Request-Profile Evaluation
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18 Dec 2013, 03:26
Hiii I am planning to apply for MBA programs for 2014. I request you to evaluate my profile and guide me in selecting the ‘best fit b-schools’ for my profile.
GMAT : 680 ; Q - 45 , V - 38 Acads : B.Tech –Control & Instrumentation from reputed private University-India (YOP :2009) ; GPA : 7.3/10
Work ex: 4 years – in one of the biggest Construction & infra MNCs in India. – $14 billion in revenue Sector : Power Sector – EPC
Work ex description : Have been in diverse profiles such as : Project Management , Contracts Management, Marketing & Proposals, .Currently part of Project Execution & Commissioning team at a site for a 1400 MW thermal Power plant in India.
Other interests : Actively Organizing company level cultural & sports events , CSR activities. Completed a one year online Program – Harvard Managementor.
MBA purpose : Career Switch. I Want to gain exposure in Gen. Management/Marketing/Strategy/Org. Behaviour while leveraging my diverse experience in Project Management domain. Want to explore sectors such as Renewable Energy/Education/Non-profit/Sports Management either in Consulting/Gen. Management/Proj. Mgt domain in India or abroad.
Shorlisted B-schools : CMU Tepper,Tuck,Duke,Michigan Ross,Insead,HEC Paris,NUS. Kindly help to select among these and others that i missed out.
My priorities are : Good Program for Career transition to Non-Finance areas, Good placement record & services, Small to medium size of intake,Helpful & collaborative environment,Costs & Scholarships
Also, I have a Dilemma in choosing between 1 yr and 2 year MBA. While a 2 year MBA is suited for me as it gives time for managing career transition but costs are too high as compared to 1 year MBA.