Dhruv120292 wrote:
Hi everyone,
Wanted to seek advice regarding mba.
I have worked at Macquarie Group for 7 years in accounting post which i did my MS Finance at SMU Singapore. Interned there at 4 places, and now work as a M&A Analyst for a boutique financial advisory firm in Dubai.
I am 31 currently and was thinking to do a mba at 33 (preferably 1 year full time) to make a jump to a bigger PE fund/ bulge M&A.
Yet to give my gmat, but wanted to get guidance if i am too late already if i start at 33 and whether a jump i am looking to make seems possible.
I am only doing this to get a bigger jump in career in terms of brand i work for and salary.
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Hi
Dhruv120292 Its never too late to do an MBA or any course for that matter. Many think there's a specific time when you should do it, but that's not true. Instead, focus on presenting a strong case to the admissions committee with clear reasons why you're motivated and have a solid plan for your future. If you can convince them of your potential, you're more likely to get a positive decision.
If you've noticed that not having a strong "brand" or network is holding you back from the private equity opportunities you want, understand the pipeline for the roles you're interested in. This will help you position yourself better and find the right schools that take you closer to your goals. Look for programs with good connections to the industry in the target geography and a reputation for building valuable networks.
At the same time, you must also be pragmatic. Since you are targeting the PE space, show your understanding of the current state of the PE industry in the target geography and your prior network within this space, if applicable. For example, the recent downturn in deal-making and fundraising challenges, caused by the rise in interest rates and inflation in the U.S. and further exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, has significantly impacted the PE industry. Financing for leveraged transactions, which is a crucial aspect of PE, has been affected, with banks having to withdraw their support. Therefore, business schools will expect you to be realistic about how you can leverage your background to establish a foothold in the PE industry within a specific field or geography.
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex admissions interviewer)
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29 Jun 2023, 00:38
