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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MBA programs are not exactly academically rigorous, you know.  They are a hoop through which yes-men/women jump on their way up the corporate ladder; the programs are not designed to require any kind of serious scholarship.  A Mickey Mouse degree, like a Masters in Education or Human Resources.

I once dated a guy who was doing his MBA at MIT/Sloane, and he/we went to many social events with MBA students at MIT and Harvard.  I was shocked at how fratty those parties were (and we were in our late 20s), and by just how much time MBA students spent socializing (totally different among academic program students, who spend much of their time writing/reading).  I had the distinct impression that social skills and "connections" were the main point of the program.  Also, I did some of his "homework" without ever attending a class, and it was super easy and simple compared to what was required of my academic program.

That being said, I would not be able to complete an MBA program because I hate working in groups, and I'm an introvert.  [/quote]

Yes for sure they are not academically rigorous- my best friend went to Wharton for her MBA and she said the biggest thing she learned was how to pace herself when drinking. It’s a super crafty atmosphere.[/quote]

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