Sadness is evident as the MBA programme counts down

In July, my MBA classmates and I have just finished another core course. However, there is something different this time. Instead of feeling relieved, relaxed and excited as one would expect after a stressed period, sadness and bitterness are also starting to engulf in everyone’s mind. Sadness is evident as the MBA programme counts down and the bitterness is coming from saying “ciao” to my classmates until classes start again in a month or two. They are all my brothers, sisters, acquaintance, comrades and fellow competitors. You can call me being addicted to the hardship here, working full-time 24-7 with frequent travelling across Asia, studying until 1am daily and for a good part of Sunday, and attending class every Saturday. A schedule like this is definitely intoxicating but is also boosting for your potentials and excellence. I am pretty sure for all of my fellow classmates and friends would share the same view and feeling when they read this. And to MBAs in other elite programmes, I am certain you all have similar stories but in a varied setting.

For those thinking about getting an MBA or enrolling in an MBA programme, don’t let me put you off. (OK, there are lots of commitments so don’t even think about trying if you cannot spare or coordinate with your work. “You only get what you put in”). As a cost-and-benefit analysis, I gain more than I pay for.

From classes, on average, I have been able to pick up one learning point from each class (some more than others) that I can remember and/or apply. Sounds like too few? Do the maths. Each two-credit course requires about six classes (excluding the final exam). My programme requires about 45 credits in total, which means there are 144 classes (say 44 credits divided by two credits for the number of courses, then times by six classes each). If one can pick up 140+ results-driven learning points that would benefit your career for life, don’t you think that’s pretty good?

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