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Wed 17 Mar, 2004 11:13 am
Hello everyone!
Background: I was roaming around the net today at work and came across a string at able2know about some1 thinking of pursuing an MBA. I am in a similar condition and wanted some advice. I graduated college in 2001 from a prestigious college with a low GPA in Computer Science. I worked in IT for a couple of months and was laid off after the 9 / 11 aftershock. I am from NJ and was working in NYC at the time. I changed positions and after trying a couple of professions, I landed a job as a cost accountant in Jan of 2001. Since I do not have the background education required I am EXTREMELY UNDERPAYED. I decided on doing an MBA and due to my extremely high GMAT score, I was able to be admitted in a couple of top 20 colleges. I have decided on attending a college, which is ranked amongst the top 10 in Finance.
Current: I am currently still working at my low wage job, and am looking forward to starting college in September.
Future: Now here is where my problem starts. I have no idea what to do for the future. My question is how hard are the consulting fields and Investment banking fields to break in. I will be majoring in Corporate Finance, and wanted to know if anyone has similar experience, and would help me out wit the dilemma. I like analysis / problem solving type of work. I get bored with redundancy really quick and like challenges. What I really want is a challenging position that pays really well. I don't care about travel or putting in the 60 hour weeks. What would be the best position for this situation.
Any help would be appreciated.
MBA??
I think you simply cannot go wrong with an MBA. You have that degree and you can really make headway into almost any area.
I am a highly technical type, with a BS in Computer Science. I am currently enrolled in a very exciting program at the University of Maryland.
They offer "dual" degrees, and I am pursuing the MBA and Masters of Technology Managment..
It's great because in the end I only have to take 4 courses beyond the regular stuff for the TMAN degree to also secure the MBA. :wink:
Well...international banking might be the thing you are looking for. I believe both Gautam and KitchenPete here on A2K do that. Perhaps they can give you some advice. These days, an MBA is good for a resume, but you may want to think of focusing on what you really want to do, and take the appropriate courses.
Mind you, an MBA from a top college would go further than one from a lesser college. As I said, if you have it locked up, very good for a resume.
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