I am preparing to take the GMAT this Fall and enter an MBA program in the Fall of 2010. I currently have over two years work experience at a major law firm in their IT department. My job has been rigorous and challenging, and I feel that despite my relatively low number of years employed, an MBA really is the next step for me.
Despite the strength of my undergrad background (History/Spanish double-major - magna cum laude - top 75 US News ranked liberal arts college), I fear that I don't have an academic background that would prepare me for an MBA. I took two semesters of Accounting in undergrad + a semester of MIS - but no Econ, Calc, Stats or Finance. Many programs don't require but "strongly encourage" applicants to have taken these courses.
If I were to apply this Fall for Fall 2010 admission, would it be recommended/frowned upon if I were to leave work in December to take a full-time "pre-MBA" course load in the Spring? Of course, I would ensure that my preparatory semester includes the most challenging classes my local comm. college can offer.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Despite the strength of my undergrad background (History/Spanish double-major - magna cum laude - top 75 US News ranked liberal arts college), I fear that I don't have an academic background that would prepare me for an MBA. I took two semesters of Accounting in undergrad + a semester of MIS - but no Econ, Calc, Stats or Finance. Many programs don't require but "strongly encourage" applicants to have taken these courses.
If I were to apply this Fall for Fall 2010 admission, would it be recommended/frowned upon if I were to leave work in December to take a full-time "pre-MBA" course load in the Spring? Of course, I would ensure that my preparatory semester includes the most challenging classes my local comm. college can offer.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance for any feedback!
