Norwich University - Master of Business Administration

Solid Education

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on August 22, 2009

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Solid education.  The pace is fast and fairly demanding.  The school is a bit pricey but perhaps this helps to weed out those looking for something easier.  

Certainly the professors vary by subject (like every other school in the world) but this isn't a limiting factor.  Each one has a very rich work experience background as well as loads of education.

Be prepared to spend a significant amount of time writing and analyzing the case studies and assignments.  Each week expect to write a paper avg'g 7 pages.  

The breaks between the classes is typically 1 week, so have the honey-do list cocked and ready.

Upon graduation, one will look back at the different subject areas and realize that the amount covered during the 18 month program is crazy.  There isn't an area that is really left uncovered as far as standard discussion within the business community.

I was concerned starting out that the lack of time spent with other students would impede my networking as this is a major reason for the MBA program in general.  This isn't the case as one will work extensivly with the other students (sometimes nightly over the phone) and will develop strong bonds.  This is cemented all the more upon graduation at the final week while at the school.

Some of the case studies are a bit dated but the application still rings true.  Heard that the administration has been working to rewrite the program and make it even more robust.

The program works closely with a local publicaly-traded company to provide real business scenerios that are not uncommon in the every day work place.

Once you start, don't stop.  just keep plugging and watch the amount of students fall out as the rigors are high.  One a weird level this is almost satisfying to see as you get closer and closer to graduation.  Norwich seems disinterested and trying to lighten the load in an effort to bring in more business.  I think this will eventually work in their favor as the credibility continues to rise.