hi,

the age is not a matter. what matters is your willingness to learn. i am sure with the kind of rich experience you have any business school will be more than willing to take u in. They would be foolish enough to ignore your application.

I am currently doing an MBA in Australia and some of my classmates are more than 45 years old. some are even 50. See age is not the barrier

Go for it!!!

Cheers

Dear Random 195,

Although I would agree with the former posting that says you may have a lot to offer an MBA program, I can tell you that the odds are stacked against you - particularly at the top USA MBA programs. (Just look at their stats and age-ranges).

This is not the case in most of the Executive MBA programs offered at top programs like NYU and Wharton. You may really want to look into these programs.

I am less of an expert on programs outside of the USA and Europe, but perhaps some of the Australian programs that the other poster referred to are more age-friendly.

Best of luck,

Graham
graham@clearadmit.com

Most schools are just interested in having Keen students no matter what their age! If you are worried about it think on ..I read that the Open University have people doing undergraduate courses in their seventies!
I am sure that firstly schools would not be allowed to be age-ist but secondly would probably welcome the wealth of experience that you could bring to any discussion.

Dear All,

In any discussion of age and the MBA it is probably important to differentiate between programs. The standards and averages are quite different between the top international MBA programs (Harvard, INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, Stanford, etc.) and more regionally focused programs.

My point in the earlier posting about the odds being stacked against someone who is outside of the age range for top programs was only targeted at the top international programs - NOT regional MBA programs. Schools like Wharton typically populate their classes with students who range in age from 21-50 - however, the middle 90% of the student body is anywhere from 25-34. This is the case at nearly all of the top international programs (give or take a couple of years).

Many people in their late thirties, forties and beyond pursue MBAs, but the most common track is to do so through an executive education program at a top school or through a traditional MBA at a regional program.

-Graham Richmond

graham@clearadmit.com

Hello to a fellow Russian! I fully agree with the previous answer to your question. Despite the fact that your age exceeds the average for MBA candidates, I don't think this situation should pose a problem. Business Schools are known for trying to create diverse learning environments; I had classmates who were over 60. Good luck and enjoy every moment of this unique experience!

Cheers,

Max