Hi there,
I have been accepted by a few part-time MBA programs and currently weighing 2 schools, Boston University and UMASS Boston. I have been working in non-profit arts for seven years and plan to continue working while in school. I was accepted by Boston University (BU), which is my top choice because of its concentration in public and non-profit. However, the program is expensive at over $80k compared to UMASS Boston, which is just under $30k. My employer will not cover any of the costs, so I will foot the bill. My post-MBA plan is to pursue a senior management position in operations, most likely in the pubic or non-profit sector. I know that cost should not be the primary factor in the decision and that a business education is an investment, but at this point, I am struggling with the cost of attending BU. My dilemma is whether to attend BU and graduate with a significant amount of debt or attend UMASS Boston and graduate with minimal debt. Although the expectation is that salaries will increase, I am trying to prepare in case that doesn't happen.
I appreciate any advice and thanks for reading.
I have been accepted by a few part-time MBA programs and currently weighing 2 schools, Boston University and UMASS Boston. I have been working in non-profit arts for seven years and plan to continue working while in school. I was accepted by Boston University (BU), which is my top choice because of its concentration in public and non-profit. However, the program is expensive at over $80k compared to UMASS Boston, which is just under $30k. My employer will not cover any of the costs, so I will foot the bill. My post-MBA plan is to pursue a senior management position in operations, most likely in the pubic or non-profit sector. I know that cost should not be the primary factor in the decision and that a business education is an investment, but at this point, I am struggling with the cost of attending BU. My dilemma is whether to attend BU and graduate with a significant amount of debt or attend UMASS Boston and graduate with minimal debt. Although the expectation is that salaries will increase, I am trying to prepare in case that doesn't happen.
I appreciate any advice and thanks for reading.
Last edited by monkma on Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
