AGSM/MBS admit

AGSM is a good Business school and is highly regarded amongst the MNCs based in Sydney that have a strong MBA culture. It also has a good ranking in the APAC region and is rated amongst the top 40 MBA programs globally.

AGSM and MBS have a healthy rivalry with another, one that their students celebrate every year in the form of a competition. Thus you get to know students from the other school as well.

It is always good to network and seek the thoughts of current students studying in the school as well as Alumni. One site that makes it really easy to do this is ***************.

Infact if you are considering an MBA at AGSM, then do checkout the AGSM Profile Page on ***************.

They have some great stories, like a formal Video Description of the Program as well as an AGSM Alum sharing videos of topics he learned while doing the MBA.

Best of luck to you in your journey

I had a query from a MBS admit - I sent the mail to an alum to get some inside view of things. Please find the responses to the questions he had posed:

> 1) What is the reputation of MBS in Australia & Asia among students and
> recruiters??
MBS reputation is quite good among Australian and Asian recruiters. All top companies have MBS alumni working for them. However, it is not as well known outside Asia.


> 2) Do you have any idea about MBS campus placements?I have heard that most
> australian universities are not good
> from placement point of view and their mba degree's are not well recognized
> in US and europe. Is it true?
Placements will be better this year with all major consultancies coming to campus. Students will get chances - the rest depends on the grades, experience and skill set of students, not necessarily in that order. Degrees are recognized but will not open doors for you, but will at least secure you an interview. People will have heard of MBS and know of its reputation as Australia's best business school.


> 3) How good is the job market in australia? Do people(indians) need to come
> back to india to
> find jobs? If yes then how much (Rupee salaries)have people been getting
> after coming back?
Job market is obviously not as hot as in India. Australian experience and industry specific experience is highly regarded and it may be difficult to change industries unless you are an outstanding candidate and can demonstrate it.


> 4) How well reputed is the general management program (as there is no
> specialization)?
Faculty is highly rated, facilities are good. You can specialize i.e. take enough Finance / Marketing etc. subjects to say that you have majored in something..


> 5) MBS 2006 placement stats show that most of the placements happen through
> own networks of the students(and average work ex is 7 yrs). So in that case
> would > you recommend MBS to me(3yrs work ex by the time I go)?
NO. Even in general terms, at least 5 years experience is needed. You will got get as much out of the course. Getting in is one thing, getting most out of the course is another. A lot of learning is peer to peer. Even during placement season, companies will prefer candidates with more experience even if they do not have as good grades.


> 6) In case if i choose to defer my admission, what should be the reason
> given?
Tell them that you have got a great carrer opportunity in your currnet company, and you think it will help your personal development and you will be able to get more out of the MBA course.


> They have not taken any interview before offering me the addmission...i have
> not heard any such case in other good colleges.
> whats your take on this??
Pesonally, I think it is a bad practice. Rahul had brought this up with the school's admissions committee.

On the whole, I think that you should wait for a couple of years. Come to Australia with a Permanent Residency. And come with the understanding that you will have to work hard to get a good job here.

thanks for the reply
So what all schools are u lookin at
and what is ur profile like
What do u think abt Rotman and Schulich
Cos i have applied to these two too