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An International student |
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thanks |
| Date Posted: |
12/31/2002 |
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Vaishnav,
May I be completely and brutally honest? (After all, that's usually the best medicine, even if it hurts).
Your MBA from India is basically worthless in the IB world in the US and UK. In order to get hired as an associate, you'll need to be recruited from a top US university. Or, you'll need recommendations from very influential people in IB.
You've invested a lot of time and money getting your MBA in India. But, that's where it has its most value. Many people from India that want to work in the US get there MBA's here first. Or, they come with a technical degree, then add the MBA afterward. In any event, you basically need to start again.
In terms of MS in Finance or MBA, the MS is very structured and technical for financial transactions. The MBA provide more overall business exposure. If all you want to do is crunch numbers, go the MS. If you're looking to manage businesses, go MBA.
For the GPA issue, it's a footnote on your resume. Many people with marginal GPA's end up at the top (does Goerge W. Bush sound familiar). Some employers view high GPA's as a negative. They feel that too much focus on acedemia short changes social and leadership development.
You can read my previous post to Jonothan Edward on some ideas about IB. Depends on what you need to give up to get what you want. |
| Message: |
thanks a lot for brutal but honest advice.
I will try to find that posting for jonothan
I am ready to do what it takes to become IB .I will join MBA
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