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23 Jan 2014, 07:47
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Hey There ,
I am 29 gonna hit 30 this year . I plan to do a second mba from a top b-school . I have already done a PGDM (equal to MBA) in India .
I have 5 years workex post MBA . I have read that getting into a top bschool for a second MBA is very hard unless you have a really good reason . Hence , I want to share the reasons on WHY i did a PGDM in India and WHY I want another MBA from an international Bschool .
It would be very kind if you could evaluate the validity of the reasons and if this would be enough to convince the adcoms .
Why I decided to do an MBA at 23 (with 3 years work ex) in India :
1. I had a B.com and the job market for a b.com is EXTREMELY limited to accounting , auditing and sales representative jobs/positions .
2. MBA is "just another degree" here , as almost every person has one . Hence, For Finance jobs require a minimum MBA/CA degree.
3. I was interested in Finance and was fed up of a useless accounting job and hence , without haivng an option of doing a msc.Finance . I took up a MBA finance . Hence , used a MBA as a replacement to MSC.Finance .
Why I want another MBA :
1. I want to have a job which gives me leadership opportunities in a global market , so I can work at the top management level in a company and make decisions which effects the company/market globally .
2. It is impossible to leverage an Indian institute MBA (which are engineering centered mba's/bschools) in a global market (other than iim-A or isb hydrabad) . Competitors having a MBA from harvard/wharton/standford etc...
3. Want a more "Leadership" inspired MBA , rather than a "academic" intense MBA .
Would these reasons be valid ? and would they be good enough to convince the adcoms ?
Would love to know your views regarding it .
Requesting a reply ,
Fudge
I am 29 gonna hit 30 this year . I plan to do a second mba from a top b-school . I have already done a PGDM (equal to MBA) in India .
I have 5 years workex post MBA . I have read that getting into a top bschool for a second MBA is very hard unless you have a really good reason . Hence , I want to share the reasons on WHY i did a PGDM in India and WHY I want another MBA from an international Bschool .
It would be very kind if you could evaluate the validity of the reasons and if this would be enough to convince the adcoms .
Why I decided to do an MBA at 23 (with 3 years work ex) in India :
1. I had a B.com and the job market for a b.com is EXTREMELY limited to accounting , auditing and sales representative jobs/positions .
2. MBA is "just another degree" here , as almost every person has one . Hence, For Finance jobs require a minimum MBA/CA degree.
3. I was interested in Finance and was fed up of a useless accounting job and hence , without haivng an option of doing a msc.Finance . I took up a MBA finance . Hence , used a MBA as a replacement to MSC.Finance .
Why I want another MBA :
1. I want to have a job which gives me leadership opportunities in a global market , so I can work at the top management level in a company and make decisions which effects the company/market globally .
2. It is impossible to leverage an Indian institute MBA (which are engineering centered mba's/bschools) in a global market (other than iim-A or isb hydrabad) . Competitors having a MBA from harvard/wharton/standford etc...
3. Want a more "Leadership" inspired MBA , rather than a "academic" intense MBA .
Would these reasons be valid ? and would they be good enough to convince the adcoms ?
Would love to know your views regarding it .
Requesting a reply ,
Fudge
26 Jan 2014, 07:16
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Hi there,
I think you've listed a reasonable explanation as to a) why you got the degree in India, and b) why you now want the US/global MBA, yes. In terms of would it be 'enough' and convince an admissions committee to accept you, especially at a a top 10 program... that is tough to say. You will be competing for places against many other well-qualified applicants without any MBA at all who are making a case for why they need it ... and it is possible that as sound of an explanation you have, that it may come across that you just don't need this degree/experience as much as others without any similar type of degree. Have people been admitted for a 2nd MBA/similar situations? Yes.... but it is rare and there are some admissions officers who have told us they've never admitted anyone for a 2nd MBA.... so just keep in mind that it will be an uphill battle.
I don't know here much about the rest of your profile, so of course keep in mind that it needs to be stellar as well. And in addition to explaining that you want global connections and opportunities, you also need to explain clearly and confidently what your post-MBA steps and goals are, really solidifying that the only way to reach those goals is through this degree, at this school. You're off to a good start, just keep working on putting together strong reasons, compelling essays, outstanding recommendations, etc and see where it leads. Good luck!
I think you've listed a reasonable explanation as to a) why you got the degree in India, and b) why you now want the US/global MBA, yes. In terms of would it be 'enough' and convince an admissions committee to accept you, especially at a a top 10 program... that is tough to say. You will be competing for places against many other well-qualified applicants without any MBA at all who are making a case for why they need it ... and it is possible that as sound of an explanation you have, that it may come across that you just don't need this degree/experience as much as others without any similar type of degree. Have people been admitted for a 2nd MBA/similar situations? Yes.... but it is rare and there are some admissions officers who have told us they've never admitted anyone for a 2nd MBA.... so just keep in mind that it will be an uphill battle.
I don't know here much about the rest of your profile, so of course keep in mind that it needs to be stellar as well. And in addition to explaining that you want global connections and opportunities, you also need to explain clearly and confidently what your post-MBA steps and goals are, really solidifying that the only way to reach those goals is through this degree, at this school. You're off to a good start, just keep working on putting together strong reasons, compelling essays, outstanding recommendations, etc and see where it leads. Good luck!
