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Posted Feb 16, 2022 12:09

Hello,

I am 47 Russian and have a sound experience in Finance. So, I worked in PWC Audit for more than 6 years finally as a manager of large projects. Then I worked in 2 different large vertically integrated petrochemical and oil companies in Controlling and Operations (responsible for overseas joint ventures) as a department head and project manager. Also I was a Deputy CFO in one midsize HighTech company.

I am planning to go for US full-time MBA. However I do not understand on whether I have any chance to be admitted given the age I have. I wrote to couple of US schools admission committees but could not get a response on my viability as a student in 47.

Before I start my GMAT could you give your assessment on whether it is practically feasible. EMBA doesn't fit to me because of visa problems and because of no OPT chances.

I appreciate your reply
Hello,

I am 47 Russian and have a sound experience in Finance. So, I worked in PWC Audit for more than 6 years finally as a manager of large projects. Then I worked in 2 different large vertically integrated petrochemical and oil companies in Controlling and Operations (responsible for overseas joint ventures) as a department head and project manager. Also I was a Deputy CFO in one midsize HighTech company.

I am planning to go for US full-time MBA. However I do not understand on whether I have any chance to be admitted given the age I have. I wrote to couple of US schools admission committees but could not get a response on my viability as a student in 47.

Before I start my GMAT could you give your assessment on whether it is practically feasible. EMBA doesn't fit to me because of visa problems and because of no OPT chances.

I appreciate your reply
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 13:52

Is the US the only place you want to work in? Perhaps the IBEAR MBA at USC is a fit. Certainly you should look for a full time degree if you want to change country. 

PS it will have hard for them to give you an honest answer but you will struggle to get into a full time MBA. 

[Edited by Duncan on Feb 16, 2022]

Is the US the only place you want to work in? Perhaps the IBEAR MBA at USC is a fit. Certainly you should look for a full time degree if you want to change country.&nbsp;<br><br>PS it will have hard for them to give you an honest answer but you will struggle to get into a full time MBA.&nbsp;
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 14:07

Thank you very much Duncan. If the US is the only country I want to get in what schools would you recommend with my age curriculum? I would like to focus on schools where I have some chances. I mean what else besides Marshall would you recommend? Thanks again in advance for your recommendation!

[Edited by ksalakh on Feb 16, 2022]

Thank you very much Duncan. If the US is the only country I want to get in what schools would you recommend with my age curriculum? I would like to focus on schools where I have some chances. I mean what else besides Marshall would you recommend? Thanks again in advance for your recommendation!
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 14:55

MSx at Stanford. Sloan Fellows at MIT. Maybe a MFin at the Sloan School or the Simon School?  
MSx at Stanford. Sloan Fellows at MIT. Maybe a MFin at the Sloan School or the Simon School?&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 15:07

Thank you so much! I will make a research of the latters.
Thank you so much! I will make a research of the latters.<br>
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 17:08

As far as I am aware, the only top-ranked school in the US offering an F1 visa to study their EMBA full-time is the University of Virginia (Darden). 


As far as I am aware, the only top-ranked school in the US offering an F1 visa to study their EMBA full-time is the University of Virginia (Darden).&nbsp; <br><br><br>
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 17:23

That's very cool. 
That's very cool.&nbsp;
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 17:39

So does it altogether means that realistic option for old student is EMBA only?
So does it altogether means that realistic option for old student is EMBA only?
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 18:21

Honestly, I find it really hard to visualise the role you are most likely to get as one that firms will hire a fresh MBA graduate for. I like the MIT MFin idea, even if it gets you into functional roles. Darden makes sense for the DC area, and it's a good base for job hunting.  
Honestly, I find it really hard to visualise the role you are most likely to get as one that firms will hire a fresh MBA graduate for. I like the MIT MFin idea, even if it gets you into functional roles. Darden makes sense for the DC area, and it's a good base for job hunting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 18:41

Got it Duncan. Thank you again! Altogether it became less vague now
Got it Duncan. Thank you again! Altogether it became less vague now
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Posted Feb 16, 2022 21:32

If you are looking for senior roles after the masters degree, another choice I see a lot of international professionals take is the Harvard Mid-Career MPA.  Yes, it's not an MBA, but they place really well into global finance (e.g. World Bank, IMF, etc) at senior levels.   This route isn't for everyone but I would bet you get a better role doing the Harvard MC MPA than going to any full-time MBA (which places into entry level roles). 
If you are looking for senior roles after the masters degree, another choice I see a lot of international professionals take is the Harvard Mid-Career MPA.&nbsp; Yes, it's not an MBA, but they place really well into global finance (e.g. World Bank, IMF, etc) at senior levels.&nbsp;&nbsp; This route isn't for everyone but I would bet you get a better role doing the Harvard MC MPA than going to any full-time MBA (which places into entry level roles).&nbsp; <br>
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Posted Feb 17, 2022 00:47

That's a great idea. I would also look at midcareer masters at JHU SAIS and Tufts Fletcher. Thunderbird also used to have a mid-career masters.  
That's a great idea. I would also look at midcareer masters at JHU SAIS and Tufts Fletcher. Thunderbird also used to have a mid-career masters.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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