<p>I am considering applying for my MBA once i have completed my MS in engineering. From what i understand, you want a minimum of 2 years work experience. I would like to try and get into a top program but don't know if my experience will be valid for 2 years. My current situation is i work 20-30hrs a week during the semester with a large engineering firm and full time during breaks. At the time of application i would have a little more than 2 years of experience at this rate. Do you guys think this will be a sufficient amount of experience, or will i need more? </p>
<p>I guess my main concern is starting full time for say another year or two, and then leaving to go for my MBA. I don't think this would really by fair to the company if i were to just leave and not come back. I know they will let you go for your MBA, however, i would like to keep my options open and don't really want to be locked into only working there. Could anybody give some input?</p>
<p>The average age of an incoming MBA student is 27-29 years old. I am not sure how old you are, but the age range should give you an idea how you should prepare yourself.</p>
<p>I find this thread suitable to post my question.</p>
<p>I have 2 years of full time work ex as a software developer. I want to go for MBA in 2010.
What would the B Schools be expecting from me as I am involved in pure technical type of work.</p>
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I guess my main concern is starting full time for say another year or two, and then leaving to go for my MBA. I don't think this would really by fair to the company if i were to just leave and not come back. I know they will let you go for your MBA, however, i would like to keep my options open and don't really want to be locked into only working there. Could anybody give some input?
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<p>I'm not sure how this isn't fair. Can't you give them a two week notice to leave at any time? I'm not sure why you should limit your options if they aren't compensating you to do so.</p>
<p>Most MBA students that get into top programs with only 2 years of experience are coming from jobs that often require long hours (60 to 80 to 100+ hrs a week...ex: Ibanking, consulting, etc). You are going to have a difficult time trying to spin your 20-30hr a week job to be better than those who have worked 4 or 5 years.</p>
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I have 2 years of full time work ex as a software developer. I want to go for MBA in 2010.
What would the B Schools be expecting from me as I am involved in pure technical type of work.
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<p>Progressive work experience, promotions, multiple projects, variety of work, etc.</p>
<p>Given the large number of applicants that are techies, and the increase in business school applicants, 2 to 3 years of software development experience will not be viewed all that favorably. (depending where you are applying). </p>
<p>Of course, in either of the cases mentioned here a high GPA/GMAT (as well as the essays) could go a long way but if one is looking at a top 3, top 5, top 10, or top 20 school where GPAs and GMATs are high anyway, it will be difficult to get in considering the work experience of the other applicants.</p>
<p>Ha fair huh? Nowadays I wouldn't even give my employer two weeks notice. They don't give you two weeks notice when they fire or lay you off. I really would like to know when this two weeks notice came into play?</p>
<p>I've worked a few part time jobs while in college and when they didn't have anymore money in their budget to pay me they laid me off. The most notice I ever got was three days! Two weeks notice my ass...</p>
<p>Tech experience should be taken with a grain of salt. The escalation in responsibilities is slower than in finance/consulting so generally more work experience is needed. I also believe an MBA is less valuable within tech when compared to other industries (like finance/consulting).</p>