5 Year BS/MBA Program at Wharton
I am going to be a Junior at Wharton and I'm considering our competative 5 year undergraduate/MBA program. The way it works if instead of graduating in 4 years with a BS you graduate in 5 years with an MBA. I've heard mixed reviews of the program though as some people have told me that, since a graduate of this program has only minimal work experience, you don't gain much of an advantage in hiring over your peers who have spent the last year working.
If someone could offer me advice from your side equation it would be highly appreciated.
do you know if a graduate of this program would begin as an analyst? It seems likely, as becoming an associate is contingent on having analyst experience.
can b more elaborate abt dis program??? thnx in advance
Doubtful that you could come in as a 2nd year analyst, let alone an Associate. A 23 year old associate?
It is not worth it because all you gain is the degree notation and not any work experience...it will probably be seen as bs by your interviewers.
So general sentiment is against?
why not find out from the career office how people placed in the past??
1st OR 2nd year analyt OR associate.. i'm sure they have those statistics
An MBA is a good asset once you have work experience, 'cause only then you can share your experience and really appreciate the added value of the program. The networking opportunities are great, but trully enhanced only if you can contribute to the group. Go for BS, work three years, and get back for an MBA is what I would do.
first of all, no offense to the poster, but this is a program that is almost impossible to get into, so the point is probably moot. i'm at wharton, and a friend of mine is doing the program. you will be an associate out of the program, but the experience issue is a factor.
basically what it comes down to is agressiveness and impressing potential employers. the theory is that anyone who is capable enough to make it into the program will be successful is demonstrating the competence and maturity required for the job.
I know that within my group (Debt Capital Markets), we will not hire someone without work experience as an associate under any circumstances. You will at best come in as a 3rd year analyst.
I know of a direct MBA that worked in IB - started as an associate. Probably had a couple of IB internships prior.
Or did your friend simply go straight from undergrad to MBA at another school?
It all depends on the first job/career path. I know in many cases that trading desks in IB specifically do not want to hire MBAs. However, there are many other career paths in IB and outside IB that look for MBAs.
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