findmayank Says
Hi. For past few hours I am browsing this thread and I think that here someone can definitely help me out of dilemma I am facing. First all let you know that I never looked for 1 Yr course ever in the journey of preparation of MBA. This year in April only I started thinking and came to know abt 1 Yr MBA course. The matter is that at that moment of time I could apply only in KJS-Exec program and finally got offer letter too with CAT'11 Percentile of 82.94. Now someone please advice that whether I should wait for another year for XL GMP or for that matter any another 1-Yr reputed course or I should join KJS. Please advice. May be slightly I am getting off the thread discussion. But I think that ppl here will be helping me out with their respnse.
Mayank,
There are pros and cons of 2-yr MBA against 1-yr at this juncture (5-6 years of workex). Following generic points are my take:
Pros:
1. 2-year => more time to learn things and specialize in a particular area
2. Changing one's stream might be easier if one is keen on doing so.
3.2-yr break from maddening work and 2-yr fulfilling campus life (greatest incentive for me ;))
Cons:
1. Investing 2 yr at this juncture can be tough because of opportunity cost of one year
2. In 2-yr course , during campusing , participants above 5+ years of expereince might be slightly in a strategic disadvantagous situation , especially if he seeks to change his career stream totally.
3. Students having family may find it tough to refrain from work for 2 years.
However, all the above points are quite subjective. It depends on the school you will be joinning , your post-MBA goal , your profile, personal preference.
Having said that , with clear vision and utter focus towards goal should sail you thru towards your career goal with a befitting program.
As for me,I myself got 98.95 %ile in CAT this year , but not joinning any 2-yr course (there are personal resaons and problems associated although).
So I would recommend , do little brainstorm yourself , speak to peers , seniors and then take a decision. Once you take the decision dont regret it.
All the best!