Hi Sweta,
sorry to be blunt, but with your profile (bachelor, no working experience) you won't be accepted in the top MBA programs anyways.
What about finishing your studies, working for a couple of years and then think about an MBA? I think that's a better idea!

Hi,

I'm a software professional with 5 yrs of work experience. I would like to do MBA, but I'm confused about various options avaliable. Is it good to do 1 yr MBA course. I'm working on L1 visa on US. What about professional MBA (part time)? If I do professional MBA, would I be eligible to apply for H1 visa under students quota. Please let me know.

Hi priya,
I would say that it doesn't make such a difference afterwards which type of an MBA you did, 1-year full-time or part-time. Other aspects are a lot more important, such as name and reputation of the B school, and the networking you manage to do during your studies, business contacts, and job prospects.

The question which type of MBA has a lot more to do with your financial capacity - part time option helps if you don't have enough cash right now to finance you MBA.... Many students are in this case of course, since it is a big investment to do an MBA.

This is just my point of view.

Thanks a lot for your response. I know that students doing full time MBA are eligible for getting H1B visa under students quota. Will I be eligible for applying H1B visa under students quota if I do part time MBA? Please let me know.
Should I also appear for GMAT and TOFFEL exams even for part time MBA programs?

A part-time MBA is a regular MBA, the admission procedure will the similar as for a full-time MBA, and not be affected by the question of length and intensity of the program. In general, in the US you'll have to present your GMAT as TOEFEL results for your application.
But you should check every program indivually to get a clear picture about the application requirements. Every school has it's owen way.

As for your visa questions, I don't know those details. I'm afraid I can't help you here.

Thanks a lot for your quick response. It helps me a lot.

The general perception I have encountered is that a part-time MBA is less valuable than a full time MBA. The MBA is such a powerful degree because of the transformative effect of 1 to 2 years of intensive study. A strong program's full time MBA is so demanding that it leaves little room for anything else. For example, I had to drop a position on the Board of a charity I support during my MBA.

Hi priya,
I would say that it doesn't make such a difference afterwards which type of an MBA you did, 1-year full-time or part-time. Other aspects are a lot more important, such as name and reputation of the B school, and the networking you manage to do during your studies, business contacts, and job prospects.

The question which type of MBA has a lot more to do with your financial capacity - part time option helps if you don't have enough cash right now to finance you MBA.... Many students are in this case of course, since it is a big investment to do an MBA.

This is just my point of view.

The general perception I have encountered is that a part-time MBA is less valuable than a full time MBA. The MBA is such a powerful degree because of the transformative effect of 1 to 2 years of intensive study. A strong program's full time MBA is so demanding that it leaves little room for anything else.

Thanks a lot for your response. I'm planning to take up 1 yr full time MBA program, because I can start working sooner.
Can you please tell me the list of schools offering 1 yr MBA programs. Thanks a lot for your help.

Hi!
Sorry for asking such an open question but I'm begining to look for a MBA program and I'm definitely lost.
I have decided to study a 1-year program in Chicago (2008-2009) but I don't know which schools are best, how much years of working experience are required, which are the most expensive ones...Can anybody help me? I'd really appreciate that!
For the record, I would be a foreign student, I don't know if that matters at all to apply to one these schools...

I have decided to study a 1-year program in Chicago (2008-2009) but I don't know which schools are best.

...how much years of working experience are required, which are the most expensive ones...

I have decided to study a 1-year program in Chicago (2008-2009) but I don't know which schools are best.

Chicago GSB is the best business school in Chicago, but as far as I know they do not have a 1 year MBA. If you have already "decided" to do a 1-year MBA program in Chicago, please let me know which schools actually offer such a program?

...how much years of working experience are required, which are the most expensive ones...

I think 99 % per cent of the US business schools provide this information on their websites.

another confused sole here...

I am looking for a one-year program, not EMBA but full time.
I have about 4-5 years of working experience and I an not young... (36). I am looking for a good value for money, so it doesn't have to be top tire school. for me the sheer time spent in a US university learning in English would mean a lot back home.
and since i come from a worm country I would prefer the west coast, but that's just me...

thank you for any thought you might have!

another confused sole here...

I am looking for a one-year program, not EMBA but full time.
I have about 4-5 years of working experience and I an not young... (36). I am looking for a good value for money, so it doesn't have to be top tire school. for me the sheer time spent in a US university learning in English would mean a lot back home.
and since i come from a worm country I would prefer the west coast, but that's just me...

thank you for any thought you might have!

hi
I am software engineer and have a work experience of two years, I want to pursue MBA in a related field, could somebody please let me know which course would be best suited and from which university. I havte a good GPA. How much will having a good GMAT scoe help me? Thanks a lot

With good GPA and GMAT you have chances to be accepted in the best programs. Although two years of work experience is not very much, you should check on the website of each program if that's ok or they require more.

Is it an MBA with specialization in IT what you look for?
One of the top MBAs in IT is at NYU- Leonard N. Stern. I think in NY Hofstra University is worth it too.

There is a long list of other good MBAs in that field, but I'm not a specialist at all - I can only give you some general info from rankings and other general sources.
Maybe someone else can help?

In terms of 1 yr MBA program, MIT has a program called sloan fellow. The minimum experience required for this one is 10 years and you can either get a sloan fellow or an MBA. You don't need GMAT for this one. The programs is expensive and costs about $90K. I am doing my Executive MBA in Ross School of Business. It does not require GMAT. It is a 21 month program with 5 semesters (each semester with 2 terms). The program is very rigorous.

Hi can sumbdy please help me out on info about placements after a 1 year mba from florida university...

since u guys are sayin its a gud return on investment...
i have a score of 640 on gmat.... and wil hav 2 years of wrk ex in IT by nexy year which is wen i plan to start my mba...
i wnted an mba from like the first 25 univ ...but this 1 year prm seems interstin.. pls share more info

Also, i jus checked and the one year programme is offered to residents from florida only... im from india ...can someone gimme options of one year mba wid my profile as menyioned above

HI
I have a Master of Management studies and Electronics Engineering degree from BITS Pilani India. It was an integrated dual degree program of 5 years.
I have written my GMAT 710. i have 2 years full time and 1 year full time internship as part of my work experience
Could anyone suggest good US schools which would be suitable for me for a 1 year MBA

Denisse Romero has published a list of the "Top Ten One-Year MBA Programs" worldwide. All b-schools on that list are top-ranked in the major b-school rankings and well-known internationally:


1. Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management

Location: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Program: One-Year MBA
Rankings: #5 by US News and World Report, #3 by BusinessWeek, #19 by Financial Times
Description: This 12-month program at Northwestern focuses on core courses during the summer and electives during the following year. The program is tailored for students who possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in business.
Tuition: One-Year MBA Program $58,580
Website: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/


2. INSEAD

Location: Fontainebleau, France and Singapore
Program: MBA
Rankings: #7 by Financial Times, #9 International by the Wall Street Journal, #6 by BusinessWeek
Description: INSEAD offers two campuses and two start dates. Students can choose to apply to the European campus in Fontainebleau, France or to the Asian campus in Singapore. The program has two start dates per year - July and January. This MBA lasts 10 months and is divided into 5 periods that include core and electives courses.
Tuition: Fees for self-sponsored participants ?48,800; Fees for company-sponsored participants ?65,000
Website: http://www.insead.edu/mba/index.htm


3. IE Instituto de Empresa

Location: Madrid, Spain
Program: International MBA
Rankings: #11 by Financial Times, #12 by The Wall Street Journal, #6 by Forbes
Description: The International MBA at Instituto de Empresa lasts 13 months (November ? December) with a pre-program/orientation session that starts in September and includes an intensive Spanish course. The program includes core courses, electives, forums, optional business Spanish lessons, and projects.
Tuition: ?45,000 + ?1,050 (contribution to the IE Business School Foundation)
Website: http://imba.ie.edu/index.aspx


4. Cornell University Johnson School

Location: Ithaca, New York, USA
Program: Accelerated MBA
Rankings: # 14 by US News & World Report, #13 by BusinessWeek, #29 by Financial Times
Description: Cornell?s One-Year Accelerated MBA program lasts 12 months starting in May and graduating the following MBA. This program is specially designed for individuals who already possess a graduate degree in a technical, scientific or quantitative field. It requires strong quantitative skills and professional work experience.
Tuition: $62,600 USD
Website: http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/academic/accelerated/


5. University of Cambridge Judge Business School

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Program: MBA
Rankings: #15 by Financial Times
Description: The One-Year MBA program at Cambridge starts in September and ends in August with the culmination of an individual project. The program includes core courses, electives, a Cambridge Venture project, a global consulting project, and an individual project. One thing that distinguishes this program from the rest is its location at the heart of Silicon Fern ? a concentration of new high-tech and bio-tech businesses.
Tuition: MBA Program £28,000 College Fee £2,000
Website: http://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/mba/index.html


6. University of Oxford Saïd Business School

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Program: MBA
Rankings: #19 by Financial Times
Description: Oxford?s one-year MBA program starts in October and ends in September. The program includes core courses, electives, and an entrepreneurship project. Most of the core courses focuses on quantitative subjects such as Finance, Economics, and Decision Science, while electives include marketing, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, private equity and other subjects.
Tuition: MBA Program £28,000 College Fee £3,000
Website: http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/mba/


7. ESADE

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Program: One-Year MBA
Rankings: #24 by Financial Times, #2 International by the Wall Street Journal, #7 by BusinessWeek
Description: Oxford?s one-year MBA program starts in October and ends in September. The program includes core courses, electives, and an entrepreneurship project. Most of the core courses focuses on quantitative subjects such as Finance, Economics, and Decision Science, while electives include marketing, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, private equity and other subjects.
Tuition: ?42,500
Website: http://www.esade.edu


8. Emory University Goizueta Business School

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Program: One-Year MBA
Rankings: #20 by US News and World Report, #23 by BusinessWeek, #33 by Financial Times
Description: The One-Year MBA program at Emory starts in May and lasts 12 months. Admissions requirements include that applicants have a business or economics degree, or an engineering degree and business experience. Applicants should have strong quantitative skills and significant work experience. The program focuses on core courses and electives with the majority of core courses being completed during the summer.
Tuition: $56,220
Website: http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/index.asp


9. University of Florida Warrington College of Business Administration

Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA
Program: Traditional One-Year MBA
Rankings: #37 by US News and World Report, #13 Regional by The Wall Street Journal, #6 by Princeton Review
Description: Besides traditional two-year and online programs, the University of Florida offers two options for its one-year MBA. Option A is designed for students from all majors. This option lasts 12 months and focuses on core subjects and electives. Also, option A offers a 1/3 scholarship to all students. Option B is designed for business majors who completed their bachelor?s within 7 years. This option lasts 11 months and focuses mainly on electives.
Tuition: Florida Residents $9,602, Out-of-State $29,397 (including 1/3 scholarship for Option A).
Website: http://www.floridamba.ufl.edu/


9. Babson College

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Program: One-Year MBA
Rankings: #41 Overall (#1 Entrepreneurship) by US News and World Report, #1 Entrepreneurship by Financial Times
Description: Ranked as the top MBA in Entrepreneurship, Babson offers an MBA program that starts in May and lasts 12 months. This program requires that applicants have a business undergraduate degree and at least 2 years of professional experience. The program focuses on core courses during the summer months, and allows students to choose their electives during the following two semesters.
Tuition: $48,668
Website: http://www3.babson.edu/MBA/programs/oneyear/


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http://www.macquil.com/articles/oneyearmba.php