Pre-MBA industry: Telecommunications
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
2 years ago
15 Nov 2023 04:11
Hello! I'm seeking some guidance and feedback on my profile:
Nationality/Age: Chinese, 26 years old
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature from Shanghai International Studies University (SISU). GPA: 3.24
GMAT Scores: 640 (Q47 V32) and 640 (Q48 V31). Due to a tight work schedule, I couldn't improve my score further.
Work Experience: Nearly 4 years
Governmental Relations and Legal Affairs Manager at a leading Chinese oilfield services company. Location: Baghdad (Iraq)/Dubai. Duration: ~2.5 years. Responsibilities: Stakeholder relations, key account management, PR, and compliance.
Business Development Manager at a top Chinese TMT company. Location: Dubai, with business trips across the GCC and Africa. Duration: ~1.5 years. Responsibilities: Strategy planning, regional compliance, business analysis, and key account management.
Other Activities:
Volunteering, including recent involvement in Tarahum for Gaza and cultural exchange programs.
Post-MBA Goals: Transition into Consulting/Corporate Strategy. Plan to work in Canada to obtain PR, followed by a return to the Middle East, leveraging my Arabic language skills and regional experience.
MBA Applications:
Applied to Rotman, Schulich, DeGroote, and RSM.
Received offers from Schulich/RSM with scholarships. Surprised given my lower GPA/GMAT, but Admissions Officers seemed particularly interested in my work experience in Iraq.
Awaiting decisions from Rotman/DeGroote (Co-op program).
I would greatly appreciate any advice on which program might be the best fit for my career goals. Thank you in advance!