Hi everyone,
I am curious if anyone has done or knows someone who has done a part-time MBA while working at MBB. I understand one of the main advantages of the full time MBA programs are the recruiting, but in this instance the recruiting advantage would no longer matter.
Thank you for the input!
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I understand that part time MBAs can be pretty tough since you're working and going to school at night. I would ask myself, can you sustain that lifestyle for I believe three years. Also, is an MBA really necessary for you to move up at your company? Are you in IB or S&T at your MBB? If S&T, you may not really need an MBA. Also, my impression of part time MBAs is that you are unable to network the same way with potential other employers/alumni during the day the same way a full-time MBA student can because you're at work during the day and at school at night.
On the other hand, the full time MBA class can't work and you lose income. Plus, you're vulnerable to waiting on average three months post grad to get a job if you aren't recruited while in school. I take it you are erring against this. Ask yourself, is an MBA really worth it/necessary for you to advance. If so, only then would I consider the part time option.
How would it even be possible? Aren't you traveling all the time at MBB?
Yes, Monday to Thursday as I understand it. The program would be a Saturday program. From what I understand, you don't necessarily need an MBA to move up in MBB, but not many move up without some advanced degree. Am I off base with that? It probably isn't possible for me to take time the time off for a full-time MBA.
I believe you are describing an Executive MBA (EMBA) which differs from a normal part time program. Sorry but I don't have much insight to add beyond that.
Go to UNC.....
Wrong thread?
lol. yes. Sorry about that.
Some schools have weekend part time (that is not EMBA). Kellogg and Duke are two I know of.
What's the reason for your getting an MBA? I am a part time MBA myself - the reason I got my MBA part time was because I wanted to do a career switch and still needed the income. My current employer paid for my tuition so it was the most reasonable thing to do. However, now that I am about to graduate and if I had to go back and do it again, I would've done it full time instead of part time. There's a lot that you're missing out on as a part time student - recruiting being one of them. As a part time student, I wasn't able to get the internship experience b/t first and 2nd year - it seems like it's not a problem for you since you're already in the field you want. I'd say go for it if you just want to stay with the same company and feel that an MBA will help you learn more? - having an MBA on your resume wouldn't hurt if you're willing to sacrifice all of your free time for the next three years. However, if you don't need it to advance, and doesn't think an MBA will "teach" you anything you haven't already learned on the job, then don't do it.
If you're a BA at an MBB, and you want to stay there, I'm pretty sure your employer will foot the bill for the FT. Therefore I see no reason not to go for the real MBA. Think of it as a 2-year vacation, since you don't have to worry about recruiting.
to me this sounds like a troll, anybody with half a brain that somehow got into an MBB would know that they will pay for your MBA
You seem like you lack basic reading comprehension skills bud. I was simply telling OP that as long as his employer is paying for it, and he intends to return there, I see no reason why he should not pursue the FT MBA, since it is infinitely superior to its PT counterpart.
I think, from a lifestyle standpoint, it would be pretty much impossible to do a part-time MBA while working as a consultant at MBB. I know people in non-consulting roles who have done it, but if you plan to do it as a BA you can kiss any kind of balance / social life goodbye.
I also think they would laugh at you and tell you to lock up your offer to return, then go full time.
Hi guys, I understand they would pay for the full time MBA tuition, but not living expenses, right? While they may foot the bill (if invited back), wouldn't it make sense to try to go direct to the associate-level position rather than taking two years off? I am mainly curious to see if anyone else had done it or thought about doing it. There are plenty of pluses and minuses to doing so, of course...
If you get an offer to go direct-to-Associate at MBB, then you don't even need to consider b-school. But those are usually only given to the top analyst in each office's class / top 2-3 percent in large offices.
To get an Associate position without a graduate / advanced degree - and without being a top analyst - you need to be an absolute rockstar of an experienced hire (e.g., someone with industry experience that they believe will be valuable to the firm / clients).
Someone in my MBB office is doing part-time MBA on top of regular case work. This person has unique background and came in at the pre-MBA level. I am not 100% of the logistics, but I believe there is a bunch of course work that is done online and a number of weekend trips to the school (I believe it's Wharton's program). The firm is sponsoring.
It's possible, but certainly not normal or ideal.
Sorry to bump an old thread, but maybe some info that might help. Many (read: a few) MBB or other consultants get their part time MBA from Ross, since it has a weekend program every 2 weeks (friday and saturday) for 2 years. Fits right into their schedule since they can fly to Ann Arbor Thursday night.
Part time MBA and Consulting (Originally Posted: 12/28/2012)
Hi, I was recently admitted to the part time MBA programs at both Rice and McCombs. Since I am located at Austin, I'll choose McCombs most likely. I have 3 years of work experience in Software Industry and 8 years of work experience in Civil Engineering Industry (I have a graduate degree in Civil Engineering and I have a professional engineer license in the states of Texas and Pennsylvania). I am interested in working with McKinsey with a focus on A/E/C industry. Does McKinsey have such a focus area? Do you think I have a chance at McKinsey? Your answers/help would really be appreciated.
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