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Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/24/2004 09:24:17 AM · #1

Hi
I turn 25 this Summer, Will be trying for MBA Programme from top Indian B School, But I was keen to study from top B School in USA and than work in investment firms like Goldman Sach's or Companies JP Morgan Stanley,DSP Merrill LYNCH but I do not even have funds for application fee forget about tution fee. I wanted to know if by age of 28 i have some funds and than if i am selected in top B school like Wharton, or Harvard , I would end with Loan of 100,000$.

My
Question is at age 30-31-32( when i pass out) can i get jobs in firms of my choice or it will be too late and i will have huge loan to repay without a job of my expectation to match.I am aiming at Global Career in Finance

I will be highly obliged if some one can guide me

jab119

Canon EOS-70D

07/24/2004 09:46:31 AM · #2

it will not be too late, companies these days look for educationa and experience. But if your pushing close to retirement age it may be harder to get a job. But in your 30's your changes are very good of landing a job you want

James

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/24/2004 11:03:26 AM · #3

Thanks for help

Second option i was thinking of doing a MBA from top Indian B SChool that has International recognition and than work few years than do MS from an american but i will be 35 than, will be it a good move

Message edited by author 2004-07-24 15:12:09.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/24/2004 05:00:19 PM · #4

I think it's a better idea to work first for a bit then go back and get the MBA. An MBA with no experience isn't much more valuable then a bachlors degree with no experience. If you get a job at a top notch company they will pay your tuition while you attend night school. I know several people that have done this and I plan to go get my MBA "some day" this way, paid for by my company. As for age, that's not a factor at all until your in your 40s-50s.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

07/24/2004 05:06:21 PM · #5

Originally posted by louddog:

As for age, that's not a factor at all until your in your 40s-50s.

and what happens then pray tell?

tiptripp

Olympus Stylus 300 Digital

07/24/2004 05:08:36 PM · #6

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by louddog:
As for age, that's not a factor at all until your in your 40s-50s.

and what happens then pray tell?

my guess is midlife crisis

Message edited by author 2004-07-24 21:16:36.

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

07/24/2004 05:21:21 PM · #7

I agree with louddog. Get experience first if you can. I've seen too many guys with all these degrees up the yingyang and finish first in job competitions to then crash and burn cuz they didn't have any experience.

Man, come do an MBA at one of the better MBA-ranked universities in Canada and save yourself a whack of cash! You can probably find info through the web.

Man, over $100K for a business degree... krayyyzeee! You can almost buy a decent house for that amount around here.

Good luck and go for it!

tiptripp

Olympus Stylus 300 Digital

07/24/2004 05:29:49 PM · #8

Originally posted by Beagleboy:

Man, come do an MBA at one of the better MBA-ranked universities in Canada and save yourself a whack of cash! You can probably find info through the web.

i'll save ya the look schoolfinder.com its a site for universities, colleges, business schools, medical schools, and all that jazz in Canada.
shouldn't rule it out

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

07/24/2004 08:41:10 PM · #9

I already have 4 years work experience, I worked for myself i.e i had my own business, I am just trying figure out wat6 is best way for me

jadin

Nikon D800

07/24/2004 08:58:20 PM · #10

I've heard that more and more companies are interested in older employees. Simply because they have a much better work ethic. If a company won't hire you because you are too old, they are a lame company to work for to begin with. ;) Least that's my thoughts.

Message edited by author 2004-07-25 12:44:46.

airatic

Olympus E-410

Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

07/24/2004 09:35:29 PM · #11

I have to disagree here, getting an MBA right away shows employers that you are willing to make the effort, and the starting salary you recieve will reflect that. The salary for a starting job on Wall Street with an MBA is twice what you recieve without one (assuming they'd even hire you).

Work experience is good, but companies are more impressed by your willingness to invest yourself than by the degree itself. If you are worried about experience, get a job while you attend school, and that will look even more impressive.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/25/2004 05:37:38 AM · #12

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C-Fox

Canon EOS-20D

07/25/2004 06:03:24 AM · #13

Originally posted by General:

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Talk to human resources at the companies you are looking to get hired for and see what they are looking for. It seems like you have a pretty select list of who you want to work for, so my advice would be an email or two for their human resources team. Unless someone here actually got a job for one of those companies there opinion is just that their opinion.

The other huge thing is working in the states if you are not born there is quite difficult. There are a number of fields that they allow in, but the fields change and it means a lot of extra effort for the companies doing the hiring. Extra work for them means less chance for you I am sorry to say. Going to school in the states doesn't automatically allow you to work there.

Message edited by author 2004-07-25 10:06:14.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/25/2004 07:58:11 AM · #14

You might also look at executive MBAs, basically the course load is designed to allow you to work, and the course work is handled on alternating weekends, fridays through sundays. In the bay area my wife just got one fron Warton and I know that Peperdine has one as does Colombia/Hass(the Berkeley B-School). At least at the Warton program you have the same faculty & course work as in the full time program. Of course your family life and social life go away and it does cost more than a straight MBA, but it is another alternative to consider.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/26/2004 01:44:22 AM · #15

What is Chartered Accountant In USA, i mean does USA have alo have CA

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

07/26/2004 02:46:01 AM · #16

Originally posted by General:

What is Chartered Accountant In USA, i mean does USA have alo have CA

Sounds like a CPA, Certified Public Accountant.

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/26/2004 02:52:17 AM · #17

Unless you're truly set on Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard, UP, upper tier schools you might also want to consider where you want to work. While those upper tiers are world known, regionally known schools are often as prestigious in their areas. Golden Gate University in San Francisco for example is well regarded in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.