UAlbany Business School versus Harpur PPL and anticipated fast track MBA? (Transfer)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Binghamton University - SUNY
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<p>Hi everyone. I need some serious advice from others like myself. Long story short I applied for SOM as a transfer and was denied only to hear from Binghamton yesterday that they would like me to accept a seat in Harpur. I talked at length today with undergrad admission and they discussed how the classes I've taken as well as my background would suit a Philosophy, Politics and Law degree. We discussed my wish to have a business background for post grad and they suggested I talk to the head of the SOM about enrolling in their adjunct program. In addition it was suggested I could apply for the fast track MBA program. I am going to school with the full intention of making myself as marketable as possible to future employers. That said, here is what I feel I'm looking at:</p>

<p>SUNY Albany Pros
-Already accepted to business school.
-Will graduate with a degree in management/IT without needing to expend any effort to maintain GPA so long as I stay above a 2.0 (which is ridiculous, honestly).
-Know the area well, everything is located fairly nearby, apartment lease affordable.</p>

<p>SUNY Albany Cons
-After "st paddys day riots" there is a negative stigma associated with the school.
-(Personally I believe) degree is inferior to one from Binghamton.
-I very much don't like the school architecture. It is very dull.
-The people aren't the best I've met.
-Not a huge fan of many professors here.</p>

<p>SUNY Binghamton Pros
-Accepted to Harpur with a possible major I would fit into quite well
-Better overall perception of school and nicer area
-Probability of applying/being accepted to the fast track MBA as well as having the adjunct in business.</p>

<p>SUNY Binghamton Cons
-Unsure of PPL degree being superior to a degree in Mgmt/IT from Albany.
-More intense coursework, no room for screwing around (which to be honest is true of any school)</p>

<p>In addition, I would like to know...Which degree is better for a job?</p>

<p>Management/IT with a minor in psychology from SUNY Albany.</p>

<p>PPL with an adjunct in Management (and possible fast track MBA).</p>

<p>On paper it would seem that Binghamton is the easy choice (although I am not exactly sure how the degrees match up while excluding fast track MBA).</p>

<p>So yeah. I'm looking for any advice concerning my current predicament. I appreciate all open, honest and constructive answers. Thank you all very much.</p>

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<p>Are you talking about the 4/1 MBA program at Binghamton as being the “fast track?”</p>

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<p>Yes. This program:</p>

<p>[Binghamton</a> University - School of Management: Graduate: Mba Ms Programs: Fast Track Mba: Harpur Fast Track](<a href=“Graduate programs | School of Management | Binghamton University”>Graduate programs | School of Management | Binghamton University)</p>

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<p>Ok, I hear you on Albany. I know it well. </p>

<p>I would just strip away a lot of what you say and simplify the situation.</p>

<p>I think you need to find out whether you can get into the 4/1 plan for sure.The answer to that question is a vital piece of the puzzle.</p>

<p>Consider: You say a Bing drawback is “Unsure of PPL degree being superior to a degree in Mgmt/IT from Albany.” I don’t think a PPL degree from Bing. trumps a management degree from Albany if your goal is business which seems to be your aim.</p>

<p>BUT an MBA from Bing. with an undergraduate in whatever trumps a undergraduate degree in business from SUNY Albany.</p>

<p>That being said, SUNY Albany is building a new business building and so maybe an MBA from there is an option?</p>

<p>Sounds like you want out of Albany though. I agree that Bing. campus is far better than Albany as far as quality of life is concerned.</p>