thanks for the advice and tips.
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MikeHelios wrote:
Hi guys
I'm at crossroads here and any help would be appreciated. I'm a 26 year old Indian male, who is planning to do my mba next year(2019). But now I have got an opportunity to start my own small manufacturing unit. If I start this then I will be not be able to do my MBA for atleast the next 2-3 years, after which I can get people to look after it while I start my MBA. So should I do an MBA now, get the knowledge and then start it or should I do this first and then go for an MBA? How will this reflect on my profile and will the age difference by the time I get to start my MBA affect my application in any way?
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MikeHelios,
Apologies for the delayed response but we hope this helps you still.
Frankly, there is no correct answer here and a lot depends on how you are placed currently, as well as how you foresee this new venture taking off. Thus, if you feel you are ready for an MBA, you have enough talking points in your profile, and the learning that you achieve will help you to a large extent in taking the venture forward, then you must keep the venture on hold and proceed with your MBA plans.
my current position in just below average i would say, after seeing a lot of profiles here i feel extremely discouraged to be honest. people have achieved so much at younger ages and have balanced work, volunteering and extra curriculars delicately. a lot to learn On the flip side, if you don't feel the need for an MBA to take the venture forward or if you anticipate some major achievements in the next two years that will help you build a strong application, we suggest that you keep your MBA plans on hold for now. The age difference is really something that can be dealt with later, especially if you see strong points emerging out of this venture.
i seriously dont think i dont need an MBA to start and run the venture for a few years. i might need while scaling up or expanding. Learning a lot about various aspects of business will add to profile i assume. im not sure. Also in these 2-3 years i think i can work on building my profile to at least make it on par with the other applicants? like extra curriculars and the like? what do you feel?All the best!