Hi!
I currently work for a startup, but I'd like to pursue an MBA from a top program in about 3-4 years when my equity stake vests. I have a liberal arts background from a top university with a 3.8 cumulative GPA. I haven't taken the GMAT yet, but plan to do so as I get closer to applying.
I'm interested in building an alternate transcript of accounting, corporate finance, economics, and statistics courses over the next few years for three purposes:
(1) Improve my quantitative skills and get a feel for the topics I'm likely to encounter in business school;
(2) (Hopefully) improve my chances of admission;
(3) Secure a pre-MBA internship in investment banking.
I'm wondering what types of courses are considered credible for my purposes. I live in NYC so I can take courses through NYU's School of Professional Studies or Baruch College's Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Are courses from these institutions viewed favorably? I'd prefer to take classes online for the sake of flexibility, but I've been having trouble finding good online courses - are there any institutions that many people have used? In general I've found that a lot of the certificate programs (e.g. UC Berkeley's finance certificate) are overpriced, so I'd rather put together my own set of courses that focus on the same subjects.
Thanks so much, and I'd be happy to provide any additional background if its helpful.
I currently work for a startup, but I'd like to pursue an MBA from a top program in about 3-4 years when my equity stake vests. I have a liberal arts background from a top university with a 3.8 cumulative GPA. I haven't taken the GMAT yet, but plan to do so as I get closer to applying.
I'm interested in building an alternate transcript of accounting, corporate finance, economics, and statistics courses over the next few years for three purposes:
(1) Improve my quantitative skills and get a feel for the topics I'm likely to encounter in business school;
(2) (Hopefully) improve my chances of admission;
(3) Secure a pre-MBA internship in investment banking.
I'm wondering what types of courses are considered credible for my purposes. I live in NYC so I can take courses through NYU's School of Professional Studies or Baruch College's Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Are courses from these institutions viewed favorably? I'd prefer to take classes online for the sake of flexibility, but I've been having trouble finding good online courses - are there any institutions that many people have used? In general I've found that a lot of the certificate programs (e.g. UC Berkeley's finance certificate) are overpriced, so I'd rather put together my own set of courses that focus on the same subjects.
Thanks so much, and I'd be happy to provide any additional background if its helpful.
