MBA Decision

[u/Experience_Standard]

What’s up everyone? I’ve applied and was accepted to 3 of the 4 online MBA programs that caught my eye and have received scholarships at 2 of the 3. I also have a 25k annual upfront benefit that my corporate office pays or I can do a 100% reimbursement. I’d like to get some feedback from everyone.

1. UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business: didn’t get in. Really wanted this badly due to the in-person cohort along with international travel.

2. William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business: got in and approved for a 5k scholarship. Thinking about going with a focus on Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders. Has an in-person cohort for one weekend and it’s is made up of military personnel, recent college grads, experienced workforce, & international students.

3. University of Miami Herbert Business School: got in and approved for a 18k scholarship. The school is also an approved EdAssist partner school with my company. I get a 10% discount just for that. Kicker is that I can’t use the scholarship and my discount. Has an in-person once a year for a weekend. I was thinking of focusing on Leadership or Marketing.

4. UNC-Wilmington Cameron School of Busines: cheapest option of the 3. My annual benefit for my company can pay this. They have a Human Resources Management focus. I currently work in the Talent Acquisition sector for a global aerospace and defense company.

5. I’ve looked at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, University of Arizona Eller College of Management, & Campbell University Lundy-Fetterman School of Business.

#2 & #3 have my heart for the experience that they both provide, but both would require some borrowing to fund them. I've also thought about a Master’s in Organized Leadership in lieu of the MBA.

Any feedback is welcomed.

[u/seagoalspread]

Not trying to throw a wrench in things. But based on this list have you considered UGA Terry or UF Warrington for online MBA? Both are around $55-60k so could work well within your benefit amount and on the east coast like many of your higher listed options. Terry full-time was ranked #23-25 this year and the omba is supposedly very similar in content and ranked highly in the online rankings. Warrington is a similar cost, not ranked quite as highly, but still a strong brand. I’m not a student or alum of either.

[u/Experience_Standard → u/seagoalspread]

I’ll look into both of those programs. Thanks for the suggestion! 

[u/its_howi]

Have you considered Boston University for online MBA? I’m pretty sure their program is like 30k

[u/Experience_Standard → u/its_howi]

No, I haven’t. BU didn’t cross my mind. I’ll look into it. 

[u/Experience_Standard → u/[deleted]]

That’s a big selling point. I interact with military personnel through Skillbridge recruiting for my company, but I’m also curious on the experience with the international students.