- Quora Answer (https://www.quora.com/Is-the-perceived-value-of-a-one-year-MBA-less-than-that-of-a-two-year-MBA)
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The short answer is “NO, it’s not”. BUT, it all depends on what your post-MBA goals are.
One year MBA programs are not necessarily fast track programs, they’re really intense and have very difficult course work in an extremely short period of time. So if you’re up for 14 to 16 hours a day, go for it. If you’re willing to spend your post-MBA days in Europe, go for it. BUT if you’re NOT WILLING TO stay in Europe after your graduation, it probably would be a lot smarter for you to choose a top American business school just in case you love the star-spangled banner.
- Acessmba Answer (http://www.accessmba.com/?id=3955)
BOTH THE FORMATS HAVE THEIR PROs & CONs
The 1-year version is more apt for those with clear career goals and this in a hurry to get back to corporate life. The other plus point of the one-year format: costs – including tuitions and fees, accommodation and travelling – are half those of the two-year programme. Starting salaries paid to one-year and two-year MBA graduates are mostly the same in any case. This makes the return on investment faster in the one-year format. Of course, the one-year programme has its price. Those who choose the one-year format have to make some sacrifices. The programme is very intense and there is no time for extracurricular activities. This means that from a social standpoint, the one-year MBA offers more limited networking opportunities as compared to the two-year programme.
In contrast, the two-year programme allows students to build a large network through attendance in classes and participation in projects with other students. In general, the formats have no huge differences in terms of programme content. Admission requirements are also similar. The degree is the MBA. The main difference is the time you have to relax and be part of real-life outside academic venues. Unlike in the one-year format, in the two-year format students have more time for extracurricular and social activities, as well as more time in summer placement that is becoming a key prerequisite for finding a job. That makes the two-year MBA programme a good option for younger students, while the one-year programme is a better choice for more mature people who want faster entry or a faster climb up the corporate ladder.
- EDUSWAMI Answer
The short answer is, it depends. For a person with work experience, the 1 year MBA offers a focus on more strategic and practical aspects of the same academic subjects. So if you can imbibe the value add that this approach provides on top of your real-life work experience, your perceived value goes up considerably. In such cases, it makes sense to opt for the shorter version rather than spend twice the time learning the same subjects. Besides this, the only other differentiating factor is the internship, which is relevant only for those with limited to no work experience.
