Whatever you have heard about the U.S., it's true. And getting an education there is probably the simplest and most reputable way of being a part of the great American dream. It's also eminently affordable, if done the right way.
Eligibility for MBA in USA
Three year Graduates: If you have completed a three-year degree program like BSc, BA, BCom from an Australian, Indian, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Sri Lankan universities, the advisable plan of action to maximize eligibility for US business schools is to do a Post Graduate degree like MSc, MA or Mcom, before applying to business schools in USA. A one-year university affiliated program will make up for the fourth year required. The key point is to ensure that the program that you do is a recognized university program.
Work Experience: Most US universities recommend/require a minimum of two to three years of work experience. Though some universities may accept you without any work experience, preference will be given to candidates with work experience.
GMAT: GMAT is required for almost all universities in US. It is also one of the most important criteria for admissions. If you are planning to study in a US business school, you must score high in this exam.
TOEFL: This is required by almost all universities in US. It is a fairly simple exam for most students who have studied in English medium throughout. The minimum scores required for most universities range from 550 to 600 on the paper based TOEFL and 213 to 250 on the computer based TOEFL.
Part-Time Work While Studying
Employment opportunities for international students are limited. You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies.
MBA is an intensive program and you will have many assignments to do. There will not be much time for part-time work.
On campus: Though international students are allowed to work on campus, these jobs are often difficult to obtain and do not provide sufficient funds to sustain education costs. Students with good academic standing have a better chance.
Most jobs involve working for a professor on some projects.
Off campus: It may be possible to for students to avail of limited off-campus employment, which is subject to strict regulatory guidelines.
It requires approval from US Immigration & Naturalization Service. This approval is not easy to get and depends on a special need.
Practical Training: In addition, there are opportunities for practical training which entail a period of authorized employment, designed to allow foreign students to have professional work experience while doing their MBA.
This internship is for around three months at the end of two semesters of study. This is good time to earn some extra income. If you manage to get an internship opportunity with a good company, not only will you earn well, but also it could translate into a job opportunity at the end of your MBA program, if they like your work.
Frostburg State University’s MBA Program is chosen by many of the Indian student aspiring for MBA in USA. Indian management institute IBSAR and US University Frostburg State University together bring an opportunity for Indian students aspiring for MBA.
