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Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by bhouston »

aridiculous wrote: post #10
bhouston wrote: post #9

I would guess this type of stuff is done in part to counter Israel's increasing international isolation because of the occupation stuff. I'm not sure I'd want to be involved in that type of stuff and just go elsewhere if I was interested in an international MBA. The needs of the occupation drive a lot of research at Technion, understandably so: http://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/features/2014/11/9/the-tech...

Give me a break. That's like saying Cornell's Tech MBA was created to fuel America's military-industrial complex.

Israeli universities are pushing big into international collaborations of various types to counter efforts at isolating Israel because of its occupation policies. This isn't secret, it is a very conscious effort on the part of Israel's universities to counter the BDS movement:

https://english.tau.ac.il/vision/Shaoul_fund

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by allsystemsgo »

I have like, 3/4 of an MBA from a fairly well known school. Has it helped me personally? Sure, I guess. Has it put me ahead of my peers at all? Eh, not really. TBH, unless it's a top 10 school, I don't think it's worth it, unless you have a scholarship.

That said, I haven't heard of Technion.

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by brudgers »

slantyyz wrote: post #4
jbob2000 wrote: post #2

No, part of the value of an MBA is the name behind the school you got it from. As well, in 20 years, will the degree be relevant?

>> No, part of the value of an MBA is the name behind the school you got it from. As well, in 20 years, will the degree be relevant? Is any degree still relevant after 20 years? I think for most people, 20 years of experience post-MBA are probably infinitely more valuable than the MBA itself.

Twenty years after a BA in Philosophy, I can unequivocally state that it is as relevant today as it was then.

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by [deleted] »

bhouston wrote: post #11
aridiculous wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Give me a break. That's like saying Cornell's Tech MBA was created to fuel America's military-industrial complex.

Israeli universities are pushing big into international collaborations of various types to counter efforts at isolating Israel because of its occupation policies. This isn't secret, it is a very conscious effort on the part of Israel's universities to counter the BDS movement: https://english.tau.ac.il/vision/Shaoul_fund

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Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by digitalzombie »

No, I can get an MBA closer from home and cheaper. I don't really need the university brand name just how to run a business, it would be closer to CPA imo. Where you figure out what business type you want such as corp c, corp s, or lld. And where would you choose deleware to incorp or offshore to cayman island, etc...

I've seen Sanford and they seem to be gear toward startup and have a better grasp on it. They have a few guest speaker from industry and they're close to silicon valley, a few of video seems to be gear toward tech startup. Unfortunately, I doubt I would get into it and it's expensive, any CSU (California State) would do for me.

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by hluska »

1arity wrote: post #12

Sure it would be fun. Meet some cool people, get a few nice letters. And Israel is cool. Like to spend more time in that part of the world. One question I couldn't find the answer to -- how much?

According to this page, it costs $35,000 - (http://www.technionmba.com/tuition-and-scholarship/).

I think it's a little unfortunate that the Technion needs to write:

Not included: Airfare, airport transfers, housing, computer hardware and peripherals, medical expenses (medical insurance can be purchased separately), laundry, linens, souvenirs, additional trips and excursions per catalog, and personal spending money.

I'd tend to argue that if you think your MBA tuition covers personal spending money, you're likely not qualified to do the MBA, but I am much less patient than the mean...:)

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by shadowmoses »

Israeli universities are known for having great programs, I would imagine this program at the Technion is going to be very good.

That said, a huge part of business school is networking, so unless you're planning on being in Israel for your career, which, given it's policies is actually quite difficult for most demographics, it may not be the most practical move.

Finally, I think one needs to carefully decide for themselves where they land on the boycott debate. In the U.S., the shift is beginning, especially in academia. And academic boycotts have been supported internally in Israel. The Technion's connection to Israel's military complex is strong in absolute terms, and to come from abroad to attend such an institution is a very deliberate decision that probably implies where one lands on an intense political debate. A recent Israeli documentary expands on the broader issue: http://www.gumfilms.com/projects/lab

Re: Ask HN: Would you get an MBA at the Technion?

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Post by 1arity »

hluska wrote: post #18
1arity wrote: post #12

Sure it would be fun. Meet some cool people, get a few nice letters. And Israel is cool. Like to spend more time in that part of the world. One question I couldn't find the answer to -- how much?

According to this page, it costs $35,000 - ( http://www.technionmba.com/tuition-and-scholarship/ ). I think it's a little unfortunate that the Technion needs to write: Not included: Airfare, airport transfers, housing, computer hardware and peripherals, medical expenses (medical insurance can be purchased separately), laundry, linens, souvenirs, additional trips and excursions per catalog, and personal spending money…

Well, college is about people of a diversity of opinions, even I guess those who believe that their spending money is included...

For instance, I'm glad that auto insurance is included, since it isn't expressly prohibited :)

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