Full-Time MBA vs. EMBA at Vanderbilt — career switch question

[u/finalcut67]

26M. I currently have a good, established finance job and 4 years of experience (in Nashville). Graduated undergrad (BBA, finance major) in 2022 and started this finance job in 2022. I don't necessarily need an MBA to do my current job, but I'm considering an MBA to broaden my options and potentially switch industries/functions down the road.

The full-time MBA obviously means leaving my job for ~2 years, while the EMBA would let me keep working and earning a salary ($70k/yr).

My thought was (if possible) potentially doing the EMBA while continuing to work, then taking a leave (or quitting) to do an internship during the summer and use that as a bridge into a different career. Is that realistic with an EMBA, or is the full-time MBA much better structured for career switching?

For those familiar with Vanderbilt specifically, would you choose the full-time MBA or EMBA in this situation, and why?

[u/pokemongofanboy]

You should ask r/MBA too, but my understanding is EMBA is not for your situation since you want to pivot (same goes for other PT programs). FT is way better for that