No, it’s not necessarily sponsored by your company in order to get enrolled in the Certificate Program in Business Analytics offered by IBS Hyderabad. In case you are not sponsored, all you have to do is finance the program on your own. So the issue lies in financing and not getting a sponsorship.
However, you might need your company's approval for pursuing the course as the course requires 6 visits (once in 2 months). These visits last for 5 days so you have to take frequent leaves from your company. If you are confident that taking such leaves won’t be an issue you can get away with an approval. However if taking such leaves becomes an issue, you should inform your company regarding the program beforehand so that they can easily grant you the necessary permission.
THE CBA program in ISB Hyderabad just requires the salary slip of the last two months as proof of your employment. They do ask for the No-Objection letter from the company but if anyone fails to produce it, it’s not a big issue.
Firstly it's not up to you to choose Hyderabad or Mohali. You can just apply to ISB and the campus is allotted on the basis of a strange algorithm.
Now coming back to the question of your chances of getting into ISB, it seems I know nothing about your profile. I will state some general points regarding ISB Hyderabad admissions
More than work experience, the quality of your work and achievements matter more. While writing the essays mention the unique qualities and roles you have fulfilled in life.
Yes, it is possible to for people to do their second MBA from ISB Hyderabad. If you have a valid reason for doing a second MBA, you can apply. During the selection procedure, you will have to justify why you need another MBA. Problems may arise if you have completed your MBA within the last two years. As it will be difficult to justify the necessity of a second MBA so soon.
There are many major reasons why ISB Hyderabad is not as popular as IIMs among Indian households. Some of them include
All these reasons are strong enough to persuade one against joining ISB Hyderabad and is thus not much popular among Indian households.
The reason why IIMs are popular in contrast to ISB Hyderabad are
So all this makes IIMs much popular in India despite ISB Hyderabad global rankings.
In my opinion, for students with work experience doing an MBA is easier compared to students without work experience. Although there is no relation between the ease of subjects and your work experience, it sure proves to be slightly beneficial. This is because they are able to relate to the study and learning better.
Having 2 years of work experience will certainly add to your chances of getting admitted in ISB Hyderabad and your approach, basic understanding, GRE GMAT score, leadership skills are the other factors that contribute to the same.
A friend of mine who recently graduated from ISB Hyderabad told me that there was an international tennis player, a retired army colonel among his classmates.
Whenever you are in a dilemma of choosing an MBA program you need to consider 2 very important things.
Once you have done this basic analysis, go on and choose an MBA program that suits your needs best.
Your question is regarding an online MBA from the University of Bradford. One thing you need to know is that no matter how good the university is, an online MBA is not as impactful as an offline MBA. The lack of contact hours, peer learning, and the network does not do justice to the MBA program.
ISB Hyderabad on the other hand is a recognized brand and its global rankings are a testament to its worth and brand. ISB is ranked 44th best program in the list of top 100 global MBAs (FT Rankings). Not many MBA programs can match that level let alone online programs.
The most important thing to consider is the cost analysis benefit and the quality of learning rendered by both programs.
The YLP program is one of the most competitive programs as its candidates are students who have no work experience yet are desperate for admission. In order to compensate for the lack of work experience in the YLP admits, ISB looks for candidates that have excellent caliber. This can be evaluated through their accomplishments in life such as extracurricular experiences, social work, or extra certificates. Therefore only people from top institutions from all over India with exceptional profiles are able to make it.
Considering your profile, I will only give you the truth. Since you have no additional qualifications and lack in many areas the chances of admission are very less. However, don't get discouraged, instead work on your MBA essay. This might be your last chance for admission. You can show your talents and how you are a unique individual and can achieve great success. Another way is to go for the Early Entry Option which gives you additional 2 years to improve your profile.
Let me tell you that there is no typical profile of students studying at ISB Hyderabad as it welcomes a rich blend of students from various walks of life. They come from different backgrounds, cultures, and academic backgrounds. ISB Hyderabad focuses a lot on diversity so as to give chances to everyone.
Your group can have anyone including IT grads, engineers, CAs, Doctors, lawyers, and many others. The only uniting force is their willingness to move out of their comfort zones and do something that demands more than their occupation and specialization.
ISB Hyderabad’s Data Science program focuses more on the Management aspect. It explains what business decisions to make once you are well-versed in technical knowledge. On the other hand, INSOFE focuses on the technical aspects of Data Science. This program teaches people to solve business problems by building models and interpreting technical results.
In case you are confused about what to choose, pay a visit to both institutes and check factors like
Only after analyzing such factors will you be able to make an informed decision.
Your question is vague as everyone has a different definition of a good course. One may prefer a rigorous course while others may prefer a laid-back course. However, because the courses you are asking about are from ISB Hyderabad there is a certain level of credibility to them. It’s a general assumption that an Institute as reputed as ISB Hyderabad offers the best courses in every field.
But then again a course with a good curriculum cannot necessarily be good unless it matches your inclinations and career prospects.
The most popular courses offered at ISB Hyderabad include PGP & PGPX courses, which are almost equivalent to MBA. There are a variety of other courses which can be chosen according to your own preferences. For detailed information contact alumni or check the university’s official website.