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Old 09-11-2008, 06:26 PM
 
Location: Near L.A.
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I live in Kentucky. I would like to pursue an MBA and Master's of Urban Planning. My plans are to do the MUP at Texas A&M, but I'm stuck as to where to go for my MBA. I'm young, single, a recent college grad, and finding it hard to find a job here in Ky.; besides, I'd much rather leave Ky. and see what else is out there. So...

How about Anchorage, Alaska? It seems like a fairly economically healthy, growing metropolitan area with nice people, a fairly thriving population of 20-somethings, and outdoor opportunities the likes of which I've never seen in person. (Please tell me how much of this is accurate.) So, that's why the University of Alaska-Anchorage is my top choice for MBA work. I'm not looking for national prestige here, just a good education and a nice community to spend 2-3 years while attending school.

UAA requires GMAT and GRE (grad school standardized exams) scores in the admissions process except for any of three qualifications; one of those three is an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. My UG GPA was well above 3.0. So, I don't have to use a test!

So, what do you think? Do you recommend UAA and its MBA? I know little of Anchorage and Alaska, so any help is great. Thanks!

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Old 09-11-2008, 08:42 PM
 
Location: Singapore
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UAF seems to have a higher number of advanced degree programs than UAA.
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:00 PM
 
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The school makes all the difference when it comes to an MBA. An MBA from a 3rd tier school almost isn't worth getting in my opinion. Find a school at least in the top 25. US News and World might be a good resource: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsa...rad/mba/search

Or google MBA rankings.

I know so many folks who have racked up huge amounts of student loans getting an almost useless MBA. And they will be paying those off the rest of their lives. Yuck.

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