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CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET Expert - Answered on May 02, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Apr 30, 2024Hindi
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Hy, I have 3 questinons: 1. Is it advisable to do Executive MBA after 21 years of work experience as Engineer working in technical field? 2. What will be min GMAT Focus score one should get for admission to IIM's? 3. Can we get admission with min GMAT focus score because one has more experience?

Ans: Executive MBA is usually for students with 5+ years work experience. With 21 years work ex one can do Executive MBA, but not sure how useful it will be to drive your career. There are courses from some top colleges for Mid Management staff. But I don't think they provide placements. Having 21 years experience would not be considered as a great advantage to reduce your requirement of GMAT score unless you have a really good work ex,
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