Hello everyone,

I am planning in applying for MBA at Strathclyde for Sep 2011.Your feedback on the programme is highly appreciated. I would also like to know what are my chances.
Exp: 5 years(2 1/2 yrs engg and 2 1/2 yrs management)
Education: Engineering and then Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
IELTS:7.5
GMAT: Not taken

Thanks and Regards,
Vishnu Menon

Vishnu, are u from Kerala?

Anyways, here's the deal. You need the following documents to support ur application
Two references, one academic, one professional
a detailed SOP
Resume
Degree mark list
GMAT (see whether they can waiver this for u as ur profile looks good)
IELTS/TOEFL or a letter from your institution stating your proficiency in English.

I think they will conduct a telephonic interview and probably ask u to complete ur GMAT by giving u a conditional offer. I didn't give IELTS but had a strong 680 for GMAT and my interview was pretty straight forward with familiar questions.
Contact the admissions office via mail first and see here your chances lie cos I think u have a good one to make the cut.

Good luck mate,
KK

Hello KK,

Thanks for the feedback.Yes,I am from Kerala.From Thrissur basically.How about you?I do have all the documents ready.SOP,Ref Letters,Transcripts etc...

Are you currently doing your MBA at Strathclyde?If yes,howz the course?Heard the situation is pretty challenging there in terms of internships and career opportunities.

I'm from Tvm mate!

Well, if everything comes around well, I will be joining Strathclyde in fall 2011 as I have an offer from them. Currently though I'm waiting for the new visa rules to come into effect by April 6th so that I can weigh my options better. The only concern being scrapping of the PSW visa if that happens.

What you can do now is download the brochure of SBS and apply if you find the structure and content good. Await their reply and if they ask for an interview, fix a slot through this link
https://www.sbs.strath.ac.uk/apps/interview/
I would suggest u proceed now as SBS is a school in demand just like few other top schools in the UK.

KK

Thanks a bunch KK!I shall soon start my application with Strathclyde.Right now in the process of writing the essay questions.I have an offer from Aarhus School of Business in Denmark and Corvinus School of Management in Hungary.As I have not taken the GMAT,my options are quite limited.However, I am planning to take the test by April.Just to be on the safer side.

Regarding the PSW,I dont think they will scrap the whole thing.If so, then all the unis will take a big hit.What I feel is that they will reduce the time period to 1year.But then, u can never say!

Hey KK!I got the admittance letter for Strathclyde today...however, I havent decided yet...