Manchester vs Warwick vs Imperial

blitzkrieg

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Posted Sep 08, 2016 19:57

Which one to apply for?

Profile details:
Indian, male, engineer (23 yrs). GMAT: 730.
Work ex: 2 years and 3 months in IT (functional testing). Will have 3 by next yr.
Post MBA goal: Want to move into product management (within the technology sector)

I am already applying to Oxford, but I also want to apply to one safe school in UK. I see that Imperial > Manchester > Warwick as per the FT mba rankings. but which school is the best considering my profile and post-MBA goals. Also, which one has better placements for international students (% employed) and better international reputation?

Besides, are there any other schools that I should look at (like Cass, lancaster, Strathclyde etc.)

Please suggest.

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yipkc

111 152

Posted Sep 09, 2016 03:00

blitzkrieg,

while that's a good GMAT score you had achieved, your level of work experience is still not ready for the top tier MBA. You will be better off working for another 2-3 years before starting on an MBA.

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blitzkrieg

13 26

Posted Sep 09, 2016 09:07

blitzkrieg,

while that's a good GMAT score you had achieved, your level of work experience is still not ready for the top tier MBA. You will be better off working for another 2-3 years before starting on an MBA.

Well there are some personal reasons why I'm looking for an MBA next year. It'll be difficult after that.

Isn't 2-3 years the minimum for most MBA programs? Since I have the bare minimum required, won't an above average GMAT score and undergrad performance not compensate for that? Would you recommend re-taking the GMAT?

[Edited by blitzkrieg on Sep 09, 2016]

[quote]blitzkrieg,

while that's a good GMAT score you had achieved, your level of work experience is still not ready for the top tier MBA. You will be better off working for another 2-3 years before starting on an MBA. [/quote]Well there are some personal reasons why I'm looking for an MBA next year. It'll be difficult after that.

Isn't 2-3 years the minimum for most MBA programs? Since I have the bare minimum required, won't an above average GMAT score and undergrad performance not compensate for that? Would you recommend re-taking the GMAT?

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yipkc

111 152

Posted Sep 09, 2016 15:30

No, you don't have to retake the GMAT. In my perspective, it's about how much you would gain from the course. At such a relatively young age, I don't think you would benefit much from a 1 year MBA with students of an average age of close to 30 years old. Have you consider doing a 2 year MBA from the USA instead? Top schools do accept applicants with 2-3 years of work experience.

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blitzkrieg

13 26

Posted Sep 09, 2016 15:40

No, you don't have to retake the GMAT. In my perspective, it's about how much you would gain from the course. At such a relatively young age, I don't think you would benefit much from a 1 year MBA with students of an average age of close to 30 years old. Have you consider doing a 2 year MBA from the USA instead? Top schools do accept applicants with 2-3 years of work experience.

Well, even schools in the US mostly have on average 5-6 years of work ex. I'm applying to McCombs in the US, but there also the average work ex is 5.5 years (about the same as Oxford). H/S/W or other tier 1 schools are out of question as I don't have a very stellar profile.

The UK/European B schools seem to be just about a year older/experienced compared to those in US. Would that make a big difference?

Also, if you're looking for a career change, wouldn't it be easier early in your career?

[Edited by blitzkrieg on Sep 09, 2016]

[quote]No, you don't have to retake the GMAT. In my perspective, it's about how much you would gain from the course. At such a relatively young age, I don't think you would benefit much from a 1 year MBA with students of an average age of close to 30 years old. Have you consider doing a 2 year MBA from the USA instead? Top schools do accept applicants with 2-3 years of work experience. [/quote]Well, even schools in the US mostly have on average 5-6 years of work ex. I'm applying to McCombs in the US, but there also the average work ex is 5.5 years (about the same as Oxford). H/S/W or other tier 1 schools are out of question as I don't have a very stellar profile.

The UK/European B schools seem to be just about a year older/experienced compared to those in US. Would that make a big difference?

Also, if you're looking for a career change, wouldn't it be easier early in your career?

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