I'm old for a master degree?

Question

Hi,
I'm 27 and I'm italian. I would like to apply for a master course in management ( Mannheim or Esade) but I think I'm too old to start a master course.
I prefer the course content offered by Mannheim but it's a 24 months full time course!

I'm very sad because I like studying and I will take a msc but I'm 27... I don't know if it's a good idea to start a full time course. It's better for me to do a master course for 10/12 months?
Thank you guys and sorry for my english

minana · Answer

I think most MiM programs have a average age of 23-24 since they don’t require job experience, but I also saw from some brochures that the “range” is something like 21-35.

So if you have something you have achieved during your past years (some work experience I guess?) that you can present as your strength compared to other fresh graudates, finding a job afterwards with more age should not be a problem.

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Mo2men · Answer

Actually, you age is great to start an MBA program in Mannheim too. This will be kind of investment in your age.

But what about your experience? Can you shed light on your background?

DivyanshGarg1305 · Answer

I am 27, graduated at the age of 23. Since then, i am self employed as i have started 2 ventures, one at the age of 23 and the other at 25. I think my experience is not completely relevant and so want to go for a Masters in Management (and not MBA). But i am afraid business schools will reject mim application as i am 27. What shouls i do. By the way, one of my venture is a competitive exam coaching and the other is related to enhancing soft skills of people. Please guide me i am very much confused. Thanks and Regards

yashikaaggarwal · Answer

The age won't be an issue but graduating 4 years earlier might be. For ex- if you want to apply in 2022, you must have earned your degree in 2020 and later for LBS. A few schools have these criteria. So make sure to shortlist schools and check their website for such information. Or on the safer side, you could mail them.

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MiMEssay · Answer

Hey DivyanshGarg1305, as you have not mentioned any target schools, I will tell you what I know in general.
To be eligible for an MiM degree you require a graduate degree from a recognised institution and work experience of 2-3 years, but that varies from school to school.
As you mentioned you are an entrepreneur and have started two ventures that will definitely be a highlight in your application so be sure to mention it and the impact it has made. 
As you have not selected any school, HEC, ESSEC, Duke , Cornell, Ivey, Schulich, ESADE are some of the best schools for an MiM degree that you may consider applying to.
MiM is a great choice but there are other parameters on which your application will be judged, your GPA, GMAT(700+) / GRE (300+)scores, IELTS(min 7 band) marks and many more.
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