EMBA programs - local or travel?

[Kehrler]

Does anyone have feedback on whether it's better to target a local EMBA program where you can be on campus more often, versus one where you need to travel to? Looking at NYC area versus Northeast (Boston/Philly).

[myEssayReview]

The choice of nearby or faraway EMBA depend on what your priorities are.If the local EMBA program fulfills your needs/ interests, why would you take the trouble of traveling ? No one can advise you about this choice without looking at your profile or goals?

[Jon@Admissionado]

Better to ask a question with specifics!
But depends on you, I mean Boston/Philly is definitely close enough, and easy enough to get to, that it's an option if you get into a much better program there, but there are nice programs in NY too, and they are pretty hooked up.

[campbellronald7]

Babson College has one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the U.S. and is top-ranked in the northeast region. It is one of the best MBA programs in Boston, if you are still considering going to school in Boston.

[sagar@jk]

While being more often in campus has its advantages, some reasons beyond this too should influence your choice of an EMBA program. They are:

1. EMBA Ranking: More than local or travel, the reputation of the EMBA course you choose is more important. Some reputed EMBA in these areas include New York Stern 7 Columbia Business School in NYC, Wharton in Philly, and Harvard (PLD) in Boston. Of these, Wharton leads the brigade; Harvard's Program for Leadership Development (PLD) is not an EMBA program but enjoys high corporate respect, while Columbia & NYU are neck to neck in the next slab.

2. Professional Schedule: EMBA is a part-time program with weekend classes held once or twice a month. Get the program calendar for the course you are targeting. Accordingly see how and what your professional schedule allows. If you have a better option far off, but your professional engagements cannot accommodate the travel, then prefer a local EMBA program where you can attend the classes regularly.

3. Cost: This is as important. You need to see the finances. Beyond the program fee, traveling sure is an additional expense.