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How do you rate IIM Bangalore Business Analytics & Intelligence executive education course?
One of my friends did the BUsiness Analytics Intelligence executive education course from IIM Bangalore and was able to provide some information regarding the course.
Pros of BAI course at IIMB -
- You will get to learn from the same faculty who teach in the degree programs.
- You will have the chance to network with professionals from diverse backgrounds like mechanical engineers, sales professionals, data scientists, and research associates.
- The skillset you obtain in the BAI course will prepare you for managerial roles that require a deep understanding of analytics, both technically and strategically.
- The entry criteria are strict and this ensures a quality peer group.
Cons of BAI course at IIMB -
- You will not have the opportunity of campus placements. You must seek out opportunities on your own.
- The course fee is not cheap. The total fee is around Rs 8 lakhs for an 8-month course which essentially takes place on weekends only.
- As it is a certificate, not a degree, you may not get treated the same by employers.
So, the course is definitely good. However, doing it just for the brand name won't help. The corporate will think of the value and knowledge you bring to the table too.
Is 60 LPA a good salary for the IT industry with 12+ years experience in Bangalore having both an IIT IIM combination?
Yes, 60 LPA is indeed a pretty decent salary for someone working in the IT industry. In fact, after 12 years do people even work for a salary anymore? I think their work-life needs other factors for motivation. These include your growth in the particular field, your understanding of the recent trends, you are being able to undertake risks successfully, or the recognition of things that might be beneficial for you in the long run. What I mean is after a long period of 12 years your salary is no longer the motivating factor. So instead of looking for a higher salary, focus on your own life and personal growth.
How is the life at IIM Bangalore?
Life at IIM Bangalore is great. The classroom sessions are one of a kind. You will get to learn from the best minds in the management sector. Peer learning opportunities are ample. IIM Bangalore follows a trimester pattern - three terms per year. The weekends usually go by in a blur preparing for quizzes and academics.
IIM Bangalore offers an enviable hostel life. Food is great. You will get to spend time with some of the sharpest minds in the country. The campus is beautiful and has excellent facilities.
Can a commerce student opt for business analytics and data science from IIM Bangalore?
Yes, Commerce students can opt for Business Analytics and Data Science from IIM Bangalore. Your domain knowledge of Finance and Commerce will help you get good career opportunities in Financial Analytics. From credit score prediction to stock prices, Data Analytics has a huge implementation in the Financial and Banking sector. This course will help you explore the various use of financial data.
You certainly need to invest some time to get comfortable with the technological tools. Apart from IIM, there are plenty of resources available online that can help you learn the technology.
What is the percentile that will ensure a call from IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, Bangalore, and Ahmadabad having 83% in 10th, 83% in 12th and a 6.9 CPGA in graduation, till now having no work experience?
If you have a good 10th and 12th-grade point average but a gradual decrease in graduation, it will undoubtedly affect your admission if you do not have work experience.
Attempt to improve your CAT percentile. Having a round 99.86+ percentile, you may receive a call from both the new and old IIMs.
Is it a better choice for choosing FMS Delhi over IIM A or IIM B when compared to placement salary?
There is no question at all if you are optimising for salary in the short term. On average, you would earn more at IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore than at FMS. In the long run, it will be much more dependent on you and a little bit on the profile you want to work in. However, ceteris paribus and on average IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore will earn more or as much as an FMS grad. Choose A or B if you want to maximise your placement salary.
Whether you should optimise for placement salary is a different question, and the answer depends on what you want to do with your life.
Is it a better choice for choosing FMS, Delhi over IIM-B and IIM-C?
No, choosing FMS Delhi over IIMB or IIMC is definitely not a good decision as you will be missing out on so many opportunities. Some of them include
- Student exchange programs: The top 3 IIMS have student exchange programs wherein almost 30% of the batch spends one term at a European B School. Also, IIM Calcutta is a part of CEMS. 25 students from IIMC are offered the most coveted CEMS MiM degree.
- Placements: Without any doubt, the top IIMs have the best placement drives than any other B school in India. All the major companies like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and AT Kearney visit the campus and hire 50+ students every year. Even if the same companies visit FMS M, the roles offered are different. Also despite being good for marketing, the biggest giants in FMCG don’t visit the campus regularly. So top jobs are offered at IIM ABC and FMS misses out on this opportunity.
- Campus Life: With no hostel facility, FMS Delhi has non-existent campus life. Meanwhile, all the other IIMs have beautiful campuses, excellent infrastructure, and hostel facilities.
- Brand name: Without any doubt, IIMs have a bigger brand name than FMS.
- ROI: ROI or Return on Investment is higher for IIMs than FMS in the long run. Although due to the payment of loans initially, ROI will seem less than FMS(low fees), that’s not the case. IIMs provide better opportunities, global recognition, and an alumni base that add to the ROI value.
You won’t lose anything from joining IIMS over FMS.
How good is the EPGP course at IIM, Bangalore?
The EPGP programoffered by IIM Bangalore was developed for a different audience. It is for students who want to apply directly for leadership roles in the industry. Also, sponsored candidates can also prefer the program.
- Well academically, it is also as demanding as PGP, with more detailed casework and discussions.
- There are exams and quizzes each month and the placement is rigorous for mid-level roles in the industry.
- The program leaves the studying to you so it's on you to build a takeaway for yourself. It is at par with 1-year full-time MBA programs in India, such as ISB, IIMA PGPX, and IIMC PGPEX.
This is a short brief on the EPGP program of IIM Bangalore. Hope it gives you some clarity about the program.
Is it true that IIM Bangalore gives calls to toppers of board exams even at 99 percentile range? What is the minimum percentile at which such converts occur?
The latest shortlisting criteria for interviewing candidates IIM Bangalore is as follows. It is the weightage in percentage given to the candidates by IIMB.
| Particulars | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT | 40% |
| SSC or 10th Boards | 20% |
| HSC or 12th | 10% |
| Graduation | 20% |
| Gender Diversity | 2% |
| Work Experience | 8% |
IIMB gives less weightage to the CAT percentile. So, if any other candidate who has a good academic record will probably be called for a PGP interview rather than who scored a good percentile in CAT. But it is also difficult to tell which percentile IIM B conversion is possible. It depends on how well the interview of the candidates has gone. Therefore, if you have a good academic background then chances are high that you will get an interview call from IIMB. Other important factors that can help you in getting the interview call are your work experience, CAT percentile, etc.
Is it clear that because of 78.75% in 12th, I don't have any chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad or Bangalore?
The admission to IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore depends on a lot of factors other than just class 12th marks. The tables below will give a breakup of the weightage used by both these institutes during the initial shortlisting and final admission for the batch of 2021-23. You can visit the official websites of both institutes for better clarity.
| Shortlisting | ||
| Categories | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore |
| CAT Score | 65% | 40% |
| Academic Profile | 30% | 50% |
| Work Experience | 5% | 8% |
| Gender Diversity | - | 2% |
| Final Admission | ||
| Categories | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore |
| CAT Score | 25% | 25% |
| Academics | 15% | 25% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 50% | 30% |
| Academic Writing Test (AWT) / Writing Ability Test (WAT) | 10% | 10% |
| Work Experience | - | 10% |
As you can see, it depends on a lot of factors, and just because you have only 78.75% in 12th does not mean that you are out of the race. Your class 10th score, graduation score, CAT score along with your performance in PI and AWT/WAT will decide if you will be selected for them or not. It is also seen that IIM Bangalore gives more emphasis on work experience than IIM Ahmedabad.
Do not lose hope and prepare well for the CAT, PI, and AWT/WAT.
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