Gabe2344 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 New to the boards here and have spent some time today scanning through this board. So I have basically narrowed my top choices down to either the USC program or the program at CMU, as both have offered me some money. There seems to be a shortage on new information or folks interested in either of these programs for the most part. Can anybody out there offer some insight/opinions on either of those programs? Feel free to hit me up on email or pm too if you would like or are in a similar situation. I am also somewhat considering Harris, but not very interested in a heavy quantitative focus as I have spent the last 8 years in a position that is high on that stuff and need a change. And it costs a ton for me since they didn't hook up the money. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younglions Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I think Carnegie Mellon is a great program. Its skill-based curriculum is quite attractive to most employers--Heinz graduates come out of their two-years actually knowing how to use technology, analysis, etc. to contribute to their organizations in a meaningful way. I don't know much about USC, so I can't offer much of a comparison... but I don't think it is in the same class as CMU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen33 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I agree with younglions. Carnegie Mellon is top-notch- very seriously underrated, imo. Only one caveat: if you are looking to avoid a quantitative emphasis, Carnegie Mellon is probably not the place to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino88 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Pittsburgh is a lot cheaper than LA. CMU is a bit quant (attractive to employers), but no calculus required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litmus Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hello everybody! That's my first message in this interesting forum!, I also got an admission offer with half tuition financial aid for the MSPPM at CMU and with a less generous 5k (renewable for the second year) for the MALD at Fletcher School at Tufts. Money counts, of course but I am also seriously considering the focuses of the two schools, the impression I have is that CMU is slightly more innovative and technology oriented while Fletcher seems more 'traditional' International relation studies (read a lot of IR theory), is that correct? I would like to hear your feedbacks and your thoughts, i am also thinking to cross the ocean (I am currently based in Paris) to pay a visit to the two schools before taking a decision All the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino88 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 PM me if you want to know more about CMU. It is a solid school. I'm a Heinz alum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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