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Agenda. Why an MBAWhen MBAWhy ISBWhat ISB looks forApplication Requirements/ProcedureApplication DeadlinesTips for ISB/MBA with work-exAnswers to some FAQs. Why do an MBA. To understand a way of thinking" and not to learn a set of financial/management tools/skills" Case studies bring up bu
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1. MBA & ISB BITS, Pilani
Aug 2006
2. Agenda Why an MBA
When MBA
Why ISB
What ISB looks for
Application Requirements/Procedure
Application Deadlines
Tips for ISB/MBA with work-ex
Answers to some FAQs
3. Why do an MBA To �understand a way of thinking" and not to �learn a set of financial/management tools/skills"
Case studies bring up business dilemmas for which a best plan has to be formulated
Trains the mind to think in a particular way
Tools are important but are the means to an end
To build a strong network
To understand business/world better
Accelerate your career
To have fun!
Some reasons why NOT to do an MBA
Get more salary (at least, let it not be the ONLY reason! ? )
Do �strategy work�
4. When MBA? There is no one answer
Post BITS with work experience: Let the environment you are in help you decide
Question yourself at regular intervals
What will I be doing at my workplace in the next one year?
Am I learning interesting things at my work?
Am I working to my potential? Am I being challenged?
Am I happy and enjoying myself at work?
Is my career progressing or has it stagnated?
Do I see my career moving towards a stage where an MBA will give me an edge?
If you contemplate a job change, decide whether you want a new job or an MBA
5. Why ISB? One Year Program
Allows faster return to workplace
Does not compromise on intensity, contact points etc.
World Class Faculty
Drawn from top B-schools across the world
Often are renowned gurus in their respective fields
Global & Constantly Updated Curriculum
Study incorporates latest, cutting-edge research of faculty
Experienced, diverse and high quality peer group
Learnings from interacting/debating with entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, army majors, engineers, CAs
Campus Facilities
Comparable to top B-schools in the world
Lateral Placements/Career Shifts
6. What ISB Admissions looks for? Leadership Potential
Demonstrated leadership qualities in life/academics/career
Primarily determined through recommendations/essays
Diversity
�What distinguishes you from your applicant pool?�
Work Experience
Minimum 2 years expected
Again, can be because of life/academics/career etc.
Quality/�Richness� matters
Visible career progression demonstrates focus/maturity/drive
Academic/Extra curricular Achievements
Rigorous program requires good academic orientation
Under/Post grad school, CGPA, rank etc. matter
GMAT Score/CAT Score (Provisional)
7. Application Requirements/Procedure Eligibility: Undergrad + 2 yrs work ex. preferred
Apply to ISB with
Personal Essays
Critical Assessment of Self
Career Goals � Why ISB
Teamwork example & learnings
Instance of failure & learnings from experience
Role Model Leader
(Some essays change but first two are usually constant)
Resume
GMAT Score
Two Recommendations
Transcripts, certificates etc.
Selected candidates go through an interview
8. Application Deadlines Typically two cycles
9. Tips for ISB ISB & BITS have a very good relationship
ISB encourages BITSian applications
Separate info-session held for BITSians
Application
Think through your application - do serious self-introspection
Be sincere and honest
Evaluators look for a tight & convincing story
Recommendations
Go for managers/direct supervisors if possible
Other choices: Customer contacts, previous managers etc.
Interview
First impressions matter!
Normally, interviews are used to test weaker areas of application
Have a �Plan B�
10. Tips for MBA with work-ex As �potential applicants� you have unique advantage
Yet to enter the corporate world - so can choose a career that
Brings diversity
Brings richness of work experience
Allows you to shape your career from a MBA perspective
Understand areas in application where you need to improve
Use industry exposure platforms like PS-2 effectively
Corollary: Understand strengths and bring them out better
�Reflect� on workplace happenings to gather insights
Again, use PS-2 effectively
Network at BITS and in your workplace
Your network will be your strength � always!
11. Contact Use the BITS Embryo discussion boards
Join bits2bschool
subra.krish@gmail.com