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11 years of experience - thinking of regular MBA 03 Apr 2014, 02:34
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I have 11 years of IT experience.

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total 11 years of experience
UG: From a premium college from India. Passed in first class
Work experience - 6 years in USA. Remaining in india. worked with large IT corporations. Worked from software developer to Project manager. Curently Technical manager.
Goal: Wanted to switch to consulting.

I am thinking of applying for MBA for 2015 session. By that time I will have 12 years of experience. As of now I am planning to apply for regular full time MBA. There are two reasons to it a) EMBA seems to be out of my budge b) would like to do a career switch.
Based on what I seen in various topics listed in this site, my years of experience could be a problem for regular full time MBA. Most of the colleges look for candidates with 5-6 years of experience for full time MBA. Can you please suggest a) Is it appropriate for me to do full time MBA with 12 years of experience? B) are there any colleges in USA which are little bit relaxed on age and experience criteria? If yes can you please suggest me those colleges. I am looking for USA as of now.
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I have 11 years of IT experience.

Little bit about my profile

total 11 years of experience
UG: From a premium college from India. Passed in first class
Work experience - 6 years in USA. Remaining in india. worked with large IT corporations. Worked from software developer to Project manager. Curently Technical manager.
Goal: Wanted to switch to consulting.

I am thinking of applying for MBA for 2015 session. By that time I will have 12 years of experience. As of now I am planning to apply for regular full time MBA. There are two reasons to it a) EMBA seems to be out of my budge b) would like to do a career switch.
Based on what I seen in various topics listed in this site, my years of experience could be a problem for regular full time MBA. Most of the colleges look for candidates with 5-6 years of experience for full time MBA. Can you please suggest a) Is it appropriate for me to do full time MBA with 12 years of experience? B) are there any colleges in USA which are little bit relaxed on age and experience criteria? If yes can you please suggest me those colleges. I am looking for USA as of now.
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Hi,
To be frank, if you are looking at US schools,12 years of work experience by the time you join might become a problem. However need to analyse the chances. You can also try out a few European and Asian schools. More information available here: https://goo.gl/TqFWKY

If you are based out of Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi, yo can also register for our MBA Application Strategy Info sessions and meet Alumni from Top B-Schools:
https://goo.gl/Sd1iCJ

Hope this helps.
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I have 11 years of IT experience.

Little bit about my profile

total 11 years of experience
UG: From a premium college from India. Passed in first class
Work experience - 6 years in USA. Remaining in india. worked with large IT corporations. Worked from software developer to Project manager. Curently Technical manager.
Goal: Wanted to switch to consulting.

I am thinking of applying for MBA for 2015 session. By that time I will have 12 years of experience. As of now I am planning to apply for regular full time MBA. There are two reasons to it a) EMBA seems to be out of my budge b) would like to do a career switch.
Based on what I seen in various topics listed in this site, my years of experience could be a problem for regular full time MBA. Most of the colleges look for candidates with 5-6 years of experience for full time MBA. Can you please suggest a) Is it appropriate for me to do full time MBA with 12 years of experience? B) are there any colleges in USA which are little bit relaxed on age and experience criteria? If yes can you please suggest me those colleges. I am looking for USA as of now.
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Hi there,

You should explore programs like the Sloan Fellowship program (conducted at LBS and MIT) which are 1 year long, full time programs for senior managers. That is more suitable to your age and work experience.

There is also a Fellowship program by Nanyang Technical University, check that out as well