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Which one is better for Finance, SIBM Bangalore or SIIB Pune?
Symbiosis Institute Of International Business, Pune (#43 for MBA by INDIATODAY), and Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management, Bangalore (#23, TOI’s entire India B-School ranking) both are highly acclaimed institutes for management studies in India. But only SIBM Bangalore offers a separate Finance MBA program (Quantitative Finance). If you want to pursue a career in Finance then you should opt for SIBM Bangalore as the institute offers a core Finance course.
Course Structure: The coursework for Quantitative Finance at SIBM Bangalore includes case studies and simulations which helps the students grasp the topics covered via real-time analysis. The presence of Bloomberg Terminals is an added advantage as it can get real-time data for analysis. The course fee for MBA in Quantitative Finance is 14.8 lakhs.
Placements: According to the placement batch profile of 2019 at SIBM, Bangalore, 23% of students got placed in the BFSI sector. The average CTC was 9.8 LPA and the highest was 28.3 LPA. The major recruiters were Accenture, Deloitte, Mahindra & Mahindra, JP Morgan & Chase, McAfee, Wall Street Advisory, Capgemini, CRISIL, Genpact, and many more.
Although SIIB, Pune does not offer a separate course for Finance, it is an integral part of the course curriculum for MBA-IB and has related aspects in courses MBA-AB and MBA-E&E. Investment Banking, Retail, M&A, International Finance Management, Corporate Finance, Agri Finance, and other Finance related subjects are part of the course work. SIIB Pune also offers Bloomberg tools. The average placement package at the institute is 10 LPA.
Which one is better for an MBA in marketing, IIM Udaipur or DoMS IIT Madras?
According to me, IIT Madras is a better choice for an MBA in marketing as compared to IIM Udaipur.
- IIT Madras has ranked 19th according to NIRF Ranking.
- The MBA curriculum of IIT Madras has been designed to prepare the students to become leaders of tomorrow.
- The students are given 360-degree education as well as imparted practical knowledge to shape them into great managers.
- Multiple internship opportunities are provided to the students for them to gather practical knowledge.
- The average salary recorded in 2024 is INR 16.93 LPA and the highest salary recorded in 2024 is INR 21.89 LPA.
- Top recruiters include Standard Chartered, Accenture, Dell, etc.
Should I go for a PGPM in MDI Gurgaon or for IIM L ABM?
Go for the IIM Lucknow ABM program only if you are sincerely inclined towards agri. If not then choosing ABM will limit your career prospects considerably and you might even regret it later.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM is one of the oldest programs that have great value. MDI Gurgaon can easily be called the country’s best B School. The admissions are solely based on merit so the quality of your peers is top-notch. Some major highlights of the institute and its PGDM program are
- Experienced permanent faculty
- Student-driven clubs
- Student-driven Mutual Fund
- Elaborate alumni network
- Lush green campus
- Excellent peer learning
So you will not regret choosing MDI even over IIM Lucknow.
Is an MBA in tourism and hospitality worth it at IIM Sirmaur?
MBA Tourism in IIM Sirmaur is an unique program offered by very few IIMs. It is a 2-year program that provides knowledge and helps to develop a career in the tourism industry. The program has 60 seats and the fees is INR 16 lakhs for 2 years.
The admission process is same as that of MBA program i.e. CAT followed by Personal Interview. The MBA Tourism cutoff is lower compared to the flagship MBA. The cutoff for MBA Tourism is 80 percentile overall and 65 percentile sectional for general category, whereas the cutoff for MBA is 94 percentile overall.
Last year around 58 companies visited IIM Sirmaur to hire the MBA Tourism students. The highest package offered to the students was INR 34 Lakhs and the average salary was at INR 11.82 LPA, offering an ROI of 47.75%.
The scope of MBA Tourism is in industries like tourism, hospitality, aviation, etc, which is a huge market. The IIM Sirmaur students were offered roles in Sales & marketing, General management, Operations, Product Management, IT & Systems, Finance, Analyst, and Human Resource.
Which MBA college is good for a general category student, FMS or XLRI?
The question is highly subjective. Both FMS and XLRI are the leading institutions for management studies. Any student who gets an admission offer from any or both institutions should be proud of themself.
The qualifying exam for MBA at FMS New Delhi is CAT. The CAT cutoff 2022 for the FMS MBA program was 98 percentile (general category).
The qualifying exam for XLRI PGDHRM, PGDBM, and PGDM courses is XAT. The XAT 2022 cutoff was 92 percentile.
There is a provision for reservation at FMS according to the rules set by the University of Delhi. However, XLRI is a private institution and therefore, has no provision for reservation.
For the HR domain, XLRI is the best business school in India. FMS is famous for its Marketing and is best known as the Marketing Campus of the country. FMS is a good choice for Finance as well. In fact, for specializations other than HR, FMS stands at a higher position.
You should also consider the location, infrastructure, and campus of the two before making your choice. Location-wise FMS is situated in New Delhi and thus might be more attractive to many.
XLRI is the oldest business school in India (founded-1949), and FMS is the third oldest (founded-1954). For a PGDBM in HR, go for XLRI. The fees, however, at XLRI are much higher than at FMS.FMS fees are very affordable. In terms of ROI, FMS is in a better position.
You can Check the course fee for various management courses at XLRI. Also, Check the course fee for FMS New Delhi.
You can thus make your choice based on your goals. Getting into XLRI is easier for a general-category student. Overall, whichever institution you end up in will groom you into an expert in your field.
Why is IMI Delhi not good for somebody with an experience of 2.5 years? I have got a PGDM offer from IMI Delhi and I was looking for honest opinions about the college.
I cannot agree with the claim that IMI Delhi is not good for someone who has an experience of more than two years. My friend told me that her batch in 2020 had an average work experience of 32 months.
Joining an elite B School is not enough. Once you have successfully joined the desired B School, you need to make constant efforts to remain at the top. Just getting admission is not enough. You need to work relentlessly and meet the standards of the institute.
Even if someone has an experience of more than 2 years, he cannot cut down his efforts to remain at the top. He needs to maintain his sincerity toward academics because there is tough competition. Giving your best is the key once you have been admitted to a good B School. Keep aside secondary factors like work experience and pay academics.
Is it worth it to spend 15 lakhs in the NICMAR for ACM on the Pune campus?
For the greatest exposure, you should enroll at NICMAR Pune. In India, the pedagogy offered to students in various disciplines stands out. Their primary course, ACM – Advanced Construction Programme, is in high demand, and students favor it above all others. NICMAR has also allotted 427 for ACM course.
If you are a fresher then ACM from NICMAR Pune is worth every penny. Do not hesitate if you want a career in Civil Engineering and Construction sector. It will provide you with an edge in your learning and comprehension process.
How is Pondicherry University for an MBA in tourism?
The Department of Tourism Studies of the Pondicherry University offers an MBA in Tourism & Travel Management. It is one of the rarest courses in India and the course here is actually pretty good.
- You will have a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) where you can choose certain “Soft core” subjects offered by the department apart from the “Hard core” subjects which are compulsory for the course completion.
- There are mid semester, end semester as well as internal assessment exams.
- A 40:60 ratio weightage is given to the mid-semester and internal assessment exam to the end semester exam.
- You need to achieve at least 40% in the end semester and 50% on aggregate to pass the subject.
- The department organizes two tours each year; a 5-7 day, Eco-tour and a 10-15 days national tour.
- Apart from that there are various field visits during your coursework as well.
- World Tourism Day is also celebrated with much flamboyance each year.
Overall I would say that it is a very good course with lots of practical knowledge and experience. The faculty are also knowledgeable and offer very good insights into the industry. The exposure and experience you will get here is really very nice.
Which is better? HR at NMIMS Mumbai or pgdm at NMIMS Bangalore?
If you wish to pursue HR domain then HR at NMIMS Mumbai is a better option. You will be getting an opportunity to get placed in BFSI, FMCG, FMCD & retail, consulting, etc.
In addition to that MBA-HR at NMIMS offers the highest CTC of 29.09 LPA and an average CTC of 19.4 LPA. MBA HR recruiters are Aditya Birla, Aditya Birla Capital, Capgemini, Cognizant, DXC Technology, TVS Credit, Max Life Insurance, IBM, Goldman Sachs, EY, and many more. Roles offered here are HUMan REsoyrces Development Partner, HR Consultant, Senior Research Analyst, Talent Growth Analyst, Corporate HR, Recruiter, etc.
What is your current salary after doing an MBA from TAPMI?
The salary of a person depends on many factors and is not entirely based on the no. of years of experience and the reputation of the college. As of 2023, the average salary at Tapmi stands at 14.6 LPA, which is a 17% growth from last year, and the highest package stood at 24.8 LPA. So if you are graduating from Tapmi you can expect to earn around this range. Good Luck!
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