[applebook]

Hi,
I have 4+ experience in IT industry. I want to persue Part time MBA. Can someone tell how good is IIFT Kolkata's part time program and also XLRI's Exec-PGP program.

Thanks in advance.
Cheers.

[ankitsaxena]

Originally Posted by applebook

XLRI's Exec-PGP program.

There is a post specifically for the XLRI Exec PGP pgm on PG. You should be able to dig it out easily. The eligibility is 5 years of work-ex. The post has other details about the course.

Hope it helps.

[ida]

I would like to know what is the recuriter's perspective of a part time MBA vis-a-vis full time.

Do recruiters consider a Part Timer as talented as FTs? After all selection process is much more competetive and tougher for the latter. On the other hand PT applicant pool consists of locally working professionals only. It may be competitve in Bangalore but what about say, Lucknow and Indore?

The newly launched one-year programs seem to offer best of both worlds. Just one year of opportuinty cost and benefits (and challenges) of a full time program.

[TheVishy]

I would seriously recommend neither for a person who wishes to stick with job .... although I said Part time for the polls due to lack of choice ...

In my opinion you shud go for Executive MBA programme , and I think most top tier companies are offering exec programmes...

IIMC has one I believe which wud be cool for people like you .

I think its a good decision to not ditch a job to pursue MBA if you really like what you are working in ...

afterall MBA is gyaan , nothing like it if you work and pursue MBA...

good luck

[CuddlyKitten]

Originally Posted by VigneshNEmana

Hi Amit,
That was a very good advice given by you. I am presently working in a 3rd party testing company(BFSI Domain) in Chennai. My technical knowledge is average( I mean, Java, ASP etc). I feel that I can leverage my career by pursuing an MBA. I definitely want to shift my present job( testing). I felt that an MBA can open other oppurtunities for me. My doubt is that after pursuing a part-time MBA, can I have a change? A shift to development or so? Will other IT companies accept my profile of a part time MBA and an experience in testing? As far as I know TCS does not entertain new recruits with any Part time programmes.

Can you please help me on this??? My mail address is below.

vignesh.nemana@gmail.com

Hi,

If you would like to shift to development, there is really no need for an MBA. An MBA degree won't help you be hired as a programmer, when your background is in testing. What I would do if I were in your shoes is to opt for other developer certifications, like MCAD (to begin with), MCP, OCP etc. But if you want to go into IT managerial positions, an MBA would be good for you. Even if your MBA is part-time or distance, you can and will land a good job IF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH.

Hope this helps, ATB.

Regards,
Gayathri.

[xyz.delhi]

i have 2 year of IT expeirience...i want to know whether one can get admission to MDI part time mba qwith 2 yr expeirience or one have to get 3 yr exp as mentioned in website.?????

[mol08]

Hi all,
How is Sikkim Manipal distance MBA?
I am 32 yrs old B.Sc. graduate & I am a medical representative working in a newly launched pharma company.This is my second company total work experience is 2 & 1/2 yrs.But my mistake is that I enrolled for a MCA programme from ICFAI University(distance mode) in March 2007.I aspired to be an engineer.
Till date I cudn't complete any paper coz of this sales job.Unfortunately this job I got is by reference & so my experience is not much importance.
Now I am indecisive as to what to do now?? :confused:
I have to self-support myself.
Please advice me seniors...

[K_B]

Hey, dont know if this is the correct thread to post this message on but I'd definitely appreciate some help.
I have cleared the part time entrance to both IIFT and IIML Noida Campus (WMP) programs. I am really confused which course to join. I’m trying to compare the two in terms of branding, course structure, placements (most importantly) and also on the complexity of the course. All in all which one is a more valuable course? The IIFT program had been started in 2000 and the IIM one a few years ago.
Also, is WMP equivalent to an MBA or PGDM degree?

[onebrother]

Hi Amit,

Nice posting. Its really helpful for me. I was also in the same dilemma for quite a long time. I have 5+ years of experience in IT but now it seems I must have some career booster package. So MBA is the bset option so far I am done with my analysis. But I don't know much about different MBA streams & which particular stream is ideal for me. in that context I would like get your opinion on 'MBA in system management'. Apart from 'system management' is there any other stream which is well suited for an IT guy who wants to pursue career in IT industry (being at managerial post)? Also what kind offers one might get once he is done with his part-time excutive MBA?

Thanks in advance
onebrother