I am planning to apply to Stern for round 2. I am interested in its Entertainment Media and Technology concentration. Here's my profile
Graduated from UC Davis in 2007, GPA 3.2
Worked as a Personal Banker at Citibank: 1.2yrs
Worked as a proprietary trader & M&A research intern: 2 yrs (none-paid during the recession)
Working as a Project Management Specialist at Allianz: 1.5yrs
Working as a Process&Compliance Analyst at Allianz: .5yr
Working as a Marketing Analyst at Profound Audio: 1yr
GMAT: 710 (Q51,V35)
I'm very interested in entertainment/music industry, as corporate strategy changed so much from the 90's when they profited selling tapes and cds. Whether I work for a big company such as Warner music or Sony, or start my own business, for me MBA is a must since I don't have much knowledge in the industry. I started working at a record label that my friend owns in order to learn the business, and to build my resume towards applying to Stern. I also reached out to few of the alumni who did Entertainment, Media & Technology concentration at Stern.
I understand that my career track has been somewhat not consistent but I finally found my passion and am trying to steer my career path toward music industry. I don't think my background is very solid, so I really need some advice on how I can strengthen my application. Some people also suggested me to focus on my project management and IT career track and don't bother mentioning about my interest in music on my application.
Please, kindly give me advice. Also, let me know if there are any other good schools that have entertainment industry focus. I know USC and UCLA are known for that but I'd like to stay in the east coast(I currently live in NY).
Graduated from UC Davis in 2007, GPA 3.2
Worked as a Personal Banker at Citibank: 1.2yrs
Worked as a proprietary trader & M&A research intern: 2 yrs (none-paid during the recession)
Working as a Project Management Specialist at Allianz: 1.5yrs
Working as a Process&Compliance Analyst at Allianz: .5yr
Working as a Marketing Analyst at Profound Audio: 1yr
GMAT: 710 (Q51,V35)
I'm very interested in entertainment/music industry, as corporate strategy changed so much from the 90's when they profited selling tapes and cds. Whether I work for a big company such as Warner music or Sony, or start my own business, for me MBA is a must since I don't have much knowledge in the industry. I started working at a record label that my friend owns in order to learn the business, and to build my resume towards applying to Stern. I also reached out to few of the alumni who did Entertainment, Media & Technology concentration at Stern.
I understand that my career track has been somewhat not consistent but I finally found my passion and am trying to steer my career path toward music industry. I don't think my background is very solid, so I really need some advice on how I can strengthen my application. Some people also suggested me to focus on my project management and IT career track and don't bother mentioning about my interest in music on my application.
Please, kindly give me advice. Also, let me know if there are any other good schools that have entertainment industry focus. I know USC and UCLA are known for that but I'd like to stay in the east coast(I currently live in NY).
