How a Consultant achieved Rotman MBA Admit With ScholarshipTushar Khare, a consultant at Deloitte, was thrilled to break this news to us! It happened finally. A Rotman School of Management admit with scholarship! Tushar is a one of the most well connected professionals we know (we were surprised to know he was friends with so many of our clients:)), is a sports enthusiast and is now making the most of his stay in Toronto as a Rotman student.
Well, here is his MBA admissions journey, an insight into his aspiration to pursue an MBA, his decision to leave a ‘technical’ but rewarding career in Deloitte, and Life at Rotman, Toronto.
What were you doing before the MBA and how did b-school come into the picture?Before seeking out an MBA, I was a software developer and consultant. I have a work experience of 4.5 years, have worked on domains of media and healthcare for projects across different geographies. However, it was sometime later that I realized that my knowledge was predominantly technical. I had to understand the functional aspects of a business in order to deliver efficient solutions. As is said, the path to an efficient solution starts with empathy and knowing what your customer needs. Thus, I thought an MBA equipped with the required skills to understand business and to do effective problem solving.
Why did you chose Rotman?I chose Rotman because of 3 main reasons – One, majors in Business Design and Consulting specifically geared to develop problem-solving acumen and prepare for a career as a Consultant. Two, Rotman’s focus on Integrative Thinking, bringing together an understanding of different business functions into a holistic structure. Three, the program’s location in Toronto, the hub of Canadian business, and the program’s outstanding reputation as Canada’s best MBA program by far.
What attracted you towards Canada?Canada is a multicultural country and Toronto prides itself on being the hub of all cultures. It has been over a month here at Canada, and I feel it is full of warm, polite and helpful people. The great diversity of people here in Toronto, not only help you boost your networking skills but also help you learn more about other cultures, their traditions, their favorite sports, etc. which in turn again help serve as great icebreakers in conversations. One very important reason for choosing Canada was the VISA. A study visa can be acquired easily (upon submission of all proofs, of course!) and as per the laws, a 3 year work permit after graduation is issued. This is quite relieving since you do not have to fight your chances in a lottery.
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