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Can anyone tell how is UCD and NCI college of Ireland for MBA.hows job placement there?I have 7 years of IT experience

I am a CA with around 7 years of work experience in one of the Big 4. I recently took my GMAT and got a 690. 

What schools should I ideally apply to make a move to PE or I-Banking?

I have been working/changed 3 jobs since 2012. So i do not have a concrete work exp in a single field. I wanna study MBA now and left the last job for it. GMAT is my main focus. 

The qstn is, do we need to show work exp to study abroad? If yes, will my experience count?

Hi, I have 5 years of software work experience in a MNC including 4 months of experience abroad.. I have a career break for 3 years. But during the working period, I had been a consistent good performer. My education includes 75% in B.E and 95% in higher secondary. Also in extra-curricular front, other than taking part in CSR activities, contributing to open source nothing much.  Now planning to head start with MBA. so thinking of giving GMAT. Are there prospects for me getting a good college?

Any scope for a 2 year work exp person applying for GMAT? Let me know please. I have heard they prefer 4-5 years of experience.

Hello

I have totally 3 years of Experience as a IT business analyst in a manufacturing company. I wrote CAT twice and i did not score much, if i spend one more year in appearing CAT it will be too late for me to get into IIM's. Hence i am planning to PGPX offered by IIM's or the 1 Year ISB PGP Programme. Can you please suggest whether it is really worth in trying these programs.?Kinda confused state i am at this point.. Need your suggestions

Hello,

I need a quick advice on my profile. Looking for a one year MBA from IIM A, B or ISB.

Tenth - 75%

Twelfth - 78%(PCM 90%)

B.E in Electrical from UVCE, Bangalore - 62%

Varied Work Exp 

BPO(6 months), Bank(2 years), IT Products & Solution sales(3 years) of which 2 years International. Close to 3 years break in career(futile attempts at UPSC)

Haven't given GMAT. Gave CAT long back, scored low. 

Now my questions:

1. Can I dream to get into the desired colleges?

2. How much should I score in GMAT?

Why MBA?

Dont have a visibility for the future. Seriously have no clues as to why am doing IT solution selling after engineering. I believe MBA can add so flavor to my career and make sense to what I am doing or give me a path to find out what I want. 

Thanking you in Anticipation.

Hi,

I need a review for my profile. I am looking for a one year MBA preferably from some good college in India.

Tenth: 56.8%

Twelfth: 55.6%

Intergrated law from KIIT University: 62.28%

I have worked with big corporates. My work mainly involved mainly contract management, vetting of legal documentation etc which mainly included the knowledge of finance and law.

My question is if I appear for GMAT, the suggest me some good course with would include my knowledge of finance, law and foreign trade!

In anticipation  of a prompt reply!

Hi,

I am in need for a review through my profile. I am looking for a one year MBA preferably from some good college in India.

Tenth: 56.8%

Twelfth: 55.6%

Intergrated law from KIIT University: 62.28%

I have worked with big corporates. My work mainly involved mainly contract management, vetting of legal documentation etc which mainly included the knowledge of finance and law.

My question is if I appear for GMAT, the suggest me some good course with would include my knowledge of finance, law and foreign trade!

In anticipation  of a prompt reply!

What are the best one year MBA programs (under 35 lac INR) worldwide in terms of ROI?

Need some guidance on courses in institutions based out of US to supplement my 6 year+ IT experience in banking industry. After graduation, I wish to work in a similar area but a different role - Business Analyst/ IT Project Management/Software architect. I have no interest in marketing, HR fields of management. Although, I would prefer getting trained in finance, I am not interested in moving into trading, fund management and other facets of financial industry. Score in GMAT is 720.

Dear sir/madame,

I need a review for my profile.

I am looking for an Executive MBA from India preferably (abroad will be my second preference).

Tenth: 88% ICSE

Twelfth: 80% ISC

BE in Electrical Engineering from IIEST, Shibpur (formerly BESU, Shibpur): 70.53%

Work Experience: 5yrs (on Sept'15) from a reputed MNC with experience in Industrial Automation Engineering.

I would like to know which course will be more relevant for my profile & which colleges will be best for these courses. I would also request you to provide some informations regarding the GMAT exam.

Hi

I have given my GMAT twice my score improved from 690 to 710. I have been working in IT consulting since 2012. From the past year I am in EY. My academics is decent (80+ in 10th 12th and 70+ in undergrad). 

I would like to know which colleges should I apply for MBA. Also does profile make a difference or is it only the GMAT score?

I had applied to colleges last year, but did not receive many calls. (Had written my applications on my own)

This year, should I take help for writing the applications. If yes, then any suggestions for the same?

Hello I'm a aspirant of GMAT and would like to take GMAT 2015. I'm currently in my 4th year B.Tech, 7th semester. What are my chances as a fresher getting into a premium b-school around the globe. Say i have scored 720 or a very very good score to qualify into one of the top 20???  I'm awaiting replies.

Why MBA and not any other Masters degree out there? What concentration? Why now?

What GMAT score is a good score? Is 6** a low GMAT score? Do I need to retake my GMAT exam?

How much work experience is a good work experience?

Does one particular work experience weighs more than the another? I only have couple years of experience?

What to write in my essays? Do I need to be a team lead or manager or a star performer to get into a b-school of my choice?

Who to ask for recommendations? Manager, Peers, Clients, Vendors ? Not sure!!!

How to shortlist from hundreds of business schools out there?

What business schools look for in letters of recommendation? Who should I ask to write my LORs?

How to prepare for the interviews? How do I know if a interview really worked in my favor?

Is paying visit to a school prior to getting admit a good thing?

What should I expect? What should I prepare myself with? How can I impress? What is a good time to start applying to B schools?

Is Round 1 any better than consecutive R2 or R3 deadlines?

I have a 3 year degree. Are there schools that accept a 3 year degree vs a 4 year? What are my options?

Got admitted but No scholarship or financial aid? What are my options?

Got admitted, what are my options?Can I defer?

These were some of my questions 9 years back when I applied to B Schools in the USA. What's on your mind???


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Hi, I have 10 Yrs of IT experience as product manager/Business Analysts. I want to pursue my MBA or PhD from good B school from USA. I want some guideance & input for choosing the right school(name).Which B school are the right chose for me and GMAT score required to get admission .

Below are my details-

Educational Qualification-

10th - 77 %

12th-67%

BTech-70%

Post Graduate Diploma in IT from IIT Kharagpur-6.67CGPA.

Professional Experience-

9.5 years of comprehensive experience in  New Product Management  in  Big Data & Analytics, Mobility, Business Intelligence, Data warehouse, Conceptualization Idea's into POC, Business Analyst, Pre-sales, Competitor Analysis and Market Research.

Profile at a Glance-

§Demonstrated ability to adapt multiple domains & work environment.

§Managed high value projects from various domain & technologies like BFSI, eGovernance, Mobility, Analytics, Big data

§Exemplary track record in Product Management - Managed complete product line, Defined products roadmap, features for new & existing product .

§Responsible for end to end delivery and deployment of  POC's, Products and  Software application development.

§Responsible for undertake Product Requirement Gathering and performed Gap Analysis.

§Responsible for preparation various artifacts as part of requirement gathering/Elicitation [Product Backlog, User Stories, BRD, FSD, PRD, Use Case Document, Traceability Matrix document].

§Comprehensive experience in Project Management and Estimation (FPA): Scope, planning, Function Point Analysis (FPA) for estimation, execution, control & tracking, risk management, vendor management, Creating SOW, Project Plan.

§Responsible for providing response to RFP/EOI/RFx as part of Pre-sales.

Hi, My profile is as under:

Xth-85% CBSE, XIIth- 96.5%, Graduation: B.Pharmacy from BITS-PILANI, 7.9 cgpa.

4 years experience in IT Industry, 4 years experience as Admn Officer with a PSU. I am in a dilemma whether to apply for PGDM/FPM programs of B-Schools and am yet to take GMAT.

I want some inputs on the suitability of my profile to FPM/PGDM courses and what GMAT score should i aim at to get through these programs.

Thanks for the help

I have recently taken the GMAT and scored a 670. This was my first attempt and I know I can do much better but I am afraid that the schools I am thinking of applying may consider my multiple attempts a bad thing.

Consultants please help!

Hi I'm currently not eligible for executive MBA because of my age

I am a partner in a firm that manufactures precast concrete blocks. Have been working there for the last 3 years. I did my graduation in civil engineering from swansea university, UK. I haven't really performed well academically after school. I just wanted to know whether I should be thinking about Executive MBA or not.

Hi, I have 5.5 years experience, 2 years in top US IT MNC , then did my MBA from LBSIM Delhi (CAT 93 percentile), post that 3.5 years in Top US MNC in Insurance broking with a profile of Key Account Management....i am planning to give my GMAT now and plan to do a 1 year executive program from a top institute (India or abroad)...i am interested in sustainability but don't see many 1 year programs, moreover as my experience is not related to sustainability will that be a disadvantage?

Hi guys, all GMAT takers from Kolkata can discuss interview strategies here

http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/gmat-interview-prep-group-kolkata-based-34497976