:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

There are many people who didn't get placed during 2008-10 period and we all know the reason for it - Recession.

For that matter one of my known person didn't get job even after doing MBA from London Business School. He had over 8 years of experience as Business Analyst and Consultant with an IT major and out of 8 years, 7 years he was placed in US, Australia, Germany and UK. Even then he didn't get a job and was able to find a suitable job only last year.

Moreover, people know ICFAI, Hyderabad. And coming to the question that Akansha has asked, she had an option of going for ICFAI or was thinking to do a correspondence course. And I think ICFAI Hyderabad is not that bad to leave it for a correspondence course!!

You are unnecessarily debating with me to prove that JIMS and your list is better than ICFAI.

Aaaah not abt list....talking about correspondence....Akanshas life would stagnate if she does corres as blue chip co. dont appreciate corres grads...so only told her to do regular and just mentioned some coll which will benefit her....i'm not talking abt recession period ...in between many ques were raised abt that coll so only warned her to stay away ...nothiong else

Sun shine Says

A candidate can utilise his time in gathering knowledge while pursuing mba...fr gathering knowledge there is no time limit it can b gained whole life but one have to start his carrer with scratch only . after starting his carrer he can gain knowledge right...there r students trying hard year after year to crack IIMs ...yes some crack but wat about rest they again come to the same path and join coll lesss than iims ...

Give rest to your brain and first check the first question that Akansha asked. You are unnecessarily extending the debate and wasting your time.

I am not saying do not go for MBA from the list you gave. It is you who have to decide from the options available with you.

And my replies are in context to Akansha's questions. So, please stop getting emotional with your list.

P.S.:- Stop using SMS language. For people like me it is hard to read and moreover it is against PG rules.

Sun shine Says

Ya thts wat an individual wants to pursue MBA fr the sake of electrifying his persona,ya to earn money,knowledge gathering....thats y i suggested those coll as they provide these all which i have mentioned..All r not made of IITs,IIms,XLRI...it doesnt mean the world came to an end....there r lot of coll which provide good edu ,knowledge....talkin about ROI is the main cause of doin MBA...If ROI is not there y to invest huge amt to do MBA ...i can earn parrellaly with MBA grads ....but as u mentione satisfaction,relief should b there after investment that i gt a goood coll....i know some guys did mba frm that coll mentioned by u above simply got depressed not getting job,.....

:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

There are many people who didn't get placed during 2008-10 period and we all know the reason for it - Recession.

For that matter one of my known person didn't get job even after doing MBA from London Business School. He had over 8 years of experience as Business Analyst and Consultant with an IT major and out of 8 years, 7 years he was placed in US, Australia, Germany and UK. Even then he didn't get a job and was able to find a suitable job only last year.

Moreover, people know ICFAI, Hyderabad. And coming to the question that Akansha has asked, she had an option of going for ICFAI or was thinking to do a correspondence course. And I think ICFAI Hyderabad is not that bad to leave it for a correspondence course!!

You are unnecessarily debating with me to prove that JIMS and your list is better than ICFAI.

Sun shine Says

Ya thts wat an individual wants to pursue MBA fr the sake of electrifying his persona,ya to earn money,knowledge gathering....thats y i suggested those coll as they provide these all which i have mentioned..All r not made of IITs,IIms,XLRI...it doesnt mean the world came to an end....there r lot of coll which provide good edu ,knowledge....talkin about ROI is the main cause of doin MBA...If ROI is not there y to invest huge amt to do MBA ...i can earn parrellaly with MBA grads ....but as u mentione satisfaction,relief should b there after investment that i gt a goood coll....i know some guys did mba frm that coll mentioned by u above simply got depressed not getting job,.....

A candidate can utilise his time in gathering knowledge while pursuing mba...fr gathering knowledge there is no time limit it can b gained whole life but one have to start his carrer with scratch only . after starting his carrer he can gain knowledge right...there r students trying hard year after year to crack IIMs ...yes some crack but wat about rest they again come to the same path and join coll lesss than iims ...

Be specific with the choice of colleges. If I would have to do MBA from any XYZ or ABC college, then I would have done it 7 years back only.

The sole purpose of doing MBA and for that matter any course for me (after quietly wasting four years of engineering) is to gain knowledge, have some wonderful, interesting and knowledgeable people as my peers, a good faculty to take your questions to and at the end of the day satisfaction that the money is worth spent (I am not talking about RoI, I can earn money even if I do not go for an MBA).

P.S.: I wonder why people are so obsessed with package and RoI instead of learning and knowledge!! I know that money is important, but I think if you have knowledge and can utilize it well, then you can earn even more and even get more returns.

Ya thts wat an individual wants to pursue MBA fr the sake of electrifying his persona,ya to earn money,knowledge gathering....thats y i suggested those coll as they provide these all which i have mentioned..All r not made of IITs,IIms,XLRI...it doesnt mean the world came to an end....there r lot of coll which provide good edu ,knowledge....talkin about ROI is the main cause of doin MBA...If ROI is not there y to invest huge amt to do MBA ...i can earn parrellaly with MBA grads ....but as u mentione satisfaction,relief should b there after investment that i gt a goood coll....i know some guys did mba frm that coll mentioned by u above simply got depressed not getting job,.....

:banghead:
Well am giving u two options doing MBA from X college fee-1000000, Y college fee-600000....X college giving placement in average 7 lacs ,y college giving placement avg 4lacs ....whom do u prefer? That too its not guaranteed that after investing 10 lacs u will get 6or 7 lacs package but investing after 6 lacs getting placement of 3 also atleast the student wont get disappointed or disheartened.....There r colleges paying handsome amount investing 6 lacs with good profile ...y not people choose those isdstead paying high and havinh tension whether i will be placed with good package??????

Be specific with the choice of colleges. If I would have to do MBA from any XYZ or ABC college, then I would have done it 7 years back only.

The sole purpose of doing MBA and for that matter any course for me (after quietly wasting four years of engineering) is to gain knowledge, have some wonderful, interesting and knowledgeable people as my peers, a good faculty to take your questions to and at the end of the day satisfaction that the money is worth spent (I am not talking about RoI, I can earn money even if I do not go for an MBA).

P.S.: I wonder why people are so obsessed with package and RoI instead of learning and knowledge!! I know that money is important, but I think if you have knowledge and can utilize it well, then you can earn even more and even get more returns.

:banghead:

In that case one should do MBA from IIMs only and that too ABCL? I didn't understand what you want from MBA. Should you be paid in crores after MBA? Is that your aim? Or you want to learn something as well?


P.S.:-I am talking about regular course.

Well am giving u two options doing MBA from X college fee-1000000, Y college fee-600000....X college giving placement in average 7 lacs ,y college giving placement avg 4lacs ....whom do u prefer? That too its not guaranteed that after investing 10 lacs u will get 6or 7 lacs package but investing after 6 lacs getting placement of 3 also atleast the student wont get disappointed or disheartened.....There r colleges paying handsome amount investing 6 lacs with good profile ...y not people choose those isdstead paying high and havinh tension whether i will be placed with good package??????

In that case one should do MBA from IIMs only and that too ABCL? I didn't understand what you want from MBA. Should you be paid in crores after MBA? Is that your aim? Or you want to learn something as well?


P.S.:-I am talking about regular course.

Well am giving u two options doing MBA from X college fee-1000000, Y college fee-600000....X college giving placement in average 7 lacs ,y college giving placement avg 4lacs ....whom do u prefer? That too its not guaranteed that after investing 10 lacs u will get 6or 7 lacs package but investing after 6 lacs getting placement of 3 also atleast the student wont get disappointed or disheartened.....There r colleges paying handsome amount investing 6 lacs with good profile ...y not people choose those isdstead paying high and havinh tension whether i will be placed with good package??????

Sun shine Says

YEAh it might be but they may be fr cream students.....If they really cant place 80% of its students also y r they taking such huge amt?ya it has a good brand image but investing 10-12lacs and getting a pay of 4-5 lacs is not worth am talking in general not about creamy layer....

In that case one should do MBA from IIMs only and that too ABCL? I didn't understand what you want from MBA. Should you be paid in crores after MBA? Is that your aim? Or you want to learn something as well?


P.S.:-I am talking about regular course.

One of them did her MBA in HR and was placed in Ma Foi Consultants. She resigned as she had some family priorities lined up for her.

One of them is in HP.

The other one is in Mphasis, Pune.

The above three are still in contact!!

And there are many in other companies as well - Microsoft, Infosys, etc.

I do not know their exact salary. The lady was getting around 9-10 Lpa when she resigned. The one in HP will presently have joined another company for around 15Lpa

YEAh it might be but they may be fr cream students.....If they really cant place 80% of its students also y r they taking such huge amt?ya it has a good brand image but investing 10-12lacs and getting a pay of 4-5 lacs is not worth am talking in general not about creamy layer....

Hi Palak!
How much salary r they getting?
In which company r they placed?
Nd did they have any work experience with them?

One of them did her MBA in HR and was placed in Ma Foi Consultants. She resigned as she had some family priorities lined up for her.

One of them is in HP.

The other one is in Mphasis, Pune.

The above three are still in contact!!

And there are many in other companies as well - Microsoft, Infosys, etc.

I do not know their exact salary. The lady was getting around 9-10 Lpa when she resigned. The one in HP will presently have joined another company for around 15Lpa

Hi Palak!
How much salary r they getting?
In which company r they placed?
Nd did they have any work experience with them?

Akansha: I strictly oppose for correspondence MBA...AS u have scored well in ur competitive exams y dont u think fr regular MBA. Talking of ICFAI HYD is nice Compared to other ICFAIs...But here also u have to make a huge investment around 10-12 lacs fr it and i dnt think u ll get the ROI from it. i came accross many individuals did their mba frm hyd icfai and they r roaming on streets sweating looking fr jobs.I suggest u go fr regular MBA and here are some colleges on which u can trust and invest and u will be benefited.

1.JIMS rohini
2.IBA bangalore
3.Christ as u know
4.IIF delhi
5.IMS delhi
Trust me these institutes u can trust upon.....best of luck

Hi Palak!
How much salary r they getting?
In which company r they placed?
Nd did they have any work experience with them?

Hi all!
I completed my graduation, i.e., BBA(G) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in 2011. After that i filled forms for many competitive exms - MAT, CAT, XAT, IBSAT and SNAP.
I got 88 percentile in sept MAT (valid upto Sept 2012).
XAT 2012- 64 percentile
and got a call from ICFAI.

Earlier i was sure to do a regular MBA... and from the options what I have best is icfai.
But somebody told me that one of his friends had gone for MBA from Icfai, hyderabad and hasn't got any placement. The person suggested me to join a job and do MBA thru correspondence so that i dnt have any burden on me of paying back loan and searching for a job after wasting 2 years of my life.

What wil u people suggest me?
Does distance learning has value in market?
If yes, which is the best institute/university for the same?

I have many friends from ICFAI, Hyderabad and they are well-placed. So, if you get ICFAI, Hyderabad, then join it.

Hi all!
I completed my graduation, i.e., BBA(G) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in 2011. After that i filled forms for many competitive exms - MAT, CAT, XAT, IBSAT and SNAP.
I got 88 percentile in sept MAT (valid upto Sept 2012).
XAT 2012- 64 percentile
and got a call from ICFAI.

Earlier i was sure to do a regular MBA... and from the options what I have best is icfai.
But somebody told me that one of his friends had gone for MBA from Icfai, hyderabad and hasn't got any placement. The person suggested me to join a job and do MBA thru correspondence so that i dnt have any burden on me of paying back loan and searching for a job after wasting 2 years of my life.

What wil u people suggest me?
Does distance learning has value in market?
If yes, which is the best institute/university for the same?

If i opt for EPGP programs from various iim's...Will it help me to find a good job??and will it be mentioned in the diploma about this long distance program?

What i understood is this ::

IIMC/XLRI/IIFT/Rests/Other EPBMs ( Video Conference) - is a program of 1 year .Its not equivalent to MBA as this is not a Diploma/masters program.Its kinds a certification program.They also run on weekends.

Weekend MBAs(NMIMS/Manipal in Bangalore) - Program for mostly 18 months onwards .Conducted in weekends.Will give u diploma/masters degree.

Correspondance(IMT/SIU) - using correnspondance..will give u Diploma/masters... comparatively cheaper.Value is questionable.

Please respond !!

I agree. In my case, being in Pune, I think the only weekend MBA option was Symbiosis and I have heard its pretty rigorous. Given other commitments, the fact that IIM is a better brand and it doesn't have any IT/Systems major, I am hoping to the do the EPBM.

Hi all,

The update from my end is that IIM C is now conducting an entrance test (basic math) from this year onwards and it was held on 5th Feb (EPBM - Batch 17).
I have given the test and the results are to be announced in 10-15 days.

Considering everything and my profile, I have decided to go ahead with this course (if I get selected). To be honest, the cost is a little high making it less value for money but I am looking at it as an investment that will, hopefully, give returns later in life. The course content is pretty satisfactory from what I heard.

Thanks
Nilesh

Sorry for flooding this thread but it will be awesome if somebody could gave any inputs about the IIM C EPBM program in particular - Executive Program in Business Management- EPBM Batch 16 | Hughes

This program is starting pretty soon and I would like to know anything at all that helps me decide whether this program is helpful for my career at this juncture. (9 yrs, Asst. PM, IT, No wish to switch industries).

Thanks a lot
Nilesh

Hi Nilesh,

I am under the same dilemma of whether to go in for this 1 yr EPBM program from IIMC. Just wondering if it would be worth the money (approx 3L).

At the face of it, it looks quite appropriate as you have 9 yrs experience. The only other option for people with as much experience is going in for a full time 1 yr Exec MBA from top institutes like IIM, XLRI, ISB

I knew a person who had pursued an Exec satellite program from IIMC and he seemed pretty satisfied. The greatest value is the IIM name! There would be learning (I am sure) but not same as full time resedential programs..

Do let me know of your decision and any further thoughts.

All the best!

Please also let me know what are the options available for Weekend MBAs in Bangalore ???
One I know is NMIMS Bangalore. Let me know the rests ??

What i understood is this ::

IIMC/XLRI/IIFT/Rests/Other EPBMs ( Video Conference) - is a program of 1 year .Its not equivalent to MBA as this is not a Diploma/masters program.Its kinds a certification program.They also run on weekends.

Weekend MBAs(NMIMS/Manipal in Bangalore) - Program for mostly 18 months onwards .Conducted in weekends.Will give u diploma/masters degree.

Correspondance(IMT/SIU) - using correnspondance..will give u Diploma/masters... comparatively cheaper.Value is questionable.

Please respond !!

Sorry for flooding this thread but it will be awesome if somebody could gave any inputs about the IIM C EPBM program in particular - Executive Program in Business Management- EPBM Batch 16 | Hughes

This program is starting pretty soon and I would like to know anything at all that helps me decide whether this program is helpful for my career at this juncture. (9 yrs, Asst. PM, IT, No wish to switch industries).

Thanks a lot
Nilesh

Hey Folks,

Require your suggestions on the various post graduate/executive/certificate courses offered by IIM's (EPBMs - 1 year - no diploma/masters) , XLRI, IIFT, XIM etc via video conferencing/NIIT/HugesNet.

What is the market value of these courses in Bangalore? Will they add value with respect to job opportunities?

Is it better to go for an MBA(NMIMS/Christ/TASMAC(University of Wales)/Symbiosis/Manipal/TAPMI -- Weekend MBAs) from any institute or Executive courses offered by Top institutes mentioned above.

Pls suggest.

Abhishek

Hi

I would also like information about the above options. Is a video conferencing course from an IIM better than a weekend MBA from say Symbi?

From what I understand, for part-time MBA, these are the options
1) Video Conferencing courses (EPBMs mostly)

Pros
- Conducted by big brand names like IIMs, XLRI etc.
- Can be attended from any city.
- 1 yr courses

Cons
- Not as rigorous as weekend classes (Can somebody confirm?)
- Possibly more expensive than weekend classes?

Query
- How do they compare with weekend classes in terms of value addition?

2) Weekend/Weekday physical classes

Pros and Cons are really opposites of Video Conferencing.

3) Distance Learning - No classes. Completely based on course ware.

Pros
- Can do it from any city.
- Leeway in terms of course duration
- Much cheaper

Cons
- No exposure as such
- Not much value addition to the career (?)

If anybody can expand on these lines and provide input, it would be great.

Thank you
Nilesh

I am interested in part time mba from nmims .So i have following query regarding that:-

1)Is it really a good value-addition to my profile?
2)What is the fee structure for the course?
3)When are the classes conducted ?.Like twice or thrice a week .
4)Do they give placements for even part time mba students?

Thanks
Mohit

Hi All,

Is Distance Learning MBA in IT a good option from Welingkar?
Does distance learning have good market value for people with work experience?

In my opinion, No.

It would add value only if your organization just needs a MBA degree under your name for internal promotions. However, in terms of knowledge i dont find it to be a good value addition to people with work experience. ( PS: This is just my opinion on distance learning MBA in IT )

Hi,

I have a query regarding distance education. My friend completed her PGDBM from Symbiosis University via distance learning. Now she needs an equivalency stating it is equivalent to an MBA. Can anyone guide us regarding this and how to get it?

Please try contacting SIU people, they could help you in this regard.

2) From what I know right now, I would prefer a part time course as I would like to continue with my job and that means Executive MBAs are out. (unless there are part time executive MBAs?)

What are my options?

Hi

In addition to IIM-C course that you have mentioned, you can check out similar courses for part time MBA on sites of following colleges:

1. Symbiosis International University
2. Punjab University
3. FMS Delhi ( weekend classes )
4. DMS- IIT Delhi
5. XLRI / IIFT ( through video conferencing )

Hi
Can u plz help me with following information:
1) Other options for Correspondence MBA
2) Any executive/Part time MBA which satisfy my constraints
3) Any other better option which you can suggest me ?

Hi

Suggest to try for Part Time MBA offered by FMS, Delhi above all other options for correspondence MBA. FMS Delhi needs one to attend classes only on weekends.

Second option for part time MBA through weekend classes is Punjab University.

For correspondence MBA, you can also go for Manipal University, IGNOU etc. but again SIU is the best option among these.

Hope this helps!

majhasharma Says

i am eligible or not plz plz sir help me i will wait for your answer

Please post this query on MH-CET 2012 thread for appropiate response.

Hey Folks,

What is the market value of these courses in Bangalore? Will they add value with respect to job opportunities?

Whether to go for Executive MBA from top colleges or regular MBA from other B-Schools mentioned by you depends on your career goals.

If you want a switch in industry then regular MBA would help you more and if you want to continue in your current industry, then Executive MBA from top colleges is a decent option to go for.

As far as market value is concerned, it is there but the importance given to distance/correspondence MBA varies from company to company and not city wise.

They would definitely add job opportunities though but to a limited extent.

Hi Guys,
Does it holds any kind of value in market ? How good will it be for the career growth ? Will it be easier for me to transition from IT to HR and maintaining the same kind of position with the company ?

Hi

With the amount of work ex you have in IT, i am afraid that distance MBA in HR wont add much value in terms of enabling you to switch to a position in HR domain that is almost parallel to your current in IT domain. However it might help you in transition to HR but it also depends on your company policies. Major reason being as far as i know leading IT companies prefer to have regular MBAs in HR dept. as well , though you might find distance MBA people as well but not immediately at higher positions.

Hi Guys,

Just needed some insights on long distance mba course..
I have been working in IT from almost 4.5 yrs now. And was thinking of taking up the executive long distance course with HR specialization.
Does it holds any kind of value in market ? How good will it be for the career growth ? Will it be easier for me to transition from IT to HR and maintaining the same kind of position with the company ?
Plsss let me know if u guys have any ideas about this.
Thanks in advance

Hey Folks,

Require your suggestions on the various post graduate/executive/certificate courses offered by IIM's (EPBMs - 1 year - no diploma/masters) , XLRI, IIFT, XIM etc via video conferencing/NIIT/HugesNet.

What is the market value of these courses in Bangalore? Will they add value with respect to job opportunities?

Is it better to go for an MBA(NMIMS/Christ/TASMAC(University of Wales)/Symbiosis/Manipal/TAPMI -- Weekend MBAs) from any institute or Executive courses offered by Top institutes mentioned above.

Pls suggest.

Abhishek

Hi
i am vivek sharma and i had passed btech in 2010 after that i doing a job 1. Year after that i came my own bussines .i want to doing mba from mahrashtra i am preparing for mh cet but i have 2 subject reappear in my graduation which result wil come june 2012 i am eligible or not plz plz sir help me i will wait for your answer

Hi

I have a work ex of 3.5 years in telecom industry and want to go for a MBA course.(Appeared in CAT last year but could not convert the call from SP Jain and now enough of it). My constraint with executive MBA is that I can attend classes on weekend only as my office timings dont allow me to attend the weekday classes. So I m thinking of enrolling myself into some correspondence course.

As for now I m aware of correspondence MBA from SYMBIOSIS only.

Can u plz help me with following information:
1) Other options for Correspondence MBA
2) Any executive/Part time MBA which satisfy my constraints
3) Any other better option which you can suggest me ?


Thanks

Hi all,

Let me introduce myself to start with. I am Nilesh D and I am an Assistant Project Manager in an IT firm in Pune with 9 yrs of experience. I am interested in a MBA to give me the boost to get into Senior Management roles.

1) I am not looking to switch industries. I like IT. :)
2) From what I know right now, I would prefer a part time course as I would like to continue with my job and that means Executive MBAs are out. (unless there are part time executive MBAs?)

What are my options?
I know of a IIM-C course that happens over video conferencing but I will keep all my options open.

Thanks in advance!
Nilesh

Hi,

I have a query regarding distance education. My friend completed her PGDBM from Symbiosis University via distance learning. Now she needs an equivalency stating it is equivalent to an MBA. Can anyone guide us regarding this and how to get it?

Regards,
Lisa

Hi All,

Is Distance Learning MBA in IT a good option from Welingkar?
Does distance learning have good market value for people with work experience?

Hi,
can anyone tell me the job possibilities for MBA HR fresher?
I mean all the possible designations. The list of designations.

Please post the query here for more appropiate answer http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/career-discussions/31122-why-hr.html

All the best!

Hi,
can anyone tell me the job possibilities for MBA HR fresher?
I mean all the possible designations. The list of designations.


Awaiting your reply


RadhikaSD