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Thanks Machichi, I get what you mean. As in location wise I want to be in London or the Far East. And I am looking at an MBA as a step to shift my career in Marketing and Business Development to Consulting. And in terms of specialization, I will be pursuing Strategy. Regards Saju Hey Saju, I'd reco...

by OnlineStudent

Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Selection of Business Schools
Replies: 4
Views: 1324

You'd have to phrase your question a little more concisely for anyone to actually be able to help you out. With regards to studying abroad, you might want to reference an earlier thread - http://www.beatthegmat.com/studying-abroad-outside-of-the-us-t114946.html, I think you'd be able to get some hel...

by OnlineStudent

Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:02 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: INDIAN MBA VS ABROAD MBA
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Hi bm2012, like Jon said, there's a general positive perception of US MBA programs, after all, the MBA designation did originate in the US, and the country's home to the world's top b-schools. My personal advice to you would be to study in a reputable Asian B-School, if you have plans to work in Asi...

by OnlineStudent

Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:48 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Reconsidering a US MBA
Replies: 4
Views: 1921

PS: Why study in dieing Europe. Go to Australasia and feel the vibes. I know it is more difficult to get an MBA seat in Australasia but for a safe future & a platinum class MBA experience (better than most 2nd tier European schools) go & experience life in Asia. You will never regret it. I'...

by OnlineStudent

Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Imp advice for MBA aspirants @ 2nd tier European B schools
Replies: 52
Views: 158251

Hi mbaguy2012, your post offered me new insights with regards to European B-Schools. It sounds like a personal recounting of your experience with these schools; may I ask what prompted you to do such a thorough inquiry on B-Schools and their career services? ###Note - If you want to do an MBA just f...

by OnlineStudent

Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Imp advice for MBA aspirants @ 2nd tier European B schools
Replies: 52
Views: 158251

Hi veritasperditor, I've several friends from the US who came to Singapore to study, some of them took a little while to get used to the tropical weather and humidity here, but overall, many of them enjoyed their stay. While they were here, they also took the opportunity to travel around Asia, most ...

by OnlineStudent

Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Studying abroad (outside of the US)
Replies: 2
Views: 1670

Hi sm3.friendz, I'd advise you to apply for the other local universities as well - NTU and SMU - they're as equally reputable as NUS, take a look at their programs - http://www.business.smu.edu.sg/MBA/ http://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/GRADUATE/NANYANG_MBA/Pages/Nanyang_MBA.aspx These programs are recognize...

by OnlineStudent

Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: GMAT-690, aiming at NUS 2013 fall
Replies: 8
Views: 13948

Hi Aayaam, Manchester Business School has an Asian campus in Singapore - https://singapore.portals.mbs.ac.uk/MBAprogrammes/MBAstructure.aspx, have you considered doing your studies there? You listed the UK economy and job market as the main deterrent for undertaking the program, I think your concern...

by OnlineStudent

Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Manchester Business School,UK or Schulich, Canada?
Replies: 5
Views: 4069

Hi Venseldo, Congrats on being accepted into the program, I gather that you'll be doing your studies in Singapore - a Chicago Booth MBA would definitely open up many career opportunities for you here. Chicago Booth is one of the most prestigious international business school, I'm sure you've done yo...

by OnlineStudent

Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Chicago Booth Emba
Replies: 3
Views: 3865

Hey bimboknowshow, I think you might be able to find the books that you need in the Textbook Garage section of Hardwarezone.com - http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/textbook-garage-306/, I've gotten a few of my secondhand material from the forum, i think you'd be able to find a good price too. Hi, I'...

by OnlineStudent

Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:30 am
Forum: GMAT Books for Sale/Donation
Topic: Anyone selling books in Singapore??
Replies: 5
Views: 1854

Hi gmatNooB8787, I won't be able to comment on United States, but I can tell you with certainty that if you are able to excel academically in your MBA program, you should consider taking your education in Singapore, this is a country that places heavy emphasis on paper qualifications, particularly i...

by OnlineStudent

Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Post MBA Work Opportunities in International Schools
Replies: 1
Views: 1484

Hey.. Even I work for TCS. :-) I had applied to a lot of schools, namely ISB, NUS, Mays, Tepper and Olin. Was admitted to NUS, Mays and Olin. Wait-listed at Tepper(probably a reject now) and rejected at ISB. I would like to think I submitted an under-cooked application to ISB. But what the heck, I ...

by OnlineStudent

Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: Admissions Success Stories
Topic: Got into NUS B school and Mays Business school
Replies: 9
Views: 7770

Hi Mausam, So you are an Indian IT guy. Why don't you try in South East Asia. Europe is half dead, finding a job in Europe is going to be much more difficult in the coming years. With Spain & Italy on the verge, the future looks gloomy. I am European, i want to be close to my family or otherwis...

by OnlineStudent

Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: MBA from france
Replies: 5
Views: 2177

Hi, I am looking forward to applying this year (admission cycle 2012-13) and I am thinking about a few schools - Haas, Kellogg, Anderson (UCLA), Fuqua(Duke), Ross, Johnson (Cornell) and Darden. My current financial situation dictates that scholarship is going to be a huge factor in choosing the sch...

by OnlineStudent

Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Schools' generosity with scholarships
Replies: 1
Views: 1781

Admission for aspirants who are in 30 - 35 years category with experience from 8 - 12 years I see is quite difficult, there are only few schools which are open to accepting older candidates. I am talking strictly of Full Time options here, not EMBAs. I have a GMAT score of 680, with that score roug...