Pursuing MBA with 12 years Work experience

Question

Team,

I wanted some insight as how to go about pursuing MBA with 12 years Work Experience in Oil & Gas industry.

I am looking for a full time course but with the core experience in the energy sector- how will this impact or help my application. My preference will be to continue working in the energy sector under the Strategy or Energy Transition division.
Not sure if I am posting this in the right forum- new to GMATCLUB.

Regards,
Ravi

fall2021 · Answer

Hi, many schools are open to candidates with high work experience but they'll try to understand your motivation to pursue MBA at this point and whether MBA will help you with that. Few schools will suggest you to go for executive MBA programs if you want to aim for leadership positions within your industry.

For Oil and Gas sector, Rice Jones is a good option and they give lot of weight to GMAT score compared to other schools. They are very generous with scholarships if you have a good score.

Posted from my mobile device

Ravi1712 · Answer

Hi,

Thanks for the insight.Can you share some info on B-schools offering 1 year MBA program for people with similar work experience esp in Europe.

Regards,
Ravi

Posted from my mobile device

fall2021 · Answer

This topic might answer your question: https://gmatclub.com/forum/indian-it-ma ... 19953.html Posted from my mobile device

logro · Answer

Hey Ravi - It's never too late to pursue an MBA. But do keep in mind that from an employability standpoint, you may find it difficult to secure employment as you will have to look for a senior leadership experience vs entry level position at MBB

ARINGO · Answer

Hi Ravi, Most candidates with your work experience apply to EMBA programs. EMBAs are generally part time programs, created to provide experienced business executives with real-world tools and information to advance their careers without impacting their busy schedules and work-related responsibilities. Students in EMBA programs are usually around 37 years of age, with at least 10 years of experience in an executive position. A minimum of 7 years’ work experience is generally required, but the GMAT is often optional. You can find a list of top EMBA programs here: https://www.aringo.com/best-emba-programs/ If you are aiming for a regular full-time MBA program, I suggest you read this article to help you position yourself as an older applicant: https://www.aringo.com/mba-over-30/ There are several full-time programs that are more suitable for senior candidates, like Stanford MSx, MIT Sloan Fellows, USC IBEAR, LBS Sloan etc.

GeneralEducation · Answer

Hi,

Having 12+ years of experience is not a deterrent toward pursuing an MBA. Most European and Asian MBA programs have a preference for senior applicants with strong work profiles. It s more important to focus on your career alignment with the particular B-schools. I am sharing a comprehensive list of programs that are globally recognised for placements in the energy sector. You can check if they match your requirements.

1) Rice University: Jones (USA)
2) University of Texas: Mccombs (USA)
3) Texas A&M University (USA)
4) UNC Kenan Flagler (USA)
5) University of Houston: CT Bauer (USA)
6) University of Oklahoma (USA)
7) Imperial College (UK)
8) University of Edinburg (UK)
9) HEC Paris (France)
10) Erasmus Rotterdam (Netherlands)
11) York University (Schulich)
12) University of Alberta (Canada)
13) Robert Gordon University (Scotland)
14) London School of Business Global MBA
15) UPES (India)

You can visit our  Website  or try our  Intelligent B-School Selector Tool  for a better evaluation.

Pursuing MBA with 12 years Work experience

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards