Life in Sydney/Melbourne post MBA as a foreign
Posted Apr 25, 2017 23:03
Hi everyone,
I am considering applying to an MBA (MBS or ASGM) in Australia along with my wife and would love to have your thoughts/inputs/comments on whether this idea makes sense or not.
Bellow more color on my situation.
Goal:
+ To land a job in either the tech or management consulting industry and settle down in Australia
Why Australia:
+ Perfect mix of lifestyle, weather (very important for Brazilians, believe me!) and quality of life
+ Greater chances of a good scholarship
+ Greater acceptance chances for my wife when compared to other options such as top B schools in the US
My background:
+ Brazilian, 27 years old
+ Engineering Degree
+ 2 yrs as a BA at McKinsey
+ 1 yr in Sales Strategy at Linkedin (current job)
Thanks and best,
Pedro
I am considering applying to an MBA (MBS or ASGM) in Australia along with my wife and would love to have your thoughts/inputs/comments on whether this idea makes sense or not.
Bellow more color on my situation.
Goal:
+ To land a job in either the tech or management consulting industry and settle down in Australia
Why Australia:
+ Perfect mix of lifestyle, weather (very important for Brazilians, believe me!) and quality of life
+ Greater chances of a good scholarship
+ Greater acceptance chances for my wife when compared to other options such as top B schools in the US
My background:
+ Brazilian, 27 years old
+ Engineering Degree
+ 2 yrs as a BA at McKinsey
+ 1 yr in Sales Strategy at Linkedin (current job)
Thanks and best,
Pedro
Hi everyone,
I am considering applying to an MBA (MBS or ASGM) in Australia along with my wife and would love to have your thoughts/inputs/comments on whether this idea makes sense or not.
Bellow more color on my situation.
Goal:
+ To land a job in either the tech or management consulting industry and settle down in Australia
Why Australia:
+ Perfect mix of lifestyle, weather (very important for Brazilians, believe me!) and quality of life
+ Greater chances of a good scholarship
+ Greater acceptance chances for my wife when compared to other options such as top B schools in the US
My background:
+ Brazilian, 27 years old
+ Engineering Degree
+ 2 yrs as a BA at McKinsey
+ 1 yr in Sales Strategy at Linkedin (current job)
Thanks and best,
Pedro
I am considering applying to an MBA (MBS or ASGM) in Australia along with my wife and would love to have your thoughts/inputs/comments on whether this idea makes sense or not.
Bellow more color on my situation.
Goal:
+ To land a job in either the tech or management consulting industry and settle down in Australia
Why Australia:
+ Perfect mix of lifestyle, weather (very important for Brazilians, believe me!) and quality of life
+ Greater chances of a good scholarship
+ Greater acceptance chances for my wife when compared to other options such as top B schools in the US
My background:
+ Brazilian, 27 years old
+ Engineering Degree
+ 2 yrs as a BA at McKinsey
+ 1 yr in Sales Strategy at Linkedin (current job)
Thanks and best,
Pedro
Posted Apr 26, 2017 01:20
Sounds good to me. Aim for Melbourne.
Sounds good to me. Aim for Melbourne.
Posted Apr 26, 2017 21:17
Thanks for your answer, Duncan. If you don`t mind sharing, what is the rationale for choosing MBS over ASGM?
Thanks for your answer, Duncan. If you don`t mind sharing, what is the rationale for choosing MBS over ASGM?
Posted Apr 28, 2017 18:43
I thought their salaries are higher.
[Edited by Duncan on Sep 27, 2017]
I thought their salaries are higher.
Posted May 24, 2017 17:29
In the most recent FT MBA ranking, AGSM actually has higher salaries than Melbourne: $122k vs. $100k (USD).
If you're seriously considering the Melbourne program, and intend to stay in Australia after graduation, make sure you understand the rules around post-MBA work visas. I believe they require study of at least 16 months to get a visa (https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post) - and the Melbourne MBA is only 12 months.
If you're seriously considering the Melbourne program, and intend to stay in Australia after graduation, make sure you understand the rules around post-MBA work visas. I believe they require study of at least 16 months to get a visa (https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post) - and the Melbourne MBA is only 12 months.
In the most recent FT MBA ranking, AGSM actually has higher salaries than Melbourne: $122k vs. $100k (USD).
If you're seriously considering the Melbourne program, and intend to stay in Australia after graduation, make sure you understand the rules around post-MBA work visas. I believe they require study of at least 16 months to get a visa (https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post) - and the Melbourne MBA is only 12 months.
If you're seriously considering the Melbourne program, and intend to stay in Australia after graduation, make sure you understand the rules around post-MBA work visas. I believe they require study of at least 16 months to get a visa (https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post) - and the Melbourne MBA is only 12 months.
Posted Sep 27, 2017 03:38
Hi Pedro, I’ve been doing a bit of research into MBA programs only recently, so chiming in a little late... I’ve been to both Melbourne and Sydney and I personally found the Sydney lifestyle and weather pretty comfortable and warm. I know it's not all about the weather but I hope this helps
Hi Pedro, I’ve been doing a bit of research into MBA programs only recently, so chiming in a little late... I’ve been to both Melbourne and Sydney and I personally found the Sydney lifestyle and weather pretty comfortable and warm. I know it's not all about the weather but I hope this helps
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