Pia

Hello, my name is Pia Hernandez, and I am a lawyer. I decided to do a master’s in management (MIM) because I wanted to change my career and be a part of the business world, to start my own business one day. A MIM is a perfect opportunity to develop business skills and knowledge to pursue my dreams. I decided on Imperial because firstly, I like London, it is a fantastic place with a lot of cultures, a lot of things to do and one of the best universities in the world and for what I'm looking for, it will help a lot. It has an outstanding faculty that will help me give the best of myself. For these reasons, I decided to pursue a MIM program from Imperial College, London. 

Yes. I also decided on a master’s in finance which is an MBA. However, the problem with an MBA is that I didn't meet the years of experience because people need to have five years of work experience. Since I am a recent college graduate, I fit more in the MIM profile than an MBA. Since I want to run a business and need a general idea of how to do and manage a business, I chose a MIM instead of a master’s in finance, which focuses only on finance.

Well, yes. The expectation from this course is to help me find the area to that I would like to dedicate myself. I don't know yet whether it is finance, strategy, or marketing, so I want to find the area I enjoy the most through the course.

Yes. I also considered the US, but I thought that Imperial was a better option because of its reputation, the program's schedule, and curriculum, which I liked more.

Firstly, I think you need to choose a place you like as you will be spending a whole year or two there. Secondly, the curriculum is really important. It may be the school of your dream, but the curriculum may not suit you or your goals. Also, I'd advise prospective students to research the school for which they are applying. How is the alumni life there? What are the outcomes of doing that masters? Employment after the masters? Because these things are crucial? 

A year including the GMAT, the application process, and so forth, because someone like me, who doesn't have a business background, would find it harder to prepare and needs more time. It depends on your background, but I recommend that a year or more before you start to apply. 

Just be yourself and don't try to be like someone you are not because you need to demonstrate who you are, in the end. Explore as many options as you can because what is going to be for you will be for you! 

It was so good for The MBA Center team to be a part of her journey. Like her, you can also make your dream come true to illuminate your professional life ahead. Get in touch with us, believe in yourself, and get accepted to a top-tier university!