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What is the syllabus for a BA in English Hons for IGNOU?
IGNOU uses a credit system, and in order to get an Hons, a student must have 48 credits in that subject, which means taking 6 papers of 8 credits over the course of three years.
In the case of English, below is a chart that includes the course name and code:
BEGE 101 - From Language to Literature
BEGE 102 - The Structure of Modern English
BEGE 103 - Communication Skills in English
BEGE 104 - English for Business Communication
BEGE 105 - Understanding Prose
BEGE 106 - Understanding Poetry
BEGE 107 - Understanding Drama
BEGE 108 - Reading the Novel
You will notice that there are eight papers, each worth eight credits; students pursuing a major (Hons) should select any six of these eight papers (2 papers each year)
Students can only take up to 48 credits in a single subject.
Aside from the major papers, there are two compulsory courses in the first and second years: BSHF 101 and FST-1. Other elective courses must be chosen from the Program Guide's list or groups.
Is IMI delhi good for pursuing MBA in HR?
IMI Delhi has its flagship PGDM course wherein you can choose any specialization in the second year ranging from finance, marketing, and operations to HRM. Apart from this flagship course, IMI Delhi additionally offers a separate specialization program i.e., PGDM HRM (Human Resource Management).
Suitability: The program is targeted toward individuals keen to kickstart their careers in the HR domain.
Curriculum: The curriculum is industry relevant and is customized according to the recent trends in the industry. So unlike the regular PGDM, the HRM program lays more emphasis on core HR subjects. This basically means that tour core subjects will comprise more HR electives than general Management.
International exchange program: This program enables students from foreign universities to study with the students at IMI Delhi and vice Versa.
Placements: The key highlights of IMI Delhi placements 2023 for PGDM HRM are tabulated below:
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Particulars |
Statistics |
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Average Package |
INR 15.58 LPA |
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Highest Package |
INR 20.50 LPA |
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Median Package |
INR 14.82 LPA |
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Top 10% average package |
INR 19.89 LPA |
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Total Students |
35 |
Should I join IIM Indore's one-year MBA course (EPGP) or continue working, given the bad placement scenario for the course? Or should I try for better colleges in India?
The placement opportunities for an Executive MBA at IIM Indore or In fact any other IIM are very limited. They depend on the batch itself and may be good or bad depending on the current batch profile and expectations. Moreover, people don’t pursue EMBA to get placed in a high salary package. They already have a job with a high package. What they are looking for is an enhancement of their managerial skills and the IIM tag.
So I will not recommend you leave your high-paying job and pursue EMBA especially if you are looking for a better CTC. Not even other B Schools will get you a high package right off the bat. But if you are still adamant about pursuing the program you may take a study leave I suggest.
An MBA helps you in the long run and not instantly. You should be willing to take the risk for maximum results.
How good is the PG program in management by IMT Ghaziabad and UpGrad?
The PG program in Management by IMT Ghaziabad and UpGrad is for a duration of 11 months. This program requires you to spend at least 8-10 hours every week.
Skills you will inculcate
This program helps you develop the following soft skills
- Marketing Strategies
- Teamwork
- Business Growth Strategies
- Structured Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Strategic thinking
- Planning abilities
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management skills
- Project management skills
Eligibility
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
Suitability
This program is most suitable for
- Managers and Entrepreneurs keen to develop an understanding of leadership and management
- IT Professionals willing to switch industries
- Sales and Marketing Executives
Career prospects
The program has a career coach who will enlighten you on your career interests. They will help you avail the best opportunities by offering mock interviews and constant help in resume building.
Job Prospects
You should expect roles in the following areas after completing this program
- Marketing
- Management Consulting
- Leadership Roles in Business Development
- Sales
- Strategy
- Growth
Faculty
This program is taught by the most experienced and learned faculty in the industry. They offer constant guidance on how to advance and excel in the corporate world.
Interaction with peers
There is a lively interaction between peers through BaseCamps and career-building workshops conducted by experts in the industry. Group activities and discussions are another way of developing a bonding between the students.
You definitely will enjoy every minute you spend in this program.
Can I do a BTech in computer science from IGNOU?
In this era, if you want to engage in computer science, you don't need a degree. Unfortunately, the Indian system values degrees as well as relevant skills. All you need is a good computer, an internet connection, and a desire to learn. If you cannot afford four years or a large tuition fee for engineering, consider taking some related courses such as mathematics, statistics, or commerce.
You can learn skills on your own using free and paid online platforms, complete projects related to your skill set, and you'll be employable, possibly better than an engineering graduate.
Practicals (Lab sessions) are regarded as the backbone of engineering courses in other branches (though our colleges give much more importance to theory).
Many prestigious institutes outside of India are focusing on "outcome-based education." That is, simply having the certificate and having no idea what you did in college, or simply studying for the sake of passing the exam, isn't a big deal. You must be an authority in your field.
Which is best -MBA in finance from ISB Hyderabad or top IIMS A/B/C?
ISB Hyderabad is known for its lack of specialization in Finance. It’s a common understanding now that even if one is preferring ISB Hyderabad for admission, they know that they should go for anything but Finance. Studying some aspects will give you a deeper insight as to why MBA in Finance from ISB Hyderabad is not recommended.
Faculty: Although the visiting faculty is quite decent, it’s the domestic faculty that has ruined the culture at ISB. They are arrogant, pathetic, and extremely incapable. They insult the students regularly and disturb student-teacher relations.
Placements: The roles offered in Finance were below average like Operations, Sales, and BD roles. Such roles were offered in abundance by the banks or start-ups. However, the superior roles like IB/PE/VC/M&A/FP&A/Equity Research/Credit Rating/Asset Management/TAS were offered scarcely. For instance
- only 10 FP and A roles were allotted that too only to CAs
- Only one Investment banking role was offered by Barclays
- Only 5 PE/bc roles were offered and there was a strong preference for a prior IB/PE/VC experience and IIT undergraduate background.
- One M and A role was offered only
- 4 Asset Management and zero Equity Research and Credit Rating roles were offered.
So the best roles were offered limitedly while the batch size stood at 900. Most students ended up with unsatisfactory placements. Now you can decide whether or not to join if you are confident to face the placement scenario.
IIM Calcutta has a digital marketing certification, is it worth doing?
Getting certified from any IIM in any course is definitely an achievement. But the selection process is not easy and requires more time and effort than you think. If you want to get a digital marketing certification from IIM Calcutta, you should have the proper knowledge to crack its entrance exams. Also, you should be confident to excel in the industry. Only then is the certification worth it.
If you are unable to make it into IIM don’t go for any other Institute for pursuing a digital marketing course. The reasons for this are:
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Colleges offer digital marketing courses for a minimum of 2-3 years. This is unnecessary as digital marketing courses can be completed within 3-6 months
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Colleges offer these courses are high fees whereas you can learn the course from an industry expert for less than half of the actual fees
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Colleges focus more on theoretical knowledge. Whereas a course like digital marketing requires a more practical approach. This can be made possible only through an industry expert.
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MBA colleges do not guarantee placements.
So we can say that a digital marketing course from IIM is not as valuable as one you can get from a Digital Marketing institute. The high fees, duration, and lack of placements don’t make it worth spending so much time on.
Is it worth pursuing PGDM (BDA) from GIM (their new course)?
Goa Institute of Management comes among the top 20 private colleges in India so almost all the courses offered are worth the fees you spend.
My friend is currently pursuing the PGDM Big Data Analytics course and she is glad she took the course.
- Objective: The primary objective of the course is to impart enough knowledge regarding different aspects of Management with a main emphasis on Data Analytics tools. The course teaches techniques to solve managerial problems. The proportion of Management and Analytics subjects overall is 40:60.
- Pedagogy: The teaching methodology comprises a case based approach wherein students are presented with real-life situations and have to come up with solutions. Apart from this, there are additional business data to help students apply analytical tools and models.
- Infrastructure: The institute has a world-class infrastructure wherein the Data Lab is well equipped. Excellent teaching aids are provided and the campus is very beautiful.
- Visiting Faculty: Industry experts are invited to impart great knowledge and add a taste of real life inside the classroom. GIM also has collaborated with SAS India where faculty from SAS Institute come to college and teach us analytics subjects.
GIM BDA is the only Management program in Data Analytics and has managed to rank among the top data science programs in the country by Analytics India Magazine
Which branch should I choose: B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) in IIT Roorkee or Dual Degree (Electrical Engineering) in IIT Kharaghpur?
According to me, B.Tech (Electrical engineering) from IIT Roorkee is a better option due to the following reasons:
- B.Tech electrical engineering is a 4 year program while dual degree (electrical engineering) is a five year program. This means that choosing IIT Roorkee will help you enter the workforce earlier.
- The B.Tech curriculum focuses equally on theoretical and practical learning. This will prepare you for industry roles.
On the other hand, the dual degree curriculum gives more importance to research and specialisation in electrical engineering.
- Here are the 2023 placement figures for IIT Roorkee and IIT KGP:
| Parameters | IIT KGP (Phase-I) | IIT Roorkee |
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| Highest Package | INR 2.6 CPA | INR 1.3 CPA (Highest International- INR 1.06 CPA) |
| Top Recruiters (2024) | OLA, OneByZero, SecPod, SIRION LABS, TCS Research, and others. | American Express, Barclays, Chegg Inc, Flipkart, Google, Microsoft, Myntra, and more. |
Unfortunately, the branch-wise placements are not available for either of these IITs.
I would recommend you choose B.Tech Electrical at IIT Roorkee over Dual Degree in Electrical at IIT KGP due to the above reasons.
What course should I list as my 1st preference at NITIE Mumbai? (The options available are PGDMM, PGDPM, and PGDIE.)
NITIE offers 5 courses. These 5 courses are as follows.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE)- This is considered to be the Flagship program offered by NITIE. If you have studied mechanical/production/industrial engineering and are a graduate, it would be very easy for you to understand the curriculum of the course.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDM)- If you are a mechanical/production/industrial engineering graduate, you can easily understand this program's curriculum. Civil Engineering graduates are not eligible to apply for this program.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)- This program would help you to get techno-managerial job opportunities in the industry. Students from any branch of engineering can apply for enrollment in this course.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM)- This program is one of the oldest programs offered by NITIE and would help you in getting decent job roles in industries.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Environment (PGDISE)- This program would help you nourish your interest in safety and sustainability. You will be shortlisted based on your CAT Scores.
You can make your choice according to your interest.
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