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Hello,
I got a GMAT score of 730 (Q-51 V-38 IR-7 AWA-4.5) . I am a 29 yr male engineering graduate(Year 2016 from IIT(BHU),Varanasi). I have 5 years & 5 months experience as an executive in a central PSU company (Coal India). My present job is of Production and maintenance nature.
I am planning to pursue a full time MBA in some of the good B-Schools in USA or in Europe (such as LBS, INSEAD etc.) or in Singapore (NUS). But I don't have much idea regarding business schools abroad and the courses and opportunities offered by them. Below are some of my queries.

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets.

2. Considering that I have work experience in Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

3. My preference is to join 12-15 months full time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?


Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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BiswajitMahapatra,

A few thoughts on your profile and plans:
  1. Your academic pedigree is up there with the best given the IIT brand. How was your GPA there? Your GMAT score will be adequate though not stellar - one can usually add 20-30 points to a given school's average to get a sense of the Indian GMAT average.
  2. While the scale at Coal India is good, the PSU environment can at times be limiting in terms of differentiation and accelerated career growth - think of areas where you can showcase this. In our experience, the transition from PSU to private is easier within India. For European programs, international experience is quite important. So, plan accordingly.
  3. Top schools also value extracurriculars; anything ongoing on that front?
  4. A better way to approach the career options is to first ascertain your ambition and work backwards from there to assess whether an MBA can help. Don't go into an MBA without prior thought and research. It is common for candidates with your background to seek ops/scm profiles but that doesn't necessarily have to be the case.

Hope this sparks the right questions. Feel free to reach out directly for any further discussions.
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Hello,
I got a GMAT score of 730 (Q-51 V-38 IR-7 AWA-4.5) . I am a 29 yr male engineering graduate(Year 2016 from IIT(BHU),Varanasi). I have 5 years & 5 months experience as an executive in a central PSU company (Coal India). My present job is of Production and maintenance nature.
I am planning to pursue a full time MBA in some of the good B-Schools in USA or in Europe (such as LBS, INSEAD etc.) or in Singapore (NUS). But I don't have much idea regarding business schools abroad and the courses and opportunities offered by them. Below are some of my queries.

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets.

2. Considering that I have work experience in Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

3. My preference is to join 12-15 months full time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?


Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


Hi BiswajitMahapatra , hope you are well. I have a production background of 5 years (pre MBA but non-PSU), and I am an INSEAD alum so hope I can add value to your post.

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years of work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets.

Yes, you would be able to change your career path post-MBA and in fact, you can do it without an MBA too, especially since you have an IIT pedigree and good credentials. The major concern that I have with your profile is whether you would be able to demonstrate progression in your career or perhaps a growth mindset given that you spent >5 years in one job in a sector where opportunities are limited. What needs to be explored further is how you grew in terms of responsibilities, experiences and stature in the last 6 years at this PSU. You should understand that you have less than the average profile of a student at your target B Schools, and knowing this fact, you should work towards filling the gaps to the best of your capability.

2. Considering that I have work experience in the Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

Consulting, Tech, Startups, General Management in Industrial companies - everything is possible. Where do you want to go and why?- this is an important question that every school would ask and you must have a logical answer.

3. My preference is to join 12-15 months full-time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?

At least 2 months if you have not yet deliberated on how you are going to build a compelling narrative for your candidacy.
Not possible to comment on the odds for a scholarship without knowing the other differentiated aspects of your profile, strengths, and weaknesses.

Feel free to connect over a call some time this week, so that I may guide you better.

Best wishes
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Hi BiswajitMahapatra,

Thank you for letting me know about your profile. You have an excellent GMAT score. In terms of work experience, your 5 years of experience must provide examples of leadership, impact, and innovation. I would advise you to dig further and provide examples of instances when you have stepped up to take on leadership positions. This will demonstrate leadership qualities in your application.

Answering your questions:

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years of work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets. Considering that I have work experience in Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

Becoming a career switcher and even changing industries is common, but considering an MBA for career shift demands serious thinking, a broad perspective, and thoughtful analysis. You have significant work experience; however, you will need to make a strong, convincing argument for your career change and why it is essential. You might wish to read an article on a career switch; it will discuss some tips on how a career switcher might justify his/her switch as an MBA aspirant while still stand out in the crowd. You should also concentrate on your post-MBA goals. What do you intend to do after completing your MBA? You may look at our school pages here; which provide detailed information on top b-schools.

2. My preference is to join 12-15 months full time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?

To assess your chances, we would need additional information about your profile. In addition, international experience is vital for schools such as Insead and LBS. As a result, you will need to focus your efforts on creating an outstanding application and making a compelling case for an MBA.

On the surface, you have a good profile. You might be interested in reading an article about top MBA programs in Europe you will get information on various schools in Europe. If you’d like, we are happy to get on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and further chances to the schools. Feel free to book a free session with us at your convenience.

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Hello,
I got a GMAT score of 730 (Q-51 V-38 IR-7 AWA-4.5) . I am a 29 yr male engineering graduate(Year 2016 from IIT(BHU),Varanasi). I have 5 years & 5 months experience as an executive in a central PSU company (Coal India). My present job is of Production and maintenance nature.
I am planning to pursue a full time MBA in some of the good B-Schools in USA or in Europe (such as LBS, INSEAD etc.) or in Singapore (NUS). But I don't have much idea regarding business schools abroad and the courses and opportunities offered by them. Below are some of my queries.

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets.

2. Considering that I have work experience in Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

3. My preference is to join 12-15 months full time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?


Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Hello,
I got a GMAT score of 730 (Q-51 V-38 IR-7 AWA-4.5) . I am a 29 yr male engineering graduate(Year 2016 from IIT(BHU),Varanasi). I have 5 years & 5 months experience as an executive in a central PSU company (Coal India). My present job is of Production and maintenance nature.
I am planning to pursue a full time MBA in some of the good B-Schools in USA or in Europe (such as LBS, INSEAD etc.) or in Singapore (NUS). But I don't have much idea regarding business schools abroad and the courses and opportunities offered by them. Below are some of my queries.

1. Will MBA be sufficient to change my current career path or any additional certification or work experience will be needed? I only have 5.5 years work experience in the production sector and no other specific skill sets.

2. Considering that I have work experience in Production and maintenance field in a central PSU, What are the different possible career profiles that an MBA from abroad can help me achieve?

3. My preference is to join 12-15 months full time MBA from abroad by Sep 2022 or March 2023. What is the time required for the complete application process? Can I expect a scholarship from an elite B-School?


Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hello BiswajitMahapatra,

Thanks for writing in.

Please find our responses to your queries below:

1. Yes, the MBA is what you need. Eventually, of course, it depends on what you make of the program.

2. This would require a deeper discussion and will depend on your exact profile. We could look at Operations and Supply Chain profiles.

3. Shorter duration programs are not very scholarship friendly. A lot depends on your profile. With regard to the timeline, you must get started at the earliest. :-)

Good luck!