r/MSBA

I am soon going to enroll in an MSBA program. Which laptop will be better?

Lenovo slim 7i, Intel Ultra core 7 258V, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM

OR

Macbook Air M5, 1TB storage, 24 GB RAM

Hi everyone! I’m an international student deciding between USC Marshall and BU Questrom for an MSBA. I’m currently torn on whether the USC "prestige" is worth the higher cost, especially since I have a $20k scholarship at BU, making for a $24k difference in tuition alone.

I know USC is generally ranked higher and carries more brand prestige, but for a specialized MSBA, does the ranking carry enough weight to justify the premium?

Post-grad, I’m targeting SF, Boston, or NYC. While I’m open to different cities, I’m not particularly tied to staying in LA long-term. BU seems like a strong logistical choice for the East Coast, but I don’t want to overlook USC if its network provides a much better pipeline into SF tech or higher-tier roles for international students.

BU’s program is 12/16 months and USC’s program is 18/24 months based on internships. Dragging out the program might make sense with the current state of post grad employment for international students. I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with either program’s placement and brand recognition in those specific hubs. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m an international student deciding between USC Marshall and BU Questrom for an MSBA. I’m currently torn on whether the USC "prestige" is worth the higher cost, especially since I have a $20k scholarship at BU, making for a $24k difference in tuition alone.

I know USC is a top choice for undergrad business, but for a specialized MSBA, does the brand name carry enough weight to justify the premium? Including the scholarship and the higher cost of living in LA, the total financial gap is pretty significant.

Post-grad, I’m targeting SF, Boston, or NYC. While I’m open to different cities, I’m not particularly tied to staying in LA long-term. BU seems like a strong logistical choice for the East Coast, but I don’t want to overlook USC if its network provides a much better pipeline into SF tech or higher-tier roles for international students.

Is the Trojan network worth the extra investment if my goal is to land in SF or NYC? I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience with either program’s placement and brand recognition in those specific hubs. Thanks!

Basically what title says. After scholarships, they came out about the same. Which is the better choice?

Edit: They’re both the online masters programs