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Updated on: 27 Feb 2011, 14:14
Originally posted by rahulk2011 on 27 Feb 2011, 10:28.
Last edited by rahulk2011 on 27 Feb 2011, 14:14, edited 1 time in total.
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I would really appreciate your evaluation of my profile.
1) Basic demographic info:
I am 35 years old Indian male. I have an MBA degree, but it did not provide the boost I was looking for in my career. With the MBA I got into a technical/people management role, but I don’t feel my organization is ready to look at me as someone who would be lead the organization. I would like to get to the leadership positions quicker.
2) Educational Background:
1997: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering (India) GPA (64/100)
1999: Masters in Math & Computer Science from a US school (Tier-3). GPA 4.0
2007: Masters in Business Administration from a US school (Tier-3). GPA 3.5 (Part time MBA)
GMAT: Not attempted yet.
3) Work experience:
I have 10 years of experience with multiple promotions in the automotive industry. I am working as an Engineering Group Manager for the past 4 years. Previously I have worked as a Software Project Manager and software engineering for 6 years before that. Recently I have been offered an Expat assignment to India. The assignment will start in a month and the duration is 3 years.
4) Extracurricular:
President of a local non-profit organization for Indians
President of Indian Students Association of my University.
This is an area that I need to do more.
5) Short/Long term goals:
Short term goal is to get into a senior/executive level management position.
Long term I am not able to decide if I should stick to the same industry (automotive/electronics). Ultimately I would like to lead organizations to highest level of performance.
6) Schools:
The areas of interest I have are: Leadership development, Marketing, Negotiations.
So far I have been looking at the following schools: Kellogg’s School of Management, INSEAD, Chicago Booth, and Stephen Ross School of Business. Any suggestions???
7) Uniqueness:
At 31, I was the youngest Manager in the department. The average age of Managers in the department was 45. The organization has believed in my abilities and has always put on more responsibilities on my shoulders. On a very short notice (one week) went to India and then to Germany on short term assignments (9 months) to bring customer program back on track ($250M in revenue) while managing my direct reports in US.
8) Recommendations:
I have not shortlisted all my recommenders yet. The Global Director of Engineering knows my work very well and is currently sponsoring my expat assignment. He was the one who requested me to go to India and Germany on short term assignments.
9) Gaps:
With a previous MBA, I am not sure what I need to focus on to get into a renowned MBA school for full time MBA or is Executive MBA a better option? The one concern I have about Executive MBA is the access to career services to build up a network.
Thanks for your time.
1) Basic demographic info:
I am 35 years old Indian male. I have an MBA degree, but it did not provide the boost I was looking for in my career. With the MBA I got into a technical/people management role, but I don’t feel my organization is ready to look at me as someone who would be lead the organization. I would like to get to the leadership positions quicker.
2) Educational Background:
1997: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering (India) GPA (64/100)
1999: Masters in Math & Computer Science from a US school (Tier-3). GPA 4.0
2007: Masters in Business Administration from a US school (Tier-3). GPA 3.5 (Part time MBA)
GMAT: Not attempted yet.
3) Work experience:
I have 10 years of experience with multiple promotions in the automotive industry. I am working as an Engineering Group Manager for the past 4 years. Previously I have worked as a Software Project Manager and software engineering for 6 years before that. Recently I have been offered an Expat assignment to India. The assignment will start in a month and the duration is 3 years.
4) Extracurricular:
President of a local non-profit organization for Indians
President of Indian Students Association of my University.
This is an area that I need to do more.
5) Short/Long term goals:
Short term goal is to get into a senior/executive level management position.
Long term I am not able to decide if I should stick to the same industry (automotive/electronics). Ultimately I would like to lead organizations to highest level of performance.
6) Schools:
The areas of interest I have are: Leadership development, Marketing, Negotiations.
So far I have been looking at the following schools: Kellogg’s School of Management, INSEAD, Chicago Booth, and Stephen Ross School of Business. Any suggestions???
7) Uniqueness:
At 31, I was the youngest Manager in the department. The average age of Managers in the department was 45. The organization has believed in my abilities and has always put on more responsibilities on my shoulders. On a very short notice (one week) went to India and then to Germany on short term assignments (9 months) to bring customer program back on track ($250M in revenue) while managing my direct reports in US.
8) Recommendations:
I have not shortlisted all my recommenders yet. The Global Director of Engineering knows my work very well and is currently sponsoring my expat assignment. He was the one who requested me to go to India and Germany on short term assignments.
9) Gaps:
With a previous MBA, I am not sure what I need to focus on to get into a renowned MBA school for full time MBA or is Executive MBA a better option? The one concern I have about Executive MBA is the access to career services to build up a network.
Thanks for your time.
27 Feb 2011, 13:05
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I see a couple of big disadvantages presenting your case.
Your age will most likely come back as a disadvantage to a regular full-time MBA admissions. For your age and your experience, you'll better off looking at EMBAs. However, EMBAs are really for those who want to stay in their original field. So for this matter, really consider what it is that you want to do and who you want to work for.
Another big factor against you is your existing MBA degree. Most schools have a policy against applicants with an MBA already. I'm not sure what schools accept students with an MBA, but it'll do you best if you start researching for school and see which ones do not accepts those with an MBA. For example, since you mentioned Kellogg, go to Northwestern's Kellogg site and see what its MBA criteria is. I believe Dartmouth Tuck states directly that it will not consider students with an MBA already (correct me if I'm wrong).
Once you have your list of schools, you can then really determine which way it is you wan to go, i.e. MBA or EMBA. Again, if you're keen on switching gear and head into another industry, definitely try for the MBA. You just have to really make your case clear and convincing for the AdComs to believe that another MBA will only do you good.
Your age will most likely come back as a disadvantage to a regular full-time MBA admissions. For your age and your experience, you'll better off looking at EMBAs. However, EMBAs are really for those who want to stay in their original field. So for this matter, really consider what it is that you want to do and who you want to work for.
Another big factor against you is your existing MBA degree. Most schools have a policy against applicants with an MBA already. I'm not sure what schools accept students with an MBA, but it'll do you best if you start researching for school and see which ones do not accepts those with an MBA. For example, since you mentioned Kellogg, go to Northwestern's Kellogg site and see what its MBA criteria is. I believe Dartmouth Tuck states directly that it will not consider students with an MBA already (correct me if I'm wrong).
Once you have your list of schools, you can then really determine which way it is you wan to go, i.e. MBA or EMBA. Again, if you're keen on switching gear and head into another industry, definitely try for the MBA. You just have to really make your case clear and convincing for the AdComs to believe that another MBA will only do you good.
28 Feb 2011, 08:01
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bakfed
Bakfed,
Please correct me if Iam wrong. From what I have read and heard ,European schools encourage/prefer students with more years of experience. Wouldn't the OP have an advantage if he went to a business school (say INSEAD) with his level of experience to take help him get into senior level management?A Big name MBA school will help one to develop the network/connections which would be difficult to develop otherwise.
Also I have another question. Is the executive MBA at INSEAD considered more prestigious than the Full time MBA? Iam asking these questions because Iam in the same boat . Thanks.
