<p>I got offered three admissions, from the MS&E(sort of operational research) at Stanford, the MIE(Manufacturing and Industrial Eng) at Cornell and EMS(Eng Management System) at Columbia.</p>
<p>I've read the guidebooks for all three programs, finding that most of the curriculum are similar except that both Cornell and Stanford have a project requirement.Columbia set up a new core course named Operations Consulting for Fall 2009, which is unique among these 3.</p>
<p>I'm an international student so I'm going to need all the help I can get to land a job. If my goal was to pursue a position as a consultant in one of the top consulting firms in USA, which one should I choose? I mean, stanford's got the big name, but columbia seems very prestigious among the consulting industry. Cornell asked all the applicants who applied for ORIE department to determine their concentration when applying so there are less freedom selecting courses. Plus, Columbia is small(in acres) but in NYC and Cornell is huge but far away from NYC. And it is said that the life expense in Stanford is among one of the highest in USA.....I really dont know how to choose.</p>
<p>So could everyone here please give me some insights into these 3 programs or any suggestions on my choice? Thanks a million!</p>
<p>I was accepted for Civil Eng at Stanford for my masters but I'm also thinking about a dual masters degree with MS&E (finance & econ) as well. Does anyone know more about this program? I just called the dept and asked them about job statistics but they referred me to the career center for help. </p>
<p>Does anyone know what you can do with this degree in this volatile market? Also, are students having a hard time finding jobs?</p>
<p>Cornell and Stanford have the best reputation in the engineering world, but Columbia's name and location will help as well. I can speak for Cornell, primarily. Out of the 3 choices, Ithaca is probably the cheapest to live in. There are plenty of companies that come up to cornell to recruit engineers, so don't let its location deter you that much. As for its size, your life will revolve around Rhodes hall. a lot of Cornell's size is attributed to things like the Plantations, Vet School, Ag school...locations that you probably won't be going to unless you make a specific visit.</p>