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Hey everyone,
I'm about to graduate from undergrad and I was looking for some advice. I'm going into healthcare finance as a financial analyst (not a investment banker) at a big bank, which will involve financial analysis of hospitals and medical facilities, which includes analysis of liquidity, leverage, key risk factors, sources of repayment, cash flow, ability to service debt, etc.
The end goal is for me to attend a top 15 MBA program that will provide the necessary skills and recruiting to succeed in the healthcare industry. What programs should I start investigating? I would be open for joint MHA or MPH programs as well. Also, I was wondering, how many years do you recommend working. I know 2 years may be to little but I was planning on working 3-4 years. I will likely graduate with a 3.6 gpa, and will begin my GMAT studying in a few months. Will a 3.6 gpa, a 700+ GMAT, and my described work experience be competitive for top MBA programs? I see a lot of consultants and investment bankers at the top MBA programs, which worries me that I may not be competitive enough with my work experience. Any tips to help make me more competitive?
I value the advice of everyone here since they've been through the process, so thank you very much!
I'm about to graduate from undergrad and I was looking for some advice. I'm going into healthcare finance as a financial analyst (not a investment banker) at a big bank, which will involve financial analysis of hospitals and medical facilities, which includes analysis of liquidity, leverage, key risk factors, sources of repayment, cash flow, ability to service debt, etc.
The end goal is for me to attend a top 15 MBA program that will provide the necessary skills and recruiting to succeed in the healthcare industry. What programs should I start investigating? I would be open for joint MHA or MPH programs as well. Also, I was wondering, how many years do you recommend working. I know 2 years may be to little but I was planning on working 3-4 years. I will likely graduate with a 3.6 gpa, and will begin my GMAT studying in a few months. Will a 3.6 gpa, a 700+ GMAT, and my described work experience be competitive for top MBA programs? I see a lot of consultants and investment bankers at the top MBA programs, which worries me that I may not be competitive enough with my work experience. Any tips to help make me more competitive?
I value the advice of everyone here since they've been through the process, so thank you very much!
09 Apr 2012, 18:54
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Honestly, from a quick and rough glimpse at what you've wrote, you're definitely good enough for top 15 b-schools; however, lots will also come down to your work experience at the bank you mentioned, your letters of recommendation, your essays, as well as your extracurricular activities. View the application as a holistic process - not only does academics matter, you need to be able to communicate effectively and convince people of your core capabilities as well.
Tips to make you more competitive (and by no means is this be-all-end-all): start taking on some leadership roles both inside and outside of your professional career; initiate ideas and drive your points home; take these few years to explore what you really want to do (Why get MPH with an MBA? I'm not doubting your idea, but just be sure to know that for yourself the reasons you're wanting this dual degree); do well at work and build rapport with peers and supervisors. Other than that, pick up some extracurricular activities that interest you (if you have time). If you enjoy running, run some marathons and start a club; if you enjoy volunteering at shelters, do that - basically, find something that will say more than you're analytical and good at numbers (which schools will automatically know you're good at given your work experience).
Tips to make you more competitive (and by no means is this be-all-end-all): start taking on some leadership roles both inside and outside of your professional career; initiate ideas and drive your points home; take these few years to explore what you really want to do (Why get MPH with an MBA? I'm not doubting your idea, but just be sure to know that for yourself the reasons you're wanting this dual degree); do well at work and build rapport with peers and supervisors. Other than that, pick up some extracurricular activities that interest you (if you have time). If you enjoy running, run some marathons and start a club; if you enjoy volunteering at shelters, do that - basically, find something that will say more than you're analytical and good at numbers (which schools will automatically know you're good at given your work experience).
27 Oct 2012, 16:34
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Harvard, Wharton, Berkeley Haas, UCLA Anderson, UNC, UMich Ross.........(not as highly ranked) Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, John Hopkins (mba not highly rank, mph is).
Also think about programs that have a great accompanying Med School. Organizing creative efforts between your business program and the med school can go a long way in the scheme of business school recruiting.....
Now that I'm done being objective.... UCLA has a fairly new initiative with the Business of Science Center that has added a new dynamic to the program and the type exposure and experiential learning that we receive. Having one of the best Med Schools/Business School on one campus gives us a lot of face to face time with companies and recruiters in all categories of healthcare: biotech, device, pharma, IB, consulting, etc. I'm not going to be silly, Harvard obviously has a higher ranked combo, but we are a small program so all of my classmates and I have NO SHORTAGE of face time influential people at most of the same companies.
Also think about programs that have a great accompanying Med School. Organizing creative efforts between your business program and the med school can go a long way in the scheme of business school recruiting.....
Now that I'm done being objective.... UCLA has a fairly new initiative with the Business of Science Center that has added a new dynamic to the program and the type exposure and experiential learning that we receive. Having one of the best Med Schools/Business School on one campus gives us a lot of face to face time with companies and recruiters in all categories of healthcare: biotech, device, pharma, IB, consulting, etc. I'm not going to be silly, Harvard obviously has a higher ranked combo, but we are a small program so all of my classmates and I have NO SHORTAGE of face time influential people at most of the same companies.
