I get a lot of similar questions on feasibility in F1GMAT’s Career Planning Service. One of the common questions I get from applicants in core engineering roles in industries like Oil & Gas, Electronics, Automobile, and Infrastructure is whether it’s feasible to switch to Management Consulting.
Atul Jose (Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): NYU Stern’s Tech MBA is part of the two one-year MBA programs that the team announced in 2017. With the 2019 to 2022 Employment reports - a trend emerges.
In this Career Planning Tips series, I will share 5 factors to consider before choosing a General Management MBA program or a Specialist MBA program.
Today I will share the three major differences between Wharton and Columbia MBA programs on class profile, curriculum and post-MBA placement trends.
Atul Jose (Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): Sustainability has so many contexts. Once you understand how a sustainability framework applies across post-MBA industries and functions, you will be in a better position to shortlist top MBA programs.
Q) I was fired from my job. Will that affect my chances of getting into a top business school?
After a too-good-to-be-true climb in stock prices and revenue, the Technology industry faced its biggest slump since the dot com crisis in 2001. The high was followed by massive layoffs of close to 10-15% of workforce. The cuts began to be announced in late 2022. Business Schools had to come up with new deadlines just for those affected by the layoff.
Management Consulting – the most popular post-MBA industry, is poised to be worth $330 billion in 2023 and, by 2025, reach closer to the $350B mark. While applicants tend to prioritize US schools for their excellent post-MBA placements in the industry, the UK experienced the biggest growth, with an 8% increase to reach £6.79 billion.
The US maintained its dominance as the industry grew at 7.7% to reach $55B.
Welcome to F1GMAT’s Winning MBA Admission Tips. I am Atul Jose. Today I have a question from an applicant who wants to know.
I am an Indian applicant with 7 years of experience in the Food Technology space. I plan to transition from Operations to Consulting and return to India post-MBA (immediate or after 2-3 years). Which MBA is right for a consulting career? Also, which post-MBA market would help me gain exposure in AgTech if I chose to join a consulting firm before returning to India?