Pursuing MBA?

Question

I'm graduating with a degree of Computer Engineering this coming Summer and I really want to pursue MBA but I have a low GPA of 2.81. I'm trying to pump up my GPA to 3.0 so I can at least consider to apply to a decent MBA grad school. Currently my plan is to work for one year and then pursue this goal. Do you think this is a good plan or is it better to pursue it right after you finish college? What is the average time when people consider for MBA after graduating?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Your best best is to wait for more than one year before pursuing an MBA. Most of the top 50 schools won't even consider an applicant right out of college with no work experience. Considering your low GPA you have an even worse chance without some solid work experience.
MBA programs admit people who they think will go on to be successful, thereby enhancing the reputation of the program (and the potential donor pool!). You either have to have an outstanding academic record with little experience or an average academic record with some solid experience and a track record of increasing responsibility. To get into one of the top 20 schools you'll need both.
Right now I would guess you would get into a third tier program at best so I would build your work experience first if you want to get into a decent program.

Answer 2

The top MBA programs want four years of work experience. If you increase your GPA, have an interesting work career and get a high GMAT score, you might make it into a top twenty MBA program.

Fail to do that, and there isn't much hope for a highly ranked program. You could still get into an MBA program -- but unless you get into a good one, there is little value added in terms of the kind of job or salary you can make. If this is the case for you, a nighttime MBA might be more appropriate.

Answer 3

Yes you can pursue MBA from reguale college because th e prerequisite for getting an admission in to MBA is a bachelors degree and you should get qualifying marks in entrance test for MBA. Even im pursuing my bachelors through a distance learning program..and im planning to do MBA from a regular college..may be i will write CAT or GMAT.. good luck

Answer 4

I believe you can take classes even after you graduate and boost your GPA. I'm not sure about an MBA specifically, but I think that, while all graduate studies programs are very competitive, you mustn't be discouraged if you apply and are turned down. There are always ways to get in. You can ask for recommendation letters from your professors, former employees, etc. Your current school advisor should be able to help answer your questions and give you guidance - after all, that's what he's there for, right? - and if he can't answer your questions specifically, then you can go elsewhere. Often schools have Career centers, and you can always approach Business professors. At least one of them should be able to help you. You can also approach your Dean of Student Affairs. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

First try to get into the MBA program at your current school. They will usually be more flexible. You may need to re-take some undergrad classes to boost your GPA. Since you want to work take justa few classes so you can manage your time. I did an MBA over 6 years while working full time. All classes were on nights and weekends. The key is to not take on too much

Answer 6

Work first. If you get a good job, they will help pay for your masters.