MBA’s have become very popular in recent years with the applications to the Harvard Business School almost tripling over the past few decades.  They have become a sought-after commodity when recruiting but how do you choose the right program for you?

There are many factors that you need to consider when you make this decision because it is a decision that could have a major impact on your future.  In the video, Craig Hubbell, Associate Director of MBA admissions at UCLA Anderson School of Management talks about some of the things that will influence your choice.

As you saw in the video, he discusses geography.  Geography means where the school is located.  Is it in the right area to make the contacts that you want to make in order to achieve the success you are after?  He says that the location of the school may well be the centre of your career in the future so geography is an important consideration.

Also, you need to consider how far the school is from your home and family and what the lifestyle is like in that location.  Will you be happy studying there for a couple of years?

Cost is another consideration.  But as Mr. Hubbell suggests, it is not just about the price of the course but also the cost of your effort and your time.  The cost to your “soul”.

Another good point that he brings up is what do you want from the school?  What specialty are you after and does this school do that better than other schools.  Do not just go for the highest ranked school but go for the school that has a high rank in the areas that you are planning to study.

And finally, choose a school that is the best fit for you.  Research is the key here.  The more you know about the schools that you are considering, the easier it will be to make the right decision.

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