Career after MBA in IT industry

[parag12]

Hey Guys,

I'm persuing 2nd yr MBA Systems from MET and the placements for MBA Systems at our college looks quite grim.
No companies for MBA Systems are coming to our college and it looks like the placement cell is also not really focused in placing MBA Systems coz its just a batch of 14 students and they have close to 200 Marketing and Finance Students to be placed.

I have 2.5 yrs of experience in incident management for SUN Microsystems and was looking out for a BA profile or a PM profile.

I tried posting my resume at naukri, jobsahead and timesjobs but it looks like there companies are looking out for candidates with 3-10 yrs of exp. for these posts in the relevant field.

Is it possible for someone to offer a helping hand for me to find an appropriate job for me. If there are some openings or if there are some consultants whom I can contact.

I hope I'm not asking for too much but my situation is really bad.

All your assistance is extremely appreciated.

Please feel free to mail me at <SNIP>

Thanks in advance.
-Parag

[anujgupta777]

Some really great posts here.......

Even I am SE planning to do my MBA soon......I have a slightly different question now:

Uptill now we have discussed the job profile an MBA gets in IT companies..... Now could anyone shed some light on how these IT companies differentiate the MBA grads from different grade of MBA colleges. I know they differentiate in pay structure for sure..... but do they also differentiate in terms of job profile offered.
What I mean to ask is that suppose I do my MBA from second tier instis.... will any company , say cogni , give me the same marketing profile as given to an IIMA guy .
This seems highly unlikely.

So when we go for an MBA we just not have to look for what kind of profiles are there in IT companies...... we also have to look for whether the IT company offers my preffered profile in a particular MBA institue that I am going to join.

Correct me if I am wrong here.......

PS: this is a duplicate post . I have posted the same post ina another similar thread .

anuj

[parag12]

I guess no ones available 2 respond 2 this thread.

[suhas]

I am in all time dilemma ... m studying in PUMBA in 1st year, planning to get into Systems and same is the case here.. there are only handful of students (my seniors) for Systems specialization. I am an Chem. engr., had planned to shift in IT and finally landed up in MBA which was the first priority... so thot of getting into systems.. now seeing the present scenario I am not able to decide whether to take up Systems or not.
Also one thing that always resides in the back of my mind is... y would IT companies prefer to hire MBA systems when they can take engineers and train them for the job.. so my question is Y MBA Sys???? Also I would like to know whats the scenario for MBA System guys as far as jobs and campus recruitment is concerned...
Seniors please help!!!!

[Mahip]

Read this thread to know more about MBA in Systems:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/alumni...-done-mba.html (MBA Systems - Have done MBA in Systems and is rocking today...)

[priya_mhs]

hey guyzzz...i would really appreciate if sm1 could help me out in chossing a field for my carrer....i want to pursue MBA in IT ...is dat possible without a computer backgroud...??wat all do i need to pursue an MBA in IT...?and is it in demand...where all wil it fetch me jobss...??plz help me out...

[Mahip]

Originally Posted by priya_mhs

hey guyzzz...i would really appreciate if sm1 could help me out in chossing a field for my carrer....i want to pursue MBA in IT ...is dat possible without a computer backgroud...??wat all do i need to pursue an MBA in IT...?and is it in demand...where all wil it fetch me jobss...??plz help me out...

Read this thread to know more about MBA in Systems:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/alumni...-done-mba.html (MBA Systems - Have done MBA in Systems and is rocking today...)

[chintu2212]

Hi guys,
I am IT Proj mgr willing to move to business development.


1.What are the typical responsibilities of a business development manager or engagement manager or account manager. these terms are used interchangeably.

2.also, what subjects in an mba program would help bridge the gap between the technical skills and the skills required to be a biz deve. manager?


3.I have 7 years exper. what is the typical level i would enter pre-sales at?
And what it the typical heirarchy in pre-sales? I mean the career progression from thereon.

your views are invited.

thanks..
varun.

[ida]

Hi Varun,

Originally Posted by chintu2212

I am IT Proj mgr willing to move to business development.


1.What are the typical responsibilities of a business development manager or engagement manager or account manager. these terms are used interchangeably.

Given the tech industry is still to mature fully, these words could mean different in each company.

That said; a BDM is a sales guy, report within his sales hierarchy. His role is to win deals (pre-sales), and hence not involved in 'post-sales' activities. Getting new customers on board is the KPA.

An account manager or enagagement manager on the other hand, is involved with closer contact with the customer over extended periods as long as the client engagement exists. Often he will be person responsible for bringing in repeat business.

In smaller setups, Engagement manager is also the Delivery Manager, with delivery responsibility of multiple projects running with the customer.

Originally Posted by chintu2212

2.also, what subjects in an mba program would help bridge the gap between the technical skills and the skills required to be a biz deve. manager?

BDM is well, simply put - about "business". A MBA would help to give you a more rounded view of matters and additionally introduce you to the sales and marketing profession on paper. But more importantly, it is a platform for you in participate in a unlearning, relearning and formal placement process.

Originally Posted by chintu2212

3.I have 7 years exper. what is the typical level i would enter pre-sales at?
And what it the typical heirarchy in pre-sales? I mean the career progression from thereon.

Fresh MBAs can be put in pre-sales to fill out RFPs as well. The hierarchies being atypical, there is no universal answer. You want to know from the manager if the sales team maintains their own hierarchy, or are the sales manager reporting into delivery managers of the region.

[Emperor_1]

Hey Guys!!

I have 1.5 yrs of Exp. in IT. and considering the option of doing MBA From US schools. And m in the process of shortlisting the Schools and the Specializations that will suite me the best.

I just wanted to know more about IT consulting.

It will require more of technical thing, I guess .. So isnt it Companioes would prefer people having lods of hands on exp. in that field.. Say people coding with them for years will get upper hand? Or MBA is needed in such profiles.

E.g i have seen engineers working as SAP consultants.. who have risen their after doing cpding and everthing.
So why MBA will be preferend here.

Can you pls name sme good IT consulting companies trhat can give me consulting exposure that will help me after my MBA.. relevant exp.. i meant here..


Thanks a lot!