manufacturing background

[sam11owen]

hello
can anyone pls tel me how would having a manufacturing background help me in an MBA application
im a production engineer from India
since most students applying from india are a part of the IT pool, does having a background of manufacturing help?
wil it help me contribute more to an MBA class?
would the MBA adcom think so too?
thank you

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Having a manufacturing background verses an IT background will certainly help distinguish you given the applicant pool is smaller for those in manufacturing then in IT. However, work experience is only one part of the application. You need to have solid grades and a good GMAT score as well as sound goals and reasons for seeking an MBA.

Best,

Stacey

[sam11owen]

thank you very much
i appreciate u taking time out to help me
would u have any suggestions regarding any b schools tat look keenly onto manufacturing engineering students
as in a good scope for them during and after an MBA
i know a masters in operations is a good suggestion
but i wud rather prefer an MBA after work Ex
so are there any schools tat wil help me get placed into a manufacturing firm after my MBA
be it US or any other European b school
thank you

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

In regard to your question about schools with manufacturing opportunities, I would suggest looking at Ross and Kellogg. Both schools have solid manufacturing programs and their proximity to large industrial cities is also a plus.

Best,

Stacey

[sam11owen]

ok thank you very much

[Stacey Oyler]

You're welcome!

Stacey