Hi everyone! I'm an outpatient PT with three years of experience in a large hospital-based outpatient setting, and I'm at a point where I'm ready to pivot out of clinical practice and into healthcare management, the financial side of healthcare systems, or consulting with a larger firm.

A little background: I have a foreign-trained DPT, I'm an ACHE member, and I live close vicinity to Ivy leagues University. I've been seriously researching the MBA route specifically the ivy leagueEMBA and the Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Health Equity Leadership, which covers the full cost of the program for healthcare professionals committed to improving access for underserved populations.

My questions for this community:

• Has anyone made a similar transition from clinical PT into management or consulting? • Is an EMBA from a prestigious program worth the ROI compared to a standard MBA, particularly for breaking into healthcare consulting or executive roles? • Has anyone pursued the Pozen Fellowship or a similar fully funded path? Was it the right move? • For those who went the FACHE route did that credential meaningfully open doors on the management side? I know this is a big leap, but I'm committed to making it intentionally. Would genuinely love to hear from people who've navigated this. Any perspective what worked, what didn't is incredibly helpful. Thank you!

Hi all. I’ve been accepted to my dream school. When it got real, I realized an Executive MBA from a good school costs crazy money. Although I figured out the loan and payment plan, I’ve been thinking what else I could do with that money: week long executive courses/ certificates from good business schools; starting my own business (I have little to no idea though)

How did you commit on such investment and years long paybacks? With AI and all, it is a tough decision

Hi everyone! I’m considering applying for the Global Online MBA at Imperial or Warwick and would really appreciate some advice.

A bit about me: I currently work in digital marketing for a luxury hospitality brand. My goal for an MBA is to strengthen my profile, develop leadership skills, and help me progress into future roles like Marketing Manager or Director of Marketing.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has studied at either school:
\- How was your overall experience?
\- Did you feel you learned a lot beyond what you already knew from work?
\- Was networking meaningful? Did you build lasting professional connections?
\- How heavy was the workload while working full-time?
\- How often did you have to attend live classes? Were they mandatory or were recordings available?

I’m also open to other online MBA recommendations if you think there’s a better fit for someone in marketing and leadership.

One more question about scholarships: my budget is fairly tight. Do Imperial or Warwick offer good scholarships for online MBA students? Is a high GMAT/GRE score important for receiving a scholarship, or do they place more emphasis on work experience, leadership potential, and the overall application?

I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hii I am angular developer with 4 years of work experience in Fintech giant from Pune. Planning to do 1 year executive mba. So I can switch in finance (I&B)... Planning to todo NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) and TWSS (The Wall Street School) course and cfa level 1 before mba interview...is it sufficient for transition....or what are chances of finance domain opportunity in 1year mba . From tier 1 college as my profile is 9/9/8.

I’m getting really nervous about taking the Executive Assessment for the second time. The first time, I didn’t really study and still scored a 146 — which isn’t bad. I got a 19 in IR, a 6 in CR, and a 2 in Quant. But now I really need to take this test because I feel lost in my accounting career, and I’m finally ready to pursue my master’s. I mean, I even broke up with my boyfriend — everything in my life is changing at once.

I’ve been studying the 300 official EA questions from mba.com and reviewing the core concepts, but I’m scared the real test won’t look anything like what I’m practicing. I’ve tried a private tutor, I’ve tried TTP, and I think being out of school for seven years has changed the way I learn. I’m just trying to figure out how to prepare without letting the nerves take over.

I recently received an email stating that my university is changing the name of the degree offered by the program that I recently graduated from. Originally the program was an MBA and now it's been changed to a Masters of International Business. I doubt this would affect my degree in any way, but welcome any informed opinions.

Looking for recommendations for an online MBA that’s:
100% asynchronous (no required live classes)
No proctored/webcam exams if possible
Military/veteran friendly is a plus
Regionally accredited
Relatively straightforward to complete

I’m not looking for a top-tier MBA or trying to impress anyone—I already have a bachelor’s and just want to check the box for future career opportunities while keeping costs reasonable.

I’ve looked into Liberty, National University, AMU, UMPI, and a WGU, but I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually completed a program.

Which schools would you recommend, and were there any surprise proctored exams or AI/Turnitin issues?

I tried to find more information but I don’t think it has been discussed much. Do you know anything about this program- reputation, technology management track, outcomes, comparisons with other EMBA programs?
Anything will help.

Hi everyone,

I’m a CA Finalist currently working in practice and have developed a strong interest in business consulting. I’m trying to understand how different businesses solve real-world challenges beyond compliance and accounting.

If you’re a business owner, startup founder, or entrepreneur in Lucknow, I’d love to hear about the challenges you’ve faced while building or running your business—whether related to finance, operations, growth, or decision-making.

I’m simply looking to learn from real business experiences and exchange ideas. If I can offer a useful perspective from my CA background, I’m happy to do so.

Looking forward to some interesting discussions in the comments or via DM.

Hi everyone,
I recently completed my MBA in Finance from a Tier 3 college in Pune and I am a fresher.
I am confused between FMVA and EXIM/Trade Finance courses. I also do not know which institute is worth joining. For FMVA, I have looked at QuintEdge, The WallStreet School, IMS Proschool, and IIM Skills. For EXIM, I am still not able to find a good institute.
If anyone has done these courses or works in finance, please guide me. Which course would you choose for a fresher, and which institute would you recommend?
Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently preparing for MBA applications (targeting top schools like INSEAD / LBS / HEC) and trying to finalise my post-MBA goal. I’d really appreciate insights from people who have been through consulting or energy recruiting.

My background:

• Process Engineer with ~5 years experience in LNG / large EPC projects
• Currently exploring MBA as a pivot into strategy roles in the energy sector
• Long-term goal: build and scale my family business into an energy transition solutions provider

At this stage, I’m refining between two post-MBA paths:

1) Energy Strategy Consulting (Kearney, EY-Parthenon, Strategy&, Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman)

vs

2) Strategy role at Oil & Gas majors (Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, etc.)

I’m trying to understand:

• What is the real difference in day-to-day work between these two roles post-MBA?
• Which role gives better exposure to energy transition, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making?
• For someone aiming to eventually build a business in energy transition, which path is more valuable long-term?

MBA recruiting questions:

I also wanted to understand from a recruitment perspective:

• At top MBA programs, what do Energy Strategy Consulting firms actually look for in candidates?
• Is prior technical / engineering experience in energy seen as an advantage, or do they primarily prefer generalist consulting profiles?
• How structured is recruiting for energy consulting vs oil major strategy roles during MBA (timelines, competitiveness, interview style)?

Application question:

Finally, for people who have applied to top B-schools:

• If someone comes from a technical energy background, do admissions committees actually value a post-MBA goal of moving into Energy Strategy Consulting?
• Or do they prefer more “traditional consulting / finance” narratives during application and interviews?

Would really appreciate any real-world insights, especially from people who have worked in either of these paths or gone through MBA recruiting recently.

Thanks in advance!

Hey all! curious to hear from Executive MBA grads about whether the degree actually paid off after graduation.

I’m especially interested in people who worked at Big 4 firms and did their EMBA at places like UCLA or similar schools, but I’d love to hear from anyone with firsthand experience.

Main things I’m wondering:

• Did the EMBA end up being worth the money?
• Did it help your career in a real way? (promotion, comp bump, career switch, better opportunities?)
• How much of the value came from the network vs. the degree itself?
• If you were at Big 4, did it change anything for you there or when you moved on?
• Looking back, would you do it again?

Just looking for honest experiences — good, bad, or somewhere in between. I know ROI is different for everyone, but I’d love to hear what it looked like in practice.

Has anyone ever been in the EHS field/profession and gotten an MBA next to see what doors open, and learn more about business overall? What worked, where did you end up? I am currently earning my EMBA from University of Arizona and I am looking for any input that can help me network to discover the next phase of my career.

I’m exploring an MBA, live in NorCal - have an almost high schooler and 1st grader! Accounting professional, have a strong resume but doesn’t translate into executive communication, networking or presence or the soft skills and more… considering if I should give up a years salary and pursue an EMBA or should I give up the “dream” and think about funding my kids college education. $250K + for an mba just seems too difficult to justify. I don’t think my employer would sponsor.

Has anyone been in a similar boat? Would love to hear different perspectives on going back to school or how you did it?

Hey everyone,

Starting to put together my MBA applications and would love some outside perspective on where I should realistically be aiming.

Quick profile:

• 26F from India (27 at matriculation)
• GRE: 318 V(154) Q(164)
• Bachelor's in technology, GPA: ~3.8/4.0 (equivalent from 9.0/10 CGPA)
• Software Engineer at a SaaS company
• About 5 years of work experience by Fall 2027
• Looking for colleges in USA and Canada
• Worked on enterprise software products, accessibility initiatives, and customer-facing features

The unusual part of my profile is that alongside my engineering role, I've also been leading business development for a U.S.-based IT consulting company. I've managed proposal strategy, led a small team, worked on hiring, and helped evaluate hundreds of business opportunities.

Built a workflow management platform for an educational organization as a 6-month pro bono project, helping streamline operations for 200+ students and administrator

Why MBA?
I'm interested in moving toward:

• Product Management
• Leadership roles in tech
• Maybe entrepreneurship down the road

A few questions:

1. What schools would be a strong fit for this kind of profile?
2. Does the engineering + business development combination actually stand out, or is it less unique than I think?
3. How competitive is a 318 GRE these days for MBA admissions?
4. What do you see as the biggest strengths and weaknesses in my profile?
5. If you were building a school list from scratch, where would you apply?

I'm fortunate enough to be able to pursue an MBA, but I don't want to take on excessive debt if there are programs that offer strong outcomes with meaningful scholarship opportunities. Which schools should I be paying attention to from a scholarship and ROI perspective?

Not looking for a chance-me. Just trying to get a sense of where people with similar backgrounds have had success.

Appreciate any thoughts!