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Which institute should l join: MICA, IRMA, or XIMB?
All the institutes you mentioned are quite different from each other and have no similar goals, visions, or outcomes. XIMB is a General Management institute while MICA and IRMA focus solely on a specific domain.
The most common evaluating criteria of aspirants for a B School are its ROI and Placements. Choosing a specific niche program might limit your opportunities and choosing it mainly because of its general parameters like ROI and Parameters might prove wrong in the long run.
IRMA is well known for its specialization in rural management, and its primary goal is to bring about a change in the rural sector of the country through professional management. As a student, you will acquire knowledge of the principles of general management, and certain social and liberal arts subjects.
The main highlight of the institute is its three internship segments. Through this program, you will get to witness rural realities and society through a different lens, and pave your way to an excellent career.
How good is sustainability management at XIMB?
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar also known as XIMB, is one of the elite B- schools in India. It ranks between 10-15 in All-over surveys conducted by various education portals.
The Sustainability Management program at XIMB has the following features:
Curriculum: Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XUB), keeping its promises to deliver holistic and relevant education, witnessed an increasing need to introduce the newer generation of students, and management professionals to the field of sustainability.
Prospects. The program is designed to prepare students for managerial and leadership positions in both business corporations and national and international development agencies.
Pedagogy: The program harnesses a variety of teaching methods, including interactive lecture sessions, case analysis, group discussions, interaction with experts and practitioners, and the use of videos, documentaries, and films related to sustainability.
Which college is better for HR, XIMB-HR or IIT KGP MHRM?
Without any second thoughts, XIMB HR is one of the best courses for HRM in the country. Its curriculum is highly rated and industry relevant. Many top companies have offered leading roles over the last few years.
Its legacy of 29 years has given birth to an elaborate alumni base which is another aspect of its excellence. Anyone interested in HR Management should definitely take this course.
Which MBA is better for operations: XIMB or NMIMS?
If I was in your place, I would have gone for NMIMS. Operation profiles are usually offered in these 3 industries.
- FMCG
- E-commerce
- Consulting
Comparing these industries, you will find NMIMS as the best option. There are many big companies from these industries that visit NMIMS like
- FMCG: ITC , Dabur, HUL, Marico, Asian Paints, Pidilite, Kelloggs, Loreal, HCCB, Britannia, Perfetti.
- Most of these companies do not visit XIMB and even if they do the roles offered are average.
- E-Commerce: Flipkart, Amazon, Shopclues, Girnarsoft(Car Dekho), Bluestone. None of these visited XIMB.
- Finance: Goldman Sachs, Nomura, JP Morgan, ICICI Bank
- IT: Microsoft, Google, SAP, Cisco, National Instruments
- Conglomerates: GE, Mahindra, etc.
All in all, the top recruiters combined with locational advantage, industry relations, and broad career prospects make NMIMS the better option of the two.
What is the format for X-GMAT for admission to XIMB and is it only for Odisha Domicile students?
No, X-GMT is not only for Domicile students and every one can appear for the X-GMT exam.
The X-GMT is the entrance test conducted by the Xavier University of Bhubaneswar (XUB). The test is conducted for admissions into Master’s programs offered in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Rural Management, Management programs for Executives, and integrated Ph.D. programs.
The duration of the online X-GMT test is 120 minutes. The test consisted of 5 sections namely
- quantitative ability (QA)
- data interpretation (DI)
- comprehension & logical reasoning (CLR),
- emotional quotient (EQ)
- general knowledge & current affairs (GKC).
The nature and time of questions is similar to that of various entrance tests for management education. The medium of the test is only the English language.
How is the XIMB full-time MBF (Management of Business in Finance) course?
MBF (Master's in Business Finance) is a course under the Xavier School of Commerce (XSC). It is important to note that XIMB and XSC are separate schools coming under the umbrella of Xavier University Bhubaneswar (XU). Some key highlights related to this course are
- MBF is a specialized program spread over a 2-year period divided into 4 semesters
- The course curriculum has 84 credits of classroom instruction and other credit components including two sets of elective specializations - "Banking and Insurance", and "Finance"
- Additionally, the program requires project work carrying 10 credits
- It covers immersion courses on current issues, seminars, workshops and interaction with industry experts.
- In the first two semesters, students get inputs on the basic areas such as Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Corporate Laws, Statistics, Economics, Research Methodology, MIS, Quantitative Techniques, and many more. These core courses set the foundation for more advanced courses such as Project Planning, Appraisal and Finance, Behavioral Finance, Financial Modeling, Business Analytics, Corporate Tax Planning, and so on.
- In the fourth-semester students will be required to opt for the electives of their choice. Currently, two sets of elective specializations are ‘Banking and Insurance’, and ‘Finance’, out of which each student will have to select one.
- While the program covers a wide range of courses, 'finance’ remains the main focus area.
- The knowledge base of the students also gets further strengthened by summer projects, immersion courses on current issues, seminars, workshops and interaction with industry experts.
- There are various leadership talks and conclaves organized by InfinX, the functional committee of the MBF program
The course is a good option for the qualitative development of an individual, and details regarding placements and internships can be checked from the official website.
What are the prospects for Urban Management and Governance at XIMB? How are the placements?
The answer is based on the interviews of first and second-year students of MBA - Urban Management & Governance.
Course: MBA in Urban Management and Governance helps students develop the talent in the development and management of smart and sustainable city infrastructure which includes the following:
- Financing
- Contracting and partnership arrangements for transportation systems
- Housing and real estate
- Housing finance
- Water and waste management
- Sustainable urban development
- e-governance arrangements
- Urban environmental management
- Leisure and tourism
Recruiting Sectors
Many domains of both public and private sector offer roles to students from Urban Management and Governance (UMG) such as
- Consulting firms
- Infrastructure development companies
- Urban Development Authorities and various Government Departments
- Special Purpose Agencies created through Public-Private-Partnerships managing Smart Cities
- NGOs
- UN Organizations
- International Development Agencies
- Multilateral Agencies
Recruiters
The various companies and NGOs that have hired students of UMG are - Ernst and Young, Jones Lang LaSalle, GIZ, Spectrum Technologies, CRISIL, Janagraha and many more.
Future prospects:
Graduates of the MBA-UMG Program can pursue further study in Ph.D. programs in a number of disciplines like
- Urban Development
- Housing
- Transportation
- Public Policy
- Planning
- Governance
- Urban Finance
- Real Estate
My personal advice would be to go for this course. Experience in this field will upscale your resume and make you appear unique among many others.
Is XUB different from XIMB? What is the fee structure for XUB and placements?
XUB is not exactly different from XIMB. XUB comprises more schools like
- school of commerce
- school of mass communication
- school of economics and sustainability development
In addition there are several PG courses like MBF and it now even offers graduation in Science. Despite the variety of courses offered, the primary focus is MBA. While at XIMB the only course offered is MBA.
Both the campuses are well built far from the city saving them from hectic city traffic. XUM still has some buildings under construction. Excellent food and transport facilities make them a more attractive choice.
Of the two, XIMB was established earlier so enjoys more brand name and value than XUB. XIMB value can be determined through All India Rankings which is not possible in the case of XUB.
What is your review of Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneswar? Is it worth doing an MBA from this institute? What are its placements like?
My friend was a student at XIMB and all the points mentioned below are based on his experience at XIMB.
- Location: Located at the center of the city, no commute difficulties are posed and you can access all off-campus facilities with ease. But the new campus is a bit far from the city and is bigger. Both campuses have world-class facilities.
- Campus Life: Life at XIMB is rigorous and lively and you will always be occupied with classes, committee elections, quizzes, case study competitions, cultural events, and guest lectures. But this rigor will help you learn time management. Nightlife on campus is exciting as a number of exciting things take place at night
- Friendships: Every good college experience requires a good group of friends without which your survival might become more difficult. This friendship will stay with you throughout the year.
- Hostel: The hostel life is thrilling and you will develop an affinity for your Hostel and your Hostel Block will become your pride and identity.
- Faculty: The faculty reside within the campus and are some of the best in the country.
- Case Study Competitions: You can participate in all the major case study competitions to portray your business problem-solving skills.
- Xpressions: This event is in the limelight of the Institute as it showcases what XIMB actually is. The event welcomes some of the top celebrities and gives an exciting experience.
- Placements: Placements are at level with the top 20 colleges. XIMB maintains a decent placement record over years. Recently, the institute released its 2022 placement report. According to the report, the highest salary, average salary & median salary increased by nearly 34.2%, 15.78% & 17.9% respectively as compared to the previous year. The highest salary offered was INR 32.21 LPA & average salary stood at INR 17.54 LPA. The median salary offered was INR 17.10 LPA.
Life at XIMB will give you an abundance of memories and knowledge about yourself, life and competitions. Make the best of those 2 years and try to be involved in every possible activity as you won’t get to relive these days and get back those days again.
Is It worth to join B schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB whose fees are around 20 lakhs if I have calls from reputed government colleges on par with these?
Before I talk about the worth of private B Schools like IMT/IMI/XIMB, let’s consider their average packages.
|
B School |
Average Package |
|
IMT |
INR 17.35 LPA |
|
IMI Delhi |
INR 17.01 LPA |
|
XIMB |
INR 20 LPA |
The average package of government colleges like IITs and DSE is slightly less around INR 10.57 LPA. So the point is if you are ready to invest a hefty amount in B Schools, you will not regret the decision as they are game changers. The level of exposure and diversity is almost higher than in Government colleges. IITs, DFS and DSE MBAs have a more theoretical approach than a practical one. However, the figures for private B schools are inflated so do consider the ups and downs.
- IITs are best for operations and manufacturing industries
- IMT or XIMB is a good option for Marketing
- DFS or IMI are best suited for Finance
- XIMB or DSE are best for HR
The final decision is up to you. Try to find what exactly you want from MBA
- If you are looking for the IIT tag, then IIT
- If you are after ROI or PhD then DSE or DFS
- If you want to climb the corporate ladder, XIMB is the best
Make a well-informed decision after proper research.
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