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How to Choose the Right Type of MBA Program

How to Choose the Right Type of MBA Program

Update: 2025-07-23
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Not sure whether you should pursue a full-time, part-time, or executive MBA program? You're not alone!

Oren Margolis from Pinetree & Palm Consulting joins the pod to dive deep into the crucial decision-making process of choosing the right type of MBA Program. As an experienced MBA admissions consultant and executive coach, Oren and Zach explore the nuances between the three program types and discuss how each format aligns with different career goals, personal circumstances, and professional aspirations.

Whether you're looking to pivot careers, accelerate to executive leadership, or balance work and study, this episode offers valuable guidance to help you make an informed choice. Tune in to gain clarity on your MBA journey and find the path that best suits your ambitions.

Contact Pinetree & Palm Consulting: https://www.pinetreepalm.com/

Register for the GMAT exam: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam/register

Chapters:

01:59 - Career Moves Supported by an MBA

05:09 - Full-Time vs. Part-Time MBA Considerations

07:47 - Balancing Work and MBA Studies

10:11 - Time, Energy, and Flexibility in MBA Formats

16:09 - The MBA as an Insurance Policy

18:51 - The Role of Prestige in Decision-Making

25:37 - Assessing ROI

29:53 - Profiles of MBA Candidates: F/T, P/T, and EMBA

33:14 - Quiz Time! Choosing the Right MBA Path

39:20 - Final Thoughts

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How to Choose the Right Type of MBA Program

How to Choose the Right Type of MBA Program

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