[dvishn]

Guys.. can you plz mention the colleges which offer courses on SCM and need experience( UK and US) . I've got a couple of years experience in the SCM field.. But as i was going through the various college websites, many did not need work experience. Can you plz help me out here ?

[LEO30]

Originally Posted by drive_pun

Hi,
I am new to this forum and this is my first post.
I am planning to do Post graduation in UK. But I am getting kinda confused . I have some questions in mind. I would be really happy if some of you could help me out.
So here are they
1 Which degree from UK holds more weightage MSc(HR) or MBA (general)?
2 what are the employment chances if MSc(HR) is chosen over MBA (general)?
3 which degree is respected outside UK ?
if MSc(HR) + 2 yrs work exp ( Not in field of HR ) can be good enough to get job outside UK

Hii..!!


1 Which degree from UK holds more weightage MSc(HR) or MBA (general)?

They are completely 2 different things.. and are equally weighted.... if you are low on WE.. want to gain a substantial and specialised knowledge of the subject.. MSc is preferred... on the other had... if you have worked in the industry.. and need to evolve your professional and managerial skills.. MBA is the choice.. !!
and thn.. comparing MBA (general) with Msc (HR)...?? m not very sure..!!


For rest of your questions:

Finally the college matters.... which decides the weightage.. recognition .. and post course job/career..!!

Originally Posted by dvishn

Guys.. can you plz mention the colleges which offer courses on SCM and need experience( UK and US) . I've got a couple of years experience in the SCM field.. But as i was going through the various college websites, many did not need work experience. Can you plz help me out here ?

Rather thn mentioning the colleges.. I would say.. go for an MBA.. perhaps with a decent WE... and if at all you are interested to make a career in management... MBA might be a better choice....!! Almost all the colleges offering MBA with specialisation or electives for SCM/Logistics.. would welcome your WE...!!

[baccardisprite]

Originally Posted by strongbow

Hi Baccardisprite,
My profile is:
IT professional with 12+ years experience mainly in product companies, have been based in Europe for nearly 9 years and have a total managerial experience of 6 years. Formal qualifications: B.E. + M.S(Strat Mgmt) + PMP + Six Sigma (Green Belt).

My goal is to return back to India for good in the next 2 years.
I have 2 plans for career progression:
Plan A: Apply to IIMs for the PGPX/PGPEX/EPGP courses. I think with the high level of work experience these would be the only institutes where I stand a chance. Have already taken GMAT (710/5.5). I read somewhere that ISB does not usually take in people with this level of work experience. Not sure if this is true.
WIll try for these institutes next year. If I get in I'd like to seriously consider changing careers.


Plan B: If the above plan does not work I'd like to move into the SEPG(Software Engineering Process Group) group with IT companies. Now here I'm stuck . I don't really know which certifications/qualifications I need to get to move into this domain. My IT background is that of testing and test management, but most IT companies clearly state that for SEPG positions they need some prior experience of Quality Audits or Quality Audit certifications.
Given this would you know of any certifications or formal courses I can do to improve my chances.

If this is not the right forum to ask this question please direct me to a suitable forum.

IIMA or IIMC's PGPX programs should work for you. You have the right kindl of experience and profile. ISB runs what I believe is a high quality, impactful program, where they do have many people out of a class of 500 who are your age. The IIMs are however much smaller classes (60-70 versus the 450-500 in a typical ISB Class). The smaller class might mean more focussed & personalized career coaching, guidance and services than what you could reasonably get were you in a larger class. You would also need this coaching and guidance given your probable aim to get into a role senior than the typical 1st level manager roles that MBAs normally get into.

On the IT / SEPG side, I have no idea.. sorry, unable to competently advise you.

Cheerz & Best of Luck

[Perceto]

You should check GenieTalks. it is a study abroad website and has lots of
information on this topic.

[dvishn]

thks for the reply LEO..
One more thing..
Considering i do an Msc in SCM in UK... and work in UK for a couple of years.. how valuable will be when i come back to India.. will it be of any value at all?

I currently have 2 years experience in an SCM based IT company..

Please do give an honest reply..

thanks,
vishnu

[Shreya Dalvi]

Hi,

Could someone please tell me the odds 4 converting an interview invite at oxford(MSc Financial Economics or even MBA) in round 1 based on past statistics n all? How competitive r oxford interviews?

[fiorano]

hi all.i have been a passive member for a long time.this is my first post here.so here goes

i am planning to apply for Msc from manchester.
i have gone through their website about the min. requirements.
i have a cgpa of 9 and i will be giving my IELTS soon.
realistically what cgpa & IELTS score is needed for MBS?are there any additonal requirements?
also are the chopras the best people to contact for the admission procedure in delhi?
regards

[firedrocket]

Dear Baccardisprite and fellow Puys,

I'm a BE graduate in ECE with 4.5 yrs of IT experience (retail domain)
with a Software services company (TCS).

I would like to shift my area of work to Product development.
Though not interested (and nil exp) in software product devpt, my interests are to work in the area of design and development of consumer-friendly innovative products like consumer goods, electronics etc (any marketable general merchandize) or in the area of research where cuting-edge technologies are played around (nano tech, Computer-brain interface etc).

My dream role is to manage any product development firm or research lab
(as said above) wherein I would like to understand the customer needs,
analyse market, provide best innovative solutions as a team and also manage - new initiatives, supply chain of new product and the financial part.

Companies like 3M & NASA interests me a lot..I'm not specific about any geography for working or for higher studies (Ok with India or abroad).

Could you please answer the following?
1. What are different roles that are availabe in the job market
matching my interest? How good is this domain in terms of job prospects and salary?
2. How can I attain my aspirational/dream role?
3. Should I go for any specific course in Product development? What are the study options available (India or abroad)?
4. There is a Masters degree in Product Service System Design offered by
Politecnico Di Milano, Italy (www.polimi.it). Also TU Delft offers some courses in design.
Any idea about this school / course and its future prospects?

I'm eagerly waiting for your response. Kindly reply. Thanks in advance.

[swati.sudhakar]

hello guys..
this is a nice way to introduce myself to all of u i guess.. i am absolutely new to this site.. so it'd b great to make new frnds who can guide me as well as fun.. i am pursuing my CA.. n i am realy wishing to go abroad after my CA for an MBA... unfortunately i dnt hv a work experience. We have articleship for 3 yrs. but it is not included in work ex as i hv been told.. ne1 hving ne knowledge if it is or not..
plz lemme no. i am not willing to work for 2 yrs b4 i join a b school because of the time constraints i hv.. so i'd love if u guys can guide me thru my journey to achieve my dream of making it to a good b school abroad.

as of wateva i hv read so far it seems that i hv to 1st make lot of efforts to find out abt the colleges.. so i'd need help there too

if there are ppl out here who hv walked thru the same path as me of gettin into a bschool in US or Uk without workex plz help me out..

N as far as i hv heard an MSc or MA after CA wldnt be of much value as compared to CA..
so wat do u think??
thanx guys..
cheers

[baccardisprite]

Originally Posted by Shreya Dalvi

Hi,

Could someone please tell me the odds 4 converting an interview invite at oxford(MSc Financial Economics or even MBA) in round 1 based on past statistics n all? How competitive r oxford interviews?

What will this information do for you?

Seriously - you're asking the wrong questions!