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Originally Posted by Entrepreneur07  Hi guys..
Its a really great initiative taken by you guys to help all the aplicants for Emory 07.
I want to know the difference between 1 yr and 2 yr MBA programs of Emory. As mentioned on the website, the avg exp for both the programs is same = 5 yrs. How far is this true in terms of international/indian applicants?
What are the placement oppurtunities after 1 yr course for career switchers like me?
How generous is emory in doling out scholarships?? With an avg profile (read 710/WE 3/engineer/fam biz) can we hope for a decent schol??
Thank you.
Entrepreneur |
Hi Entrepreneur
Thanks for your interest in Goizueta.
1) difference between 1 yr and 2 yr MBA programs
Broadly speaking 1 yr program is for those who are sure of the career path they want to pursue. 2 yr is for those who have a broad idea of their career path but are still unsure whether its a right decision. 1 yr is an accelerated program. You cover the same courses but they are of a shorter length as compared to 2 yr. Therefore you have to work harder. The placements are common so you apply to the same companies. This is actually suited for those who would like to save a year in school.
2) How far is this true in terms of international/indian applicants?
In general the indian applicants follows the same trend as the overal trend. There is not much of a difference wrt indian applicants.
3) What are the placement oppurtunities after 1 yr course for career switchers like me?
This is a difficult question. I am not sure of the specific area you are targetting. In general investment banking and consulting firms do require you to have an experience in their respective fields. An advantage of a two year course is that you can go for internships (for which prior work ex in the area is not a pre requitive), which enables you to overcome this requirement. If you can be more specific about the career options you are looking at, will contact the relevant folks and would be able to give a more specific answer.
4) How generous is emory in doling out scholarships??
I would say that emory is more generous as compared to other top US Schools in terms of scholarships and also co-signs your loans. There are variety of scholarships but they are all very competitive. I have already given the financial aid information above, Hope that helps you.
5) With an avg profile (read 710/WE 3/engineer/fam biz) can we hope for a decent schol??
This is a very difficult question as there are a lot of areas which are assessed. GMAT score is only one of them. Definetely i can say that an avg profile wont get you a scholarship (just kidding). The applicant pool is very competitive and therefore scholarships are awarded to the best of candidates. If there is a particular aspect of your profile which differentiates you from the rest, you do have a fair chance.
Hopefully i have answered all your questions. If you need any further clarifications, keep posting.
Regards
Akshat