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16 Jan 2020, 03:35
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Hi, mbaMission,
I've pursued Master of Science, majored Biotechnology, from Gujarat University and i do have work experience of ~9.5 years in biologics manufacturing sector in India. Recently, 1 year back, i have switched the function from manufacturing sector to Business Development of a start-up, ~3.5 years old, which manufactures (propitiatory) Bioreactor for Biologics sector. Meanwhile i was preparing for the GMAT and i took the test in Dec-19 but i scored poorly, scored 470, especially in verbal section. Nonetheless, after chill of a month, i plan to resume my preparation to achieve target score of 750+ to get admission in top 10 B-schools. My concerns are mentioned below.
1) Shall i prefer for P.hd. in management or MBA?
2) What are best B-schools and courses for my profile?
3) Lately, Harvard B-school introduced MS + MBA with Biotechnology. So, is it better or other courses are better for me? As it's recently started, what is the profile and admission details for the course of current/past batch? What GMAT score is preferred for the course? What opportunities will be for me with the course?
4) Are there any similar MBA courses with Biotechnology? If yes, what are requirements for those B-schools?
Your guidance is highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Raxit.
I've pursued Master of Science, majored Biotechnology, from Gujarat University and i do have work experience of ~9.5 years in biologics manufacturing sector in India. Recently, 1 year back, i have switched the function from manufacturing sector to Business Development of a start-up, ~3.5 years old, which manufactures (propitiatory) Bioreactor for Biologics sector. Meanwhile i was preparing for the GMAT and i took the test in Dec-19 but i scored poorly, scored 470, especially in verbal section. Nonetheless, after chill of a month, i plan to resume my preparation to achieve target score of 750+ to get admission in top 10 B-schools. My concerns are mentioned below.
1) Shall i prefer for P.hd. in management or MBA?
2) What are best B-schools and courses for my profile?
3) Lately, Harvard B-school introduced MS + MBA with Biotechnology. So, is it better or other courses are better for me? As it's recently started, what is the profile and admission details for the course of current/past batch? What GMAT score is preferred for the course? What opportunities will be for me with the course?
4) Are there any similar MBA courses with Biotechnology? If yes, what are requirements for those B-schools?
Your guidance is highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Raxit.
17 Jan 2020, 12:23
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Hi Raxit85,
Thanks for writing in. It sounds like you have a lot of experience....I'm wondering why you are thinking about getting an MBA and why now. A PhD and an MBA are two pretty different paths. I'm not sure what a PhD in management would lead to, but I'm guessing it would be a more academic/teaching outcome, whereas a regular MBA would be more of a management role. So - knowing your goals would be important for your first question. Also - normally, when you approach about 10 years of experience at matriculation, schools tend to recommend that you look at their Executive MBA or Part-Time programs because the cohort of peers is more appropriate for your experience level.
As for the best schools, that's going to depend both on your above answer (what do you want to do - and also where), plus your qualifications including your improved GMAT score. So - too early to say/we don't have enough information. Once you get your score and figure out what type of program you want and where you want to do it (there are MBA programs around the world of different lengths and costs), then you can begin to form a list of reach, target and safety.
I don't have full information on your profile as I mentioned above, but I'd recommend looking beyond the HBS MBA/MS program to consider other schools, as I think that Harvard will be a big reach for you (as it is for most people). It's new and small, and I don't believe they separately break out the stats for this program vs. the usual program, but you can look at the typical MBA profile there for a general sense. But generally, Harvard looks for exceptional leadership, blue chip firms, high scores, and high grades from elite programs (there of course are exceptions and they also look for variety of perspectives, but overall, it's highly selective, as you might expect). I'm not sure about your full stats, but the 470 is concerning, and I think your years of experience will also be too much. For alternatives, I'd do some selective searching online with biotech MBA, but without an updated GMAT and more info on where you're going, it's a little hard to recommend programs. I do notice that Johns Hopkins has an MBA/Masters program in Biotech with Carey and Krieger...so you might start there.
Good luck!
Julie-Anne Heafey
Senior Consultant
mbaMission
Thanks for writing in. It sounds like you have a lot of experience....I'm wondering why you are thinking about getting an MBA and why now. A PhD and an MBA are two pretty different paths. I'm not sure what a PhD in management would lead to, but I'm guessing it would be a more academic/teaching outcome, whereas a regular MBA would be more of a management role. So - knowing your goals would be important for your first question. Also - normally, when you approach about 10 years of experience at matriculation, schools tend to recommend that you look at their Executive MBA or Part-Time programs because the cohort of peers is more appropriate for your experience level.
As for the best schools, that's going to depend both on your above answer (what do you want to do - and also where), plus your qualifications including your improved GMAT score. So - too early to say/we don't have enough information. Once you get your score and figure out what type of program you want and where you want to do it (there are MBA programs around the world of different lengths and costs), then you can begin to form a list of reach, target and safety.
I don't have full information on your profile as I mentioned above, but I'd recommend looking beyond the HBS MBA/MS program to consider other schools, as I think that Harvard will be a big reach for you (as it is for most people). It's new and small, and I don't believe they separately break out the stats for this program vs. the usual program, but you can look at the typical MBA profile there for a general sense. But generally, Harvard looks for exceptional leadership, blue chip firms, high scores, and high grades from elite programs (there of course are exceptions and they also look for variety of perspectives, but overall, it's highly selective, as you might expect). I'm not sure about your full stats, but the 470 is concerning, and I think your years of experience will also be too much. For alternatives, I'd do some selective searching online with biotech MBA, but without an updated GMAT and more info on where you're going, it's a little hard to recommend programs. I do notice that Johns Hopkins has an MBA/Masters program in Biotech with Carey and Krieger...so you might start there.
Good luck!
Julie-Anne Heafey
Senior Consultant
mbaMission
19 Jan 2020, 04:07
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Hi, Julie-Anne Heafey
I'm wondering why you are thinking about getting an MBA and why now. - I already have honed technical skills in the biologics sector but i want to hone mid-upper management skills. In the long-run, post 3-5 years of MBA, i'd like to start my own venture, to become entrepreneur. So, i assume that earning MBA degree can help me to get the knowledge required to do my business in all aspects. I do have work exp. of more than 9.5 yrs which could be ideal ,for top B schools, Asians.
So - knowing your goals would be important for your first question. - After doing MBA study, i'd like to do job in the biotech sector or consultancy sector for 3 to 5 years. Following that, i'd like to start my own venture, to become entrepreneur.
what do you want to do - and also where, plus your qualifications including your improved GMAT score. - I planned to get into top 10 business schools across the globe. I pursued Master of Science, Majoring Biotechnology. GMAT score improvement is in progress.
I don't have full information on your profile as I mentioned above, but I'd recommend looking beyond the HBS MBA/MS program to consider other schools, as I think that Harvard will be a big reach for you (as it is for most people). It's new and small, and I don't believe they separately break out the stats for this program vs. the usual program, - What kind of programmes or schools do you think suitable for me? I am firmly determined to get into top B schools. From where, i can get the stat or batch details of Harvard MS/MBA, Biotech program?
I'm not sure about your full stats, but the 470 is concerning, and I think your years of experience will also be too much. - What kind of stats do you need to help me, kindly let me know. I heard people who crossed 35 to 40 years are also part of the many top tier programmes at top B schools. How much is acceptance rate for such people at all level of B schools?
For alternatives, I'd do some selective searching online with biotech MBA, but without an updated GMAT and more info on where you're going, - Kindly feel free to ask any information to guide me.
Regards,
Raxit T.
I'm wondering why you are thinking about getting an MBA and why now. - I already have honed technical skills in the biologics sector but i want to hone mid-upper management skills. In the long-run, post 3-5 years of MBA, i'd like to start my own venture, to become entrepreneur. So, i assume that earning MBA degree can help me to get the knowledge required to do my business in all aspects. I do have work exp. of more than 9.5 yrs which could be ideal ,for top B schools, Asians.
So - knowing your goals would be important for your first question. - After doing MBA study, i'd like to do job in the biotech sector or consultancy sector for 3 to 5 years. Following that, i'd like to start my own venture, to become entrepreneur.
what do you want to do - and also where, plus your qualifications including your improved GMAT score. - I planned to get into top 10 business schools across the globe. I pursued Master of Science, Majoring Biotechnology. GMAT score improvement is in progress.
I don't have full information on your profile as I mentioned above, but I'd recommend looking beyond the HBS MBA/MS program to consider other schools, as I think that Harvard will be a big reach for you (as it is for most people). It's new and small, and I don't believe they separately break out the stats for this program vs. the usual program, - What kind of programmes or schools do you think suitable for me? I am firmly determined to get into top B schools. From where, i can get the stat or batch details of Harvard MS/MBA, Biotech program?
I'm not sure about your full stats, but the 470 is concerning, and I think your years of experience will also be too much. - What kind of stats do you need to help me, kindly let me know. I heard people who crossed 35 to 40 years are also part of the many top tier programmes at top B schools. How much is acceptance rate for such people at all level of B schools?
For alternatives, I'd do some selective searching online with biotech MBA, but without an updated GMAT and more info on where you're going, - Kindly feel free to ask any information to guide me.
Regards,
Raxit T.
