<p>I am a third year Civil Engineering student at City College, My current GPA is 3.92 and I intend to graduate with about a 3.7-3.8 (gpa is about 3.5 this semester due to tons of research) I am thinking about MBA programs and am wondering If it would be a good idea to start studying for GMAT starting next semester. I would really like to go to NYU Stern or Columbia but understand that it will most likely not be a possibility since I am coming from a public university. </p>
<p>How is Baruch's MBA program, I pretty much think I would want the MBA in CIS as opposed to a general MBA options, as I am finding myself very interested in the developing technologies in private home security, audio/visual, remote electronic access, etc.. I would like to work for or start a small start up specializing in implementing these luxuries into custom built homes/MDUs. Either way would an MBA in CIS help in regards to those career goals? I've always had a deep interest in this field and it now seems as though it is beginning to show steady growth. I would like to get in it early and take my chances. </p>
<p>I am graduating more than likely Magna Cum Laude, and am wondering what type of work experience would give me a chance at heading into a good MBA program where I can make some solid contacts. </p>
<p>Is Baruch's MBA program decent? From these forums I am under the impression that only the top MBA programs really offer the opportunity MBA students seek, and it would most likely be extremely difficult to get into one of the better Business Schools in NY due to my lack of top tier education. Am I correct in assuming this, thanks for any replies in advance.</p>