<p>Right now I believe the best ones are Chicago and NYU, and perhaps a couple others.</p>
<p>It would be ideal if some of the most prestigious schools also offer a part-time MBA.</p>
<p>What do people think of them out of interest? I know the Chicago one is done by evening and weekend classes, and takes about 3 years to complete. Is the experience generally as good as a full time MBA? I'm guessing the atmosphere won't be quite the same. What about making contacts and using the alumni network - would that work in the same way as a full time MBA school?</p>
<p>That would mean having to work in chicago during that three year period though...</p>
<p>It's just that 2 more years of full time study does seem like a long time. I wish US MBAs only lasted 1 year.</p>
<p>Out of interest, does anyone know of any good 1 year alternatives to the MBA? Like masters in economics or finance or something? I don't know how common a 1-year postgrad degree is in the US though...</p>
<p>That's an awful lot of questions (sorry), so thanks a lot if anyone can reply!</p>
<p>Some of these schools do offer part-time/evening/executive programs if you already have a full-time job and prefer to continue working for your employer in the area. The difference is that you won't have access to internships or networks like the full-time (day) students.</p>
<p>If you must absolutely get the MBA in 2 years, do the full-time program.</p>
<p>It is quite obvious that you have little work experience. After working in a cubicle for a few years you will be wishing you were back in school.</p>
<p>For my age I think my amount of experience is OK. I did spend almost 3 months at a large financial firm, and yes a lot of it was in a cubicle. But I found that between all the data entry and photocopying there were some interesting things to do and I learnt much more there than I currently do at college. I think in some circumstances the most effective learning is on the job, and I didn't want to get behind on that, which is why I asked the question.</p>
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<p>Wharton already does. Sort of. It's called the Wharton Executive-MBA program, which is basically a part-time MBA program. Classes are generally held only on Fridays and Saturdays, every other week, with the occasional 3-day and full week session. </p>