I’m in the process of researching Online MBA programs and I’m trying to gauge the strength of my potential application.
I’m 45 years old and I have 20+ years of experience with one of the Big-3 automakers. I’ve worked in a variety of capacities including: marketing, finance, risk, strategic planning, operations, customer relations, project management and internal control. I’m currently in a leadership level position at my organization (i.e. middle management). My work history is strong in terms of promotions and complexity of assignments – I’m also Six-Sigma certified. I currently hold an MS in Computer Information Systems (2004) from an above-average nationally accredited university (3.4/4.0), and a BBA-Accounting (1994) from an average (regionally accredited) university (3.3/4.0). I also expect to receive strong letters of recommendation from a VP and an EVP. I’ve met with a number of admissions advisers to discuss their respective programs and most have told me that a GMAT waiver is very likely, based my professional experience and graduate degree.
I’m looking to earn an MBA to advance my career within my current organization. It’s worth noting that I love working in the auto industry, and I have no desire to make a career change, or leave my current employer.
I’ve researched about a dozen online programs and I’ve found several that seem to be a good fit – Maryland, Rutgers, North Carolina. Recognizing that admissions criteria will vary between school, would I be a good candidate for admission at these schools based on my qualifications? Am I aiming too high, or too low?