DUKE, you say opportunities in Dubai, India, China??  So, why are you still here in the good ol' US of A??  Man, can belives the hypocrisy that exists in some peep's statements.  LMFAO

Sampada, in regards to an MBA: Know this fact before even deciding to pursue 2 years of rigorous academia or you will be wasting the prime years of your lives on some futile cause.  Listen, You do not get an MBA to look for a job but rather you make the job seek your MBA.  Getting an MBA is not like an undergrad degree which you can get from any accredited institute out there.  If wanting to pursue the MBA, you should make it a point to attend a top-tier school that is more likely to get you hired into your field of choice (the higher a university is ranked, the better it is).  Also, most peeps I know here at work who undertake the decision to slog it through an MBA have more than just an agenda of completing their degree and getting A's in classes...They're using the program as an alternative to networking with other like minded professionals.  You'll probably meet a lotta working professionals in every MBA program and they should be used as a key to your success.  Like the old adage goes, "Its not what you know...It's WHO you know!!"

Be hungry and willing to snatch a bite off whatever you feel you have a right to.  There is no room for being intimidated for the ones gunning to reach the pinnacle.  If so, regret forever!!