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12 years
United States
2025
Male
Score: 680 GMAT Classic
GPA: 2.89
Pre-MBA industry: Aerospace and Defense
Post-MBA industry: Aerospace and Defense
Ross (Michigan)
Ross Online MBA
Ross Online MBA
AcceptedSep 30, 24
Scholarship25%
1 year ago
1 Oct 2024 08:10
Kelley
Kelley Online MBA Program
Kelley Online MBA Program
AcceptedSep 25, 24
Scholarship25%
1 year ago
1 Oct 2024 08:10
2 years ago
28 Sep 2023 09:09
I currently work as a systems engineer at a F500 aerospace company in the US, with one promotion in two years. I pivoted from the medical device industry, where I worked in quality engineering for 9 years and was promoted 3 times (including getting hired full-time from being a contractor). I've completed a number of key projects with significant business impact, including earning Six Sigma Green Belt certification. I'm planning to stay at my company long-term and develop business acumen that I can apply to my current role, with a potential move to marketing or strategy after I complete my MBA. I'm interested for a flexible online program as I have a family and a busy job, but still value brand. Got a 680 on the GMAT, and also completed the QRC for Michigan Ross. I'm also finishing my engineering M.S. (and will finish before applying to an MBA program) and am currently maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
And hello from Rainy Seattle - assuming you are in the PNW somewhere.
I feel you have very strong chances for both programs taking into consideration your stats and experience. Definitely your profile would add value to the programs.
You are also ideal for the PT/Online programs and there are quite a few if you are only looking for a credential without the sticker shock. Many times people who are staying within their company look to cut through the chase and I applaud for you looking at high quality institutions. I assume you talked to your employer already, but if not, one recommendation, talk to them about the path, promotion, your goals and expectations. It is better to lay them out there and have them prepared and ready for your plan. I have seen a number of opportunities missed just because it takes time and HR is lazy and people were not promoted in time. Hope you can avoid that.
P.S. In case you do want to change companies/jobs - Foster is strong with tech. I don't know if MBA is really valued in Boeing and such. They have been shrinking and I had a friend laid off after 12 years there (Aircraft Sales group). He said most of the promotions there come from Inside but you may know better as you are in the industry (I am not).