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University of Pisa MBA: Accredition not until after 2012 session


Posted Nov 09, 2010 16:51

Hello Everyone,

I have been reviewing the MBA offered by the University of Pisa, Italy.I am considering applying for the 2012 session. However, I found out the program commenced 2010 and would not be due for accreditation until after the 3rd session which would end by December,2012.

I have shortlisted Pisa MBA based on these criteria;

* Tuition (Quite budget-friendly @ 8,000 euros)
* Duration (12months)
* Course curriculum (Quite detailed)
* Pedigree of the University
* Offering of a 4month-Internship (with claims of having top Italian and multinational firms as program partners)

The essence of MBAs is to enhance job marketability and earning power, i am concerned about the downside that might come with the accreditation status which also translates to little or no rankings right about now. This is however subject to immense change post-accreditation.

I would appreciate your very sincere advice on this decision which would be very critical in shaping my immediate future.

I would appreciate your response.

Hello Everyone,

I have been reviewing the MBA offered by the University of Pisa, Italy.I am considering applying for the 2012 session. However, I found out the program commenced 2010 and would not be due for accreditation until after the 3rd session which would end by December,2012.

I have shortlisted Pisa MBA based on these criteria;

* Tuition (Quite budget-friendly @ 8,000 euros)
* Duration (12months)
* Course curriculum (Quite detailed)
* Pedigree of the University
* Offering of a 4month-Internship (with claims of having top Italian and multinational firms as program partners)

The essence of MBAs is to enhance job marketability and earning power, i am concerned about the downside that might come with the accreditation status which also translates to little or no rankings right about now. This is however subject to immense change post-accreditation.

I would appreciate your very sincere advice on this decision which would be very critical in shaping my immediate future.

I would appreciate your response.
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Posted Nov 10, 2010 13:55

Good questions. That's the tricky thing about "young" programs sometimes: no accreditation / no reputation. I would try to get in touch with some alumni, and get their honest thoughts, particularly about the quality of the internships. You can probably connect with alumni through the school, or find these people through social media channels.

Accreditation won't make the school world-famous overnight, but it is definitely a good thing, and will add value to your degree.

Good luck!
Good questions. That's the tricky thing about "young" programs sometimes: no accreditation / no reputation. I would try to get in touch with some alumni, and get their honest thoughts, particularly about the quality of the internships. You can probably connect with alumni through the school, or find these people through social media channels.

Accreditation won't make the school world-famous overnight, but it is definitely a good thing, and will add value to your degree.

Good luck!
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Posted Nov 10, 2010 19:08

Many thanks Evan, i really appreciate your kindness!

Many thanks Evan, i really appreciate your kindness!
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Posted Nov 12, 2010 12:49

Let us know how it goes. I'm curious, too!
Let us know how it goes. I'm curious, too!
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Posted Nov 12, 2010 20:32

No worries then, would most definitely keep you posted.

However, as advised, i found members of the alumni on facebook, i sent emails to close to 30 of them & i have 4 replies right about now.

I would say the recommendations are fair enough.

Thanks& all the best!

No worries then, would most definitely keep you posted.

However, as advised, i found members of the alumni on facebook, i sent emails to close to 30 of them & i have 4 replies right about now.

I would say the recommendations are fair enough.

Thanks& all the best!
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Posted Jun 21, 2012 18:31

Who might accredit the Pisa MBA? There's 24 weeks of teaching, involving two days a week or teaching. Would that be enough for international accreditation?
Who might accredit the Pisa MBA? There's 24 weeks of teaching, involving two days a week or teaching. Would that be enough for international accreditation?
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