MBA student Arpita Nair suggests that you choose your ideal master of business administration course based on the nature and duration of your work experience (if any)
“If
a candidate has relevant work experience in a certain field, it is
advisable to get an MBA degree with a specialisation in that area.”
CAREER COUNSELLOR GANESH KOHLI
In your career as a student, there comes a point when you realise that
your academic life needs a facelift. So, which surgeon are you going to
visit? It cannot be a quick-fix job. It must deliver long-lasting
results. For those with an entrepreneurship bent, an MBA is considered a
foolproof incision to reach the pinnacle of success. After all, 2.5
lakh people gave the IIM-friendly Common Admissions Test in 2011. But
Mission MBA does not end with attaining a good score in the CAT or any
other aptitude test. And before you go down this oft-treaded path, you
need to decide whether you should take up a general management course or
one that allows you to specialise.
Generally brilliant
Many colleges, both abroad and in India, including the IIMs, provide an MBA in general management. This programme explores the fundamentals of business and includes a broad yet comprehensive overview of the strategies and concepts within core subjects like accounting, management, finance and marketing. While the programme itself may differ across B-schools, the chief objective is to provide all the management skills and business expertise needed to successfully run an organisation.
Avneet Sachdeva, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, says, “General management degrees are more holistic and present an opportunity to experience various facets of management. The course trains students to see the bigger picture and the curriculum is designed to explore the breadth rather than the depth of a business.”
Satvinder Madhok, a visiting professor at various Mumbai-based MBA
colleges says, “A general management degree makes students versatile
and adaptable in different teams, thereby grooming them to
assume leadership roles in the future. Having said that, the industry needs both types of graduates and the candidate who has the right attitude, learns quickly and adapts well to the ever-changing business environment is preferred.”
Specialised success
The current competitive industry also requires personnel with expertise in a specific field. MBA aspirants have the liberty to choose from a wide range of specialisations such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, entrepreneurship, communication etc.
Shwaitang Singh, who is pursuing an MBA from the Indian School of
Business, Hyderabad, plans to take up finance. He says, “Doing a
specialisation indicates your interest, enthusiasm and expertise to
recruiters. In a limited course duration, a specialisation ensures that
you learn more about the subject you are most interested in.”
assume leadership roles in the future. Having said that, the industry needs both types of graduates and the candidate who has the right attitude, learns quickly and adapts well to the ever-changing business environment is preferred.”
Specialised success
The current competitive industry also requires personnel with expertise in a specific field. MBA aspirants have the liberty to choose from a wide range of specialisations such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, entrepreneurship, communication etc.
Shwaitang Singh, who is pursuing an MBA from the Indian School of
Business, Hyderabad, plans to take up finance. He says, “Doing a
specialisation indicates your interest, enthusiasm and expertise to
recruiters. In a limited course duration, a specialisation ensures that
you learn more about the subject you are most interested in.”
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