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eurospec


Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 18
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Mon Feb 04, 2008 07:26 AM
Hello, since I'm interested in pursuing a one-year MBA program, I've done my research, and my top two choices in the US for their one-year MBAs are Emory (Goizueta) and Southern Cal (Marshall). Personally, I would choose Emory, because it has a consulting concentration, and I want to enter the field of consulting in the future.

I also e-mailed Emory and asked them if one-year MBA students have access to the Career Services of the Two-year MBA students, and they said YES, which is good.

Please help me.. Thanks!
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kelly gilbert

Joined: 07 Mar 2008
Posts: 34
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Mon May 05, 2008 09:17 PM
Go to USC. USC has arguably the most extensive alumni network in the world. Everywhere on earth you go, you will find a fellow USC alum. That = opportunities +$$$!
Marshall is highly respected and has a much better location for business than Emory which is in suburban Georgia. Inter-racial relations are not the best in Georgia (besides Atlanta), however in LA, you have the benefits of a global city. USC is the largest employer in Southern California, after the government. You have the best networking and study abroad opportunities around. Los Angeles is the American gateway to the Asia Pacific region, just as New York is to Europe. Atlanta is a growing city, but cannot compare to Los Angeles and does not come close in terms of job opportunities. Emory is a great school, but does not have the name recognition that USC does, which is very important. keep that in mind when making your decision. My USC degree has already helped my immensely... I remember visiting Emory and remarking that it (Atlanta) would be a great place to visit for a weekend - nothing more.
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eurospec


Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 18
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Tue May 06, 2008 10:49 AM
Thanks for the advice, Kelly. Will take note of it. You're right, recognition is very important (in this case, USC), and there are A LOT of USC alumni.

By the way, you took your undergrad studies at USC, or your MBA?

Anyway, you can reply at my e-mail, if it's okay with you. It's raul.chebat@yahoo.com

Thanks again,

Raul
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ramdi

Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 52
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Thu May 08, 2008 09:11 AM
Thanks for the advice, Kelly. Will take note of it. You're right, recognition is very important (in this case, USC), and there are A LOT of USC alumni.

By the way, you took your undergrad studies at USC, or your MBA?

Anyway, you can reply at my e-mail, if it's okay with you. It's raul.chebat@yahoo.com

Thanks again,

Raul


Another point,
USC IBEAR MBA program caters to experienced candidates (mid-level professionals) (Av age - 33, avg experience - 11 years)...
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infalliblle

Joined: 13 May 2008
Posts: 1
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Tue May 13, 2008 11:26 PM
USC isn't even the largest private employer in LA County let alone all of Southern Cal www.laalmanac.com/employment/em21e.htm.
And they have "a lot" of alumni? They don't enroll a particularly high number of students, I don't know what this is supposed to mean. SC alum are known for networking, but I think that has to do with necessity due to their lack of national prestige more than anything else. Having said all of that, even though it's not a top business school it's still a good option due to location.

[Edited 13 May 2008 by infalliblle]
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skippy

Joined: 25 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:59 AM
Well, I guess we know who didn't go to business school. ;)

1. County of Los Angeles = PUBLIC
2. Los Angeles Unified School District = PUBLIC
3. Federal Government Los Angeles = PUBLIC
4. University of California, Los Angeles = PUBLIC
5. City of Los Angeles = PUBLIC
6. State of California (non-education) Los Angeles = PUBLIC
7. Kaiser Permanente Pasadena = PRIVATE
8. Northrop Grumman Corp. Los Angeles = PUBLIC "NOC"
9. Boeing Co. = PUBLIC "BA"
10. Kroger Co. = PUBLIC "KR"
11. University of Southern California = PRIVATE

Which part of "private employer" don't you understand?
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andy.j.

Joined: 10 Jul 2008
Posts: 49
Emory vs. USC (one-year programs)
Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:12 AM
Hey - No need to get nasty! this is a loving forum here :-)

Andy.
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