<p>Has anyone seen this yet? Its an online MBA program that is being taught by Jack Welch, the former GE CEO. Hes a genius, and worth like $720,000,000 according to Wikipedia. Its supposed to cost around $20k and you can finish it in 11 months… sounds pretty awesome to me.</p>
<p>I’m graduating next year and still new to MBA stuff, but how does that price compare to most MBA programs? Also the length of it?</p>
<p>I would be worried that it would be to Welch-focused. Personally, not every company needs to be ran in a Welch like fashion, and I honestly doubt someone like Welch would think so. The reason he did so well at GE was because GE was struggling with too many business units and he was able to whittle them down and give them focus. Six Sigma was his baby, and today many critics will say that his focus on Six Sigma destroyed GE’s bread and butter; innovation. They have since struggled. Also, I disagree whole-heartedly with his 20-70-10 policy as well as any up or out type HR policy/culture.</p>
<p>John Welch is an innovative business genius, and has developed a well respected, highly touted business school at Sacred Heart University. The students and graduates benefit from an extensive and influential internship and alumni network. Hence, the MBA program will definately be a positive experience for you. Go for it.</p>
<p>The “Welch” MBA would be like buying the prototype from any new company - it’s wiser to let someone else buy the first ones until you see how well they turn out.</p>
<p>Welch is a smart and successful businessman, but not so revolutionary that his theories are superior to solid education and broad exposure to the classic skill set, IMO.</p>