http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/ MBA, GMAT, CAT, CAT 2009, cat preparation, IIM, XAT » Tag: International MBA - Recent Topics en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:03:07 +0000 http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/topic/mba-in-hong-kong#post-34 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:10:55 +0000 Peter 34@http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/ <p>I am doing research for MBA in Hong Kong......need to be in the Asia-Pacific and looking for a regional focus MBA. Came across The University of Hong Kong and the MBA program looks very good. It is one of the top Asian schools......has anybody looked at it?? If yes can you share your thoughts about it?? Need to get some other view point...though have decided to apply. </p> http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/topic/why-should-you-choose-to-go-to-columbia#post-14446 Fri, 14 May 2010 13:34:47 +0000 kavitassingh 14446@http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/ <p>Name: Barry Jonas</p> <p>Pre-MBA experience: BS from Cornell University and was a management consultant prior to business school.</p> <p>Business School: Columbia Business School, Class of 2003</p> <p>MBA Program: Accelerated Program – also known as Columbia J Term</p> <p>After deciding on Columbia Business School for a number of reasons, I chose the J-Term program because the accelerated 16 month length did not sacrifice the quality of the academic or social experience, while it allowed me to interact with students who had similar entrepreneurial interests/backgrounds.</p> <p>Essentially the J-Term starts one term later than the regular class and makes up for it via summer coursework while Fall term MBA students are pursuing internships. When I started the program, I was very focused on developing a family business, but was looking for the MBA education and network to help accomplish specific goals. As such a summer internship was unnecessary for me. A large contingent of fellow J-Termers had similar goals and they proved to be invaluable sounding boards.</p> <p>Once at Columbia Business School, I was able to explore entrepreneurial paths as well as more traditional corporate paths. I ultimately realized I was not ready to run my own business directly after graduation. When I realized I wanted to find a traditional job after Columbia Business School, as opposed to start my own business, I did two externships/part time internships during the school year. However, I wound up finding a job in an unrelated field via on-campus recruiting. Columbia Business School and the J-term program were flexible enough that I was able to find a traditional yet exciting job in the gaming and hospitality industry after graduation, while laying the groundwork for future entrepreneurial opportunities.</p> <p>My second job out of Columbia Business School was found via an introduction from a former classmate at Columbia Business School. Currently I am in New York, consulting for a restaurant software start-up and helping them raise capital. </p> http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/topic/finally-applying-to-b-schools-outside-india#post-4556 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:13:36 +0000 Parag 4556@http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/ <p>It was an eventful weekend! A lots of things have happened and all have helped me take a decision about my future… the decision about my MBA!</p> <p>I am happy to announce that I would be applying to B schools outside India! Probably XLRI can be my plan B now…</p> <p>I am currently exploring the school websites and forums to find my right fit!</p> <p>Wish me luck… </p> http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/topic/what-is-the-best-in-international-mba#post-35 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:12:34 +0000 Peter 35@http://www.forums.mbapursuit.com/ <p>Does anyone think there is one top program that stands out above the others? For instance, Chicago is usually ranked higher in terms of finance than Harvard, but do you think having the Harvard degree would still give you a better chance of getting the banking job of your preference? I guess there may not be a way to really quantify this, just trying to get a general opinion.<br /> Reply With Quote </p>