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What is the Best Business School for Entrepreneurship?
Hey Guys, So I hear a lot about what the "best" business school overall is on this board, but I was hoping you guys could help me figure out what some good business schools are in regards to entrepreneurship specifically. I know you don't have to get an MBA to start a company, but I do feel like it...
Internships at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild’s put MSc Fi grad off banking
"I used to be a typical business school student. Ambitious and dedicated, I was fascinated by the prestige and aura around investment banking and Wall Street. I felt this was where the elite went, and I wanted to be part of it. Earning a six-digit salary to structure billion-dollar transactions and...
Consulting Salary for Career Switcher
Hi All, I am looking to do a career switch from IT as a Software Engineer to Management Consulting by getting an MBA in a top 5 program. I know salary ranges tend to be 85-155k and the median is 125k for top MBA programs (plus bonus). My question and concern is that currently as an engineer i am...
Transition MM Fund to MBA to Mega Fund
I have been working as an analyst at a local private equity shop located in Latin America which basically focuses on mid market investments in the regional market. The fund has a network with larger PE shops due to the fact that it sometimes co invests with larger shops in some deals taking...
Consulting Resume Book
Gentlemen, Do any of you have a management consulting resume book from a top MBA program? I've seen a few for vc / pe , but I have stumbled across any for consulting. Thanks.
INSEAD vs Oxford vs NYU (part time) vs Kellog/Booth (Part time)
I'm a little hard pressed on time and by the time I start my MBA I will be 28 hence my inclination towards 1 yr MBA (INSEAD, OXFORD) or part time program. 2 yr seem awfully long. INSEAD (1 yr program, But unsure if it will help me get a placement in US) Oxford (1 yr Program and mostly rely on the...
International Rotation for 1.5 years + MBA
How much would a 18month rotation internationally (London/UAE/Singapore/China/India) help when applying to top tier MBA programs, specifically W/H/S? I've been told an international rotation/experience would greatly improve ones chances. Let me know what you all think.
MBA/MFIN Class of 2011 Group
Hey all -- just created a group for the MBA Entering Class of 2011 (yes, so it should actually be 2013 i realize this :P) so that people who are applying early on now can go ahead and talk to one another and amongst themselves regarding their applications and where they think they may want to go. I...
Positions in less than ideal locations?
Is there any value in looking into positions in places like Africa, India, etc.? Obviously China has become fairly well represented but what about other options abroad? How do Bschools look at them, as in, would coming from an office in one of these places set you apart or just make you look like...
Tough Situation Advice
I'm in a somewhat unique situation. I'm sure a lot of people are going to want to rip on me because I'm in a tough spot, etc, but any advice would be much appreciated. I went to a non-target in NYC , graduated '09. I played a major sport for four years, GPA of 3.1. For a year I worked in...
Do I have what it takes for a top 5 biz school?
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M.S. before MBA
I have a C.S. degree from an Ivy and am working as a software developer for a BB right now. I did ok in undergraduate, with a marginal GPA, but still managed to land a job, as I did very well in interviews (though got dinged at a lot of places because of my GPA). I did extremely well in some...
International Double MBA Programs
A lot of schools offer the international double MBA programs now and I was just wondering if anyone knew if the schools judge your admissions more harshly if you apply with the intent of doing one of these? IE is it harder to get in and will your whole application get dinged vs just the...
Non Degree studies (post undergrad), beneficial?
Hey all, I wanted to get some feedback on non-degree studies. My undergrad was mech engineering from a non target state school (graduated with 3.4 overall, 3.58 core), right now i'm coming on a year of full time work as an engineer and i also interned for almost 4 yrs, part time and full time during...
girl throws puppies into river (nsfw)
http://thenewsoftoday.com/in-croatia-girl-throws-… [quote] In what has to be one of the most disturbing videos to hit the internet in some time, a video was posted on LiveLeak last evening. In the video, a girl who looks like she’s in her early 20′s, is seen throwing 6 puppies into a river....
Top MBA Programs for IB
Hi guys, After graduating with a MSF from a non-target school, I am looking into getting an MBA from a top school. In your opinion, what are the top MBA programs targeted by IB companies? Here is a list with schools I came up with: Wharton Harvard Chicago Columbia Kellogg Michigan Boston Are there...
Resume for MBA application
So I am trying to build my resume for Business school apps. I intend to have a consultant looking over it at some point. Just a question here about the content. On top of my regular job, Big4 accounting-audit, I have been heavily involved in a nonprofit that I founded, ran. The nonprofit is an ESL...
Better pre-MBA exp: developing nation IBD or US biz dev?
The title pretty much says it all. If you were hiring a post-MBA associate, (and taking for granted for now that the candidate comes from a US target school and has a 750+ GMAT) which would you prefer: --investment banking analyst experience for a big local bank in a no-name developing country, or;...
Applying for summer associate position as an MBA graduate
How do banks feel about MBA graduates who apply for summer associate positions? I didn't do an internship at an ibank so I am wondering if they will hire a graduate for a summer associate. I'm hoping to do this and hope to get a full time offer afterwards. Does anyone have any experiences like this?
Anyone have a resume book of an NYU Part-Time MBA Class?
Just curious if anyone has some type of resume book of a somewhat recent NYU part-time MBA class.
Police Record - Am I screwed for life??
Guys....several years back in my early 20s, I did some really dumb shit. Got hammered with my fratty buddies one weekend, for some reason things got too wild and out of hand and I ended up getting charged with 'public indecency' (misdemeanor). Anyway, long story short, after pleading guilty and...
Chicago MBA Programs
So I am thinking of going back to school to get my MBA . I want to work in Chicago when I graduate and I would like to go to school in Chicago, as well. I know Kellogg and Booth have the best reputations in Chicago, but I am not sure if I can get into either of these schools. I'm going to apply to...
monkey job prospects for int'l students
Hey there, I'm a first year MBA student at a fairly reputed regional school here at Houston. (You may bet, the initial R school) Unfortunately I'm an international student from Asia, my previous w/e mainly in equity research and risk mgt area, covers energy sectors in China, of course I speak...
Mfg Engineer moving away towards business (application for MBA at NYU)
Hey all, This is my first post on this website (by the way there is a load of good info here) and basically this is whats happening in my life right now: I graduated from a state school with a 3.40 GPA in mechanical engineering worked as an intern for 4 yrs (full time summers/winters, part time...
Undergrad vs MBA Case Interview
Alot of case interview prep sites and books seems to tailor more towards MBA case interviews . For those coming out out of college, how should case interviews and interview prep be different (if at all)?
Switch from associate to PE
I'm a post-MBA associate in a BB . Was wondering how easy / tough / impossible it was to move to PE from my position. If it were possible, when would that move be the easiest? Associate, VP level? Or is it simply way too late for a guy like me to switch? What would I have to do to switch? Thanks
Advice for 1st year MBA student trying to get into PE
I am going into my first year at a top 20 MBA program, and my goal is to get into private equity after school. For the past four years I have been doing commercial real estate (brokerage), so I am a complete career switcher. Does anyone have any advice on how to get into private equity and things I...
Best B-school for Equity Research
I'm applying to b-schools this fall for next and I want to do ER post-grad. What are the best schools for giving me the most ER opportunities after getting my MBA? Are any schools particularly well-known on the street? Any additional info related to ER and business schools is also a big help! Thanks...
"New" Asian Ivy League MBA initiative
Saw this on Bloomberg, thought it was interesting. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-20/ivy-leag… Seems that they set up a common website as well, www.topasiabschools.com
Do you need an MBA to be successful in business?
Do people with an MBA become wealthy and successful businessmen whereas if you don't have an MBA , you cannot become an entrepreneur or run your own successful business? So you cannot be successful in life without an MBA?
B-School - Recruiting for Multiple Industries
Hi Guys, I'm headed to b-school in the fall and I'm trying to decide how to go about recruiting when I get there. I'm coming from an economic consulting background, and plan to switch into finance. I initially applied thinking I wanted to do investment management or buy-side research, and just took...
Grad school, sooner or later?
I'll be a senior finance student this coming school year. I'm currently an intern in NY and keep getting asked from coworks/bosses etc about my plans for the future. And to be honest i have no idea what kind of shit i want to do. Anyway, they always have all this adive which is completely...
RBC S&T Intern?
any of you out there? need copy of an inter-intern email that went out. wasnt anything confidential, just douchy/hilarious/alienating.
mba book
Is there a recent book that has compiled all the MBA schools across the US and Canada, and the different requirements? Thanks ie for med school there is the "medical school admission requirements" by the AAMC (association of american medical colleges)
Columbia Private Equity Program
I was recently looking at MBA programs and came across Columbia's Private Equity Program and it seemed very interesting. Is it even worth while to base your MBA choice on such programs? Has anyone in the forum attended this program? Do you have, or have you heard any feedback? Do PE shops find...
Wharton MBA grads and career location
Looking at the career location of 2009 wharton MBA grads, i was really surprised that only 1% went to Chicago. More graduates went to boston, SF, LA, DC, and even Atlanta. What gives? This makes no sense given that Chicago has quite a few powerhouse finance firms. Also, it's hilarious that NYC's...
LSE MSc Finance vs. INSEAD MBA
Hi all, need a little help evaluating my choices. I was recently accepted to the August/September 2010 intakes for both LSE and INSEAD and I'm having difficulty choosing as I know that both schools are very prestigious and every alumnus I've met from either program is really enthusiastic about the...
Internships on Resume
When should internships be dropped from resume? I had three internships in college and working on fourth year of work exp. Doing MBA applications and should my UG internships stay on resume or take off?
Companies That Are Hiring: Barclays Capital
"Good candidates know that the industry is cyclical says campus recruitment head" http://www.businessbecause.com/mba-job-market/com… I had no idea that Barcap has only 12 years old.
Quickest Route to CFO or CIO
What is the quickest route to a CFO or CIO position (preferably at a Fortune 500 Company)? Is a financial analyst or treasury analyst position a good way to begin this pursuit, or would it be better to work in IB, ER , or Asset Management ? What is the best qualification(s) for these positions: MBA,...
How difficult is it to focus on two career paths in business school?
How difficult is it to focus on two career paths in business school? Investment banking and trading ? Investment banking and general management? Trading and Management Consultant?
THIRD TIER B-SCHOOL VS. GOVERNMENT CORPORATION INVESTMENT WORK EXPERIENCE: VIABLE OPTIONS FOR ENTERING ER OR AM
Would gaining (investment related) work experience at a government corporation provide a better start to a career in ER or Asset Management than getting an MBA or MSF from third tier B-School? What option would you choose if you could complete the MBA or MSF almost for free?
Transition from fixed income to ER (or Asset Management)
Would working as an investment analyst or an investment specialist in fixed income (primarily corporate investment grade money market securities and government & agency securities) provide meaningful work experiences for ER or Asset Management (equity mutual funds or global macro hedge funds)? Would...
Help! What else should I do?
I am currently in the middle of planning for a future MBA and wanted to know what my current odds at my target schools and what could I do to improve my standing. Educational Background: I went to a middle tier Undergrad my first year was horrible I ended up with a 2.5 average for that year (which...
MBAs for Smart But not Elite Students?
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows about good MBA programs for students that are smart, but don't come from elite backgrounds that might have trouble getting into the M7 schools. For example, I consider myself reasonably smart, but I'm definitely not a Harvard => McKinsey type of candidate...
Dropped/Repeated UG- hurt chances for top MBA program?
I have a 3.98 GPA from mid-tier school and 760 GMAT, solid recs/essays Double-majored in finance and physics In a 2-year IBD analyst program at a BB bank PROBLEM: During undergrad, I withdrew from three courses (none in the same semester), leaving me with three W's on my transcript. Also, I repeated...
Disastrous GMAT score split or good enough to get what I want?
Took GMAT: Quant: 40 scaled score, 58th percentile Verbal: 42 scales score, 95th percentile Total: 680, 86th percentile I majored in Economics and English undergrad. Got a job at a regional bank as an analyst, been working there for two years. I want to go to a local MBA program with a good regional...
CPA then MBA options?
I was wondering if this was a common career path, or one that I could possibly take? Get my MAcc and CPA while working at a Big Four for a couple years. then head for my MBA at a top school, and then become an associate. Could this work, because it would be avoiding the 120 hour weeks/3 yrs analysts...
MBA and own a biz
Why do people who already own a business going to b school? What can they get out of? Thanks
B-School recruiting attire
Can anyone comment on what's appropriate for business school recruiting attire? Especially for investment banking summer associate positions during your first year. From my impression thus far, you have to attend a lot of networking receptions and a lot of informational interviews ... but rarely...
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