akhil_tiet86

I am not in the mood for PhD as it is too demanding... WOuld like to do a job for 2-3 years after MS and then go for MBA, when the economy is rising again...

Hi Have been admitted into Cornell, COlumbia, UMich, Purdue, Wisc-Mad, TAMU.... Want to decide between Cornell and Umich and need ur advice - Based on my research so far , I have this - Cornell (MEngg in OR) 9 month program, and historically very good placements.However due to recession there may not be very many jobs after 9 months. However, program can be extended to 1.5 years. Smaller class size (60-70) Good location close to new york where a lot of financial companies are located Since the program is only 9 months with no thesis, no chance of doing a phd after graduating Placement starts in October itself...by chance if the financial and consulting market around New york doesn't improve by then?? Univ of Michigan, ANn arbor MS program 18-24 months, so hopefully recession would have eased out by then and jobs would be more abundant Large class size (150-200) More chances of obtaining a TA/RA at michigan Since a lot of research is involved in MS, good chances of a PhD admit after graduation Placements and starting salaries may not be as good as cornell (not sure). Currently, the manufacturing sector at Michigan is dry Please tell me which one should i choose out of the 2 ?? UMich seems a safer option but my mood is set on Cornell.