Why Pursue an MBA? Top 10 Reasons to Do MBA As the pace of change continues to accelerate at dizzying speed, we can take solace in the fact that the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree is still a constant worth embracing. It was the last century that gave us the fruits of the computer age, and it's fairly apparent that the Internet will do much to shape the course of this one. What is equally true is that for the first time, the world economy is truly global, where what happens in one part of the world is not only known almost simultaneously to the occurrence of the event, but the impact can be felt as well. Customers and competitors are no longer relegated to the geography that surrounds them. In fact, many businesses no longer have a traditional brick and mortar operation. Within this complex setting, the modern manager must still do what managers in every era have had to do - succeed. For many, the MBA continues to be the cornerstone for such success. What benefits do you hope to gain after your MBA? An increase in salary and earnings potential Development of skills in specific fields such as finance, marketing, strategy in order to have access to certain positions and certain companies such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs Access to a network of alumni Greater opportunities to work in a country or geographical region of your choice Development of the skills needed to set up your own company Increased recognition based on the reputation of the school Let's start with the obvious. Those with MBAs make more money. At least, they make more money in the beginning. In nearly every sector of the globe, the prospect of making more money and living a better economic life draws thousands of students to MBA programs. In an age where the modern employee is very transitory, often changing jobs every three to five years, today's employers, instead of investing in expensive in-house training for employees who may not stay, have also turned to the ranks of MBA programs to find the best talent available. While such demand has made the business of education quite profitable, it has also changed the nature of the MBA educational experience. In order to keep pace, MBA programs have supplemented a core of business courses, with a growing number of electives, concentrations and areas in which the MBA student can specialize. In like fashion, MBA programs have worked vigorously to make certain that the make-up of their student bodies are as diverse as the global economy in which the MBA graduate must work. Finally, MBA programs have done much to make certain that the case studies that comprise a great portion of the classroom pedagogical experience reflects what
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Why Pursue an MBA? Top 10 Reasons to Do MBA
As the pace of change continues to accelerate at dizzying speed, we can take solace in the fact that the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree is still a constant worth embracing. It was the last century that gave us the fruits of the computer age, and it's fairly apparent that the Internet will do much to shape the course of this one. What is equally true is that for the first time, the world economy is truly global, where what happens in one part of the world is not only known almost simultaneously to the occurrence of the event, but the impact can be felt as well. Customers and competitors are no longer relegated to the geography that surrounds them. In fact, many businesses no longer have a traditional brick and mortar operation. Within this complex setting, the modern manager must still do what managers in every era have had to do - succeed. For many, the MBA continues to be the cornerstone for such success.
What benefits do you hope to gain after your MBA?
An increase in salary and earnings potential Development of skills in specific fields such as finance, marketing, strategy in order to have
access to certain positions and certain companies such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs Access to a network of alumni Greater opportunities to work in a country or geographical region of your choice Development of the skills needed to set up your own company Increased recognition based on the reputation of the school
Let's start with the obvious. Those with MBAs make more money. At least, they make more money in the beginning. In nearly every sector of the globe, the prospect of making more money and living a better economic life draws thousands of students to MBA programs. In an age where the modern employee is very transitory, often changing jobs every three to five years, today's employers, instead of investing in expensive in-house training for employees who may not stay, have also turned to the ranks of MBA programs to find the best talent available. While such demand has made the business of education quite profitable, it has also changed the nature of the MBA educational experience.In order to keep pace, MBA programs have supplemented a core of business courses, with a growing number of electives, concentrations and areas in which the MBA student can specialize. In like fashion, MBA programs have worked vigorously to make certain that the make-up of their student bodies are as diverse as the global economy in which the MBA graduate must work. Finally, MBA programs have done much to make certain that the case studies that comprise a great portion of the classroom pedagogical experience reflects what is happening in the marketplace. These qualities make the MBA one of the best investments a person can make.
Because the MBA acts like a magnet attracting talented people from every sector of society, it should come as no surprise that the MBA educational experience provides each MBA student with a tremendous opportunity to network. Such networking is not limited to fellow students, but includes internship opportunities, drawing upon a highly qualified faculty, and connecting to the school's vast alumni ranks. These qualities make the fabric of the MBA experience a good and comfortable fit for almost anyone.
It is reassuring to know that MBA programs come in all shapes and sizes. There is no "one size fits all." MBA programs are not only as diverse as automobiles, but they can be experienced in more ways than one might imagine. From the traditional format of taking two years off from what you are doing to the modern format of doing your MBA at night, on weekends or over the Internet, there is no obstacle that can truly prevent you from pursuing an MBA. Even financing your MBA is no longer the barrier it once was. Many MBA programs are quite affordable, and those that are not often have generous scholarship and easy payment plans. These qualities underscore that there has never been a better window of opportunity to pursue your MBA.
Mighty forces have converged, and the stars have aligned in your favor. You are living in the best time, at the right moment, and you are reading the right publication to introduce you to the world of business education. Your MBA awaits you.
Disclaimer: Of course, ten is not a magic number and there are more reasons. You are welcome to add your own. Thanks.
Here are ten reasons to pursue an MBA (from a good school that is..)
1. Network – Your MBA network is for lifetime if you know how to leverage it.2. Learning in a disciplined fashion – Without an MBA, you are learning from the school of hard knocks. There is a chance that you will pay a higher price for some lessons in the school of hard knocks3. Awareness – Chances are you don’t know everything and chances are you will never know everything in this lifetime. However, there are some things that you need to know that you don’t know that you need to know. An MBA will increase your awareness on these things.4. To get an advantage at the start: With an MBA, you enter the work world in the fast lane. Of course, you can’t stay on the fast lane just because you have an MBA. You need to produce highly valued accomplishments for your employer or customers or both.5. Course correction: For some reason you picked the wrong subject for your graduate degree and you don’t want to have a career in that field. You want to change course mid-way. An MBA may provide a bridge from where you are to the field of your choice.6. Status: MBA from a good university looks great on your resume.7. Entry Ticket to many organizations: There are many organizations (especially in the management consulting world) whose doors are open almost exclusively for MBA grads from top universities. If joining them is one of your dreams, you may be better off doing an MBA.8. Tune-up your purpose: You may have an idea of what you want to do in life. When you meet a set of highly-ambitious people and hear them share their vision and purpose of their lives, it may trigger you to “upgrade” your own vision and purpose of your life.9. Safe Laboratory: It provides a safe and almost risk free laboratory for bouncing off your ideas, testing them and10. Access to thought leaders: You have chance to meet thought leaders, corporate executives and visionaries who come and speak (mostly for free). If you connect with them and build on that relationship, you have an unfair competitive advantage.
You have to weigh the price you pay while pursuing an MBA (time, cost, energy and lost opportunities during that time) to get the above benefits and determine whether an MBA is for you. Now, for some reason, you can’t earn an MBA, you don’t have to panic. Please read my eBook on some thoughts about getting ahead without an MBA. Here is the link:
eBook: “When You Can’t Earn An MBA: Thoughts On Getting Ahead Without An MBA“(pdf, free)Have a great holiday weekend.
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Are you a frustrated nine to __________ worker who’s always felt the need for further
education? Who deserved more? Who clearly knows much more than the new bloke
who just joined in, yet earns thrice what you do? Or a soon to be graduate? An MBA
is your answer because:
Firstly, and most obviously, the salary jump. Nowhere else will you get a salary
jump disproportionate to its true value. I mean if two years of chilling, a few
projects with ‘real companies’, some supposedly enriching summer internship,
and a lot of late nights can hike your current salary by 4 times, its well worth it.
To borrow a thought, If you are going to get fucked at work anyway, might as
well get paid bloody well for it!
It will get you an entry in Investment Banking, or Capital Advisory. So what if
you understand nothing about it. No one who joined it really did, or had much
interest for it. It just happened to be the place where the money was.
The extra salary will come in handy for a hell of a lot of things. Especially the
number of loans you’ll pick up immediately after college, or have already
picked up.
Not only that, it will help you fund the increase in alcohol consumption cost to
cope with the non-sense you’ll still have to bear at work.
It will give you two more years to chill, be yourself, do your things, get drunk,
get fuckin smashed, not worry about performance appraisals or client briefings.
The Faculty of Management offers a 1½ year program leading to an MBA degree. The program is designed for candidates having Bachelor of Business Administration (4-Year program) who want to enhance their professional business skills. The program provides opportunities to learn special business techniques required to excel in the challenging and rapidly changing world. The student can opt any one of the areas of specialization including ‘Banking’, ‘Finance’, ‘Human Resource Management’, ‘Information Technology’, ‘Management’, and ‘Marketing’.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates holding 4-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with at least CGPA 2.25 out of 4.00/ 2nd Division (at least 45 % marks) are eligible to apply.
(Note: Candidates having specialization in their 4-year Bachelor of Business Administration are not allowed to select the same area of specialization as mentioned under Areas of Specialization).
ASSESSMENT OF STUDY PROGRESS:
The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Moderated Discussion Boards (GMDBs), mid-term and final-term exams. The mid-term and final-term exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and usually count 80 to 85% of the total marks of a course.
AWARD OF DEGREE
To be eligible for the award of Master of Business Administration (1½ year), the candidates are required to complete course work program by attending minimum three semesters, at least 36 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.30 out of 4.
SCHEME OF STUDY:
The courses may be revised from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses needs of local
industry and job market are also given full consideration courses. The candidates are required to complete the following courses.
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MBA - Ever Green Degree
MBA is one of the most liked degree in Pakistan. Not only the students after completing 16
years of education in any discipline but also the professionals like engineers, computer
science graduates, and doctors (MBBS) opt to enter into the field of business education. The
number of MBAs is increasing day by day as almost every university in any field of study
offers one or more courses in business education. Every year, a large number business
graduate advent into the job market.
Increasing Number of JobsEven though the existing number of MBAs is very large, the job availability for business
graduates in job market is far better than that of other fields of study. Every business
concern national or multinational expanding its operational horizon. Banks, telecom
companies, automobile manufacturers, food item manufacturers, home and office appliance
sellers, cosmetics producers and NGOs are penetrating across the country by introducing
their business offices in big and small cities. This situation has created an accelerated
demand of business graduates.
It is true that the facilities and the Remuneration is decreasing but still it is better than that
of other jobs. If we focus on career growth business graduates enjoy above average
position.
Moreover; aid from International donors for the development projects will also make the job
in this field more lucrative by creating jobs for the business graduates as accountants,
managers, field officers, etc. In addition, world's largest bank in terms of value, Industrial
and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC), is about to enter in Pakistan. This investment
will surely help economic conditions to recover and create jobs for the business graduates.
Impact of Worldwide RecessionIn 2008, worldwide recession had deteriorated the economic conditions of the big economies – USA, UK, UAE, etc. and developing economies – Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, etc. too. However; big economies recovered from this slump but developing countries like
Pakistan, Bangladesh and others too are paying price in terms of high inflation, unemployment, poverty, etc. In Pakistan, in reaction to declined businesses the companies expanded their reach by opening new business points in even smaller cities across the country. The job opportunities for MBAs did not shrink as much as it was for the other fields.
Why should I do MBAGraduating from some reputed business school is the dream of every professional degree seeker in Pakistan, no matter where he/she comes from - Engineering, medicine, arts, humanities, etc. Is it worthwhile to be a business graduate in today's economical conditions of world generally and Pakistan specifically? Keeping in mind the comparison with other opportunities available to you, the answer is very obviously "Yes" Be very particular to yourself and the opportunities available to you in Pakistan. In which field of study you are and what is you career path? If you are a doctor or an engineer your specific opportunities are quite different than those of the person in arts, humanities or natural sciences. Other main consideration is career growth. Career growth in business management is far better than other fields growth. MBAs receive better Remuneration and early promotions. As the corporate business grows, the chances of being promoted are always there.
Job Hunting PeriodJob hunting period vary considerably from person to person. Every person has his/her own set of circumstances and abilities which determines early or late job finding success. If you gets late in finding a job, dont be disappointed. The job hunting period for MBAs is almost one year on an average. Even in advanced and developed countries like USA and UK, a business graduate cannot find compliant job in one year. You are in a developing country, you should consider yourself fortunate enough if you find a job in 10 months after graduation.
MBA is Ever Green DegreeYou should try for MBA degree from a reputed business school. It is more rewarding than
many other degrees.
Best of Luck.
Finding the right MBA
Taking an MBA is likely to be one of the biggest investments of time and money that
you ever make
The programme fee alone at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania—
one of the world's highest-profile business schools—is currently $107,922 over two
years. And there is more than just the fee to consider. If you decide on a full-time
programme in Europe you will typically be out of the workplace for at least a year.
Opt for a school in North America and this could stretch to two years. Students at
Wharton forgo an average basic salary of $76,193 a year while attending lectures.
Making the correct choice of school and programme is thus on a par with selecting
the right house, perhaps even spouse.
Indeed, to be successful professionally it is not even given that you need an MBA at
all, as many executives and entrepreneurs will testify (see article). Although
demand for the qualification has reached unprecedented levels in countries such as
India, mostly satisfied by the hundreds of local business schools that now crowd the
market, current uncertainty in the job market and an entrepreneurial preference to
just roll up your sleeves leaves many in the Western world uncertain.
Schools in The Economist's ranking of MBA programmes insist that they can help
boost students' career opportunities and open new areas of expertise and mobility.
Indeed, surely the degree is worth pursuing only if it brings with it a sufficient level
of professional advancement and personal development. But can an MBA still be
considered a gateway to the top table? Do programmes really produce confident,
self-aware graduates who can build exciting careers? What is more, if, as is often
claimed, what is taught varies little between schools—if an MBA has become
nothing more than a commodity—does it matter where you end up?
The answer is yes: it still matters. The market is tougher, the degree is under
scrutiny, but for many professions, getting an MBA from the right school is a way of
landing a better job and of accelerating a
career.
Getting a degree from the wrong school, however, is not. Finding the right school is
not just about looking at rankings, or choosing one considered as “prestigious”. The
key to making the right choice is understanding why you want to take an MBA, and
what you expect it to do for you. So let's look at some of the key reasons for going
to business school and what direction each might point you in:
profession, industry, or economic situation, an MBA degree may be your ticket to get into the executive
suite and take your education, and consequently career to the next level.
What kind of job can I get after completing my MBA?
An MBA degree opens the door to many jobs, including Financial Analyst, Market Research Analyst,
Marketing Manager, Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Market Information
Specialist, and many, many more!
MBA degree doesn’t limit your employment prospects to the private sector. It can also benefit people who
want to get into executive positions in the public and government sectors.
Re: Does MBA in HR and Marketing have good career scope?
Re: Does MBA in HR and Marketing have good career scope?
hai,Marketing MBA Specialization This specialization can helpaccelerate your entry andprogress in some of the mostcompetitive fields: marketing,advertising and public relations.
Human Resources MBA Specialization This MBA can lead to a key rolemanaging a company’s mostimportant asset – its people. Youwill learn about best practices inhiring and training.
The Two Most ImportantFactors in Selecting aSpecialization If you decide to take the specializationroute then you need to make sure thatthe school is well ranked for thatspecialization. For example, ifInternational Management is your bagthen the best schools are: 1. INSEAD 2. Thunderbird, The Garvin School ofInternational Management 3. Harvard Business School 4. The Wharton School, University ofPennsylvania 5. IE Business School Different specializations will havedifferent rankings, so do your research –prospective employers will certainly dotheirs. Another factor is the one-year versustwo-year course selection. A two-yearcourse allows the student to begeneralist in year one, and move to
specialist in year two. On the otherhand, a one-year specialist MBA is really a branding exercise as there is notenough time to cover both standardMBA topics and the specializationwithin the limited term time.All the best
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Re: Does MBA in HR and Marketing have good career scope?
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mba in hrm and marketingI am a degree student . We have to take up an elective subject .does marketing or human resource have a good scope ?
Dear friend both the streams have scope,HRMhuman resource management here you will be dealing with the management of employees of the organisation, like recruiting, organizing campus interviews etc
Marketinghere you will be deal with the customers of the company,you duty will be to get more customers to the company, marketing new products in markets, etc
both have scope, but it depends upon you, if your interested in HRM go for itor if your interested in marketing go for it
Yes, Definitely. MBA in Human Resource Management and MBA in Marketing Management is a good choice for the candidates.
Candidates will be imparted knowledge regarding various aspects of Marketing by applying the same in Marketing Jobs, the candidates can bring business to the organization which they work with.
Managing better human relations, resolving the conflicts among employees is very much vital from an employee view and from the organization view too which will be better imparted to the candidate through HR.
The candidates usually opt for one of the elective as Major and the other as Minor.
The only difference between Major and Minor specializations is, the candidates are going to study more subjects in Major specialization and a little less number of subjects under minor specialization.
First decide upon yourself of the kind of jobs which you want to join either in Marketing sector or HR Jobs.
If you want to join in HR Job after completion of MBA course, then opt for HR as the major specialization and vice versa.
There are number of job opportunities for Marketing candidate in variety of business sectors.
Because every industry is in need of good number of Marketing peope to manage the various activities of Marketing in a better manner and there by to bring the business to the organization.
Initially, HR people will be paid low salaries. In addition, it will take time for the candidates to get HR job (especially for Boys).
But the long term life for HR candidates is going to be fruitful. They will be respected by everyone in the organization.
General Management, Executive, Global Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Health
Care, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Systems, Media, Non-profit
Government, Project Management, Organizational, Real estate, and similar more.
Scope for higher studies after MBA Marketing
After doing MBA Marketing, one can go for research related jobs or even
Ph.D programmes. If one wants to become a teacher in a college or University, the best option is to do a Ph.D level programme. There are numerous universities in India and abroad who conduct Ph.D programmes.
The teaching faculty members in reputed institutes are given excellent salaries and pay structures apart from a good career growth. Most of the Indian Institutes of Managements (IIMs) conduct a Post Doctoral and a Fellowship Programme in Management.
The FPM programmes of the IIMs are very famous for its quality and content. Apart from the IIMs, there are other top rated B-Schools which provide excellent Ph.D Programmes.
These Ph.D programs prepare future academicians, teachers, scientists and researchers.
Other certification courses after MBA Marketing
There are other courses which can be done after MBA Marketing. Professionals can opt to go for courses in Retail or Logistics Management. But many of these courses are for more than 6 months or one year, so it is advisable to do them along with with a job. But care must be taken to see that these courses are from known and reputed institutes then only there is a fair chance of getting the relevant jobs after completing the courses.
Career opportunities after MBA Marketing
The career opportunities are immense for a person with MBA Marketing. They can go into diverse fields like becoming a Teacher/Academician, Business development manager, Channel sales executive or manager in any FMCG company like HUL or Marico industries.
They can even work for the IT Industry. The Outsourcing business solely depends upon the capability of the IT Sales and Marketing teams. To convince the US based companies to outsource software development work to India is no easy task. It requires great skills, patience, hard work, smart work and huge amounts of technical knowledge. Most of these sales teams work in the nights across diverse industries and across different time zones so that work may be outsourced to their companies. So, in brief the IT industry requires a lot of MBA marketing professionals.
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Marketing is a vital communication-based process through which individuals learn how emerging needs may be satisfied by the products and services provided by others. Marketing was previously recognized as a creative industry including advertising, distribution and selling. But in today’s age of multi-tasking, Marketing has evolved into a scientific entity. MBA in Marketing is a post graduate level course offered by many institutions around the world. The course is basically for students and executive professionals who wish to enhance their academic background in the field of business and in the corporate world. Other than traditional modes of study, aspirants can also come across online form of education for this course.
Eligibility Criteria
Students or candidates who are willing to do an MBA in Marketing must at least be a graduate in any discipline from any of the reputed universities. In general, there is no age limit for pursuing MBA. At some institutes, at least 60% marks in aggregate are required to get admission.
Course Outlook
The study of MBA in Marketing is a two years course which are generally divided into four half yearly semesters or three tri-semesters.
Job Prospects
In today’s market, the value of a marketing professional and their scope is immense. In fact, they have more demand in the market than a man of finance. Market Managers, Market research Analyst, Brand Manager and New product Manager are some of the job prospects available for a MBA in Marketing Professional. Candidates who also have profound knowledge of finance can also look for jobs as marketing executives. Other than these, candidates can also choose for specialized jobs such as advertising managers, marketing communications manager, sales manager and PR director etc. And the zing thing is that these kinds of professions generally attract youngsters.
Best Places to Pursue
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIB
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5 Advantages of doing MBA Full time vs Part time. MBA Experience in USA ?11 COMMENTS
I was recently asked by one of our readers in response to the article Should I apply for MS or MBA after B.Tech or B.S, if he should pursue MBA full time or part time. He already has an MS from US
University. Based on my experience doing MBA full time and part time, I can list few of the advantages of full time MBA.MBA Experience at US University:Studying MBA at US University can be quite an experience if you do it the right way. Going to school for getting an MBA just for the sake of degree or knowledge is not of great value when you step into the real world of business. The value in MBA is all about building your leadership skills, networking, understanding how the system works and honing many communication and personality skills that you would not worry about as a regular MS graduate. The point is, MBA is not a technical degree like MS and just getting expertise in the subject will not suffice.
Part time MBA vs Full time MBA ?One of the biggest challenges of part time MBA is balancing work and your education. You are trying to juggle two balls : work and education. It can be very hard to balance both and do justice to both, one takes over other and you have to constantly keep up with them. In act of balancing, you have to lose some things. For instance, you may have to miss an awesome conference or training related to work if you have MBA finals that week or you may have to miss on a nice keynote speech by successful MBA alumni if you have work commitment at the same time. There are positives and negatives to both. But, if you really want to have the real MBA Experience, it is wise to chose full time MBA. Check out the advantages below.
5 Advantages of doing MBA full time over Part time MBA :Student Orgs and Leadership Development : As I mentioned the importance of student orgs in8 reasons why you should join a Student Org, it is critical for you as a Business Graduate to hone your leadership skills. To be a successful manager, you need to know how to work with or manage people. Student Orgs give you that opportunity. If you are president of a Student Org, you will get that experience. You can be in Student Government and get to know how politics work. To be part of a student org in an executive member role, you need time and commitment. Full time MBA provides you with
enough time to focus and increase those skills.More focus on MBA Course related projects : When I was working part time and studying MBA, I had less time to focus on good projects, I could not put enough of my time to apply the course material to something that I really wanted to do. With full time MBA, you have that time to apply the class concepts to real time projects that you want to do. You have time to focus on the real projects that interest you. It can be your own business plan or marketing plan.Networking : MBA is all about networking. How many people you know and how many contacts you have built. The only way to network with people is to meet more people more times and get to know them on a personal level. With full time MBA, you have time to attend a variety of events in the University and outside of university. The biggest thing is you have time to do all these. You can attend professional organizations meetings or events for orgs like Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organizations, American Accounting Association, American Marketing Association, etc.Business Plan Competitions & National Conferences: There are a variety of events that happen in the MBA or Business Education world. There are so many national conferences, regional conferences for professional organizations. Apart from the conferences, there are so many competitions related to Business that help foster innovation and help you create your own business plan. The point is not about winning, it is about experience ! If you
have to attend these conferences and also participate in Competitions, you need time and you can only have that time if you are full time MBA studentStudy Abroad Opportunities: There are numerous opportunities for getting international exposure in MBA. You can take summer classes in different country or sometimes, you can do an internship in another country or there are international study trips. There are a variety of options. Imagine, you working …will your boss let you take 30 days or longer vacation? If you are full time MBA student, you can utilize these good opportunities and get more exposure in the international business arena.I can write more advantages, but according to me, these 5 advantages stand out and are important to make the decision. If you have a choice to do Full time MBA, personally I would recommend considering that option. It is so much rewarding and you will cherish your MBA experience!
Can you think of any other significant Advantage of Full time MBA over Part time MBA ?
What Is The Scope Of BBA In Pakistan?
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The BBA program aims at developing a student's intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate blending of business and general education. The program assists the student in understanding and developing the unique leadership qualities required for successfully managing business functions, an organizational unit or an enterprise. The specific objectives of the program are to:- produce up-to-date, assertive and effective executives for business and other organizations, and- prepare students for higher studies in business at home and abroad.While this course provides an overview of business management in a nutshell, it doesn't offer much scope by itself, unless you follow it up with a good MBA. After which you will start off as an executive or assistant manager in any of the business organisations, manufacturing companies, export or trading houses, financial concerns, banks, NGOs, PSUs or multinational corporations. In the private sector, promotions are essentially based on your efficiency and enterprise, while in the public sector, seniority is the determining factor. Needless to say, the kind of job you will get and the salary you will be offered will to a large extent depend on the reputation of the B-school you graduate from.Hope this has answered your question.
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ESSAY QUESTION Discuss your post-MBA professional goals, beginning with the MBA specialization you plan to pursue. How did you decide on this career path, and why do you feel these goals are realistic for you?
A lonely child stands in the Ganges River washing his clothes pondering his life. An elderly fisherman floats on a tiny handmade boat in the Amazon wondering if he will catch food for his family to eat that night. An underdog football player, who after trying for years, finally gets his chance at the big time. No matter what the story, television and film is a powerful means of communication combining imagery, action, and sound to transmit a message to an audience in an exceptional way. No matter what you are seeking to broadcast, what your target market is, or how big a budget you have, you can convey any message or idea that you desire.
The XYZ MBA program is exactly what I am looking for in my next step of my professional career. I believe that the XYZ program will be a perfect catalyst for a transition from my current production background into a more business-oriented background in television and film.
The MBA specialization that I plan to pursue is Supply Chain Management with an area of emphasis in Entrepreneurship. A degree in Supply Chain Management will allow me to identify, acquire, and manage all the resources a business or organization requires to meet strategic goals. I will learn valuable lessons in team leading, communication, cost management, and strategic thinking. I already have an undergraduate degree in Business Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship, however I feel that the additional education I will receive at XYZ will allow me to achieve my ultimate goal, which is to start my own television/film production company.
I would like to say that I had a great epiphany or grand revelation that creating my own production company was what I must do in my lifetime. However, that was not the case.production, I have learned a great deal about the industry, how it works, and what it takes to be successful. While I feel like I have a good grasp on the industry, starting a production company is no easy feat. For this, I would need the proper training and understanding of the components that go into undergoing such a venture. Earning an MBA degree from XYZ would be a significant component of this training.
I foresee my future career as developing and managing a production company focused in film and television. With my desire and focus to create and develop programs with messages of philanthropy and for the greater good of the public, I believe such an undertaking would not only benefit my goals, and myself but also improve the local and global community and marketplace with the messages I would transcend. I would like to capitalize on the opportunity of providing new ideas and messages that would meet a large audience.
Equally influential in my long-term plans has been my work experience as a producer in television. My affinity for creating informational programs was greatly satisfied by working at E! Entertainment over the last 5 years. I have worked on a diverse range of projects covering various topics and themes. I was able to acquire a solid technical background and thus become a competent producer and assume greater responsibilities in overseeing other people's work. My tasks have included developing ideas for programming, writing scripts, interviewing stories, as well as training and assisting my colleagues on multiple projects.
Over the course of my career, I have learned that production expertise complements well with business and a manager's responsibilities promising a substantially higher rate of success. Therefore, I believe that I would greatly benefit from receiving a quality education as an MBA student. Earning a business degree from XYZ would supply me with the information and competence to become a competent manager with a sound understanding of developing a business.
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The XYZ MBA program is exactly what I am looking for in my next step toward a professional career.
I will learn valuable lessons in team leadership, communication, cost management, and strategic thinking.
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My tasks have included developing ideas for programming, writing scripts, interviewing stories,...is this right?
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Doing MBA is surely going to help as you can have many opportunities around.MBA helps you to get adjust in any field r position in the company . There is scope of getting promotions when compared to normal graduates in a particular stream.
So there is a wide scope of developing yourself more when you choose MBA when compared to other courses.
Author: Vilas 15 Nov 2009 Member Level: Gold Points : 3 (Rs 1) Voting Score: 0
Dear Chethan,I understand your feelings about your career and family. Dear as our Parrent point of veiw "Stable life is better than Marketing and other". But when you study above Post Graduation your responsiblity get increases, MBA is related to management studies and you have to Manage the Managemental issues. 1st understand if you think about normal life is not possible in any case. So Do what you want now. After MBA join the good MNC company, accept maximum responsiblity, work hard, give good results. your future is great.
Few words From Management Persons:The world is not a Parking Space.It is Racing Track.
Author: Srinivas R 01 Dec 2009 Member Level: Silver Points : 5 (Rs 3) Voting Score: 0
Hi Chetan,
First of all you must be proud to hold MBA degree with you because it is one of the toughest courses to complete. MBA pass outs today have great opportunities in all the industries which gives you lot of flexibility as you can prefer industry of your own choice. In any organization, Management and Administration employees have a special role to play. They are the one who stand in many occasions by having enough access to take valuable decisions of the organization. If you take an example of HR, its a challenging job where you can improve your interpersonal skills to a great level. Lets do small analysis here, if you take an organization which has an employee strength of 1000, out of that only 100 employees can be from management and admin including HR remaining 900 on the operations. Now you decide whether you want to be 1 among the 100 or 1 among the 900.
Step forward and pursue your career in HR, I am sure you will find this job very exciting and beyond your expectations.
Author: MEEGADA SIDDARTHA 01 Feb 2010 Member Level: Silver Points : 4 (Rs 2) Voting Score: 0
Hi,
My personal advice for you after MBA is get an on campus job [i think you are from one of the top institutes].Sell yourself in such a way that they need you and they should feel that you are the one they are looking for.Work hard these days shut all your enjoyments concentrate on your career.Show what you are.
Secondly if you are good at marketing skills start your own business with a bunch a of talented people who always works with commitment,dedication.Be focussed always don't distract.Learn to live.
Starting a business is not easy.Every step should be stepping stone for you to go ahead in future.If you are wrong anywhere you are no more[loss of money,time everything].Apply your MBA skills here.
I heard of an iim aspirant doesn't go for a campus job[already selected for a big company with huge package] instead of that he start a business of food chain now he is earnings crores.
Don't feel more excited i am telling you this as an option.If you think you are not eligible for this better go for a job.
Anyways i wish you all the best for your future.
Bye for now.
Author: madhura 02 Feb 2010 Member Level: Bronze Points : 4 (Rs 2) Voting Score: 0
It is here to great that you are serious about your future. Now a days pursuing MBA is a passion. But It is tough and currier making course. In my view you should pursue MBA from a recognized university,because, all the reputed companies prefer for MBA (regular) graduates passed out from a recognized university.
According to me HR is a bond between Management and Employees.HR holds a key position an any scheme of development. The impact of HRD is observed in higher productivity, cost effectiveness, growth expansion, diversification and profit maximization. So i can say that HR works as an "one man army".
There is a lot of respect for this position. So carrier in HR is a better choice.
1. Confidenceo Show confidence in the interview process and your ability to handle any
situation. Most MBA graduates will assume leadership positions in companies and organizations, and schools look for students who can be graceful under pressure. According to "U.S. News & World Report," knowing the type of program you're applying for can help you concentrate on which qualities to show off, such as executive leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit.
Ambition
o Schools want to see people who are ambitious in their career goals, according to the book "Your MBA Game Plan: Proven Strategies for Getting into the Top Business Schools." The MBA is designed to further a career; you must be ambitious and demonstrate a clear way to achieve your goals.
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Leadership
o An MBA prepares students to become executives and take leadership roles in a company. Schools want students who can solve problems and lead employees. In the application process, committees look for students
who are leaders in their current jobs or who took a leadership role in a volunteer organization.
Risk-Taking
o Being in business often means trying new ways of doing things, especially if the business is not sufficiently profitable. Risk-takers try new things and sometimes look for new ideas, even if those ideas are not popular.
Critical Thinking
o Critical thinking skills show that people can analyze and interpret information to make decisions. In the business world, those skills are just that -- critical. Executives must be able to analyze reports, advice from departmental leaders and information from corporate bosses to make a decision.
2. One year on after graduating from business school, Yan Yan Chen tells TopMBA.com
about the difference her MBA degree made to her career.
3. An MBA alumnus of the HEC School of Management, Yan Yan Chen graduated in one of the
most difficult times for MBA grads. However, having those three letters after her name meant Yan
felt the impact of her MBA on her career immediately. “My school name and MBA degree enabled
me to approach a lot more companies and job opportunities as opposed to before,” she says.
“More importantly, my MBA experience made me certain about my ambition and determination.”
4. Yan is currently working as a consultant for Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, but that isn’t
where she began her post-MBA career. “I started in the strategy team at Areva T&D, China,
where I learned about both the power utility industry and equipment manufacturing industry. I also
got exposure to renewable energy fields, like wine energy and biomass. It was right after the
Chinese government’s plan was laid out to upgrade power infrastructure and green technology
became a buzzword across the country.”
5. After working for half a year with Areva T&D, the company was sold, so Yan moved onto Roland
Berger Strategy Consultants in China, where her focus was on the energy and utility sector.
“Consulting was my career target and I knew I would have to detour and adapt rather than getting
there straight from school in such bad economic circumstances,” Yan says. Yet she has still been
able to apply much of what she learnt in the business school classroom to her career.
6. MBA career skills
7. “Most of the knowledge and skills I obtained through classes like strategy, accounting, finance,
investment, economics, organizational behaviour, marketing and negotiation, are being frequently
used in my career,” she says. “I would love to continue in consulting, but during the next decade I
would like to try NPO work in energy related topics that can make human life better.”
8. Yan initially applied to business school because she wanted to have more business exposure
beyond R&D (research and development) project management. But during her MBA, and after a
career planning self-assessment, Yan realized what she ultimately wanted to achieve. “Before my
My strength is hard work and quick learner. When I commit to doing something, I make sure it gets done, on time. And my ambition is get success in my life where I can get show my skill and experienced by putting best effort and in efficiency in my work.
my strength is hard working ,quick leaner and friendly naturemy weakness is very exiting person
I am focused ,dedicated, sincere and the last but not the least I know what I can do best
I would like play cricket I was leading my team as an all-rounder twice in my college days
And my hobbies are I like to play chess and cricket…my strengths are easy to adjust in any environment ,and always eager to learn new things …..My career objective is seeking for challenging environment where I can prove and improve my self……
Having spent 4 years in association with IBA Grads, both as a student and as a teacher, I take pride in the fact that this institute has afforded me with a great deal of knowledge and experience that I’ll definitely carry forward to the people around the world. Discipline reigns high and results are tangible as every year major chunk of the students get admissions in the most coveted business schools of Pakistan. I recommend every person who wants to make his or her dreams come true to get enrolled at IBA Grads since they all at IBA Grads know very well through their experiences what they can contribute to the best of individuals’ interests and how they can elevate students. Devotion to an objective and complete dedication to a cause is the most important thing I have learned from IBAGRADS. The institute gave me the strength to overcome my weaknesses. The motivation and the level of commitment of the teachers in the institute pushed me to go an extra mile and achieve better scores. Moreover, the accuracy of feedback which was given regularly, provided guidelines that helped me overcome my weaknesses. I was a below average student when I came to IBAGRADS and now I am an IBA graduate. All of this was due to the wish of the Almighty Allah and the effort of my teachers. Unknown, IBAIBA Grads has helped me in stretching my limits, discovering and channelizing my potentials on the tight track for personal and professional dynamic excellence.
I used IBA grads services in 2008 for the preparation of IBA aptitude test. At that time, the reason to choose IBA grads was that the IBAGRADS' superior results outmatched the performance of any other institution. Where performance or success rate of other institutions was about 40%, the performance of IBAGRADS was well above 90%. Not only is there a guarantee of clearing the tests but the advices and lessons that I learned at IBAGRADS helped me a lot during my stay at IBA and for various employment tests and are
demands of their course and to give themselves time out to take advantage of the social and recreational
opportunities available at the University.”
Remember – if you’re a full-time student, it will be just that: full-time, so be realistic. You don’t want to look
back and see that you allowed your grades to suffer as a consequence of a part-time job. Be sure that
you are confident of your time management and organizational skills in order to make sure you can fulfil
your academic potential. O’Brien concludes, “Students need to budget their time wisely. Academics can
be demanding, on-campus employment can be time-consuming and it is important to have additional time
for activities, recreation and exercise. Don’t spread yourself too thin, particularly in your first semester.”
Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA Honours) A Great STRATEGIC CHOICE for LAUNCHING your CAREER!
Business Administration touches on all areas of Twentyfirst Century life. A strong understanding of how businesses operate and how to manage them successfully is crucial in a number of different sectors, from industry to education andpolitics to health. We work on the principle and idea that a truly practical business education teaches individuals to reason beyond textbooks, management fads and memorized formulas for success and growth. We concentrate on developing your communication and presentation skills, ability to offer meaningful and insightful analysis, and most importantly, to think creatively.
Diversity: Our aim is to provide you a well rounded education that allows you to evaluate organizations of all sizes and types. You will explore the private, public and not-for-profit sectors by analyzing the way organizations function, the techniques of management they apply, the effects on their employees, and the impact on wider society in general. Students study Management, Accounting, Finance, Global Trade, Economics, Statistics and a host of courses from different disciplines.
Vision: We aim to develop an overall vision of our students towards life and allow them to obtain enhanced comprehension, outstanding analytical abilities, strong written and spoken communication skills, and professional presentation expertise; traits business executives require.
Personality Transformation: The overall effect of our BBA on the personality of the students can be summed up by saying that they become confident and capable of providing solutions to complicated business problems; from a tunnel vision they enter into the world of thinking creatively and innovatively.
When studying our BBA you will develop a thorough understanding of how people organise themselves to manufacture and produce goods and services in different geographical, economic and technological contexts.
You will:
be able to analyse and evaluate critically academic research and reports
develop your team-working skills
develop your writing skills
be confident about speaking in public
be able to formulate and construct a logical argument to present a strong case
broaden your knowledge of information technology (IT)
develop and hone effective presentation skills
know how to perform basic financial analysis
Who should enrol?
If your hobby becomes your profession, reaching at the top becomes exciting. Students with interest in Management, Marketing, Finance or Business Research are natural candidates of BBA.
Professional Gain
BBA students have an array of career options to choose from. They can set up their own business, or gain meaningful employment in Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Management, Banking, Research, Accounting and other related professionals. They can also opt to pursue an MBA to further enhance their knowledge and skills.
What is expected of Students?
Students are expected to apply themselves to their programme of study with commitment and dedication. This means they are required to attend lectures and seminars, preparing for them beforehand by following the guided reading, so that they are well equipped in class to take part in meaningful discussions. In addition they are also expected to study outside their timetabled hours, to submit assignments on time and to attend quizzes and examinations.
In order to really grow in this field after graduation and to make the most of your four years bachelors’ experience, being highly motivated would help speed up your progress. This means that you should learn to take charge of your own learning by meeting the deadlines set, studying diligently and working with a diverse range of students. We want a high level of professionalism among our students. This means that you are expected to listen to and respect the views of other students, to communicate with staff in a polite and dignified manner, and to conduct yourself as if you were in a work organisation, not a school or social club.
We want you to enjoy your studies and make the most of your time at university.
Earn a General BBA (Hons.) or purse a Specialization that matches your Career Aspiration
Specializations under Management Sciences
USA offers a number of specializations within the domain of management sciences to provide students with the choice to study courses of their interest and claim for a BBA (Hons.) degree or receive a degree with the name of the respective specialization.
Common Business courses are taught during the first five semesters while specialized courses are offered in the last
three semesters.
The following specializations are offered to undergraduate students:
1. Finance (BF Hons.)
2. Money and Banking (BMB Hons.)
3. Human Resource Management (B-HRM Hons.)
4. Tourism and Event Management (B- TEM Hons.)
5. Advertising and Brand Management (BABM Hons.)
6. International Business Management (BIBM Hons.)
7. Marketing Management (BMM Hons.)
8. Web Enterprise Management (BWEM Hons.)
Admission in the BBA program of USA Admission is offered to students who have completed 12 years of education (Intermediate or A-levels). Students are required to appear in our Aptitude Test, and on successfully clearing it, students are offered an acceptance letter, and admission can be confirmed by payment of dues.
Program Details
Duration: 4 years
Number of Semesters: 8
Course Work: 126 Cr. Hrs.
Project: 6 Cr. Hrs.
Total: 132 Cr. Hrs.
Contemporary marketing managers must understand not only the traditional areas of marketing channels, sales management, advertising, and research, but must also be familiar with consumer and dealer motivation. The manager must be able to translate knowledge of consumer behavior into marketing strategy. The marketing program is broad enough to permit a major to develop knowledge in these several areas, but flexible enough so that students may focus on special interest area
Marketing students gain skills in business fundamentals and specific marketing disciplines in a learning environment that balances textbook theory with real-world marketing application. Students become familiar with the marketing functions and processes that deliver customer value, enhance customer relationships and benefit organizations and their stakeholders. Varied learning methodologies that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving and ethical decision-making prepare students for the
marketing challenges of today's global environment. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing and an elective Specialty in Business-to-Business, Advertising and Promotion, Entrepreneurship, or Sport Marketing.
Marketing: The Business of Doing Business
The Davenport University BBA in Marketing prepares you for a fast-growing field that promises exciting
opportunities for success. You’ll learn creative and critical-thinking skills, decision-making and analysis
and change management as part of this focused, practical “hands-on” program.
Outsourcing is the contracting out of a business process, which an organization may have
previously performed internally or has a new need for, to an independent organization from
which the process is purchased back as a service. Though the practice of purchasing a
business function—instead of providing it internally—is a common feature of any modern
economy, the term outsourcing became popular in America near the turn of the 21st century. An
outsourcing deal may also involve transfer of the employees and assets involved to the
outsourcing business partner.[1]
The definition of outsourcing includes both foreign or domestic contracting,[2] which may
include offshoring, described as “a company taking a function out of their business and
relocating it to another country.”[3]
The opposite of outsourcing is called insourcing, and is sometimes accomplished via vertical
integration. However, a business can provide a contract service to another business without