Part-time MBA or not...

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ChazUTX

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Debating whether I should apply and go to get a part-time MBA at U of H. I have quite a crappy undergrad GPA but have a great resume and currently work for a big name investment bank. I'd have great recommendations and an above average GMAT. What are the chances I'll get in to U of H and would a part-time MBA be worth it you think? Anyone been/completed a part-time program in Houston specifically? How competitive are the part-time programs?
 
You can get in.

I had a crappy undergrad GPA, a decent GMAT, and a decent recommendation from a decently connected former student, and I got into the UT Option II MBA - as a younger person, even.

That doesn't mean you WILL get in. You could get in to Harvard or Stanford.

If you don't apply, you won't get in.

I know little about UH, but I know there is a lot of competition among Texas schools to get MBA students - especially part time - right now.

Good luck.
 
The schools are competing because it's easy money. They cost a ton, and in my view, they are way overpriced.

I have an MBA but I don't think it's worth much unless it's from a well-thought-of school (which mine isn't). It doesn't qualify you for anything new, but it's an addition to the resume that you probably would need if you didn't have anything else post-undergrad.
 
Work experience and GMAT are the main thing. I had no "business" experience and a mediocre GPA, but I scored well on teh GMAt and essentially got accepted everywhere I applied and got at least partial scholarships with no issues. Could have even gone to Rice if the tuiton had been lower.

Having said that, if it's not going to open up new opportunities for you, not sure it's worth the work. I did it largely so I could find a career change and go in a different direction, so I almost had to have one. If you're staying in the same industry, it might not substantially improve your options.
 
If you want to change careers, then go full time. Part time is good in order to get promoted at your company or a similar one.

One thing: I highly question the ability to work in IB AND go to school. There aren't enough hours in the day.
 
i agree with what hookem2003 just said...

if you want a career change, go full time, get full use of a career center, go through the interviewing, etc.

and there are not enough hours to work IB and MBA... you will get blown out and burned out. a few part-timers will quit their jobs while in school... a few will quit school instead.

if you're working 12 hour days and going to b-school, sleep is not in the plan.
 
Well, if it means anything, I got into SMU's PMBA program with a crappy GPA, 7 years of experience and an above-average GMAT.
 
If you go full-time just evaluate the relative value of the degree at that school vs. giving up two to three years of salary. Unless it is a top tier school, you might be better off just going part-time while still earning a salary.
 
i went full-time and graduated in 2003 so there was a good and bad. the good was the contacts i made, the time to really learn the material and have a good time. the bad is that i graduated when the DJIA was 3500 points lower than today and there wasn't a job in sight so i'm just now making what i envisioned when i made the decision.

the good about the part-time is you get paid while going to school and usually a company will fit some or all of the bill. the bad is 8+ work per day plus 3+ hours school ******* blows.

if you need the MBA to advance in what you are currently doing then part-time might be good. if you want to switch going full-time is better
 
I have a Silly question thats been mentioned already on this thread a few times.

I also have a rather mediocre undergrad GPA. Are MBA programs looking at work experience and GMAT more than undergrad GPA when deciding who they are going to admit?
 
As I said earlier in the thread, they want the money.

There have been at least six MBA or executive (read: pay even more) MBA programs operating in Houston recently, and there may be more.
 
Look into going full-time at Baylor. You can get it done in 16 months and if your GMAT score is solid you can get a pretty sweet aid package.

Mine paid for itself in two years. Finding a better job or geting promoted has been much easier with it.
 
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