Is UC Irvine really that weak?

College Search & Selection
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<p>MY story here:</p>

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<p>So basically if i go to UCI , i will be in their 3-2 accelerated program in which i would also acquire my MBA within 3 years of transferring.</p>

<p>I see that UCI isnt ranked in the top 20 but they are ranked in the top 50 for Undergrad and for their MBA.</p>

<p>Am i really shooting myself in the foot acquiring both my MBA and BA from Irvine?</p>

<p>What if I pursue my PhD? then would it really matter? A good freind of mine told me to go to UCI, no matter if i get into Berkeley, or UCLA, get my MBA faster and cheaper, then go get a second Grad degree from UCB or UCLA in economics b/c it is always about the last college you attend....</p>

<p>what do you guys think? I just dont want to handicap myself in finding jobs, with the economy today, globalization, and the fact that UCI isnt well known even in the states(Lets say like east coast)</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>You’re worrying too much about this.</p>

<p>Why are you in such a rush to get an MBA? Get your undergraduate degree from UCI, work for a couple years, then apply to an MBA program. </p>

<p>I would question hiring someone with an MBA degree and no work experience, more so than the degree is from UCI.</p>

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<p>Here’s why where your MBA from is important to employers: It’s where you formed your network. If you are highly ambitious and think you want an elite business job, getting a PhD from a top school isn’t going to make where you got your MBA any less important.</p>

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<p>I already have 6 years of work exp. and i am 24 years old. Sorry it was in the orginal thread</p>