact, I know several people with online MBAs who have done quite well, and fully support that learning style. However, most of them are hard workers who will succeed wherever they go. They also weren't going into private equity or hedge funds! ;) I think the most important thing to consider is why you want an MBA, your goals, and what it will take to meet your goals. Thanks for the comment. :) Kyle, I agree, the most important reason people need to get an MBA is for themselves. Personally, I want an MBA to help me change career fields and to *hopefully* be in a position where I can manage and make decisions.

But, I’m also sure you will agree that an MBA from certain top tier schools will open doors that would otherwise be closed to people without that particular degree. I think people would find it difficult to get into many venture capital firms, hedge funds, investment firms, private equity or some other highly sought after jobs with an MBA from “Online-University.com.”

That’s not to say an online degree isn’t worthwhile, but I think there is an expectation among certain employers. In fact, I know several people with online MBAs who have done quite well, and fully support that learning style. However, most of them are hard workers who will succeed wherever they go. They also weren’t going into private equity or hedge funds! ;)

I think the most important thing to consider is why you want an MBA, your goals, and what it will take to meet your goals. Thanks for the comment. :)

]]> By: Brad F http://cashmoneylife.com/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1097 Brad F Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:55:39 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/09/09/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1097 My MBA is from a Top 10 school. IMHO- Getting a MBA is an expensive branding exercise. The better your brand, the more options you will have after graduation. BTW - you should not underestimate the importance of location. If you are looking to join a firm in the Northeast corridor, it can be difficult (and expensive) to look for work if you are in the Midwest. My MBA is from a Top 10 school. IMHO- Getting a MBA is an expensive branding exercise. The better your brand, the more options you will have after graduation.

BTW – you should not underestimate the importance of location. If you are looking to join a firm in the Northeast corridor, it can be difficult (and expensive) to look for work if you are in the Midwest.

]]> By: Kyle http://cashmoneylife.com/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1095 Kyle Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:34:36 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2007/09/09/mba-options-part-4-importance-of-business-school-rankings/#comment-1095 I just received my MBA last spring. I always tell people that are on the fence about getting this degree is to do it for yourself and don't worry about the other stuff. People with strong ethics who work hard will succeed and obtain their goals no matter where they get the MBA. I placed very little emphasis on the rank of the school and it has yet to matter. But then again I am self employed. ;-) I just received my MBA last spring. I always tell people that are on the fence about getting this degree is to do it for yourself and don’t worry about the other stuff. People with strong ethics who work hard will succeed and obtain their goals no matter where they get the MBA. I placed very little emphasis on the rank of the school and it has yet to matter. But then again I am self employed. ;-)

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