Hello everyone,
This forum has been very helpful and I’m hoping for some opinions on my current situation.
I have been considering an EMBA for some time to enable progression towards senior leadership, as I come from a technical background. I have 15 years’ experience in financial services and wish to remain in the same sector but pivot toward general management.
I was unexpectedly let go recently and most EMBAs require you to be employed. I am also on a Skilled Worker visa (UK) which may be cancelled fairly soon (in 2 to 5 months). The job market has been challenging for senior leadership roles that will offer sponsorship, particularly as I would also like to broaden my role. Realistically I don’t think I will be able to find a job that will sponsor me and get to do the part-time EMBA any time soon.
I am therefore looking into full-time MBAs to protect my residency status, as these will be sponsored on a student visa. I’ll add that I am aiming for ILR (indefinite leave to remain, no work restrictions) on 10 year residency basis (currently on 7y, so 1y student 2y grad visa will get me there without any concerns about work visa sponsorships).
With the unfortunate timing, I have missed the cut-offs for schools like Oxford Said and Cambridge Judge for the Sep 2024 intake. Bayes is reviewing my CV for rolling admissions but the course starts end of August. I’m not sure if there is enough time to apply and sort the visa. I have not yet sat GMAT but have started practising. I have a good 2:1 from a top university.
With all these factors, I am currently keeping fingers crossed on Bayes, but also found Brunel and Kingston offer January intakes which gives me breathing room to apply. I know these are not as good, however I don’t have that many options. I would prefer to remain in London to save the hassle of moving just for a year.
Have I missed anything in my analysis? Would Brunel be recommended over Kingston? I would be grateful to hear any other ideas.
This forum has been very helpful and I’m hoping for some opinions on my current situation.
I have been considering an EMBA for some time to enable progression towards senior leadership, as I come from a technical background. I have 15 years’ experience in financial services and wish to remain in the same sector but pivot toward general management.
I was unexpectedly let go recently and most EMBAs require you to be employed. I am also on a Skilled Worker visa (UK) which may be cancelled fairly soon (in 2 to 5 months). The job market has been challenging for senior leadership roles that will offer sponsorship, particularly as I would also like to broaden my role. Realistically I don’t think I will be able to find a job that will sponsor me and get to do the part-time EMBA any time soon.
I am therefore looking into full-time MBAs to protect my residency status, as these will be sponsored on a student visa. I’ll add that I am aiming for ILR (indefinite leave to remain, no work restrictions) on 10 year residency basis (currently on 7y, so 1y student 2y grad visa will get me there without any concerns about work visa sponsorships).
With the unfortunate timing, I have missed the cut-offs for schools like Oxford Said and Cambridge Judge for the Sep 2024 intake. Bayes is reviewing my CV for rolling admissions but the course starts end of August. I’m not sure if there is enough time to apply and sort the visa. I have not yet sat GMAT but have started practising. I have a good 2:1 from a top university.
With all these factors, I am currently keeping fingers crossed on Bayes, but also found Brunel and Kingston offer January intakes which gives me breathing room to apply. I know these are not as good, however I don’t have that many options. I would prefer to remain in London to save the hassle of moving just for a year.
Have I missed anything in my analysis? Would Brunel be recommended over Kingston? I would be grateful to hear any other ideas.
