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What are the chances of working in the USA after a PGDM from IIM Calcutta?
There is practically no place in the corporate world you cannot reach if you attend India's top management school, IIM Calcutta. You and your degree are well-known and respected in this community.
When it comes to regions outside of India, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or Australia and New Zealand, your degree is not recognized on par with Tier-1 global MBA colleges. In fact, you are likely to be treated on par with graduates from that country's tier-2/3 colleges.
After hiring an IIM graduate, few companies offer a position in the United States. These are typically consulting (management/strategy/IT) positions that may require you to travel to the United States on an H1 or L1 visa. There are very few chances. If settling in the United States is your primary goal, it is preferable to pursue a higher degree (MS/MBA) in the United States.
What are the future prospects of doing the PGDBA course from IIM Calcutta?
Students can choose from either Python or R after learning both of them in this course. They get to sharpen our presentation abilities, business perspective, and statistical knowledge. Moreover, the course covers Hadoop and big data. You will have plenty of data to work with because the course is industry-focused. Courses include multiple projects, and students can do projects based on the subjects they study.
As a course that is heavily focused on the business world, some highlights include frequent visits from business representatives and numerous guest lectures. Without a doubt, this course will give you a competitive advantage in the field and is well worth the money.
How helpful is the dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS for one's career growth?
The dual degree of IIM Calcutta provided by CEMS is of little use unless you are planning to settle in Europe in the long run. The reasons why it is not worthy are:
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CEMS is not recognized in India. No industry recognises this degree. 95% of IIM graduates are placed within India.
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The international scope of this degree is limited to Europe only. 21 out of 30 CEMS member schools are European.
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This degree requires you to complete a 10-week foreign internship which is very difficult to secure.
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The selections for CEMS are competitive. 25-30 students are selected from among 70-80 applicants.
Without any doubt CEMS is the highest rated dual degree program in Europe. But within India or outside Europe, this program becomes useless.
Can a student with average academic records get an admission in IIM, Calcutta?
Academic records for sure are extremely crucial for your admission criteria. But they are not the only basis for determining one’s capabilities and qualifications.
Many times there are instances wherein people with high academic scores like 97%, 98%, and 99% fail to get admission into IIM Calcutta. This is because they are good at academics but lack communication and other crucial skills. One posed with out-of-the-box questions or asked to communicate efficiently they face serious problems. The interview panel at once realized that the person is not fit for admission.
In many other cases, people with average academic records get into IIM Calcutta. This is because, despite low scores, they exhibit exceptionally good communication skills and think more creatively. The interview panel realizes that academic scores can be the main but not the only deciding factor for admission. One needs skills to get into IIM Calcutta. The recruiters prefer a dynamic, vibrant, and hardworking student and worker rather than a bookworm.
So rather than worrying about your average scores, just upgrade your skills and prepare well for the interview.
IIM Kozhikode converted, should I forego the offer and give C (A/B no shot due to lower graduation score) another shot?
The answer depends on your percentage and work experience.
My personal suggestion would be to forego the offer and give IIM C another chance. This answer is based on personal experience so might not be applicable to everyone. Only forego the offer if:
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You are confident that you can score around 99% again the next year
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You add more work experience in the meantime
The key is that if you are foregoing the offer, use the entire year to acquire new skills, gain work experience and upgrade your CV. The decision will be your own. But make sure you accept the results next year without any regrets.
Is it worth to join in IIM Nagpur? How far it is comparable with old IIMs? How about ROI there
Let’s compare IIM Nagpur with the older IIMs generally. IIM Nagpur lacks in the following aspects
- Permanent Campus
- Permanent faculty
- Good number and standard of peers
But what’s amazing is that these shortcomings don’t bring down their worth even a bit. It has more merits than demerits. Some include
- IIM Ahmedabad’s mentorship brings in the best faculties and helps maintain a learning environment.
- Various industry interaction programs are held to inculcate management skills and live experiences
- It enjoys a good location advantage as it attracts companies from around the country
- The Foreign Exchange Program provides excellent exposure to the international corporate world
- Lower fees compared to other IIMs
- The hostel and infrastructure facility are at par with that of other IIMs.
Coming to the ROI, IIM Nagpur definitely excels at this one. This is because its fees are lower than other IIMs while the packages offered are almost similar. At the end of the day what matters is that despite being a new IIM it has grown leaps and bounds and it is expected to do more in the future.
How is the experience at the EPBM program offered by IIM Calcutta?
My friend has undertaken this course and shared her experience with the same.
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The course is not for those who come with false expectations like placement offers and switching jobs. Basically, it accelerates your career and does not change it.
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The eligibility criteria for the course is not very tough so you can see all kinds of people here. Some might even crib the course.
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If you are already working in the technology field and earning average or above average and have no intentions of switching industries, then this course will be of little use to you.
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This course is only for learning or if you want to decide on your MBA.
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This course is only a certification and not a degree program.
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The faculty of this course is top-notch and renders premium quality classes.
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After completion of the course you'll get access to the community of alumni of LDP courses.
So you need to check your priorities before enrolling for this course. Make it solely a learning experience and you are good to go.
Why is IIM Calcutta known as the finance campus?
The first, most prestigious, and oldest IIM in the nation is IIM Calcutta. A number of well-known finance enthusiasts attended this illustrious alma mater. In the fields of banking and financial services, a number of professors are renowned for their thorough research and in-depth analysis. Accounting and finance are the most well-taught topics, and the faculty members are well-known for their vast industry knowledge. It has a well-known finance lab where day-to-day business analytics are discussed and various business decisions are approved or rejected.
Therefore, the IIM C faculty members who have access to a Bloomberg terminal, which gives them access to current national and international financial data, market information, business news, and cutting-edge financial analysis tools—are true enthusiasts.
Finally, because it is the best finance college, it attracts the best companies for placement, and because the best companies come for placement, it attracts the best talent pool. These are just a few of the reasons why IIM Calcutta is known as India's Financial Campus.
How good is the public policy program at IIM Calcutta?
Fellow programs in Public Policy are available at IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta.
IIM B is the most popular of India's three IIMs for Public Policy. The PPM Program is a multidisciplinary group of active researchers and teachers from a variety of social science backgrounds. High-quality academic research, teaching, and consulting for policy analysis and program evaluation are used to address challenges in policy innovation, governance for the delivery of public services, the relationship between government and industry, social policy, and legal and regulatory issues.
The key to gaining knowledge is social learning, which can best develop through grounded interactions with others at conferences and seminars. Seminars and events, in addition to assisting participants in gaining deeper insights into the subject under discussion, also aid in the resolution of professional problems.
Which is the best among IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta for finance?
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta, all three are good choices for Finance and Consulting roles. If you get a single convert from among the three, you should grab the opportunity at the earliest.
If you have more than one convert, you should choose the institution that best suits you. You can decide based on location and other such factors. All three are at par for finance. Even IIM Lucknow is doing well and has a strong alumni base now.
Thus, you can go for any of the three IIMs for finance as all are top-ranked institutions.
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