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Posted Jan 31, 2016 01:51

Hi,
I am currently looking to enrol into a MBA programme to help with my career. Unsure of the type of programme to enrol. Bit background about myself.
Acadamics - I have a first class deg in Mechanical Engineering. Completed MSc Project Management with 2:1 degree. I have also completed a post graduate certificate in power plant engineering.

Experience. - Working as section engineer for about 7.5 years within a power generation / petrochemical support services company. I have worked in various thermal/ nuclear power stations and refineries in UK. Have also worked in USA for a year on company project works.

I am looking towards studying MBA in operation management. Looking to join energy management consultation group or operations management team within power generation / energy industry post MBA.
I have just started preparing for GMAT. Im aiming to score about 700 to 720 on my GMAT test. Initially started looking for E-MBA programmes hoping to study along side work. After reading more into the network / job opportunities the full time MBA programmes provide, I am keen if I should try and apply for any top B-schools in UK/USA. Bit worried about the hefty price tag on top B-school MBAs. Willing to take loans / aids if it helps me in the longer run.

Please advise if its worth quitting my job to study full time or should I stick with E-MBA weekend programmes? Based on my acadamic / experience which B-school would i be eligible to apply to? Any suggestions / assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
Hi,
I am currently looking to enrol into a MBA programme to help with my career. Unsure of the type of programme to enrol. Bit background about myself.
Acadamics - I have a first class deg in Mechanical Engineering. Completed MSc Project Management with 2:1 degree. I have also completed a post graduate certificate in power plant engineering.

Experience. - Working as section engineer for about 7.5 years within a power generation / petrochemical support services company. I have worked in various thermal/ nuclear power stations and refineries in UK. Have also worked in USA for a year on company project works.

I am looking towards studying MBA in operation management. Looking to join energy management consultation group or operations management team within power generation / energy industry post MBA.
I have just started preparing for GMAT. Im aiming to score about 700 to 720 on my GMAT test. Initially started looking for E-MBA programmes hoping to study along side work. After reading more into the network / job opportunities the full time MBA programmes provide, I am keen if I should try and apply for any top B-schools in UK/USA. Bit worried about the hefty price tag on top B-school MBAs. Willing to take loans / aids if it helps me in the longer run.

Please advise if its worth quitting my job to study full time or should I stick with E-MBA weekend programmes? Based on my acadamic / experience which B-school would i be eligible to apply to? Any suggestions / assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
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Posted Feb 01, 2016 13:10

Usually EMBA programs are better for students who do not wish to make large career transitions, or who are already far along enough in their careers where they are not looking to make big jumps.

So, it depends on where you are and where you want to go. If you're happy staying in your location/job field, then a part-time MBA or an EMBA would be a reasonable option.

However, if you're looking to go somewhere else or make a large career shift, then look closer at full-time MBAs. For schools that are strong in operations management, check out this list:

http://find-mba.com/lists/top-business-school-by-speciality/top-business-schools-for-operations-management

... and strong energy programs are here:

http://find-mba.com/lists/top-business-school-by-speciality/top-business-schools-for-energy-and-natural-resources

... however, that field tends to be strongly location-driven, with the best programs usually in places like Texas, Canada, Scotland, etc.
Usually EMBA programs are better for students who do not wish to make large career transitions, or who are already far along enough in their careers where they are not looking to make big jumps.

So, it depends on where you are and where you want to go. If you're happy staying in your location/job field, then a part-time MBA or an EMBA would be a reasonable option.

However, if you're looking to go somewhere else or make a large career shift, then look closer at full-time MBAs. For schools that are strong in operations management, check out this list:

http://find-mba.com/lists/top-business-school-by-speciality/top-business-schools-for-operations-management

... and strong energy programs are here:

http://find-mba.com/lists/top-business-school-by-speciality/top-business-schools-for-energy-and-natural-resources

... however, that field tends to be strongly location-driven, with the best programs usually in places like Texas, Canada, Scotland, etc.
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Posted Feb 01, 2016 21:53

Thanks Razors Edge for your reply. i would like to join in the operations management team within an energy company or try breaking into consulting role. Think full time programs would be the best fit for the big jump im aiming at.

Thanks for your school suggestions.
Thanks Razors Edge for your reply. i would like to join in the operations management team within an energy company or try breaking into consulting role. Think full time programs would be the best fit for the big jump im aiming at.

Thanks for your school suggestions.
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Posted Feb 04, 2016 13:01

Depends on the regions you're looking at. For the US, those Texas Schools - Mays and Rice for instance - are hard to beat.

Internationally, Nanyang in Singapore is good for operations management. A lot of strong energy schools in Canada as well - Alberta or Haskayne for instance.
Depends on the regions you're looking at. For the US, those Texas Schools - Mays and Rice for instance - are hard to beat.

Internationally, Nanyang in Singapore is good for operations management. A lot of strong energy schools in Canada as well - Alberta or Haskayne for instance.
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Posted Feb 05, 2016 11:12

Good comments here. I'd also look at schools that have strengths in operations/supply chain - so MIT - Sloan, Carnegie Mellon, Smeal, Krannert, etc.
Good comments here. I'd also look at schools that have strengths in operations/supply chain - so MIT - Sloan, Carnegie Mellon, Smeal, Krannert, etc.
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