Hi everyone,
I don't know very much about the various MBA programs out there. Below I've summed up my current experience, reasons for pursuing a MBA, and what kind of school I'm looking for. I would really appreciate any recommendations / schools to take a look at. Thank you!
Current experience:
* 3.0 GPA, Biochemistry major, Stockton College of NJ
* 1.5 years chemist, 5 years sales/business across pharmaceutical and personal care industry
* Sales, marketing, recent and current management experience, global team coordination, routine national travel
* Current sales territory $8 million; 1.7 billion dollar public company. 50% travel across the US and Canada
* GMAT not taken yet, scheduled for August 30th
Reason why I'm going for my MBA:
* I want an advanced role in management within 5 years and many companies in my industry are requiring MBA's
* I probably don't need an MBA with my current company (even for higher management roles) and I plan on staying here, but it's backup incase we're ever bought or the organization changes
* I've also thought about starting my own company down the line; I'm hoping this program will also give me the knowledge to be successful
MBA Program expectation:
* AACSB accredited, generally accepted as a decent school
* Focus on management, entrepreneurship, or global business
* Due to travel, most likely seeking an online program - routine physical classes would be EXTREMELY difficult for me
* Only school I have thought of is the University of Florida online MBA (Warrington)
Thank you very much for any suggestions/recommendations!
I don't know very much about the various MBA programs out there. Below I've summed up my current experience, reasons for pursuing a MBA, and what kind of school I'm looking for. I would really appreciate any recommendations / schools to take a look at. Thank you!
Current experience:
* 3.0 GPA, Biochemistry major, Stockton College of NJ
* 1.5 years chemist, 5 years sales/business across pharmaceutical and personal care industry
* Sales, marketing, recent and current management experience, global team coordination, routine national travel
* Current sales territory $8 million; 1.7 billion dollar public company. 50% travel across the US and Canada
* GMAT not taken yet, scheduled for August 30th
Reason why I'm going for my MBA:
* I want an advanced role in management within 5 years and many companies in my industry are requiring MBA's
* I probably don't need an MBA with my current company (even for higher management roles) and I plan on staying here, but it's backup incase we're ever bought or the organization changes
* I've also thought about starting my own company down the line; I'm hoping this program will also give me the knowledge to be successful
MBA Program expectation:
* AACSB accredited, generally accepted as a decent school
* Focus on management, entrepreneurship, or global business
* Due to travel, most likely seeking an online program - routine physical classes would be EXTREMELY difficult for me
* Only school I have thought of is the University of Florida online MBA (Warrington)
Thank you very much for any suggestions/recommendations!
