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aasthaalmast

Joined: 28 Aug 2008
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MBA in luxury brand management...HELPPP
Fri Aug 29, 2008 05:58 AM
Hi, I am Aastha, 23 yr old girl from India (have about 2.5 yrs of work ex in Finance sector). I wish to study MBA in Luxury brand Management. Since, this is a kind of unheard of subject in India, Im disillusioned. Desperately need advice on kind of schools and countries to apply to, expected job types and prospects, expected salary packages, competant gmat scores, financial aid, etc. (also kindly brief about what this course is all about) ..also if i could get in touch with some1 already pursuing it/or pursued this course..Some ppl are also suggesting not to go in for such a specialised course and limit my options, but I see myself working in luxury apparel/accessories sector.....HELPP!!!!!! pleaseeeeeee..as Im looking towards applying for 2009 Intake...
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a_mukerjee


Joined: 08 Sep 2006
Posts: 190
MBA in luxury brand management...HELPPP
Sun Sep 14, 2008 04:54 PM
Hi Aastha,
Don't worry, outside India luxury brand management is not that unusual as a subject! Even if it is not the most common specialization, you have a choice of MBA programs in Europe and the US offering this kind of concentration (the only Asian school I know is Tsinghua University in China).

Have a look at this threat: www.find-mba.com/board/3931
It gives you some ideas on the question, I suggest that you use the research function of this board to discover other related discussions (www.find-mba.com/board).

Besides I hope you know that you should have 3 years of work experience in management positions, most good programs require that - If you start the research now and prepare your application, you'll probably fulfill this condition. Also you might be one of the youngest students in the MBA if you do it now.

Are you ready to leave India and do your MBA abroad? Do you have the financial possibility to do it?
If you need more info, don't hesitate!

Attiya

[Edited 14 Sep 2008 by a_mukerjee]
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aasthaalmast

Joined: 28 Aug 2008
Posts: 2
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Thu Sep 18, 2008 08:31 AM
Hi Attiya ,

Thanks a lot to have taken time out to read and reply to my post. I did read the thread that you have sent before posting the current one. However, it seemed to be an old one so I went forward to post a new one. I am ready to go wherever to pursue my dreams, however France sounds more exciting since I know the language. Well, the threads don't answer my doubt about the job prospects after such a course and avaliability of campus placements. (I tried to get in touch with the schools themselves to get my queries answered too, but to no help!!) Would it be possible for you to address to these questions, and how strong are my chances of getting through colleges like ESSEC, EM lyon, Paris graduate school of management, etc??...I have a Gmat score of 640 and 2.5 years of work ex till date.
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lukeh

Joined: 24 Oct 2007
Posts: 384
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Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:12 PM
You might also want to check out this:

www.find-mba.com/board/5609

As Attiya says, this is a topic which has come up quite a lot on the board, and one that I've commented on a few times. So don't be disillusioned. Especially as from what I've read in the press the last few years, India is increasingly fertile ground for luxury brands. Surely it's only a matter of time before your choice of MBA takes off? If you can find somewhere to suit you, I have a feeling you'll be ahead of the curve, and therefore in a great position career-wise. I agree with you, though: that in order to get the absolute most possible out of an MBA in luxury brand management you need to be at a b-school in the US or EU (perhaps even the UK specifically), if at all possible.

I may, of course, be wrong, and I'd welcome any further comments you, Attiya, or any other Indians reading this might have to offer.

Best,

lukeh
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Shanoya

Joined: 30 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
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Wed Oct 01, 2008 04:05 PM
Thanks Aastha, for posting this query. I am 33 and have been keenly looking out at good study programs in the same field too.

Attiya/ Lukeh - thanks for your responses too. It has been helpful for me to follow the threads posted by you.

Can anyone please also advise w.r.t. to job & earning prospects, goodwill in the market, etc. for a Master's Diploma and not a recognised degree program offered in the same stream by some of the schools. For me duration is important and this one : www.polimoda.com/english/frame/1_six.html in Italy seemed of interest to me for two reasons. One, it has quite a compressive course content. Two, compressed in less than 1 year, as suitable for me.

Since the next batch intake is for Jan 09, I'm in quite a dilemma to rush or not! PLEASE help.
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