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08 Feb 2017, 22:32
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Hi,
I have admits from following schools - NUS, UT Austin and Kelley (Indiana University)
Profile: Indian, IT, tech industry.
Post MBA: Interested in consulting or program management roles in tech sector.
NUS- I sort of love this university. Close to home and ranked above 2 other schools mentioned above in recent FT rankings. Good brand recognition in Asia Pacific. but not so much in India. Good electives in Strategy and organization specialization focusing on tech and IT management and consulting.
Total cost: 66000 sgd + living expenses for 3 semesters (Around USD 70000 max)
But not sure how this benefits my post MBA goals in tech sector. The professor who interviewed me told me that MBA recruitment in tech scene and consulting is not that great is Singapore mostly due to the fact that Singapore is a small country and has limited jobs. But I love Singapore. And would love to work and live here.
UT Austin: Good for tech. Austin has lot of tech companies. Dedicated electives for tech and IT.
Con: not sure how placements are gonna look under Trump administration. Concerned about having to worry about things other than studies (Ex: Political scenario, H1B lottery)
Cost: $90k after scholarship.
Kelley: Same as above. But places well in consulting.
I do not mind returning to India after graduation (In case visa, economic and political situations are not in favor or i do not secure employment either in USA or Singapore). All that matters is that I should be able to secure a decent job in India.
Also, US schools are a little expensive than NUS. Around 20k USD more. Cost is a factor.
So, which MBA would be more valued in India? A Singapore MBA or US MBA?
I am interested in getting a good global exposure and best learning environment.
Please suggest which is the best University to go to?
I have admits from following schools - NUS, UT Austin and Kelley (Indiana University)
Profile: Indian, IT, tech industry.
Post MBA: Interested in consulting or program management roles in tech sector.
NUS- I sort of love this university. Close to home and ranked above 2 other schools mentioned above in recent FT rankings. Good brand recognition in Asia Pacific. but not so much in India. Good electives in Strategy and organization specialization focusing on tech and IT management and consulting.
Total cost: 66000 sgd + living expenses for 3 semesters (Around USD 70000 max)
But not sure how this benefits my post MBA goals in tech sector. The professor who interviewed me told me that MBA recruitment in tech scene and consulting is not that great is Singapore mostly due to the fact that Singapore is a small country and has limited jobs. But I love Singapore. And would love to work and live here.
UT Austin: Good for tech. Austin has lot of tech companies. Dedicated electives for tech and IT.
Con: not sure how placements are gonna look under Trump administration. Concerned about having to worry about things other than studies (Ex: Political scenario, H1B lottery)
Cost: $90k after scholarship.
Kelley: Same as above. But places well in consulting.
I do not mind returning to India after graduation (In case visa, economic and political situations are not in favor or i do not secure employment either in USA or Singapore). All that matters is that I should be able to secure a decent job in India.
Also, US schools are a little expensive than NUS. Around 20k USD more. Cost is a factor.
So, which MBA would be more valued in India? A Singapore MBA or US MBA?
I am interested in getting a good global exposure and best learning environment.
Please suggest which is the best University to go to?
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09 Feb 2017, 05:53
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Have you utilized the LinkedIn to find out Indiana or McCombs grad in India?
You can open communication with Indian students in Kelley and McCombs to get some thoughts and real situation.
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16 Feb 2017, 00:45
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My suggestion is based on my experience of being an NUS alum and whatever I know of these US schools by virtue on being an applicant myself.
It's more about where you want to stay in long-term. Singapore is a very small market and you will be from a #2 school even in this small geography (#1 being INSEAD). So there'll be lot of competition for a handful of positions. US is a much bigger market and your chances of getting absorbed are more, specially because of your IT/tech. background. So if you prefer to stay abroad - choose a US school over NUS.
Coming to US schools I personally love both these schools. But AFAIK Kelly has a more active career center (just my perception) and is relatively better in placing international students (have lot of friends who went there).
My suggestion would be to try negotiate a scholarship from 3 schools. Even a few k of scholarship may tilt your decision
If money is not a concern, my vote will be for Kelley
It's more about where you want to stay in long-term. Singapore is a very small market and you will be from a #2 school even in this small geography (#1 being INSEAD). So there'll be lot of competition for a handful of positions. US is a much bigger market and your chances of getting absorbed are more, specially because of your IT/tech. background. So if you prefer to stay abroad - choose a US school over NUS.
Coming to US schools I personally love both these schools. But AFAIK Kelly has a more active career center (just my perception) and is relatively better in placing international students (have lot of friends who went there).
My suggestion would be to try negotiate a scholarship from 3 schools. Even a few k of scholarship may tilt your decision
If money is not a concern, my vote will be for Kelley 
