Advice Needed: Texas A&M International Vs University of Southern Indiana (Online MBA)

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Hello everyone,

I'm Vishal from Texas, and I'm at a bit of a crossroads with my education. After taking a long break from academics, I jumped back into my bachelor's degree in 2023 and I'm excited to graduate this fall, in 2024. My next goal? Diving into an MBA program. But I need a bit of help choosing the right place.

Here’s what I’m hoping to find in an MBA program:

• Basics About Me:
  • Where I'm From: Texas
    
  • Academic Journey: Dropped out in 2001, back at it since 2023, graduating soon (Fall 2024)!
    
• My MBA Wishlist:
  
  1. Program Focus: General MBA
     
  2. School Location: Must be in the USA
     
  3. Accreditation: Needs AACSB accreditation
     
  4. Duration: Around 12 months would be perfect
     
  5. Learning Format: Fully online, flexible for any time zone (night or day)
     
  6. Budget: Hoping to keep it under $20,000
     
  7. Exam Proctoring: I’d rather not have someone watching over me during exams; compatibility with Respondus Browser is okay, since it’s already set up on my work computer.
     
• Additional Considerations:
  • Work Life: My job requires a lot of travel, but I do have access to a US-based VPN.
    
  • Potential Choices: I’m eyeing Lamar University, LSU, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and Texas A&M International University since they seem flexible with the proctoring requirements.
    

Seeking Your Advice:

• Do the universities on my list make sense for my situation?
  
• Does anyone have experience with these universities?
  
• Any other university recommendations that might fit my unique needs?
  

I’d really appreciate any insights or experiences you could share. Thanks for helping me navigate this next big step!



VT