<p>I am confused between 2 Universities where I have secured admission for full time MBA (finance). As mentioned they are CSU, East Bay & Hofstra. Which is better among both ? How are placement services in these Univs.? What are job prospects after completing MBA from these Univs.? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Don't waste your money on those schools</p>
<p>Care to explain your thought?</p>
<p>Well, neither of these are top schools, so the value of the degree will be more regional. So you just have to ask yourself if you want to work in Northern California or in New York (isn't that where Hofstra is? I'm not sure).</p>
<p>Which CSU r u talking about?</p>
<p>formerly CSU Hayward. I know CSUEB & Hofstra Univ, both are not in the top Univs. for MBA but unfortunately I don't have any other option & would have to choose one among these two. Hofstra is in NY state, only 28 miles from NYC & CSUEB is in the Bay area.</p>
<p>What type of companies visit the campus to recruit ? How reputed are these univs ? How are the job prospects after doing MBA from these Univs.? Are jobs easily available after doing MBA from these Univs ? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>It will be very very regional. Don't expect to get a job at a top company</p>
<p>Average GMAT Score
Hofstra MBA: 505</p>
<p>base your choice on on alicantekid's advice</p>
<p>"Well, neither of these are top schools, so the value of the degree will be more regional. So you just have to ask yourself if you want to work in Northern California or in New York (isn't that where Hofstra is? I'm not sure)."</p>
<p>Well, the question is: what's the benefit to an MBA at all? Might the two extra years of work help advance your career more than a degree from one of those places? Wouldn't the extra income -- not to mention tuition -- be a significant benefit?</p>
<p>Yes, when comparing these schools I'm not sure what you mean by "better." Try to focus on things like where would you like to move, what does the campus look like, the makeup of students. As both probably have similiar reputations and are very regional.</p>
<p>There certainly is a benefit to getting an MBA even if it isn't from Yale! Good luck.</p>
<p>I really don't think the MBA from those schools mentioned is worth it. What type of career are you looking to get into after graduation?</p>
<p>If you are going to pick between those schools it's all about location.</p>
<p>If you have to borrow to pay tuition and living expenses, these schools are not worth it; the return on investment is very low for these schools.</p>
<p>I think it really depends on your situation. How removed are you from undergrad? What was your GMAT score? What kind of salary would be acceptable for you.</p>
<p>You certainly don't have to go to a "top" school to have a worth while MBA degree. In fact, in my area I think schools like TCU and UT Dallas are still an excellent choice for those that can't get into SMU (and SMU isn't even in the top 50, much less the other 2).</p>
<p>That being said, two of my brothers went straight from undergrad to a bad graduate business school and that did not pay divididends at all IMO.</p>
<p>Is there any way you can improve your profile to get into a better school in the future?</p>
<p>Okay Guys I am too torn apart between this decision-</p>
<p>I took GMAT but got a bad 550..(now I can curse my stars or my mind that went Blank but that was it). i have 3 years work ex.. as A company secretary(C.S) which is a typically an indian degree.. but supreme in Indian Corporate Scene. </p>
<p>I am getting married and moving to US ( San Francisco, Bay area). All I want from my MBA degree, is that I can get a decent job and can be financially independent.</p>
<p>So what do you all suggest?</p>
<p>You first need to take the GMAT and be able to say why you want an MBA. Just because it looks good in India, doesn’t mean people would look at what you did good from our POV.</p>
<p>You need to have some experience in leadership positions, as well.</p>
<p>Hey undefined.. if your post was a reply to mine, than buddy I wrote that “I took the test and scored badly.” </p>
<p>Further I now know ( thanks to he help of several members of his Forum and the later research i did) that CFA/ CPA are more alike to what i studied and did. So now Think that initially I should enroll into masters of finance/ accounting and pursue CFA/ CPA alongside.</p>
<p>So, </p>
<p>1.Should I enroll into Master’s at any univ around san frans, coz with a mere 550 score of GMAT, I wont get thru the good ones. ( that is berkeley/ stanford)
2. I dont wanna make big bucks jus a decent enough salary, to be financially independent.</p>