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What is the selection procedure like for EPGP at IIM Bangalore?
The screening or selection process for EPGP at IIM Bangalore for applications in which they evaluate your application, GMAT scores, academics, career progression, career/extracurricular achievements, diversity, and knowledge that you can bring to class.
If you pass this, you will be invited for a face-to-face or Skype interview with a panel consisting of someone from the program office and alums who will check if you have the right credentials and expectations from and about the program.
What is the average placement of FMS Delhi executive MBA program?
The executive or part-time MBA Program offered by FMS Delhi is among the best in India. It is meant for
- working professionals who aim to climb the career ladder within their existing jobs
- people who want to improve their employability in other companies.
Therefore, it does not offer placement like it is offered in the FMS full-time MBA Program. But around 30% switched industry/companies. Around 5% became entrepreneurs.
The highest salary: > 60 LPA
Average Salary: 30 LPA
Why it is continuously hard for IIM A, B, C, XLRI to compete with ISB in executive program in spite of it being just 15 years old?
One of my friends at ISB claims that the main reason for ISB Hyderabad to hold the top position in the executive program over the years. It is its core competency rather than just competing with institutes like IIMs and XLRI, who lead in the 2-year MBA and PGDM programs.
The points below provide a brief overview of the success story of ISB Hyderabad.
- ISB Hyderabad has been developing with a work experience of above two years at least.
- Due to the shorter time span of the executive program, it is more popular and in demand.
- In the traditional MBA program, the curriculum is an extension to the undergraduate program, emphasizing mostly classroom learning.
- ISB Hyderabad has somewhat established a cheaper alternative to the so-called American MBA system.
- There are collaborations with companies like Kellogg’s, which helped in fulfilling the demand for a world-class MBA degree.
- They have a lot of contribution in its breaking into the Indian executive MBA program market.
- It has resulted in a program that is half-priced as the American MBA programs.
- The program in ISB is just 11 months, as opposed to the 24 months MBA program from other institutes.
- For fresh graduates, IIMs are always the first priority, which offers a standard 2-years MBA degree. The core competency of IIMs is to train the less experienced students. But, in the last few years, IIMs are getting into the executive programs in MBA, but those are treated under the non-core segment.
Although ISB charges twice as much as IIMs at present times, it has been the first choice for working professionals for the reasons stated above. The core competency of ISB discussed above makes it the clear winner in executive education, which the IIMs and XLRI cannot defeat.
IIM Rohtak just came up with ePGPx. Will there be placement assistance?
The goal of Executive Programs is to enhance the already existing skills of working professionals. The worth of the main Executive Program of any given institute depends on the following 2 factors
- Fees: The total fee of the Executive Program at IIM Rohtak is ?7.86 Lakhs (Total Fees). The same programs of other top B Schools range from 3-5 lakhs depending on no. of subjects and level of engagement. So considering the high fees, IIM Rohtak’s Executive Program is not worth it.
- Ranking: The reputation of the B School you are planning to pursue the Executive Program from is very crucial. The PGP from lower-ranked B Schools have very less value in comparison to older IIMs. Unfortunately, IIM Rohtak is nowhere near the top 10 IIMs so their Executive Programs fare much below in terms of brand value.
Due to the above reasons the Executive Programs at IIM Rohtak have no placement assistance at all.
What are the packages after doing an executive MBA from IIM Calcutta in India and abroad as well?
IIM (Indian Institute of Management) is one of the country's top business schools. To graduate from the IIMs is a goal shared by many students. IIM offers Executive MBA Programs in addition to its well-known Post Graduate Diploma in Management Program. Professionals with a minimum of five years of work experience are typically eligible for these executive MBA programs. Apart from the Executive MBA Program, there are many specialized Executive Programs available today, such as Digital Vidya's Executive Program in Digital Marketing in collaboration with Deakin University. Freshmen, consultants, marketing specialists, and people switching careers can all apply for this program. Nowadays, people are more interested in Digital Marketing specialized programs rather than generic MBA programs.
With a top salary of INR 89.25 lakh and an average salary of INR 23.67 lakh, it projected a positive placement season for its eleventh batch. A batch of 68 students received a total of 61 offers, 61 candidates accepted the offers, 5 students returned to their previous employers, and 2 students opted out of the placement program. IT services firms led the charge with 29 offers, followed by consulting firms with 8 and e-commerce firms with 6. Consulting, banking/finance, manufacturing, and real estate were some of the other industries with a lot of hiring going on. There were 78 companies in total that participated in the campus placement process, and major employers included Accenture, Amazon, PwC, Virtusa Polaris, EClerx, Flipkart, and Cognizant.
The best part is that by the end of the program, you will have three months of the internship experience. Consequently, there were 7 months of learning and 3 months of implementation. The curriculum offers a good balance of academic knowledge and real-world application.
How is the ePGPx program of IIM Rohtak? Is it better to go for EFPM than ePGPx from IIM Rohtak?
The ePGPx program is a 1-year diploma program from IIM Rohtak, not to be confused with MBA or other executive programs. It is an intense course where you need to have at least 100 contact hours (20 days) on the campus and the remaining is online.
The course curriculum is quite rigorous and does not make you feel like it's an executive one as the modules and professors are the same with a blended approach of both offline and online classes.
One of my friends is about to complete this course at IIM Rohtak and here’s what he has to say:
- You will be amidst the challenging campus modules that give you the feel of IIMs and real-world management culture.
- You will get eminent professors that are hands-on and drive the curiosity of thought.
- You can enjoy the huge and lush new campus (largely being constructed) with good hostels if you get a chance to stay.
- ePGPx emphasizes first-hand learning of general management concepts making it absolutely helpful for you to enter and survive in the corporate world.
- The current fee structure and flexibility of classes from anywhere in contrast to other IIMs make it a great choice for many people who live far away.
- Unfortunately, if campus placements are your priority, the course doesn’t provide it yet.
All in all, ePGPx at IIM Rohtak is quite a comprehensive learning experience. Since it’s the only IIM in the NCR region growing at a fast pace, it’s a good idea to be a part of the campus. However, the major downside lies with the fact that they don’t provide placement for this course, hence, choose wisely.
I have 6 years of work experience in IT and wish to get into product management. Which is a better course to join - ISB's PGP or IIM Bangalore's EPGP
There are two scenarios for product management
- B2B: Business to Business product management does not necessarily require MBA
- B2C: Business-to-customer product management is better with an MBA degree. The placements for MBA will get you a high-paying job in B2C product management. B Schools like ISB prefer a work experience of at least 4-6 years. Roles offered through placements include senior product manager to product manager.
The fact is no matter what your skills are, this industry is biased towards MBA. So the final decision should depend on what you are going for.
Does JBIMS have executive MBA programs for working professionals?
To be eligible for the Executive MBA program at JBIMS, you must have passed the Graduate Examination in Industrial Engineering in Mumbai and have also qualified in the GATE examination conducted by the IITs. Additionally, you must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience at a supervisor or executive level. Internships and projects do not count towards this requirement.
Once admitted to the program, you must maintain a minimum attendance of 3/4th of the lectures delivered in the First Term and the Second Term. Failure to meet this requirement will result in not being permitted to appear for the Institute/University examination and will require you to re-admit and start the program again. No exceptions will be made.
The program is tentatively 15 working weeks long and takes place over two semesters. The First Semester runs from June to November, while the Second Semester takes place from January to April. Classes for the Part-Time Master's Degree Program are held from Monday to Friday from 18:30 to 21:30, on Saturdays from 14:45 onwards, and on Sundays from 09:00 onwards. These times are subject to change, so it is important to keep this in mind when considering admission to the Executive MBA program at JBIMS.
Which institute is better to pursue a full-time executive MBA, Xavier Bhubaneswar or KJ Somaiya?
If you have the financial means to do so, it would be wise to choose Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) over KJ Somaiya Executive Program for a full-time executive MBA. While KJ Somaiya can offer assistance with placement opportunities, they do not provide on-campus placements, meaning you will need to find job opportunities on your own.
XIMB has a strong brand value and has completed 100% placement for its MBA program in 2022 with a 16% increase in average salary, which rose to Rs. 17.54 LPA from Rs. 15.15 LPA the previous year. While KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA placements 2023 had a 92% placement rate and attracted 132 companies, the highest and average packages offered stood at INR 22.50 LPA and INR 12.48 LPA, respectively. Sectors such as banking, IT, and financial services were the top recruiting sectors during the placements.
If you cannot afford the fees associated with XIMB and are willing to forego on-campus placement opportunities, then KJ Somaiya Executive PGDM could be a good option for you. However, keep in mind that the peer learning experience may be less than ideal, as there are students who were admitted through the Mat/ATMA test with lower scores through the DTE cap process directly without any group discussion or personal interview, particularly in the regular MMS program.
Ultimately, the decision of which program to choose should depend on your individual goals, circumstances, and financial situation. Do your research, consider your options carefully, and seek advice from mentors or professionals in your desired field before making a decision.
Is it worth doing PGPMWE (Executive MBA) from IIM Raipur? How is it going to benefit someone who has 8-10 years of experience in a government bank?
I am unaware of your background and aspirations so I will try to answer your question generally.
The Executive MBA program is designed in e-learning mode to facilitate Working Executives. It is indeed a good option who want to avail earn and learn at the same time. Some highlights of the program are
- The IIM brand name
- You can continue your job alongside your MBA program which ensures a good ROI
- The learning imparted through this program helps you climb the ladder in your own organization or look for a better job outside it.
- Since you already have 10 years of experience, a full-time MBA program will be risky and offer very little placement opportunities.
So to end the discussion, I deem you to go for an Executive MBA and strive for excellence.
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