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27 Apr

@hxparam Stop preparing an answer for the question " Why mba".. I attended some 10-12 interviews none of which had the question "Why MBA".. I feel the interviewers know that you would be well prepa...

With all due respect, I disagree with this advice. "Why MBA" question is asked in some way or the other in almost all interviews. If the interviewees know that you would be well prepared for this question they can still put you in spot over it or put this question differently.
Taking specif...

hxparam I agree with u. I will delete my post!. 27 Apr.

pareshnpanda

27 Apr

All business schools ask why you are interested to join their MBA program. You need to justify your reasons and describe your professional goals for the future. You should be able to explain what motivates you for an MBA, and justify why you have decided to join at this particular time. To know...

nikhilj

26 Apr

Why MBA is important?

27 Mar

@kumarsaurabh89 You have got a drift of what you have to work on, keep working and put up a final thought here for review, when ready.

kumarsaurabh89

26 Mar

@ivyctor2010 thnk u very much!!!!...would try to modify the answer

26 Mar

What are you career goals? What is your current thought process about why do you wish to do an MBA?

26 Mar

Great start. From here on go into specifics
Very generic, make it specific. For example "In long term I wish to be a thought leader in technology industry where I will not only be running organizations but giving direction to a whole industry. In line with this goal, in short term I wish to be...

sb29

26 Mar

@kumarsaurabh89 I think that's a very weak answer. Try to incorporate things like what you came across while you were working which made you curious about how organizations function and made you want to know more. Also talk about positive things at work and how MBA will help you enhance your work...

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NIMT

23 Mar

A MUST READ: http://nimtgroup.edu.in/five-reasons-most-mbas-fail-at-startups/

umakumar

22 Mar

can u specify wat difference we get from mba degree plz dont say hike in pay say other than that

bhumikabose

20 Mar

Young professionals embarking on their careers in today €™s competitive job market need to be better equipped with extra edge- skills and knowledge relevant to their area of interest and hands-on experience to prove that they have the talent to contribute value to their jobs. Therefore I think it...

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krip_0502

18 Mar

@pri529 Working for sometime and getting relevant experience will help you find a good job post completion of your MBA.

sb29

15 Mar

@pri529 Work for a couple of years before doing MBA.

pri529

15 Mar

I am basically from a computer science background in final year of graduation with my cat % as 88 and I have my acads with more than 90% ang in engg with 75%, I am in a great dilemma whether to join in a B-school or not I cannot wait for 2 years to do mba again fr some personal reasons and at the...

satyamsingh

15 Mar

@arnor With the kind of clarity that you have in your thoughts I can see that happening during Next academic session! All The Best for it!! Looking forward to hear from you on various threads later on. :)

arnor

15 Mar

I don't normally start conversations on threads but there's no point to joining a group like PG without interaction. I am an M.Sc Biotechnology graduate of 2012. I chose this field and this course after my XIIth knowingly and despite qualifying AIEEE and a couple of other engineering entrances at...

arnor

01:18 PM, 15 Mar '13

15 Mar

I don't normally start conversations on threads but there's no point to joining a group like PG without interaction.

I am an M.Sc Biotechnology graduate of 2012. I chose this field and this course after my XIIth knowingly and despite qualifying AIEEE and a couple of other engineering entrances at quite good positions, because at the ripe age of 17 I was quite sure I wanted to go into research. Five years later, I realise that the only research that interests me are the projects which have a direct applied and industrial impact. Moreso, that its less with the minutiae of the research as such but the overall strategy of understanding the application of a line of research and implementing it in on an industrial scale of production. I understand the research projects, but I'm better at understanding how they can be applied. I wanted to join the biotech/biopharma industry but these have very few entry level positions and impossible to get into unless you intern at these places or the HR dept has alumni from your college. And the only job profiles I was being offered were in IT. ABSOLUTELY not interested. So after a gap of some months, I have taken up a job as a research fellow at a Govt. R&D; institution.

'Why MBA' is a question I've been trying to justify to my disappointed parents for several months now. I'm good at seeing the overall picture. During my Masters, the practicals were left completely, and I mean completely, to the students. We only knew what the end result was supposed to be. Figuring out the chemicals, accessories and other resources needed, to devising the overall plan as to how to complete the work within the given time frame, while always arranging for contingencies in case of failures without overextending the limit of resources available to us for the same - I enjoyed this process more than the actual experiments themselves. So no, I do not see myself spending five years working towards a PhD while specialising in a very niche area. I want to work in a larger role, where I know

what each group is working on and how the work of that group of people is going to contribute towards an end. I will not deny the pay package is a large incentive, but mostly, it's the kind of work profile I ultimately want. And so, in the face of extreme unwillingness from my parents, I have begun my MBA prep. I hope it works.

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ABS_admission

14 Mar

Here are the 7 Real Reasons to do MBA:
1. Career Progression:
Typically a professional begins his/her career with an operational role. Being fairly smart, hardworking and result-oriented, you get promotions and reach a decent position in the management. So now you have a good academi...

ABS_admission

02:02 PM, 14 Mar '13

14 Mar

Here are the 7 Real Reasons to do MBA:
1. Career Progression:
Typically a professional begins his/her career with an operational role. Being fairly smart, hardworking and result-oriented, you get promotions and reach a decent position in the management. So now you have a good academic profile and good work experience. What happens next? After a few years you start feeling stagnated. This could happen after 3 years or it may take even 10 years for you to reach such a stage.
This is because in today’s performance-oriented professional world, most of the people around you also have the same qualities and credentials that you possess. So, at this point it is crucial for you to ask – what unique traits do you have that will differentiate you from the herd?
The answer is: an MBA degree. Actually, not just any MBA degree but an MBA degree from a premier business school. An MBA from a top B-school will help you make a quick transition from a mid-level role to a senior management position, where you will have the opportunity to take strategic decisions. If you browse through the job descriptions of senior positions across industries, you can see that MBA is the preferred degree, though perhaps not mandatory. Consulting is one profession where an MBA is mandatory to grow to an Associate or higher levels. So, the lack of an MBA degree may not be a show-stopper but it will be a huge reason for career stagnation.
2. Career Shift:
What are the chances that with your current education, your current role and your current experience, you can actually switch to any other role or industry? Very little! Consider this situation – you have been in IT for the past 5 years, but with time, you realize that your true calling is marketing; What steps can you take to make a switch?
- You can take up small marketing projects over the weekends
- Read about marketing on the internet and make changes to your resume
- Take an online marketing course
Even if you manage to get past the interview for a marketing role, you would still be joining at an entry level. Your great IT experience will not help you much to get a senior level role in marketing.
It is here that an MBA program can help. In fact, one of the most important reasons why professionals choose to do an MBA is to change career tracks smoothly.
3. Knowledge:
An MBA from a top business school may set you back by about INR50 lakhs for a 10-month course. The figure may be even higher depending on the location of your school and the duration of the program. This works out to about 1.2 lakhs per week. In India, you may end up spending 20 lakhs for a similar MBA program. Imagine spending such a huge sum of money just to gain knowledge!
Wouldn’t it be prudent to quit your job for a year and browse the internet to get all the knowledge in the world?
However the truth is that knowledge that will help you progress in your career will not be found only in books or on the internet. The interaction and intellectual debates that you will have with your professors and peers at a B-school will be extremely enriching. Secondly, the pedagogical methods employed in top schools are very innovative and effective – these include case studies, presentations, projects, research papers etc. If you are joining a typical two year MBA program, in the first year you will have the core curriculum consisting of marketing, accounting, finance, statistics, economics, management, organization behavior etc. These lay the foundation of your understanding of business. To be a future CEO, you need to have a 360 degree view of how to run a company and manage people. The language of business is the language of money. Apart from the core subjects, B-schools offer a plethora of electives, usually in the second year, depending on what stream you want to specialize in. It is at this point that you need to have a very good idea of your career path, so that you can make full use of your MBA program.
4. Networking:
What is networking?
Knowing people? Getting contacts?
Yes, knowing people is a big part of networking, but surely it is not just that!
Even with all the social media hype, how many people from your college are you in regular touch with? 20? 50? At the most, 100! Even at work, how many people do you really know? Your immediate superiors, your team, and the people you meet at the cafeteria. And what happens once you quit your current job and meet your ex-colleague after two years in a mall? You may even find it hard to remember his/her name! So, according to this definition of networking, it means you are ready to spend 1 crore just to know 100 more people!
Nothing could be more foolish.
So, what is networking all about? Networking at business schools means that you will be carrying the same tag as thousands of alumni. You may or may not have studied together, but if a Harvard alumnus receives an email or a job request from another Harvard alumnus, or is interviewing a candidate who went to the same school, there will be an immediate bonding between them, something like an Old Boys Association! We all want to be identified as part of a group of high achievers. Doing an MBA from a reputed B-school gives you a great opportunity to network with smart, talented people who will hold top strategic positions in major companies or will be great business leaders someday.
5. Brand Equity:
An MBA degree is certainly a feather in your cap. But an MBA from a top B-school is a more brightly colored feather! You can feel this difference within India itself. All things being equal, there is a big difference if you do an MBA from a lesser known B-school in your region and if you graduate from a top school. As most recruiters are aware of how difficult it is to get into a top B-school, an MBA degree from such a school holds a lot of brand value. Employers already know that you have cleared the first level of acid test: high GPA, high GMAT score, essays, recommendations, the tough interview itself and of course, a very rigorous MBA program. Just like gold, an MBA from a reputed B-school gives you a certificated hallmark that you are competent to become a successful leader in near future. As the job of assessing a candidate is already done by the MBA Admissions Committee, recruiters are well-assured of your potential.
6. Self-Growth:
What do you really learn at a B-school?
Most importantly, the confidence to be somebody who matters, in your professional life.
A reputed B-school program gives you the opportunity to think in the direction you want to. Whatever goals you may have had before joining an MBA program, once you join, you may realize that your true calling lies elsewhere. The entire classroom experience, interaction with faculty and peers, student activities, case studies… all these may radically change your perspective, both personally and professionally. Many MBA students discover a new person in themselves once they graduate from business school.
The irony of life is that when you were a student, you had no responsibilities, but you also lacked the right perspective. Once you started working, gradually, you learned who you are, what your potentials are, but at this stage you are so burdened with responsibilities that you don’t get the chance to follow your passion. An MBA gives you a second chance in life to do what you always wanted to do. It gives you the independence of a student’s life as well as the perspective of working for many years.
7. Change of Geography:
There must have been instances when you wanted to move to Australia or Canada or any other foreign country to work there. In your current role, you may be able to move to an international market as a C++ coder but definitely not as a project manager. An MBA, say from Stanford or INSEAD can help you understand the foreign market well, increase your international network, learn about the requirements for an international career and get exposure to a totally different culture and way of life.
Do you identify with some of these reasons why you should do an MBA? At the end of the day, it’s all about your passion, your career and your long term goals. Before you even think of applying anywhere, analyze why exactly you wish to pursue an MBA and articulate it well in your essays and interviews. A systematic approach to following your dreams will make your MBA journey meaningful and enjoyable.

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ashmole2009

04 Mar

Thinking about it, I don't think the question in the title of the thread is even valid in India. It looks like unless you go to a handful of schools in India (IIT's and some commerce colleges), you will end up at an IT company. To get a job in the corporate world, a PGPM is necessary in India. ...

s.nishant90

03 Mar

I would like to know about several career options after MBA in detail. Can anybody suggest some useful websites for the same. For example, I would want to know what an investment baker does? Or let's say what an analyst does?Also what is the interconnection between these career options and the MB...

abhimukh19

02 Mar

@sbharathindia
Why MBA question is a sum of a few basic questions
1) What is your aim or goal in life ?2) What are you lacking right now that MBA can full-fill?3) what do you want to actually gain from a MBA from any XYZ institute?4) Its an academic institute , people who will analyze your...

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visionIIM-ACL

02 Mar

Buddy,
Few observations:
1. Please proof read to correct grammatical, tense and agreement of verb errors.
2. Didn't feel like fish in small pond ?? Please rethink on the word 'small' and if it is correct in context that you want to convey.
3. Constant innovator ?? Be ready to get que...

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visionIIM-ACL

05:34 PM, 02 Mar '13

02 Mar

@sbharathindia said:
@DEVILISHANGEL@sarsij and others.It would be greatly helpful if you could review thisI have 28 months of experience from two of the biggest firms of the world namely TCS and Verizon. While the first one was service oriented Firm, the second one was product oriented. In the first Firm I learnt about technological stuffs very well. While in second Firm I am more equipped to relate Business stuffs with my technical stuffs. In Verizon I dint feel like being a Fish in small Pond. And my ideas have been voiced clearly at all levels. During one of my interaction with CIO of organization my idea about hierarchical Nature of team and making learning site accessible from home was heard and ideas were implemented too. A constant innovator I always believe in process Innovation and Team spirit. I am a firm believer of the quote €œEveryday is a holiday If U love your job €?. Job is where we spend most of Time in life. So I would like to shift my job from technical guy to business oriented works. That is where I see my future heading to. I am always good at understanding business and know that language3 of business is the language of money. And I think MBA would do me a great help in this regard.

Buddy,

Few observations:

1. Please proof read to correct grammatical, tense and agreement of verb errors.

2. Didn't feel like fish in small pond ?? Please rethink on the word 'small' and if it is correct in context that you want to convey.

3. Constant innovator ?? Be ready to get questions on these 2 words .. B-School panels take the word 'innovation' with deep weight and we generally use it casually.

4. No definite sync in flow when you switch between these lines " Job is where we spend most of Time in life. So I would like to shift my job from technical guy to business oriented works." - Please rephrase

5. I think you may omit the line : That is where your future is heading to. Or may be you need a complete rephrasing of this line to convey your thoughts precisely.

6. business is language of money ??? Inviting huge number of questions here and often may fall in the trap too ... few things should either not be said or subtly said !!

7. No reason except being innovative and understanding of business for MBA in your answer .. may be you need to introspect a bit more and few more things !!

Hope this helps!

** MBA is hyped but post MBA life is over hyped **

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naga25french

02 Mar

I am not going deep into the facts which you mentioned .But your answer somewhat lacks personal element which gives you edge over competitor .

sbharathindia

02 Mar

@DEVILISHANGEL @sarsij and others.It would be greatly helpful if you could review thisI have 28 months of experience from two of the biggest firms of the world namely TCS and Verizon. While the first one was service oriented Firm, the second one was product oriented. In the first Firm I learnt a...

28 Feb

@DEVILISHANGEL got it..thanks! :)

28 Feb

find larger purpose. it would help both you and the interviewer
best of luck :)

28 Feb

@DEVILISHANGEL for me it is..dont know about u.

28 Feb

@DEVILISHANGEL yes..cos it will make me stronger in my professional life and i will be able to handle anything..i wont say this , m just askin u..

28 Feb

so mba is corporate equivalent of superman's cape and red underwear?

28 Feb

i am just 24 (but an alum/passout of 2012 batch and have seen company dynamics, also been in touch with a lot of corporate for interactions etc and my dad's an hr) but I would suggest you to do an MBA within your Bounds of Cost and Time but a Regular FullTime 1 year MBA- I dont want you to get a...

28 Feb

yes..cos it will make me stronger in my professional life and i will be able to handle anything..i wont say this , m just askin u..

28 Feb

focus on work-ex and why this MBA is the next best logical step - skip the sob story of engineer, rather use it a a plank to show how you learnt from the failure to do the right thing.

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28 Feb

is that why you want to become an mba?