FAQs part Deux
Hi all,
this cheeky li'l mouse has been busy travelling all throught the christmas break and is now gearing up for the start of session in this new year.. gosh what a lovely break... !!
Meanwhile, the stream of questions from prospective applicants has been gathering momentum.. more recently i received the following questions on my businessweek forum
I'm posting the answers to these questions here for the benefit of all involved.
Q1. The choice of electives (subjects) and what possible specilizations are possible by combining these electives ? I understand that program itself is tuned for general management.
Stuart: There is a range of electives being offerred and we have been given the option to suggest our own elective too. There's however one pre-condition to introducing a new elective: that we should have significant interest in the proposed electives. i.e. atleast 7 students.
Please note however that the degree awarded would be of an MBA in General Management. The electives in finance (we have 2 electives in finance taking the total finance courses to 5) would enhance your financial acumen but the degree title would essentially remain the same. A recruiting company like an I-Bank, will certainly give u due credit for ur enhanced financial prowess.
Q2. My personal objective is to move into strategic management (consulting). Do you see the current electives and/or past placements an indicator to comment on the suitability of the program to my objectives.
Stuart: My immediate seniors and people from the previous batches have joined the who's who of consulting. I think this is proof enough of the potential of the course to arm one to be a consultant. However, please remember, the consulting recruitment process is no cakewalk. You need to convince the firm that u have relevant transferable skills from ur previous experience as well as an industry/ sector expertise that is ur USP and makes u attractive to them.
Q3. Is the exchange program with Babson and NTU available for all HSG MBA participants, or only to a select group ? If only to a select group - then what is the criteria of selection (merit, desire, availability etc) ? Have exchange opportunities improved for your batch i.e. any new schools added to the exchange program ?
Stuart: Yes the exchange programs are open to all students. Most of the people have overwhelmingly opted for Nanyang and Babson has not found too much favour. The reason is clearly that Asia is booming and is a charming proposition for the westerners. Singapore is strategically located and gives one the opportunity to experience mystique of Asia while pursuing a western lifestyle.
Q4. Is the dual-degree MBA program with NTU available for all HSG MBA participants ? If not what is the entry criteria applied if an applicant desires to get a second degree from NTU ? What extra costs (host university fees, living costs) are incurred ?
Stuart: Yes. The extra costs are clearly mentioned in the mba brochure and website.
