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UGA Professional MBA School
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:15 pm
Does anyone have any experience with UGA's Professional MBA school located in Buckhead? I am considering making the investment but I have not spoken with anyone that has participated in the program.
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Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:16 pm to LSUTOM07
It's better than other night schools and perceived as below the namesake school and similar full time, large institutions.
As long as you're good with that, go for it.
As long as you're good with that, go for it.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:23 pm to Pettifogger
Why do you say it's perceived as below the namesake school?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:26 pm to LSUTOM07
I know a lot of people who have either done it or are currently enrolled.
Haven't heard any complaints. Seems to be working well for them.
Haven't heard any complaints. Seems to be working well for them.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:30 pm to UGATiger26
is that there only MBA satellite?
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:32 pm to SthGADawg
I believe they have one in Gwinnette also. I don't think they offer a professional MBA program in Athens
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:33 pm to LSUTOM07
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Why do you say it's perceived as below the namesake school?
I think the general perception at a school like the UGA Buckhead campus is that you're a midcareer person looking to move up, perhaps in the same entity. I don't know if there are curriculum differences, or if the faculty is comparable, but employers looking for a more "academic" MBA experience, I think they're going to look more to full time students in a hub campus MBA program.
Now admittedly I perceive UGA's satellite campuses to be a step above similar offerings, and considerably above the for-profits and Shorter and the like, but I just think the focus is a little different.
I think there is some resume-builder bias when it comes to part time programs in anything. People wonder if it is just a "check the box" situation for someone's promotion needs. But I think UGA's Buckhead campus has a good blend of credibility in both worlds. I had a buddy recently consider it before just going back to full time in Athens, and he didn't find much downside to it.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:36 pm to LSUTOM07
i am just now finishing my bachelors but live in South Georgia...didnt even realize UGA had this program going...wish they had one near me.. 
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:36 pm to Pettifogger
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I had a buddy recently consider it before just going back to full time in Athens
I considered this but I don't want to miss out on the 2 years of work experience and the full time pay this early in my career.
This post was edited on 5/8/14 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:40 pm to SthGADawg
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i am just now finishing my bachelors but live in South Georgia...didnt even realize UGA had this program going...wish they had one near me.
That's OK.
Go out and get business experience first and then go back. You'll be better for it.
This post was edited on 5/8/14 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:41 pm to LSUTOM07
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I considered this but I don't want to miss out on the 2 years of work experience and then full time pay this early in my career.
I understand.
If you're in an established ladder already, I think that Buckhead program is perfect. Let's be honest, you're not going to a Professional/Executive program if your ambition is to get on with Boston Consulting. To that end, I think UGA Buckhead probably has good students to be around, is a sophisticated program in a setting designed for practicality and efficiency.
But, I can understand why it would be a slightly more difficult choice if you are younger, where your career isn't perhaps as laid out and the full time program could still be of some additional value.
Anyway, if I was in your shoes and couldn't go back full time, I'd only look at UGA and GSU, and I'd probably choose UGA for convenience alone.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:42 pm to LSUTOM07
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I considered this but I don't want to miss out on the 2 years of work experience and then full time pay this early in my career.
I would trade a lot of years of my salary to live in Athens for two years.
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:42 pm to Pettifogger
Thanks for the input
Posted on 5/8/14 at 2:43 pm to UGATiger26
yeah i will...the program looks awesome though
LINK
for anybody interested...i was just looking through the site...
LINK
for anybody interested...i was just looking through the site...
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