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What are the best HR certifications for someone who holds a 2-year MBA degree from XLRI and has 4-5 years of experience in HR?
Since you already have 4-5 years of experience after pursuing your MBA, you will not require any HR certification. You can pursue the following courses and certifications for your own satisfaction. Focus on one project and program which will be beneficial for you in the future.
- You can try for certifications from SHRM, CIPD, DTD, ISTD, and ASTD (American Society of Training and Development).
- There is a Mercer Consultancy, a Japanese firm that runs various certification programs for HR professionals like HRIS and Compensation. You can have a look at them.
- GE also organizes project programs for its employees. It is also available for outsiders so you can have a look into them.
- You can also try OD consulting programs conducted by some firms.
- Try certification programs from XLRI and TVLRS learning systems.
- There are some short-term programs conducted by CCL (Centre for creative leadership), Aberdeen institute, etc. You can also check them.
You may explore the coaching, leadership development, executive development programs, and business counseling conducted by various organizations.
Which college is better for an MBA in finance: XIME Bangalore or Great Lakes Chennai (2 year PGDM programme)?
The Great Lakes Institute of Management is a comparatively better choice. Let us have a brief comparison of both XIME and GLIM, which will help you get more clarification
Great Lakes Institute of Management
GLIM was ranked 31st among the Top 50 Management Institutes for Research and Teaching in India by NIRF. GLIM has well-qualified faculty from universities including Kellogg, Stanford, and Yale. This institute is also renowned for its well-established infrastructure
Fees – To secure a seat at GLIM, you need to pay around INR 1046000
Placement Statistics
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Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2021-2013) |
Placement Statistics (2020) |
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Number of PPO / PPIs |
41 |
27 |
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Highest Package |
INR 46 Lakhs per annum |
INR 25.8 Lakhs per annum |
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Average Package |
INR 14.12 Lakhs per annum |
INR 12.5 Lakhs per annum |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
XIME was ranked 17th among the Top B Schools all over India by GHRDC in 2016. They offer Collaborations with foreign universities like Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China, and Shanghai International Studies University for student and faculty exchange programs.
Fees - To secure a seat at GLIM, you need to pay around INR 1186000
Placement Statistics
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Highest Package |
INR 12 Lakhs per annum |
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Average Package |
INR 6.55 Lakhs per annum |
So, it is good to go with the option of the Great Lakes Institute of Management.
What should I choose: MBA (EPGP) from IIM Bangalore or MBA (full-time) from Mannheim Business School, Germany? I have 8 years of experience in IT/Telecom and want to get into Product Management.
Rather than telling you what to choose, I will list down the pros and cons of both the B Schools and leave it to you to make the final decision.
Mannheim Business School, Germany
Pros
- Being one of the most reputed B Schools in Germany, you will get a high-paying job right after completing your course.
- Mannheim itself is an experience as people from all over the world come here and you get to attend some amazing events too.
Cons
- This B School charges a whopping fee of around 32000-35000 euros. And the fees do not include living expenses (9000 euros)
- You will have to learn German especially if you want to get into product management to deal with clients. That is an additional expense.
IIM Bangalore
Pros
- Fees are comparatively less than that of Mannheim Business School.
- Faculty is supportive and extremely experienced.
- Living expenses are included in the fees themselves.
- The placements are top notch and with an above-average grade, you can easily get placed at a reputed firm with a high package.
Cons
- Being located in the heart of the city the only disadvantage that IIM Bangalore students face is the heavy traffic.
Weighing both the pros and cons you can now make a decision easily. In my opinion, go for the German B School if you have plans for permanently settling abroad. But if you want to eventually stay in your home country then IIM Bangalore is the best option for you.
Which of these colleges is better for an MBA in finance, PUMBA, SIES or Dalmia according to the current scenario?
For Finance, PUMBA is superior because it is a college that its students entirely drive to. Students here bring the businesses to campus themselves and plan and run all of the events. Thus, students receive training in prospecting, public relations management, and other related skills. Additionally, IIM A faculty members teach financial management courses at PUMBA.
The average package for PUMBA and SIES is nearly identical and ranges between 7.5 and 8 lakh.
When it comes to fees, PUMBA costs 1.3 lakhs for two years. SIES costs more than five lakhs in fees. Regarding lodging, PUMBA offers hostel services for just Rs.4500 annually. SIES doesn't have a hostel of its own.
Which is better among Great Lakes PGDM, SIBM Bangalore, TAPMI, or NMIMS Bangalore for an MBA?
TAPMI is better, as it offers you a great campus life. The crowd is suitable to make connections and you can really groom yourself, plus TAPMI has a great culture of clubs and committees so that you can learn actual management skills.
TAPMI has very good faculties and their curriculum is also appropriate as per the industry requirement. The placements offered by TAPMI are better than the others, many big companies like Accenture, Deloitte, Ford, TATA visit the campus for placements.
Which is better TAPMI or FORE or IMT - DCP for MBA 2020-22 batch?
TAPMI, FORE, and IMT-DCP are some of the top institutes IN India offering PGDM (MBA) courses. All the above-mentioned institutes have their own perks. TAPMI is the better choice for Finance specialization. FORE has a location-wise benefit as it is located near the capital and industrial hub. Whereas, IMT-DCP offers international exposure. In general, TAPMI and FORE have better ROI, brand value, location, and placement as compared to IMT Ghaziabad.
Given below is the comparison of these colleges for pursuing an MBA.
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Parameters |
TAPMI |
FORE |
IMT Ghaziabad |
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Established |
1980 |
1981 |
1980 |
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Accreditation |
AICTE, AIU |
AICTE |
AICTE |
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Rankings (as per NIRF) |
27th |
43rd |
37th |
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Course fees (1st year) |
INR 7 LPA |
INR 15 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
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Entrance Exam |
CAT/GMAT/XAT |
CAT/GMAT/XAT |
CAT/GMAT/XAT |
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CAT cutoff percentile |
80 |
85 |
90 |
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Eligibility |
50% marks in graduation |
50% marks in graduation |
50% marks in graduation |
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Selection |
WAT, PI |
WAT, Business Awareness Quiz, PI, Extempore |
GE, PI |
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Highest CTC |
INR 20 LPA |
INR 30 LPA |
INR 34 LPA |
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Average CTC |
INR 11.54 LPA |
INR 10.60 LPA |
INR 13.7 LPA |
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Top recruiters |
Microsoft, HDFC Bank, Amazon, CTS, Wipro, Byjus, etc |
Infosys, Capgemini, Genpact, HCL, Mahindra, Asian Paints, etc |
Paypal, GroupM, Hero Fincorp, HDFC Bank, etc |
Which new IIM (IIM Ranchi, IIM Udaipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Rohtak, IIM Trichy, etc.) is best for MBA Finance in terms of education and placements?
All IIMs will flourish and help to develop the area they are located in. As far as my knowledge is concerned, it pertains mainly to IIM Udaipur. My friends who studied at IIM Udaipur have luckily received some of the best top-notch faculty in finance and a few other fields.
- The director of the college, Prof. Janat Shah, was an alumnus of IIM Bangalore before being appointed as director here. You will see that most of the faculty is from IIM Bangalore.
- IIM Ahmedabad, being in close proximity, also sends some visiting faculty.
- Many professors are also alumni of really good colleges like Nanyang Technical University in Singapore, Michigan University, USA as well as Purdue University, USA.
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Categories |
IIM Udaipur |
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Course Fee |
15.5 lakh |
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Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
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Average CTC |
12 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Yes Bank, SBI Bank, Ujjivan, Muthoot, HDFC, ICICI Lombard, ICRA, Exide, SSG India, Xpress Money and Axis bank. |
- Finomina, the finance club, helps the students get acquainted with all the events pertaining to finance through the Fin-Elixir magazine.
- You can also participate in a number of national quizzes and events as far as the finance domain is concerned.
- For labs, IIM Udaipur has 12 Bloomberg terminals equipped in a Bloomberg Lab where you will get to work with some of the best software that you might need for financial assignments, projects, and your research.
The college has also bagged the second runner-up prize in the national level credit research challenge which was organized by the National Institute of Securities Management. The college was among the best B schools to have participated in this event.
How good is IMT Hyderabad for doing MBA?
After spending some time here, I realized that IMT Hyderabad is a good college for doing a PGDM.
Here are a few reasons why I recommend IMT Hyderabad for a PGDM program-
- Location- IMT Hyderabad’s location is a plus point for this institution. Being in Hyderabad allows easy access to companies for guest lectures, internships, projects, placements, etc.
- Batch Size- The small batch size is a great advantage. There is a good mix of students from different educational backgrounds.
- Faculty- The faculty at IMT Hyderabad is decent and very helpful.
Experts from corporate take classes for the students and share their knowledge of the present market scenario. At least 15% of classes for each batch are taken by corporate experts.
- Specializations- IMT Hyderabad offers a 2-year full-time PGDM program in various specializations. These are- Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, HRM, IT, Operations, etc.
Placements- Here are the IMT Hyderabad Year-wise Salary Trends-
In 2023, the highest CTC stood at INR 25 LPA, and the average CTC was at INR 12 LPA. The median CTC stood at INR 11 LPA. The IT/ITES and Consulting sectors received the most number of offers.
Thus, IMT Hyderabad is a top-notch institution to pursue your PGDM and Executive PGDM.
/div>How good is KJ Somaiya for a PGDM in Retail Management? How are it's placements and average package?
The PGDM in Retail Management at KJ Somaiya is a relatively new course and not much can be said about its worth. But I have a friend who is currently pursuing RM at KJ Somaiya. According to him, it’s a good choice for someone with interest in this field to pursue this course because
- The courses at SIMSR are at par with international curriculum.
- Great exposure and learning through events held throughout the year. One such main event is the Retail Mela.
- Many committees and student clubs have been set up to promote extracurricular activities
- The faculty is experienced and qualified. It does not undervalue the new courses at all.
- One of the best campuses of India with great infrastructure and facilities.
- The companies that you should aim for are Ikeya, Walmart ,Future Etc.
All this makes the course worth trying.
Which would be a better choice between SPJain Information Management specialization and MDI Gurgaon PGPM?
A specialization in any field be it Information Management or Finance, will limit your job prospects whereas a general PGDM will keep your options open. By choosing the IM specialization you can expect the following roles
- Consulting (strategy, operations, technology)
- Sales/pre-sales (software)
- Product managers
- IT managers (corporate IT roles)
- Analytics
- Banking
If these are exactly the kind of roles you were looking for, then specialization in IM is not a bad option. But if you want to explore more fields then PGDM is best for you.
It’s important to note that these roles will automatically be offered to you even if you choose the MDI Gurgaon PGDM course in addition to other job profiles in Marketing, Finance, Ops, etc.
So choosing PGDM will keep your options open, whereas choosing SP Jain will limit your options as you have to stay committed to your specialization both in terms of what you learn and what jobs you are looking for. However, if you are choosing SP Jain because of personal preferences like location, batch size, brand name, or course, then it is altogether a different topic.
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