Finding a suitable MBA program

[icbeyondhorizon]

Hi,

I've been in IT industry for a little more than 9 years. Having had a good exposure to various facets of business in this field, I would like to expand my reach to other domains such as Marketing, Finance and Operations. In the long run, I want to start a business of my own. Hence thinking about an MBA to upgrade my skills and to broaden my professional network.

Here is how my profile looks:
- Originally from rural India, engineering graduate, good academic record (84%)
- Employed in IT industry, worked for various clients in India, US and Germany
- Have a very good performance track record at work
- Learnt German until Level 4
- Currently employed in Germany
- GMAT: 720 - Q50, V38

These are some of the schools I am considering right now, but need to research more the specifics of their programs:
London Business School, HEC Paris, WHU and Mannheim Business School in Germany, St. Gallen University, Switzerland, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

I am looking for perspectives in evaluating MBA programs - Europe vs US vs APAC, and also suggestions on which MBA programs would better suit me.

Thanks in advance.

[Jim@StratusPrep]

The best thing that you can do is figure out what it is that you want out of your MBA and then research the programs. See what schools offer the best class and extra curricular activities to meet your goals.