Hi Stacy,
I have M.Sc and PhD in Biochemistry from Australian -Tier 1 University with 2 years of predoctoral and 2 years of postdoctoral work experience. Presntly, i am working with Brookhaven National laboratory in new York. I am interested in a career transition from research to life sciences management or consulting, or VC. I planning to sit for the GMAT in December. During my postdoctoral experience, Ihave been managing a team of research assistants, carrying out independent projects. I have published 7 peer-reviewed articles in high impact international science journals and more than 10 various conference articles. I have also solved three dimensional structures of 11 proteins in a short period of 2 years. I have received several scholarships and awards, I am an active member of various scientific professional organizations.
I have done some research about MBA schools providing specialized MBA degree for life scientist. I could locate two schools:
1. Johnson school- Cornell accelerated MBA for Scientists and Engineers
2. University of Alabama's MBA for scientists (no need GMAT for PhD's)
As I mentioned above UAB MBA doesn't require MBA if one has PhD or MD degree.
Please suggest me, Is it good to do specialized MBA like these two to make a career change within life sciences industry from research to management? Are these 1 year MBA are as good as two year traditional MBA?
What about the reputation of above two schools. Since UAB's tuition is very low and they don't need GMAT, it looks better to me? but I am not sure about the reputation of this school?
Can you suggest any other business schools (outside US as well) offering MBA good for life scientist and has high impact ranking?
With my kind of profile what GMAT score I should get, if I plan to go for Top 10 schools?
You feedback would help in deciding my career path.
With Regards,
Raj
I have M.Sc and PhD in Biochemistry from Australian -Tier 1 University with 2 years of predoctoral and 2 years of postdoctoral work experience. Presntly, i am working with Brookhaven National laboratory in new York. I am interested in a career transition from research to life sciences management or consulting, or VC. I planning to sit for the GMAT in December. During my postdoctoral experience, Ihave been managing a team of research assistants, carrying out independent projects. I have published 7 peer-reviewed articles in high impact international science journals and more than 10 various conference articles. I have also solved three dimensional structures of 11 proteins in a short period of 2 years. I have received several scholarships and awards, I am an active member of various scientific professional organizations.
I have done some research about MBA schools providing specialized MBA degree for life scientist. I could locate two schools:
1. Johnson school- Cornell accelerated MBA for Scientists and Engineers
2. University of Alabama's MBA for scientists (no need GMAT for PhD's)
As I mentioned above UAB MBA doesn't require MBA if one has PhD or MD degree.
Please suggest me, Is it good to do specialized MBA like these two to make a career change within life sciences industry from research to management? Are these 1 year MBA are as good as two year traditional MBA?
What about the reputation of above two schools. Since UAB's tuition is very low and they don't need GMAT, it looks better to me? but I am not sure about the reputation of this school?
Can you suggest any other business schools (outside US as well) offering MBA good for life scientist and has high impact ranking?
With my kind of profile what GMAT score I should get, if I plan to go for Top 10 schools?
You feedback would help in deciding my career path.
With Regards,
Raj
