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Ever travelled more than 500 km in a day, that too on a bike? It’s not easy – the winds are constantly in your face, there is the constant danger from speeding trucks and SUVs, and of course, in summer, the Indian sun beating down on you can take a toll quite quickly.



On the other hand, Gagandeep Singh helps the world’s top telecom companies in different countries, from UAE to France, to improve operations and cut costs. At first glance, one may think that they have little in common, except perhaps a jetsetting lifestyle.

What makes the Erasmus MBA different?
Divyabhash and Gagan weren’t drawn to the RSM MBA just because it is a top European program. It is one of the most diverse programs of its kind too, with over 95% of the class regularly (the current figure is 97%) drawn from around the world. ...RSM MBA
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MS in Product Management Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a program offered in the heart of the Tech kingdom – Silicon Valley, this program is the ideal way to announce your presence in the field of IT.

CMU – A strong presence
The MSPM (CMU MS product management) program was first offered by Carnegie Mellon University in 2018. While this program may be fairly new, the school is preferred when it comes to IT-related programs. The school hosts a large community of international students and boasts of a huge alumnus (15,000 worldwide).



Vasishtha’s Success Story
Vasishtha’s journey started with an engineering degree in Information Systems. However, a close look at his journey will provide wonderful insights into how this can be a great inspiration for every prospective student. ...CMU MSPM
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Can you get into an MBA program without work experience? A one-word answer to the question is yes! However, it is certainly not a straightforward one. There are many factors to be considered here.
An MBA program is built on the premise that you have some real-world experience before you sign up. Nevertheless, if you are choosing to go ahead without the requisite work experience, then you must possess more than just a “regular” profile.



Business Schools in the USA- MBA Abroad without Work Experience
The best business schools mention a minimum of two-years as work experience. While it is said that such experience is not required, they do mention that it is preferable (read important!). However, there are schools that do accept fresh graduates.

Thinking “Only Best Schools”?
If you are only keen on pursuing an MBA program in a reputed business school, then a slight change in strategy may be warranted. There are two options ahead of you. ...MBA Without Work Experience
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GyanOne Success stories – Rotman School of Management, Canada
Rotman School of Management truly prides itself on creating ‘thinkers’ who constantly challenge the norms and become people who rethink, reinvent and redefine everything! This is a changing world and the constantly evolving dynamics requires a strategy that will help you to gain knowledge, agility and confidence to tackle these problems creatively.



Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh has been impressive with his achievements starting with a Bachelor in Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology where he led the team that conducted their flagship event.

Snehal Poojari
This is one GyanOne success story that always brings a smile to our faces. Driven, smart, and confident – Snehal started off as a chartered accountant yet a decision to move her career forward saw her branching off toward achieving higher goals. ...MBA IN CANADA
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The Indian School of Business Hyderabad has almost every MBA aspirant from India apply for its PGP programme. It has been tackling the constant increase in applications (by almost 20% every year). For the first time in the school’s history, we even had a third round of admissions happening for 2020 – 21 batch.



NIHARIKA SHARMA
GMAT Score: 690, Work Ex: 7 years, Analytics Consultant
As a consultant working on the front end with diverse clients, Niharika was able to use her management skills and 7 years of working in the sector to her advantage. She secured admission in the 2021 ISB cohort.
She made up for her low ECA with her work at SAP, a multi-national software corporation. As an analyst at the customer relations end, she focused on her exposure to the software development cycle. ...ISB ADMISSIONS
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Is International experience for INSEAD important? Is it critical? Does visiting the US for a 2-day conference count as international experience? How about working with international colleagues? Does that count as experience or is it just global exposure?



How INSEAD looks at International Experience
International experience for INSEAD is a nuanced matter. It is important to first understand why the school looks at international experience as a criteria at all, and why it explicitly states as much (international experience is valued by all schools, but they rarely mention it as part of their evaluation criteria, at least officially). ...INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INSEAD
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IMD Assessment Day
As per rankings released by Forbes in the year 2019, IMD took the number 1 position for its one-year MBA program. In addition, Financial Times also ranks its worldwide MBA program at number 1 (2019).
There are scores of students applying for admissions every year. IMD has one of the most rigorous ways to choose the right candidates for their program. They host an extensive Assessment Day for the students who have made the first cut.



Introduction and MBA Interview Process
I had an interview scheduled with Paola Eicher, the head of the MBA recruitments team at IMD. Including me, the group consisted of 7 students. Before the interview began, Paola asked for brief introductions from all the students. I introduced myself along with details of my interest in windsurfing. ...IMD ASSESSMENT DAY MBA
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The highest proportion of millennial entrepreneurs can be found in the middle east and studies on more than 2800 business owners in this region suggests that this region has the youngest average age for entrepreneurs- 26 years!

So, how do students pick the right schools for themselves? While ranking plays a part, tuition fees, financial aid and/or scholarships make a big difference in the decision. So, what kind of MBA Scholarships for UAE Students in Europe, US and Asia can be expected ?



Europe
London Business School: Covering more than 90 business schools, the Financial Times has ranked European business schools based on their MBA program and London Business School in right on top of that list. ...MBA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UAE STUDENTS
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Your career is a defining factor of your life. It has a spiraling effect on your state of mind, your relationships with your peers or at home. A fruitful career is a big aspect of your life as 40-50% of your lifetime will be spent on working in an office.



Meet Rajesh Garg

With a background in Computer Applications, Rajesh has had successful career in the technical domain.
Armed with a Masters’ Degree from Kurukshetra University, and well laced with his experience, Rajesh is known for excellent domain knowledge, sheer intelligence and hard work. ...EMBA
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Why do all MBAs want to be in Strategy Consulting?

Strategy consulting and planning is the life-line of any organisation and pervades through the mission, objectives , goals and functioning of a company.

Naturally, a company requires smart minds to be able to grasp the bird’s eye view of the direction that the company is taking and be able to advise on the future path.



What is Strategy Consulting ?

It is defined as a continuous planning, monitoring, analysis and assessment of plans and goals for the organisation to meet its long term objectives. ...STRATEGY CONSULTING
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Harvard MBA scholarship worth around $36 million in the year 2017 and the average annual scholarship award per student is about $ 35,000. In fact, over 50% of Harvard’s students receive need-based scholarships which means that such aid need not be returned.



According to the latest report by the US Embassy and Consulates in India, the number of Indian students in the US has risen to a record level of 186,000 and this is an increase of over 21,000 compared to last year. ...MBA SCHOLARSHIP
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While there are several definitions for the word “Entrepreneurship”, the one we like to use the most has been given by Professor Howard Stevenson from the Harvard Business School. He says entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity beyond resources controlled. So, what this basically means is that all entrepreneurs must deal with limited resources such as time, money, human capital and so on.



Entrepreneurship Programs: What to Look For
Undergraduate/Post-Graduate programs/Short-Term Programs: There are several programs available at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels that are offered by several universities all over the world. Further, there are certain short-term programs which can focus on a specific area of business. ...MBA HELP ENTREPRENEURS
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Considering a second MBA from ISB?

Every year, Indian School of Business (ISB) gets applications from thousands of applicants, a small but not insignificant portion of which comprises applicants who are seeking a second MBA from ISB. The reasons behind this choice could be many – career stagnation, insufficient learning from a first MBA, an industry or function change, or simply a desire to put one’s career on the fast track through a ‘premium’ MBA.



The viability of an admit for an MBA graduate

The first question that comes to mind when one decided to apply for a second MBA is simply whether ISB would be willing to consider for admission someone who already has an MBA. ...SECOND MBA FROM ISB
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So all those who have nurtured the dream of pursuing an MBA abroad, or are contemplating the idea to begin with, would certainly want the answer to this question – what is the starting salary after an MBA? Job satisfaction and career growth are certainly two of the most important aspects that a professional would seek after an MBA abroad.



Starting Salaries after an MBA Abroad

The average salary figures for graduates of most top MBA masters programs comes to around $120,000. Of course, there could be wide variance based on work experience (both quantity and quality).
On an average, young executives with 0-5 years of experience, get a pay package of USD59,000 annually, as compared to USD99,000 for mid level executives (with 10+ years of experience). These figures also vary for professionals across different industries. ...SALARY AFTER MBA
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NUS Singapore MBA is the most sought after MBA option for Indian applicants closer home. Singapore is a hub for multinationals, which gives this business school an edge above its Asian counterparts.



Sumedha Arora

A graduate from the Delhi College of Engineering, Sumedha Arora, displays a dream profile. She has everything that a business school would look for in a prospective candidate. She cracked the GMAT with a score of 750. She has over 5 years of work experience at United Healthcare Group- a US-based Fortune 6 Company that is invested in health and well-being. She has risen through the ranks based on consistent, above-par performances. Her goals and aspirations make her look beyond her current employment..NUS MBA Successful Admits
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