SATYAM84 wrote:
Please advise regarding Tech MBA programs/ executive MBA programs, (only 1 year programs, US and Europe). Would like to work in tech related profiles like Product Manager etc, want to move into techno-managerial profile from my current pure tech profile. Indian male, non-IT, core engineering background.
1. 12 years of experience, 8+ years in research and development and 4 years in academics. Working in the telecommunication sector (R&D electronic hardware engineering). 5 years oversees experience. Age : 38 years.
2. PhD in Electronic Engineering, Master's and bachelor's in the same field.
Kindly advise on the target GMAT score and possible B-schools.
Satyam
Hi Satyam,
With your ed qualifications and work experience, it would make sense to explore getting into Product management without an MBA. An MBA is not a necessity for a product management role - you can read tonnes of articles online where people have described their journeys to PM from a tech profile.
I would guess you have already tried this path though. So, my suggestion would be to look at a few programs I am mentioning below. These are great fits given your level of work experience and the industry you wish to be in. Here goes:
1. Sloan MIT fellowship program.
2. Stanford Mx program
3. iBear International MBA.
Its always beneficial for an Indian applicant to have the highest GMAT possible. Aim for a 720+. Also explore if the above programs accept an EA (executive assessment) score, which will take away the burden of endless studying for GMAT. FYI, EA is conducted by GMAC but requires half the effort needed for GMAT. However, its a relatively new test and not every biz school accepts it.
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26 Sep 2022, 09:50
