<p>Anyone have a idea how good the Sloan school is for undergrad compared to Wharton or Harvard?</p>
<p>Probably Harvard only has economics...</p>
<p>If you believe the USNWR rankings, it's right under Wharton. Frankly, MIT is all about innovation, and I believe the Sloan school focuses on entrepreneurialism (I know I misspelled that). I don't think I can give you a quantitative comparison (which is better), because they're both extremely good. Qualitatively speaking, business/management at MIT is more quantitative than business at most other schools (confused yet?). Also, it's important to mention that MIT tries to focus students on business and technology together, which may run contrary to what other business schools focus on.</p>
<p>I hope I made some sense, or at the very least, didn't confuse you. :P. I think the closest comparison I can make is between the Sloan</a> School and Wharton's Management</a> and Technology program.</p>
<p>I don't know much about Harvard, but I have a friend who is in the M&T program at Penn who loves it, and I also have friends at Sloan who love it. All in all, I think it's safe to say the Sloan School has a greater technology/science leaning than most other business schools. Wharton as a whole is pure business, and the M&T program is difficult to get into.</p>
<p>I would go check out the websites and see which one you like better.</p>
<p>Great adivce. Thanks Olo for the detailed explanation.</p>
<p>You are right about Harvard. It has econ but no business undergrad concentration.</p>
<p>Not only is MIT known for innovation, but of course it is much more focused on the technical aspects of business. If you believe in the USNEWS rankings, you can see that by the breakdown, they're much stronger in the more quantitative fields. I think it's important to assess what aspect of business you want to focus on when considering schools.</p>
<p>good point. I don't think anyone knows Wharton super well... meh.</p>
<p>Does anyone know anyone who studies business at MIT?</p>
<p>I know several people... </p>
<p>One was a cheerleader with me, graduated in 2005, and is working in Boston (as an analyst? I think?).
One was also a cheerleader with me, doubled in mechE and management, graduated in December, and is working as a consultant in Boston.
One minored in Comparative Media Studies, graduated in 2005, and is working as an analyst in Boston.
One is a double-major in biology and management, and is a senior this year. He is finishing his degree while working at Biogen, a pharmaceutical company in Cambridge.
One is a double-major in management and EECS, is a senior this year, and is applying to law schools.</p>
<p>I met with a 2006 course 15 major today. Throughout her studies at MIT, she'll have visited Shang Hai, the Middle East, and Buenos Aires working on finance projects and internships.</p>
<p>She has currently been recruited out of MIT for a job in Dallas, which she will pursue after graduating. She plans on working for 2-3 years, then going to pick up an MBA.</p>
<p>If anything, I am amazed by all the opportunities she had.</p>
<p>My H graduated from the MIT Sloan School in 1980. He had a second degree in chemical engineering. He felt that he received an excellent education at MIT but the most valuable thing that he got was the networking. His closest friends are his fraternity brothers from MIT and each of them today are at the cutting edge of their professions.</p>
<p>Definitely! MIT friends are full of great potential and energy. Management rocks! M! I! T!</p>