Hi!
I am currently applying to B-Schools for a Full-Time MBA in order to transition to Brand Management (Fall 2017). I began my career as a Website Developer and was deeply involved in Service Branding through my responsibilities which included development and maintenance work on Client websites and creation of Brand elements like logos and designing color schemes. After gaining considerable technical experience, I moved to a role where I got to involve more in the managerial aspect of our services. I contributed in the Planning and Design stages of our projects and even created side projects which were used in the Client's Marketing campaign across my company.
This cumulative experience made me realize that I really enjoy contributing towards the Branding and Management vision of the client’s products. I wish to take this engagement further by stepping up from the technical environment and formalizing my path into Brand and Product management. I see the option of a Full-Time MBA as an opportunity to enable this transition.
Below are my profile details:
Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of Engineering, Major: Computer Science - 3.8/4.0
Intermediate : 86.16%
High School: 87%
GRE Score: 314 (Q - 157, V - 157, AWA - 4/6)
TOEFL Score: 115 (R - 29, L - 29, S - 28, W - 29)
Work experience: 3.2 years in the IT sector as a Website Developer working for a Hospitality Giant at Accenture, India
Responsibilities:
1. Development and Maintenance work on various Client websites and creation of Brand elements like logos and designing color schemes.
2. Have taken ownership of various revenue impacting projects.
3. Involved in regular business interactions with Client Representatives and Business Analysts.
4. Possess teamwork experience.
I am planning on applying to the below schools:
1. Rice University (Jones)
2. SMU Cox
3. Michgan State (Eli Broad)
4. Boston (Questrom)
5. Wisconsin Madison
I am presently unemployed and I am job hunting at the moment. I am also pursuing an introductory online course on Digital Marketing. I think the biggest drawback in my profile is a lack of considerable leadership experience. What are my chances with the above schools? And could you suggest other schools which can fit my profile?