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MBA Programs Panel – EMBA or full-time MBA? Five Things We Learned

By Pavel Kantorek

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Some MBA candidates will know, from day one, exactly which one of the countless MBA programs in the world they will opt for. For others, the choice can be a little more difficult. One of the key questions for an executive a little further in their career will be should I opt for an EMBA and stay in my current role, or a full-time MBA that would allow complete commitment to studying?

This is exactly the question the full-time vs EMBA panel which takes place at QS World MBA Tour events is designed to address, with expert representatives of top schools fielding questions from the compere and the audience around the topic.

Here are five key things we learned when the MBA programs discussion came with the World MBA Tour to London. The schools that participated in the panel were IMD, the Rotterdam School of Management, the University of Connecticut and EMLYON.

1. The EMBA leads the way in terms of personalization, so it is a good choice for those looking for specialized study. Full-time MBA programs have a hard act to follow in that regard, although at many schools, serious efforts have been made to close the ground.

2. Full-time MBA programs offer a lot of career support, which gives you the chance to completely change your career. But don’t think EMBAs all stay in the same job – around half change career.

3. Bear in mind that a part-time MBA program won’t leave with more spare time if you’re working too – if anything, you may well have less…

4. A lot more financial aid is directed towards full-time MBA programs, but in the case of the EMBA you may be surprised where you can find company sponsorship. There might also be the chance to get tax breaks.

5. After you graduate, few people are going to ask you which format of program you took, so don’t worry about one being held in higher regard than the other. The only real deal breaker is personal choice.

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