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19 Jun 2010, 07:54
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Hi, I'm headed to Ross this fall, and I'm considering applying to Tauber. I have an engineering background (Master's in Electrical Engineering from top program) and have worked in the software industry (engineering software) for the past 5-6 years. After b-school, I would like to go into (engineering/cleantech/energy) industry with an interest in GM. So far, I have been exposed to development, quality, marketing (internship), so the missing piece is operations/manufacturing. I also took a career assessment test; regardless of how much stock one can put in such tests, it did say that I'm well-suited for operations management (and GM). That and given the fact that any CEO (my dream) would have to be well-versed in all aspects of running a business, I'm trying to get exposure to all the important aspects of a business.
Based on my research, Tauber seems to be a pretty good fit, since it combines engineering and business. One thing I especially like about it is that it doesn't prolong the MBA program - it's still a 2-year program. One concern I have is that it seems to have a huge emphasis on operations, which is partly what I'm looking for, but I'm more interested in learning how to combine knowledge in all the relevant domains to run a successful business. One student ambassador said in his testimony that he was exposed to cross-functional areas, including operations, marketing, and strategy - this is exactly what I'm looking for. The other concern I have is how flexible the Tauber internship program is. It says that an internship is guaranteed, but I'm a little concerned about how students are assigned to those internships and whether we can still get internships outside of the Tauber program, if we so choose. I didn't apply to Tauber in my Ross application, though, but in retrospect, I probably should have, which may have gotten me some scholarship money (fingers crossed).
Anyway, if you're in the Tauber program or are an alumnus, I would love to hear your input/opinion on the program. Thank you in advance!
Based on my research, Tauber seems to be a pretty good fit, since it combines engineering and business. One thing I especially like about it is that it doesn't prolong the MBA program - it's still a 2-year program. One concern I have is that it seems to have a huge emphasis on operations, which is partly what I'm looking for, but I'm more interested in learning how to combine knowledge in all the relevant domains to run a successful business. One student ambassador said in his testimony that he was exposed to cross-functional areas, including operations, marketing, and strategy - this is exactly what I'm looking for. The other concern I have is how flexible the Tauber internship program is. It says that an internship is guaranteed, but I'm a little concerned about how students are assigned to those internships and whether we can still get internships outside of the Tauber program, if we so choose. I didn't apply to Tauber in my Ross application, though, but in retrospect, I probably should have, which may have gotten me some scholarship money (fingers crossed).
Anyway, if you're in the Tauber program or are an alumnus, I would love to hear your input/opinion on the program. Thank you in advance!
21 Jun 2010, 06:13
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Anyone? Or would I be better off contacting Tauber directly? I was hoping to get some info from current students/alumni before contacting Tauber.
21 Jun 2010, 18:45
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I don't know a lot, but will try and make a few comments. I would encourage you to contact Tauber as they will be able to put you in touch with students that are actually in the program. The program is obviously focused on operations (you take a MUCH harder operations course than the other MBAs), but I think you still have room in schedule to take electives outside Tauber and get a well rounded education. I know one person who was/is in Tauber and ERB so certainly got courses outside operations. However, I do know some people who regretted it because they felt like it was very focused on operations and decided over the course of their time at Ross that they wanted nothing to do with operations. It just depends on what you want I guess. Definitely talk to current students they will be able to give you an honest opinion/picture.
Their internship process is different. It happens after all the other on-campus stuff and there is some sort of bidding process, but I don't know how it works (separate from the regular Ross bidding). Those companies come specifically to recruit Tauber students so you are only competing with other Tauber students. I'm not sure whether you are required to do a Tauber internship. I know that last year there were less Tauber people than Tauber internships so not 100% guaranteed you get an internship through the program. Given that I'd think they wouldn't care, but don't quote me on that. I think in the past internships have been 100% guaranteed, but they just weren't able to make that happen during the downturn. Perhaps that won't be true for next year......
Good Luck!
Their internship process is different. It happens after all the other on-campus stuff and there is some sort of bidding process, but I don't know how it works (separate from the regular Ross bidding). Those companies come specifically to recruit Tauber students so you are only competing with other Tauber students. I'm not sure whether you are required to do a Tauber internship. I know that last year there were less Tauber people than Tauber internships so not 100% guaranteed you get an internship through the program. Given that I'd think they wouldn't care, but don't quote me on that. I think in the past internships have been 100% guaranteed, but they just weren't able to make that happen during the downturn. Perhaps that won't be true for next year......
Good Luck!
