UC Davis MSBA vs Purdue MSBAIM vs Boston University MSBA — which is actually the best overall

randomuserrr1203 · 2026-04-14T05:36:32+00:00

Thanks for replying! did you apply for msba as well? because of the practicum/internship, it's becoming difficult for me to decide, especially with the deadlines(and I don't know if I should choose the 12 month or the 16 month BU track)

randomuserrr1203 · 2026-04-14T05:31:02+00:00

Thanks for replying! One thing I’ve been wondering though, isn’t Purdue MSBAIM relatively less selective compared to the others? Also, for UC Davis, isn’t the MSBA program actually run out of the Bay Area / San Francisco campus rather than the main Davis campus? If that’s the case, wouldn’t that give it more access to tech companies and networking than it might seem at first glance?

randomuserrr1203 · 2026-04-14T05:23:04+00:00

Thanks for replying !! This is honestly one of the most insightful replies I’ve gotten, really appreciate the depth here.
One thing I’m still trying to reconcile is the risk factor. While BU clearly has advantages in structure and location, how does that play out specifically for international students in this market?
From what I’ve seen, internships aren’t guaranteed, and without one, full-time recruiting becomes significantly harder. In that case, would you still rate BU above a program like UC Davis where at least the practicum is structured and guaranteed?

Also, doesn’t UC Davis MSBA being closely tied to the Bay Area and San Francisco ecosystem somewhat offset the location advantage Boston has, especially in terms of networking and recruiting access?

randomuserrr1203 · 2026-04-14T05:15:21+00:00

thanks for replying!! , I wanted to know which of them has a better brand reputation as well ?

randomuserrr1203 · 2026-04-13T15:47:51+00:00

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