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Executive vs. Part-Time vs. Full Time

by sujitmgmat » Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:04 pm
To give a brief idea about myself,

(1) 8.5 years experience in Electrical Engineering (Utility plus Consulting)
(2) B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur with a GPA of 8.4/10.
(3) MS in Electrical Engineering with a GPA of 4/4.
(4) Age: 34 years

I have been thinking of doing MBA for a while and because of one reason or other had been postponing it. Finally I have decided to go for it. I hear that at my age I should really go for PMBA or EMBA rather than Full time MBA. Any suggestion on this?

I like my area of expertise. However, I want to do MBA for future prospects in managerial jobs. I am interested in PMBA at Kelloggs/ Chicago, or EMBA at Wharton/Duke/Ross/Columbia/Stern/Emory. Wharton/Kellogg/Chicago are my favorites. Do you think I have a chance. I will take the GMAT in one month.

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by sujitmgmat » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:20 am
Amy/Stacy,

Can you please evaluate my profile given above and suggest whether I have a chance of making it into PMBA or EMBA at the schools mentioned?

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by Amy » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:06 pm
Hi sujitmgmat,

For executive MBA programs significant experience is very useful. You mention you have 8.5 years of work experience, but what was the progression during that time? Have you been promoted? Do you manage people? You'll need to highlight the areas of your job that show leadership and management potential.

Your academics (pending a strong GMAT) sound good, and it will come down to other criteria (extracurriculars, work experience, personal qualities) to assess your chances in the programs you cite.

Good luck!

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by sujitmgmat » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:22 pm
Hi Amy,

Thank you for evaluating my profile. In the 8.5 years of employment, I have been promoted to the top of the hierarchy based on technical skills. But I don't have a "management" position though I do guide other colleagues from a technical perspective and often provide technical leadership. Will that kind of explanation help for EMBA application?

Some of the schools (the top ones) don't even ask for GMAT scores for EMBA programs. As you pointed out, they ARE looking for managerial experiences.

I am interested in MBA for furthering my career in management role (since I have already been promoted to the maximum level in terms of technical expertise). At the same time I am not in a position to do full-time MBA for family reasons. Some of the top schools, such as Wharton, don't offer PMBA. That's why I am in a bind as to how to prove myself as a suitable candidate for EMBA.

Chicago and Kellogg offer PMBA. Should I apply for PMBA in those programs rather than apply for EMBA?

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by Amy » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:19 pm
Hi sujitmgmat,

I think you should apply to both types of programs - 8.5 years of work experience is significant.

For the promotions, make sure you clarify how many you have had and whether your progression was exceptional compared to your peers.

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by sujitmgmat » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:37 pm
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by sujitmgmat » Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:15 am
Hi Amy,

I read on some web sites that applying to two different programs, such as EMBA and PMBA, at the same school is not advisable. Do you agree with the suggestion?

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