PGPX IV - 2009-10: Application Process and Beyond

[aspire_2007]

Your profile appears pretty competitive. Make sure that you highlight your community/ society service experience well. Good luck!

-Pramod-

Originally Posted by p_jez

Pramod/Prabhu,

First, my profile in brief:
# Indian, Male
# 30yrs, 8.5 yrs work ex when I join next year
# Acads - avg, from NIT Nagpur (erstwhile REC Nagpur)
# Working in IT, on ERP/CRM. Will have been a Project Manager for almost 3 yrs in March 2009, PMP certification in 2007
# GMAT 740/6.0 (2008 )
# Have managed initiatives that have directly impacted the bottomline of the organization
# Have managed development of dashboard that enables the CEO to assess Sales VPs' performance (interacted with the directorate office for this)
# Have managed sunset of an organization application

Would you please share your thoughts on how competitive this might be?

More importantly, as far as EC is concerned, I am involved in activities which basically fall into giving back to society. However, all this has been in a contributor's role, not at all as a leader. How much water does it hold in your opinion?

Cheers

[goforpgpx]

Hi,

I have 10yrs of exp in IT industry with 4yrs in PM role and with 5yrs in Banking domain.
My goal is to advance my career in IT industry. This is very generic and I am trying to make it more specific.

1. What specific roles/functions in IT industry are best suited for post PGPX career (with my 10yr of project management exp)?

2. How does the program help me move from Project/Program management to Marketing/sales etc.?

3. For PGPX admission process, How specific one's post MBA goals should be?

Thanks,
Praveen

[goforpgpx]

Hi dhinesh,

I am in Chennai and I am applying for IIMA, C, ISB.

Thanks,
Praveen

[goformba]

Praveen,

I like your alias esp. since its very much like mine

Your profile is quite good. A good GMAT score will enchnace your chances. Very good questions and thanks for being specific.

Roles post-PGPX?
The placements have ranged from executives to directors to VPs etc. In my opinion, its upto the candidate to choose. The placements are customized to meet individual needs. One alum mentioned that it is best to keep your options open when you join such a 'powerful' course - you'd be amazed at the opportunities that open up. Please read Career Inside IIMA PGPX for more details.

Functional Move?
It's quite possible to make such functional shifts, but am not sure what percentage of the grads make such a move. Keep in mind that the course covers general management concepts (although you can choose electives) which are applicable in a variety of leadership roles. It again depends on your interest and the choices you are willing to make.

Post-PGPX picture?
For interview purposes you should project yourself as an organized and a well-planned individual. You have to have an idea of why you want to join this course. I'd suggest sketching out short-term (more concrete) and long-term objectives. Don't worry, everyone understands that your plans can (and probably will) change over time.

Good luck,
Sanjeev

Originally Posted by goforpgpx

Hi,

I have 10yrs of exp in IT industry with 4yrs in PM role and with 5yrs in Banking domain.
My goal is to advance my career in IT industry. This is very generic and I am trying to make it more specific.

1. What specific roles/functions in IT industry are best suited for post PGPX career (with my 10yr of project management exp)?

2. How does the program help me move from Project/Program management to Marketing/sales etc.?

3. For PGPX admission process, How specific one's post MBA goals should be?

Thanks,
Praveen

[goforpgpx]

Hi Sanjeev,

Thanks for your response.
I got 770/5.0 in GMAT so it will add some weight into application.

I am working on my application/essays so I may have some more specific questions as I progress.

Thanks,
Praveen

Originally Posted by goformba

Praveen,

I like your alias esp. since its very much like mine

Your profile is quite good. A good GMAT score will enchnace your chances. Very good questions and thanks for being specific.

Roles post-PGPX?
The placements have ranged from executives to directors to VPs etc. In my opinion, its upto the candidate to choose. The placements are customized to meet individual needs. One alum mentioned that it is best to keep your options open when you join such a 'powerful' course - you'd be amazed at the opportunities that open up. Please read Career Inside IIMA PGPX for more details.

Functional Move?
It's quite possible to make such functional shifts, but am not sure what percentage of the grads make such a move. Keep in mind that the course covers general management concepts (although you can choose electives) which are applicable in a variety of leadership roles. It again depends on your interest and the choices you are willing to make.

Post-PGPX picture?
For interview purposes you should project yourself as an organized and a well-planned individual. You have to have an idea of why you want to join this course. I'd suggest sketching out short-term (more concrete) and long-term objectives. Don't worry, everyone understands that your plans can (and probably will) change over time.

Good luck,
Sanjeev

[debashishsamal]

Guys, can anyone let me know whether my profile is good enough to get an interview call from IIMA?

1. Age: 28 years
2. Work ex: 7 years (5.5 years international)
3. Top 4 consulting company
4. Engineer with 65% mark
5. GMAT (700/5.5)
6. Social service: quite good
7. Other activities: decent
8. A lot of team lead experience

Please help me out.

[Riya05]

Folks
FYI, this week's business today has a decent coverage on PGPX (along with some photos of our class ).

Those of you who are interested in reading the latest version can go to Business Today Jul 13, 2008.

Cheers
Prabhu.

[MBAMatters2008]

Check the link below ----- article talks about PGPX.

Business Today - PGPX/PGPEX One-Year Miracle

[goforpgpx]

Hi,

Please post the details/information about the various student forums, clubs, groups that are active in PGPX program.

If the information contains the following, it will be useful:
1. Primary focus/objective of the forum
2. Activities & Frequncy

For an aspirant with 10 yrs exp in IT project management and a goal to pursue marketing/sales career post PGPX, which forum is more suitable to contribute and to learn?

Thanks,
Praveen

[MBAwarrior]

Hi All,I want to do 1 year MBA from IIM-A (PGPX). I would be really grateful to you if someone can let me know if my educational/professional background is good enough to apply for?B.Sc (60%)MCA (75%) (Master of computer application)Age: 29work exp: 6 years (purely in software development/technical stuff)International exposure: 15 days to a single countryGMAT: yet to appear for itlastly, I see lot of people who are doing PGPX having worked in software industry..but not sure, whether they all are pure technical guys and directly goingfor the PGPX or they have already switched their job profiles (meaning from technical to management roles) befor joing the course..Pl let me know your view on this also. whether do switch a jon profile to management side before joining the course?Thanking you in advace.MBAworrior