Hello Kate
Thanks a ton for your reply
I am 29 now.
I have nearly 2 years of team leading experience (team of 10-15). I also have 2 years entrepreneurship exp. I have set up a unofficial NGO (During my engineering) which helps flood victims in Odisha(India).
I am going to be complete honest with you. I think that's the only way I can get clarity.
I have no clue what I am going to do MBA or EMBA. But I know GMAT is mandatory for both. So I took the GMAT test first. Now I am safe for 5 years.
My major constrain is in my current situation I cant take 2 years off from work.
I can take 1 year off. Hence I was thinking of EMBA.
I have no problem with any industry actually. I am good at my current industry so I don't mind staying in this industry.
My major problem is Salary growth.
My reason for EMBA or MBA is to
#1: Make myself a formidable individual in management skills. Learn the best about Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Finance.
#2: Earn as much as possible in next 7/8 years.
I have plans to earn enough in the next 8 years & then give my full commitment to my coaching Institute(It was my first job & my first entrepreneurship) .
I aim to take this a nation wide institute from a Local Institute.
That's the only thing in my mind. I have to reach there. It doesn't matter what path I choose MBA or EMBA.
Another aspect is that if you notice my academics are of the worst kind. SO getting into good MBA college is going to be tough for me. The chances are next to none I think. ( this is what I feel I m not entirely sure)> Kindly share your thought on this.Please let me know if you need any more information which will be
helpful in helping me.Regards
Alok
mbaMissionKate wrote:
Hi Alok,
Experience wise, I think you fit better in the MBA profile. But if you waited another year or two, plus took on some leadership experience or management role in that time, then the EMBA might start to make sense. I think it also depends more on where you see your career going -- if you're looking to make a career switch, then an MBA make more sense. EMBAs usually focus more on advancing within one's current domain.
One potential benefit of the EMBA option is that they will weight your GPA a little less, and focus more on the quality of your work experience and recommendations.
But I think as long you're smart about choosing schools, you can find a full-time MBA that works for you.
Hope this helps!
Kate
alokspa wrote:
Hello
This is Alok
I am an Indian
My life can be divided into 2 parts pre 2010 & post 2010
post 2010
GMAT 750(Q51 V39)
Total 6.5 years exp --> 4.5 years at job + 2 years entrepreneurship (Coaching Institute)
Currently working as Senior Design Engineer (Domain expert in metro trains & High speed trains) (R&D of automobile & transportation products)
Pre 2010
But my past is not that great
10th - 84%
12th - 49%
BTECH - 6.3 CGPA in Mechanical
Apart from this I have worked for relief flood victim in 2005, 2014 & 2015 ( we are a group of friends & some locals)
I have won awards in singing, Cricket, Badminton
I work for 2 NGOs (one for blind child & another for children education)
I have won atleast 12 awards in my job
I have some designs which are now implemented metro trains in India
Also some patents I have as a team
I wish to go for MBA which can give me opportunity to mix my domain knowledge & not so successful attempt at business exp to be a successful entrepreneur.
yet I am not sure between EMBA & MBA
For either cases can you evaluate my profile & please guide which colleges to apply.
Regards
Alok
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