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

Colleges and Universities A-Z SUNY at Albany
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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>My son was in the exact situation you were and he choose UAlbany. We visited and met with students from both schools. I am curious which did you choose? He liked the new state-of-arts Bus. building scheduled to open 2013 at Albany and the direct admission program. Harpur’s economic program is overcrowded and you must apply at the end of your sophomore year in order to be accepted into the SOM. He also did not like Bings meal plan but the dorms were really nice at Bing.</p>