Texas A&M (Mays) or Tulane (Freeman) PMBA Program?

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by flat_syx » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:17 pm

Hi,

I've been accepted to both Texas A&M (Mays) and Tulane (Freeman) PMBA Programs here in Houston. I received my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M so I thought it would be beneficial to diversify and get my Masters from a different university.

Additionally, Tulane has been offering their PMBA program for about 10 years in Houston while I would be in the inaugural Texas A&M program. Cost wise, they are almost the same (Tulane is only slightly more). Tulane is a 56 credit hour program while A&M is a 48 hour program and both are 2 years in duration. I am leaning more towards Tulane, but which school would you choose and why?

I am really struggling with this decision and and help would be much appreciated!

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:12 pm

Tulane is the better choice. Not only does it have a better national reputation, but as you indicated, by going there, you would essentially double your network. Since you already can access the TX A&M network, just based on this alone, Tulane would be a great choice--congrats on your admission!

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by flat_syx » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:22 pm

Thanks for the nice reply! I am more comfortable choosing an established program versus a brand new program. I agree that diversifying and getting my graduate degree from Tulane would offer exposure to companies that recruit atl both schools and to the alumni network of both schools.

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by Bryant@VeritasPrep » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:27 pm

The one disclaimer I forgot to mention is that choosing a school where you fit in best is also important. Fit with the school's culture and curriculum is key. I assume you fit in both places since you were admitted to both, so this advice likely does not apply in this situation.

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