Generally it is believed that a degree has more value than a diploma, but what about diplomas from the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), etc?

Generally it is believed that a degree has more value than a diploma, but what about diplomas from the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), etc?

--Sreshtha A degree is awarded by a university while a diploma is the qualification given by an educational institute which need not be a university. Often the programme in both cases may be similar but the title of the qualification is different. The IIM award PG diplomas in business management which are considered of a higher value than similar credentials offered by universities.
Moreover, there are institutes such as the National Institute of Design, one of the best of its kind in India, which gives diplomas for most of its programmes. So, it is often the course and institutes that give one credential more value than another, and not necessarily the nomenclature.
Careers after BA I got admission in a reputable college for the BA programme with entrepreneurship -advertising, sales promotion and sales management. What is the scope with these subjects? Will an MBA degree help? If yes, then in what subject should I pursue my MBA?
-Rebacca You must not be depressed particularly when you have secured a place in a good college. You can do an MBA after a degree in any subject, and moreover, the subjects you have taken -entrepreneurship, advertising and sales management -can be helpful for further studies in business management. However, before pushing ahead with an MBA, you may like to give some thought to what you are capable of doing, your strengths and potential, and what you would like to do, your career aspirations, which will help you to make a decision.
The first step is to “know yourself“ in the terms of your abilities, personality, interests and skills. The next step is to explore the career options you are interested in. The last step is to match your skills and strengths with the requirements of the career you have in mind.
An MBA degree can get you a job in the corporate sector by helping you enhance your leadership qualities, critical thinking, communication skills and problem-solving ability. The subjects you are studying can also lead to careers in advertising, sales and marketing, retail management, banking and so on, and you may like to consider these too, before taking up further studies. Scope in zoology What are the future prospects after zoology?
-Santosh Zoology graduates can work in a range of fields, including research in biotechnology, bioinformatics, medicine, pharmacy, biochemistry, microbiology, environmental science, marine studies, human genetics, or directly with animals in forestry, veterinary, agricultural, fisheries, environmental and biotechnology organisations.
There are many government research organisations, such as the Zoological Survey of India, the Indian Council for Forestry Research & Education, and the Wildlife Institute, Dehra Dun, as well as medical research establishments. In the pharmaceutical sector, zoologists with specialisation in microbiology study microbes and organisms that cause diseases (in humans, animals as well as plants), evaluating antibiotics and developing vaccines, and are also opportunities in consultancy in technical and research roles with chemical, and petroleum companies.
There are zoos and wildlife parks, wildlife trusts and environmental protection agencies for those with an interest in zoology. The Project Tiger in India and the World Wildlife Fund have zoologists and other specialists studying ways and means of preserving the dwindling population of the big cat in the country. The Indian Forest Service (IFS) and the State Forest Service, too, are open to zoology graduates. The IFS enables you to work protecting the reserved forests and wildlife sanctuaries.
Another exciting option for a zoology graduate with an eye for detail and a curious mind is a career in forensic science, where his expertise is used in analysing criminal evidence. The columnist is the author of The Penguin India Career Guide and The Essential Career Guide and Director, Careers Smart Pvt. Ltd.
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