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Hi Sir,
My name is Ram Prasad from India. I am working as software architect, total 14+ years of experience including team management(max 7 members) experience for 5 years in MNC companies. My age is 35.
I have done MS in computers science as part time degree, bachelors of technology in computer science full time degree.

I would like to take GMAT and do MBA. So I am exploring the colleges, courses, countries etc.
I request for your guidance on economical or other factors which will be great help in taking further decisions.

Thanks & Regards,
Ram

mbaMissionKate · Answer

Hi Ram, this is Kate from mbaMission, and thanks for reaching out to us. I suggest you take a step back and consider what your ultimate career goals are, as this will help inform which kind of MBA program you target and which ones. I will tell you that with 14+ years of work experience, your profile is likely too experienced for a traditional, 2-year full-time MBA at US schools, especially top ones. So I recommend checking out alternatives like Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, accelerated 1-year MBA programs in European schools, part-time or even online MBA options if you are open to continuing to work while studying.

We have some resources that can help you:

Guide to selecting target programs, which covers all the different factors from location to curriculum: https://shop.mbamission.com/products/se ... ba-program

Video on different types of MBA programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY3Sjf9rxEA

I hope you'll check these out and they are helpful.
Good luck!
Kate

ramprasadmbaenthu

Hi Sir,
My name is Ram Prasad from India. I am working as software architect, total 14+ years of experience including team management(max 7 members) experience for 5 years in MNC companies. My age is 35.
I have done MS in computers science as part time degree, bachelors of technology in computer science full time degree.

I would like to take GMAT and do MBA. So I am exploring the colleges, courses, countries etc.
I request for your guidance on economical or other factors which will be great help in taking further decisions.

Thanks & Regards,
Ram

ramprasadmbaenthu · Answer

Hi Kate,
Thanks for quick reply, suggestion and your time.
I will go through the links that you shared and get back if any doubts.

Regards,
Ram

mbaMissionKate · Answer

Sounds great, and please let us know if we can help further.

Kate

ladygaga · Answer

At 35, I think the most important question isn’t just where to apply, but why you want an MBA and what role you want afterward. In my experience, candidates with your profile tend to benefit more from programs that align with clear goals—whether that’s moving into senior leadership, product management, consulting, or even entrepreneurship.

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