Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 3.5
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Commercial Banking
2 years ago
9 May 2023 11:05
After 10 years in IT consulting for Banking and Retails market clients, looking to switch into lead program management roles for career growth
From the relatively brief information that you have provided, seems like your expectations and program shortlists are misfits. The EMBA program in the United States are designed for senior professionals typically 14years+ who want to accelerate their professional growth within their organization although some career transition is possible but its will be difficult. Thus, in your case being based out of India the US EMBA program wont be a fit given they typically happen on the weekend or weeknights along with your fulltime employment. Additionally, these programs dont sponsor student visas and hence you cant pursue them in full time mode.
Coming to your situation, a transition from technology consulting to PM is possible given inherent synergies between the functions and hence you can contemplate the IIM PGPx and ISB programs in India. IT consulting typically tends to be an overrepresented demographic in the applicant pool and hence you will need to get good test scores and expand your pool of International MBA programs, CMU Tepper, USC Marshall, McCombs, Emory can be good 2year MBA bets - 10 years is slightly on the higher side, but we have worked with candidates with more experience who have seen success with the 2 year formats. The 1 year formats are there for Kellogg, MITSF and Stanford MSx which you can selectively consider depending on your deeper profile and test scores.
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