He pays almost nothing for his three computers, rent, telephone, and Internet connections. And, the students swap lore. As eager as they are to promote their entrepreneurial programs, one thing few B-schools stress is how many graduates start their own companies. The available figures suggest a mixed record. The picture changes over time.
Some schools encourage newly minted MBAs to wait.
With many big companies looking for enterprising types to launch aggressive little ventures, the options are less clear-cut. Wherever grads end up, entrepreneurship programs have a growing fan club. Even skeptics admit that the alumni networks that come with an MBA are golden. That makes a difference. It's becoming gospel to people who want a fast track to becoming their own boss.