cajainajit wrote:
I am a Chartered Accountant from India working with Big4 (in Tax-Transfer Pricing domain). My age is 33. I have 8 years of work experience. I want to change my work profile and accordingly planning to pursue 1 year MBA from abroad. Is it worth to pursue MBA at this age and stage? My academics not good, considering that which business schools are recommended (USA, UK & Europe) for 1 year MBA?
Hi Ajit,
There are so many candidates like you believe me. There is no age barrier at all. If you can manage your finances and stay out of the work force for 1-1.5 year then MBA is the way to go. I think you are underselling yourself. A CA can't be that bad in academics. If you're talking about GMAT, then practice practice practice. If you're talking about your previous academic record, well that also can be managed. If you're talking about surviving at an MBA school, well you're there to learn aren't you?
I agree with the choice of 1 year program. There are excellent schools in all the geographies you mentioned above.
I would recommend you shortlist schools based on below mentioned parameters:
1. Geography (USA/EU/Canada/etc)
2. Function & Industry (some schools are known for marketing and some for finance)
3. Approachability (Harvard at 630 is less likely)
4. Post MBA Goals
Please short list your schools (Around 5-6) and let me know. I would be happy to assist you should you need any more clarification.
Best,