Hi everyone,
I'm really interested in applying to the Master's in Strategy and International Management (SIM) program at the University of St. Gallen. I come from an engineering background and I'm wondering if anyone here knows whether the program accepts students from non-business backgrounds.
Have any engineers successfully made the transition into SIM? Are there any prerequisites or recommended courses I should take before applying? I'd really appreciate any insights or personal experiences!
Thanks in advance!
my profile:
I’m an undergraduate student currently final year in Electronics Engineering from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. My CGPA stands at 7.2/10, and while that might appear modest on paper, I’ve consistently ranked in the top 10 of my class. I recently took the GMAT Focus Edition and scored a 685.
professionally, I’ve had quite a diverse set of experiences. I worked at Zomato as an Acquisition Ninja, where I handled market research and restaurant onboarding, building partnerships with local businesses and managing operations efficiently. More significantly, I’m the founder of a startup called Cruizz—a pooling solution aimed at solving the general commute problem. Cruizz was selected into my university’s Incubator 5.0 program as one of only 5 startups chosen from over 200 applicants. I pitched the idea to investors and mentors, secured a grant from the university, and am currently leading the development and growth strategy for the platform.
In terms of leadership and extracurriculars, I’ve been involved with a national-level technical event, for over three years. I began as a volunteer and worked my way up to become the Organizing Team Head, eventually leading a team of over 70 core members. The event attracts over 45,000 attendees annually and is certified by prestigious bodies such as UNESCO and the G20.