Which would you pick under each scenario?
UCLA Anderson 2 Year MBA or Berkeley Haas Part Time MBA?
UCLA Anderson 2 Year MBA or Stanford 1 Year MSx (Masters in Management - essentially a 1 year MBA)
I want to be in CA and shift my career focus. Could potentially do it with either of the 3.
Definitely full-time over part-time in scenario 1. I'm not too sure how well regarded the MSx is...
Are you looking for a specific industry/location in CA?
I'm thinking fintech product management. Ideally I'd like the Bay Area but LA is pretty close compared to NY. I have 10 years of work experience so that's why I'm considering Stanford.
Bay area makes sense, but 10 years WE makes you more of an EMBA candidate than MBA candidate. I could see the MSx adding value, but it seems more like where you would deepen your focus in your current field than like an opportunity to pivot professionally. I would put UCLA first, but apply asap. Applying to the MSx now or next year makes much less of a difference than an additional year when applying to a regular FT MBA.
Thanks. I applied Round 1 and interviewed at UCLA already. Waiting for the decision next week. I like the program but did feel a bit old, which is why I'm considering PT and MSx/MIT Sloan Fellows. The classroom discussion is much different when students have 8+ years of experience. It's a tough call, but thank you for the advice!
Best of luck!
UCLA FT for both, not close
Plus side for Stanford is access to the same professors and electives as full time MBA students.
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