Hello everyone,
I am a recently admitted student to NYU SCPS MS in Integrated Marketing (Fall 2011). I'm having the same problem as you determining if the program is worth the money or not. I've read good things about SCPS but also bad things and as the deadline to accept the offer is next week, I would like to get some advice on the school/program's reputation. I am still waiting to hear from USC (MA in Communication Management), and if I get accepted that would really be a tough choice to make. The thing is I'm French, and here in France, NYU is much more recognized (like all unis in the East coast) compared to USC. However, during the past years, USC has increased a lot in the rankings whereas NYU has decreased a little. In terms of school, USC Annenberg is a very reputed school whereas SCPS is....unknown. But then again, I'll be certainly working in France after graduation (or in Europe), so what do you think would be the best choice for me ?
Also SCPS seems to be more suited to working professionals as most of the students are working full time while pursuing their degree. As a French student who graduated a year ago and without much work experience, it would be hard for me to find an internship (depending on the type of visa I get)... Indeed, the courses are given during the evening so that students can work during the day...Plus they seem really disorganized and unresponsive compared to USC, I sent them 3 emails they never responded and when I finally reached them by phone, they were absolutely detestable !
However, in terms of universities' value, I get the feeling that NYU and USC are equivalent ...is that true ?
Given my profile, could someone help me making a decision ? I'm really lost !
Thank you very much !