5 Criteria needed to be considered when applying a Business School

July 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Indeed, there is no standard calculation to show what school is best for you but we can suggest five factors which are highlighted below to make you choice wise.

1.       Program Types

There are different types of programme in business schools. Taking a full-time program will occupy over your job and a break is needed as you may have to attend class and study all day long. You may even need to move another city for the study.  However, selecting EMBA is program is totally different from the programs above, you do need to sacrifice your job as the program is designed for executive-level managers, of which working and studying are mostly combined with flexible lectures timetable. So, the former best suits fresh graduates and EMBA is for those who already equipped with professional experience.

2.       Specialization

To be more specific, you need to be caution when selecting the focus of study of the program.  Ways to choose the right concentration is to figure out your personal interest and weakness, and be aware of not make the selection just solely basing on school’s reputation and the trends of choosing some sort of popular programs.

3.        Money

Tuition is a top-tier business school can be several times that of a less prestigious college, so you need to ask yourself how much money you are ready to invest and what you expect in return. To be a wise investor, you need to examine the tuition fees, living expenses and scholarships of school thoroughly.

4.        Location

Study location is another big concern, and that every continent has its famous business school. Going California is best for the IT expertise while Paris and Milan is for fashion people. Indeed, choosing the right location not only offering you different teaching environments or materials but also paving you the opportunity of future career prospects.

5.        Brand

Business schools are not just educational institutions but have developed into strong brand names. Trendy school might shape you to have a better perception to the employers but you need to face tough competition during the admission process.  On the other hand, less well known business school might be less powerful than those popular ones but still you may get all the professional and personal advancements you are pursing for at just a cheaper school fees and less aggressive atmosphere.

Think thoroughly over these 5 facts before choosing the right business school and be prepared for working out an impressive application and test scores

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