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I have 13 years experience in software development .
Want to move to CXO position in long run and want to understand how businesses work.
I seriously believe I can do good in strategy and brand building.
Want to do one year mba preferably which can help me move to upper management.
Is it possible to do one year regular mba after 13 yrs experience or any other option available?
I have 3 years onsite experience in Singapore and currently working there.
Please guide
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Yes sure you can apply for 1 year FT MBA..
Target 645 + GFE score..
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Hi Sunny45678sd

13 years is a very long time to be in one industry/broad function. The adcoms would think, what took you so long to realize you need an MBA? They may also question whether you are someone who likes to be frequently challenged or if you are more of the complacent type (not the ideal post-MBA profile).

If you are asking for the first step, start by researching schools that suit your needs (full-time vs. part-time, executive MBA options vs. flagship programs, etc.). I see your onsite experience as the highlight of your profile and hope that you have a strong career growth progression, with projects that gave you a decent understanding of your work's impact on business outcomes (the big picture) to show for the 13 years you have been in software development.

Could you let us know what country/geography you are focused on for the MBA? Also, find out the GMAT/GRE/EA expectations of these programs.

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I have 13 years experience in software development .
Want to move to CXO position in long run and want to understand how businesses work.
I seriously believe I can do good in strategy and brand building.
Want to do one year mba preferably which can help me move to upper management.
Is it possible to do one year regular mba after 13 yrs experience or any other option available?
I have 3 years onsite experience in Singapore and currently working there.
Please guide
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I have 13 years experience in software development .
Want to move to CXO position in long run and want to understand how businesses work.
I seriously believe I can do good in strategy and brand building.
Want to do one year mba preferably which can help me move to upper management.
Is it possible to do one year regular mba after 13 yrs experience or any other option available?
I have 3 years onsite experience in Singapore and currently working there.
Please guide
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Hi Sunny45678sd ! With 13 years of software development experience and a strong interest in strategy and brand building, transitioning into upper management and eventually a CXO role sounds like a good goal. A one-year MBA can certainly help, though you’ll need to choose a program that caters to experienced professionals. INSEAD, IMD, and Cambridge Judge can be nice options, given their focus on leadership and strategy. However, since most full-time one-year MBAs cater to candidates with 5-10 years of experience, you’ll need to showcase your leadership potential and a clear post-MBA transition plan. Alternatively, an Executive MBA (EMBA) from INSEAD, LBS, might allow you to gain business insights while continuing to work. Another great option can be a specialized leadership program like the Stanford MSx or MIT Sloan Fellows, designed for senior professionals. Research more programs, go through the class profiles and other application requirements, it will give you good information about the schools. Regardless of the path you choose, defining your post-MBA goals clearly, whether in corporate strategy, general management, or consulting, will be crucial. Networking and gaining exposure to business functions beyond tech will further strengthen your case for upper management roles. We would love to learn more about your profile in detail. Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call.


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The Executive MBA program at INSEAD is what you want to be looking at closely. You won't even have to quit your job that way. Since you are already in Singapore, you can maybe even visit the INSEAD SG campus.
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Hello Sunny45678sd,

Yes, you can definitely still do an MBA even with 13 years of work experience; of course, the schools you target will need to be in line with your GMAT score as well as your years of experience.

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I have 13 years experience in software development .
Want to move to CXO position in long run and want to understand how businesses work.
I seriously believe I can do good in strategy and brand building.
Want to do one year mba preferably which can help me move to upper management.
Is it possible to do one year regular mba after 13 yrs experience or any other option available?
I have 3 years onsite experience in Singapore and currently working there.
Please guide
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Sunny45678sd - your work-ex is a bit on the higher side for most full-time MBA programs (check out some stats here).

Having said that, certain 1 year MBA programs could consider your profile so long as the professional arc, career goals, and motivations for an MBA are strong. Your other options are executive MBA, part-time MBA/ online MBA and the Sloan Fellows programs.

The selection on which program and school would depend on your profile and goals. Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Career advice

I have 13 years experience in software development .
Want to move to CXO position in long run and want to understand how businesses work.
I seriously believe I can do good in strategy and brand building.
Want to do one year mba preferably which can help me move to upper management.
Is it possible to do one year regular mba after 13 yrs experience or any other option available?
I have 3 years onsite experience in Singapore and currently working there.
Please guide
Show more