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I am Planning on a career change from Engineering to Sports industry. (Aside from work, I'm very involved into sports from childhood and I;m an athlete ). I have a work experience of 5 years.

My question is more towards the admission comittee -

Would a career swich application stand a good chance for part time MBA in Booth( Chicago ).. Or is it a red flag...Will the ad-com not offer my admission just because of the various resources that part time misses out ( internships etc..)


Though I'm aware full time is the best option for career switchers, due to family circumstances I'm unable to pursue in those fronts. Please let me know your views

Hello,

Generally part-time programs aren't intended for career switchers. You could possibly minimize the difficulty of this obstacle in two ways: (1) The programs want to know that you'll be employed and contribute to the class in that capacity - so clarify how you'd grow at your current position/company while studying - how you'd apply your learning on the job and what you'd contribute back in the classroom. (2) Develop and articulate a plan for obtaining employment in your desired field that doesn't rely on recruiters, etc.

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Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, www.Accepted.com