It Might Be the Perfect Time to Get Your Master’s Degree! But Which Type of MBA Program is Right for You?

By University of Utah MBA Programs and Executive Education
February 17, 2021 at 4:04 pm

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This quiz about which type of MBA program is right for you is presented by the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business.

If you are looking to go back to school to get your Master of Business Administration (MBA), now is a great time to do it. And with the different options available to you, flexibility is at its all-time best. So which type of MBA Program is right for you? Take the quiz from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business to see which program is the one for you!

What are you looking for in an MBA Program?

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I want to eat, sleep, and breathe the full b-school experience for two years.

I want flexibility as I continue working

I want to get to the next level of leadership

I want to bring new insights and a global perspective to my current employer.

What schedule sounds best for you?

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Weekdays

Two evenings a week

Every other Friday & Saturday

Online Only

How much flexibility do you want in the classes you take?

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A lot. I want the autonomy to build my own curriculum.

A little. I want the guidance and camaraderie of a core cohort.

About how old are you?

25-30

30-35

35+

How much post-bachelors work experience do you have?

1-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11-14+ years

If you’re currently employed, will your company pay for some of all of your degree?

No, but even with the debt involved, I know it’s worth it.

Yes, they will help foot the bill.

I’m planning to attend school full-time, and interested in scholarships to pay for tuition.

Do you prefer online or in-class learning?

Online

In-class

How much management experience do you have?

I have not yet had management opportunities in my career (0 years)

I have recently taken on a management role (1-4 years)

I have been in a management role for 5+ years

Which Type of MBA Program is Right for You?

Full-Time MBA

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For those seeking an immersive, experiential, and cohort-oriented program to connect to high-impact careers and networks. Top 10 in the West and top 40 in the U.S.

Professional MBA

Type of MBA

For early to middle career professionals seeking to achieve career advancement or begin a new career track. #1 in Utah and Top 25 among public schools in the U.S.

MBA Online

Type of MBA

For working professionals seeking a flexible online solution to achieve career advancement or begin a new career track. Top 10 in the world.

Executive MBA

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For experienced, senior-level professionals seeking to gain executive-level strategy and leadership skills. Top 20 in the U.S., #1 in Utah.

Which one did you get? Don’t forget to share your results! For more info about the individual programs that the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business offers, keep reading!

The Type of MBA Program That Fits You Best

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The following is a further breakdown of the MBA Program types that are offered at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Which one do you think is right for you?