Hello,
I am in the process of applying to various MBA programs. I have talked to several people over the past few months (professionals, professors etc.) and the gist of what I got was that going to a non-Top 10 school (Harvard/Stanford/Wharton) for an MBA is a waste of time/money/energy.
Can someone chime in on this "advice"? I am an entrepreneur in the Bay Area and my Bachelor's degree is in Physics. I have a varied background (taught at a private school for a year, worked at Smith Barney for a year, and started my own internet technology company).
I want to continue being an entrepreneur as that is my passion. I am in Silicon Valley, California which is the heart of entrepreneurship of the world (at least for now).
My main purpose for the MBA is to learn the ropes of management and business in general. I've learnt several things in business the hard way but I've learnt nonetheless.
Stanford seems ideal as it is minutes from where I am and of course, Harvard, is the cream of the crop. Yet, where should I apply as a backup? What are the best schools for entrepreneurship?
Plus, I would like to discuss the veracity of the claim that getting an MBA from a non-Top 10 school is a "waste of time".
Please let me know your opinions on this.
Thanks.
I am in the process of applying to various MBA programs. I have talked to several people over the past few months (professionals, professors etc.) and the gist of what I got was that going to a non-Top 10 school (Harvard/Stanford/Wharton) for an MBA is a waste of time/money/energy.
Can someone chime in on this "advice"? I am an entrepreneur in the Bay Area and my Bachelor's degree is in Physics. I have a varied background (taught at a private school for a year, worked at Smith Barney for a year, and started my own internet technology company).
I want to continue being an entrepreneur as that is my passion. I am in Silicon Valley, California which is the heart of entrepreneurship of the world (at least for now).
My main purpose for the MBA is to learn the ropes of management and business in general. I've learnt several things in business the hard way but I've learnt nonetheless.
Stanford seems ideal as it is minutes from where I am and of course, Harvard, is the cream of the crop. Yet, where should I apply as a backup? What are the best schools for entrepreneurship?
Plus, I would like to discuss the veracity of the claim that getting an MBA from a non-Top 10 school is a "waste of time".
Please let me know your opinions on this.
Thanks.
