Questions about getting a masters

swanie · 12-19-2007, 09:48 PM

I know our experience isn't apples to apples with what you would be looking at, but here is our $0.02...

Mr. Swanie got his undergrad at USC and his MBA at UCI. When he decided to get his MBA, he went for the full-time program. When it came down to it, the full-time program ended up being a good $20K less than the Fully-Employed program. The other upside was that he was done in 21 months, and it was able to set him on a huge career change.

UCI was very generous with financial aid and there was never a question as to whether he would have enough to get through the program. Now, we were in a situation where we didn't own a home at the time, and I was able to continue to work and support the family. He supplemented our income with campus work and freelance work at his former employer.

When Mr. Swanie started looking at MBA programs nearly every counselor's first question was "What is your intent?" Across the board, he was told that if he wanted a career "advancement", he should look at the evening/fully employed programs. If he was looking for a career "change" he should consider a full-time program.

Hope this helps,

swanie

12-19-2007, 09:48 PM	#10
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	I know our experience isn't apples to apples with what you would be looking at, but here is our $0.02... Mr. Swanie got his undergrad at USC and his MBA at UCI. When he decided to get his MBA, he went for the full-time program. When it came down to it, the full-time program ended up being a good $20K less than the Fully-Employed program. The other upside was that he was done in 21 months, and it was able to set him on a huge career change. UCI was very generous with financial aid and there was never a question as to whether he would have enough to get through the program. Now, we were in a situation where we didn't own a home at the time, and I was able to continue to work and support the family. He supplemented our income with campus work and freelance work at his former employer. When Mr. Swanie started looking at MBA programs nearly every counselor's first question was "What is your intent?" Across the board, he was told that if he wanted a career "advancement", he should look at the evening/fully employed programs. If he was looking for a career "change" he should consider a full-time program. Hope this helps, swanie
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