SP Jain (Singapore/Dubai) GMBA - DEC 2008 Intake

[addat]

Originally Posted by patriot_ag

Hi all,

I got admit in the May intake of GMBA in IT. Have deffered it to december. Even I had apprehensions about joining the December intake as came to know from ppl that recruitments are slow, pay packs are less, etc. But then, an initiative that SP Jain is taking is that they have shifted the course commencement dates ahead by a month. So, instead of January, the course begins in Decmber this time and same applies to placement process which would happen in September instead of November as October is a lean season because of holidays. Moreover, it's the class profile and multi tasked efforts that can further improve the placements. Taking positives out of it. Anyways, the choice of specialization is entirely individual based. If the desire is to switch from IT to finance then one should go for IB, WM. It all depends on your convincing abilities at the time of interaction with adcom. Hope to meet my fella batchmates at this forum. All the best..... I would be actively in touch with all the ppl here.

Ankur

Hi Ankur,
I m planning to take SP Jain Apti test in the month of Aug-08.
Currently i dnt have any valid score bt have strong desire to give GMAT this year only.Before writting Gmat i wud like to take a chance for SP jain Apti test.
I m electronics engg with Diploma in EnTC and a State topper. I have strong inclination towards persuing my career in HR. Can u plz tell me whts the status of HR batch in SP Jain (S/D).Do u think my profile is gud enough to be the part of ur next batch.Also i have worked in HR dept for 4 months and have completed 10 recruitment processes includeing top mangmnt recruitments.
Waiting for ur response.
Addat.

[anukish]

Found this in the discussion thread for the May08 Batch, posted by a student of SPJCM 07 -08 batch, thought everyone might find it useful.


Originally Posted by apurva_007 (SP Jain (Singapore/Dubai) GMBA - JUNE 2008 Intake)
Hi All,

I can see a lot of discussion about how the placement scene is turning out to be this time around.This is an attemot to complete my previously incomplete post which i had started typing a month back for the JAN 08 batch , but as this is qually applicable to all the forth coming batches id like to complete it anyways.

Well to put things into perspective, i would give you a clear overall (and not just placements) snapshot of the current SPJCM status:

What to expect::

> For people looking forward to learning: You will not be disheartened. SPJCM faculty hails from some of the best bschools in the world including likes of Harvard Business School, London Business School, National Univ of Singapore , Nanyang Tech Singapore , ISB Hydrabad, IIM- A/B/C , SP Jain Mumbai , XIM Bhubneshwar and most from the industry. These profs do not come easy and this kind of mix is rear in any Bschool in the world. These Profs will ignite your thinking process if you want them to.

>For people looking for Experience : The experience can come from the following areas (by no means is this list an exhaustive one)...

----->Peers : SP Jain makes sure that it picks the best minds from amongst the applicants and also takes care of having the right demographical and cultural mix. The average batch work ex for my batch currently stands at about 3.5 Years with 2 freshers in a batch of 147 students. There are a few students who have close to 8 years of work ex and that just goes to show the diversity of the batch.

----->Classroom: Needless to say the "Great Indian Pathshala style learning" works well till date , expect ruthless class hours and even more unforgiving assignments and quizes (i have not slept for more than 4 Hrs a day in the last 2 weeks).

----->Teachers / Guest Lecturers: Wont reiterate the "Guru Gaan", but would definitely say expect the best and you will still be surprised by what SPJ is offering in terms of faculty.

----->Singapore/ Dubai: Lets call it "Tacit Knowledge" ! You will gain invaluable experience while you interact with some of the industry experts [during your Internship (SGP)] in these to cities.

-----> Exposure: This is not exactly a source but never the less , the exposure to Group dynamics and public speaking , research and anaylsis may drive you off the edge. You will be exposed in the true sense (thanks to the ruthless acad co-ordiators).

>Expect Geat Infrastructure : Dubai and Singapore college campus and Hostel have great infrastucture (at least surpassed my expectations). Even after working in Infosys Bangalore campus for over a year i still found the Singapore campus stunning. Classes are recorded and the 24 Hr wifi campus lets you stay connected to the world 24/7.

>Sleepless Nights , Sleepless Nights and more Sleepless Nights: Lets just put it this way "You will be kept busy!" Part of peer learning at SPJCM is to get students to do a lot of group work and that too in different groups. Alomst every course involves research , Presentation , assignments , discussions etc. in groups.

>Placements : At SPJCM placements is normally a month long event and this because of several reasons. So, expect placements to be a slightly longer process than you would hear about in the usual Indian Bschools , However, SPJCM placemnt process when compared to that of NUS , NTU , INSEAD is quite short and fast as these Bschools normally do not have a formal placement service and students take a good 2 -4 months to get placed.

Expect Great compnaies to visit the campus and also expect good or above industry standard salaries. Most companies visiting SPJCM considers it at par with SPJIMR, FMS & MDI and therefore the salaries are structured in the same manner, at times even higher.

Guys with relevant work experience and good academic background normally get placed the earliest.

> EXPECT A GREAT ROI : If you are good , epect this place to do wonders for your career. If you have focued on learning and made the most of what SP Jain is offering YOU WILL GET A GREAT JOB , absolutely no doubt about it!!!

>Profiles offered are also excellent : Consultant , Sr. Consultant , Asst. Vice President , Associate Consultant , Project Manager, Research Analyst, Fund Manager , Sr. Business Analyst , Business Development Officer, Regional Head are some of the common titles at SPJCM placements.


What NOT to expect::

>Do NOT expect a 1 Year Vacation/Holiday : People thinking of enrolling in for a 1 Year holiday will be in for a rude shock . The Administration is very strict and the curriculum will not let you settle with this kind of attitude , so please look elsewhere if you want to go for a holiday to UAE & Singapore. (SPJCM has had some people expelled who have fallen much below the minimum level of academic rigor or have resorted to unethical practices).

>Do NOT treat SPJCM as a JOB / PLACEMENT Company : For people who thought SPJCM is a ticket to a quick MBA after which you will get an out of the world job and then you can live happily ever after , coming to SPJCM could prove to be devastating.

People with this attitude end up focuing on just placements and not the learning which is what the corporates look for during the Placement week. Such students loose out on the key aspect of the GMBA and therefore struggle to convert any job interview. SPJCM will be a great catalyst to get a GREAT JOB if and only if you are capable and you have put an honest effort during the curriculum.

BottomLine: Expect great jobs only if you are deserving candidate , SPJCM does not want Miracles to happen for undeserving candidates.

>DO NOT EXPECT TOO MANY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The number of international studensts in our batch was fairly low and we do not see the trend changing over night. Please expect most students to be from INDIA or at best NRI from US , UAE etc.

>DO NOT EXPECT A MILLION $ SALARY as soon as you graduate: Almost all students get very good salaries and compensation packages , but do not expect Rs. 1 Crore offers being made. Salaries are based upon every individuals competencies and worth to the recruiting company.

SPJCM does put a lower limit of salary any company can offer , this stands at Rs. 7 Lacs and this is mostly for freshers. The Indian packages are always above Rs. 9 Lacs for anyone with 2 + years of relevant work experience.

The average & Median INDIAN Salaries have been in excess of Rs. 10 Lacs for the last 2 yrs. and is expected to go up further.

BOTTOMLINE: Do not worry about your placements at all, SPJ will get everyone placed with great pay and profiles at the end of the day.

Hope this has given you a picture of things to expect and not to expect. All this was based on my perosnal experience at SPJCM for the last 10 Months.

Regards,

SPJmite
(ITM, June 07 -08 )




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[shalabhkumar]

Hi guys,

Just want to have they started giving calls for the GD/PI process?

Thanks
SK

[ripat]

Originally Posted by Tushar.learning

Dost,

Don't take words as they are spoken,

What he meant was that only Luck is not important.

The comparison which you have given for accads can be be really true but you should understand the present situation

I will tell you at present SPJ is getting approx excess of 10000 applications for 250 seats , it might not be the case when your friend applied.

Secondly At my time average work ex was 2.4 it has gone up to 3.4 in May 2008 batch , so things have changed fast and for good.

Thirdly your friend might had got call on the basis of CAT (95%ile) and them performed amazingly in his GD and PI. They do carry lot of weight age.

As fas your profile is concerned don't get Scared , i suggest you should apply with confidence, may be you can apply with realy good score in Entrance exam and then perform well in GD/PI . this makes your chances bright.

Go through the profiles of People who are in the specialization you are applying, you will get a clear picture.

Don't worry , apply confidently and prep well.

Best of luck

thanks mate. i was only looking for help from all of you puys as i am 1st timer.u have really boosted me up.thank you.

[i_laku]

Hi fellows, I have my second round scheduled on 30 August 2:30 PM Slot. Is any one for IT Mgmt ? By the way i am from Delhi. May be we can get along in the same train and know each other. ??

Loku

[ambarish2006]

HI all,

need some info whether stand any chance in getting into sp jain ...i have work experrince of abt 1 year in infosys pune .acads 10 th : 74 %,

12 th : 88%
BTECH : 68% . and wat shud be sp jain entrance or cat score to be acheived in order to get a call from them .is it advisable to try for dec 08 intake or try for june 09 intake ..................

[ripat]

hi tushar,
could u please tell me what sort of GK should i prepare for sp jat . i am writing spjat this cmn 17th of aug.

[shalabhkumar]

Originally Posted by ambarish2006

HI all,

need some info whether stand any chance in getting into sp jain ...i have work experrince of abt 1 year in infosys pune .acads 10 th : 74 %,

12 th : 88%
BTECH : 68% . and wat shud be sp jain entrance or cat score to be acheived in order to get a call from them .is it advisable to try for dec 08 intake or try for june 09 intake ..................

Hey,

Your acads looks good to me, but i think your work-ex looks to be little less. See you can try this year. No harm in trying tht

Thanks
SK

[Tushar.learning]

Originally Posted by ripat

hi tushar,
could u please tell me what sort of GK should i prepare for sp jat . i am writing spjat this cmn 17th of aug.

It is general GK and Current Affairs . For Example : Names of CEOs, Recent Events etc

You can go through papers regularly till 17th and also refer to GK book that TIME or IMS use to give

Best of luck

[GauravKarkhanis]

Hi Tushar,
Had few question about the Industry Immersion Proj - Is it a paid internship? Does SPJCOM facilitates for the companies or we have to search on our own?

Regards