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Updated on: 06 Mar 2022, 22:27
Originally posted by spider12345123 on 23 May 2020, 09:55.
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Hi,
While there is no prescribed educational background preferred for an ideal MBA Candidate, IMO I think you shouldn't pivot your career because of the current COVID19 situation. Firstly, your lack of work ex will hinder your profile both in getting admitted and getting the most out of an MBA. Secondly, the economic crises will resolve its a matter of 1-2 years. I'd recommend you stick to your passion and somehow struggle through it.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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While there is no prescribed educational background preferred for an ideal MBA Candidate, IMO I think you shouldn't pivot your career because of the current COVID19 situation. Firstly, your lack of work ex will hinder your profile both in getting admitted and getting the most out of an MBA. Secondly, the economic crises will resolve its a matter of 1-2 years. I'd recommend you stick to your passion and somehow struggle through it.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Spider,
Thanks for the post! I'd say with a PhD in a field like economics or mathematics, it would make more sense to consider an MBA at this point in time. These are skills you'd be able to apply in both finance and consulting, as well as a number of other industries and roles. Your lack of work experience would hurt, but with a strong GMAT is could be possible.
As a humanities PhD, it would be very difficult to gain acceptance to a top MBA school, even with a strong GMAT. It's simply too big of a pivot, and without relevant work experience, the admissions team would wonder what your motivations are. If humanities is your passion, try your best to weather the storm and see where it can lead you. Despite what folks say, 33 or 34 is not too old to enroll in an MBA program if you decide academic life is not for you!
