MBA

MBA is a popular course because students from any background - Science, Commerce and Humanities - can pursue it.

A regular MBA is a two-year course divided into four or six semesters. However, there are certain private institutes that offer one-year PGDM programmes as well.

One can pursue MBA in various modes, such as, Full-Time, Part-Time, Online and Distance-Education. Interested candidates can also find programmes customised based on their professional experience such as Executive MBA

Many management institutes offer or Post-Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM), Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) or Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management instead of an MBA degree. There is not much difference between the two, but for the recognition.

The full-time MBA is the most popular among all the education modes. Full-time MBA includes theory classes, practical projects, student exchange programmes, summer internships and final placements.

Fresh graduates as well as candidates with a few years of work experience opt for a full-time MBA. Some colleges prefer fresh graduates while some colleges give higher preference to candidates with a few years of work experience.

The simplest answer to this question is – to fast track your career. Given the fact that we are inhabiting a world where there is a cut-throat competition in business world and job market, one needs to be equipped with managerial skills and leadership qualities to be able to contribute to the organisation in more than one way. If you are an expert in a field, knowing how to manage a business will be an added advantage. MBA degree is the key assistant in setting up own business or in switching career. Listed below are a few advantages of MBA degree:

Better Career Opportunities
Higher Salary
Developing Industry Network
Develop Management Skills
Develop Leadership Qualities
Global Exposure of Business and Economy
Entrepreneurial Skill Development

To pursue MBA abroad, candidates have to take a slightly different route from the traditional one. They have to appear for Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) and language proficiency tests Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for MBA abroad admission. Academic qualification for MBA abroad is same as that of domestic programmes, i.e. 50 per cent aggregate in graduation or equivalent from a recognised university. Work experience of three to five years is required for most of the MBA courses abroad.

Full-time MBA eligibility criteria are as follows: The basic eligibility criteria for MBA (full-time) is graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university
Most of the institutes follow the minimum score criteria in Graduation which is 50 per cent in average or equivalent
Most of the institutes follow the minimum score criteria in Graduation which is 50 per cent in average or equivalent
Final-year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply for MBA, provided they present the proof of completion of Graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute
Final-year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply for MBA, provided they present the proof of completion of Graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute