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How does IIM, Ahmedabad teach an MBA?
An MBA is not a course that can be taught. According to my friends at IIM Ahmedabad, the institute offers the students an official learning platform that helps them in learning management in a curriculum structured for around 18–19 months.
- There is an interactive environment where teachers discuss various cases with students.
- The cases discussed include the dos and don'ts for companies and managers.
- A presentation environment is there wherein the students are allocated with group assignments. These assignments then get evaluated in front of other students and faculty members.
- Overall, diversity is great for learning, overall growth, and development.
- IIM Ahmedabad offers industrialexposure. This can help you a lot in gaining new experiences and learning various things about corporate life.
- The course curriculum will prepare you for real-life job experiences and help you to learn the different aspects of finance, marketing, HR, IT, in addition to the basics of business law, public policies, etc.
- You would surely attain a good overview and understanding of the various functions and aspects of the management domain.
The students enrolled are:
- Fresher or people with 4–5 years of work experience.
- From almost every region of India.
- From International exchanges that are offered by the Institution.
- The students have the profession ranging from Dentists to Engineers, Architects to economists.
In conclusion, the overall experience that the institute offers can teach you a lot about the various aspects of management along with what the curriculum offers.
What did you learn about life from your time at IIM Ahmedabad?
One of my friends recently graduated from IIM Ahmedabad and as per his experience it is a snapshot of the real world.
You will learn to survive amongst people smarter than you. Most importantly, you will learn to challenge your limits with 3-4 hours of sleep.You will strive to look for more time in a day apart from 24 hours.
You will find faculty members saying that they are preparing you for the real world. It is so to help you analyse the market out in the world. However, out in the world, you cannot excel in everything. It is important to accept this fact and not feel bad about what you cannot achieve.
You must hold on to your strengths and find a path for yourself that makes you happy. The time spent in the institute will truly transform you. You will not only see the world with a different perspective but will find new capabilities of yourself.
Why did IIM Ahmedabad discontinue its public policy course?
I am aware that this has never been the case. In reality, the Jindal School of Public Policy at IIM-A has started the process of constructing new campus facilities and hiring new academic staff. The public policy course was established with the support of the JSW Group. The JSW School of Public Policy (JSW-SPP) has already hosted numerous dignitaries and presentations from eminent academics from around the globe.
In order to create a cadre of leaders with advanced knowledge and abilities in public policy and management, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) introduced the Post Graduate Programme in Public Management and Policy (PGP-PMP) in 2015.
How is life at SPJIMR compared to the old IIMs?
When compared to the top IIMs, SPJIMR is a rather moderately good B School. Yet the placements and roles offered by the B School are at par with that of IIMs. The major USP of the B School is its profile-based evaluation. This means a certain candidate can make it into SPJIMR even if he was unable to get a high CAT or XAT score of 98-99 percentile provided that his profile is excellent. With the required skills, qualities, and a decent academic record you could get admission and meet not necessarily get a very high CAT score. This gives a wider spectrum for students to showcase their skills other than academics. There are some more key points where SPJIMR fares rather well when compared to IIMs or other B Schools.
Fees: The primary factor that distinguishes SPJIMR from the top B Schools is the moderate fees. SPJIMR PGDM fees for 2 years is ?20.42 Lakhs (Total Fees) while that of top IIMs is above 20 lakhs.
Placements: The entire placement drive is concluded quite fast and is at par with the top IIMs. SPJIMR Completes Final Placements 2023 with 46% Rise in Highest Salary at Rs. 77.8 LPA and 3% Rise in Average Salary at Rs. 33.02 LPA; Accenture, BCG, HUL, Godrej, ITC, KPMG, P&G being the major recruiters.
Batch size: This is an often underestimated aspect when in reality it affects both, placements and the quality of education. SPJIMR batch size is around 300 while that of most IIMs is 350-500. The low batch size results in better bonding between peers and close relations with the faculty.
Location: Located in the Finance capital of India, SPJIMR offers a plethora of advantages. Easy access to CXOs and practitioners gives the learning experience at SPJIMR a practical approach.
Curriculum: The curriculum is unique in the sense that it targets not just the student's IQ but also EQ and creates socially and emotionally aware managers. This unique course curriculum at SPJIMR offers three distinct levels of learning:
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Societal awareness
Pedagogy: Apart from the regular courses and teaching methodology employed at other premier B Schools, SPJIMR takes five key initiatives in the ‘Non-Classroom Learning’ area which include ADMAP, DOCC, Abhyudaya, PG Lab, and Science of Spirituality.
All these unique aspects make life at SPJIMR a very good experience compared to old IIMs.
Why are IIMs more popular than ISB Hyderabad among Indian households?
There are many major reasons why ISB Hyderabad is not as popular as IIMs among Indian households. Some of them include
- ISB Hyderabad is a private non-AICTE affiliated institute that functions under a totally different model.
- Owing to its hefty fees(around 30+ Lakhs), it's almost inaccessible to an average Indian.
- The batch size is huge becoming a major obstacle during placements
- The 1-year program fails to provide in-depth exposure and is just a source of Certificates and a brand tag.
- It does not provide International placements to the majority of students who do not belong to the elite class.
All these reasons are strong enough to persuade one against joining ISB Hyderabad and is thus not much popular among Indian households.
The reason why IIMs are popular in contrast to ISB Hyderabad are
- Provided jobs similar in nature to the ones provided by ISB Hyderabad at a much lower fees.
- The 2 year MBA program provides an in-depth exposure to the curriculum in contrast to the 1 year program at ISB Hyderabad
So all this makes IIMs much popular in India despite ISB Hyderabad global rankings.
Why is the fee structure so high in iim ahmedabad?
IIM Ahmedabad charges high fees to maintain its cutting-edge facilities, top-notch infrastructure, high-end research facilities, it offers. They need to charge high to meet these costs. Also, IIMs are autonomous and they don’t receive much funding from the government. The majority of their funding comes from the program fees.
However, for students in need of financial help, IIM Ahmedabad has many scholarships and students loans on offer.
Which one is more prospective between marketing and finance & accounting to pursue in an MBA at IIM, Ahmedabad?
MBA in marketing is a more popular prospect than in finance. An MBA in marketing opens up a wide range of highly valued career options for a fresh graduate. For positions such as marketing manager or executive, the typical compensation paid to MBA marketing graduates is INR 9,03,076. Even they offer CTCs as high as INR 27 LPA.
Students are taught cutting-edge ideas including social media, brand management, digital advertising, and more. As a result, MBA Marketing, together with its fresh perspective, aids in creating a successful career filled with cutting-edge methods and ideas.
IIM Ahmedabad has a strong faculty base. There would be the chance to pursue this course under eminent professors like Arindam Banerjee, Sourav Borah, and many more. Even Ajay Banga, Chetan Bhagat, Harsha Bhogle, etc. are notable alumni of this institution.
What is the best part of being in IIM Ahmedabad other than the salary?
There are a lot of things that are the best part of being in IIM Ahmedabad other than the salary
- IIM Ahmedabad lets you to be a part of exclusivity. It is the topmost B-school in India and being a part of such a prime institute is a big deal.
- IIM Ahmedabad also has a part of a cohort that has shined in their respective domains, and thus the discussions of students will be top-notch.
- IIM Ahmedabad will give the student access to one of the best in world academic resources. It is often compared to top B Schools in the world.
- IIM Ahmedabad will open gates for the chances of coming across and have interactions with global leaders from India as well as abroad and gain deep insight into their minds.
- The students will have a chance to get taught by world-class faculty. The interaction will help the students in nurturing. These faculties are extremely renowned and help in shaping policies and advising corporations and governments in the business world.
- The administration of IIM Ahmedabad is smooth and hassle-free.
- IIM Ahmedabad has one of the strongest alumni networks. The corporate professionals who graduated from IIM Ahmedabad are spread across the globe at top positions.
There are some extremely talented, hard-working, and humble people that you will meet in the college who will give insights about varied things. There are also students who do exceptional at sports, dance, music, dramatics, literary activities, etc. There are a lot of things to explore at IIM Ahmedabad.
How can an IPM student get admission for FPM at IIMA?
For the FPM program, IIM Ahmedabad selects students based on their performance in CAT. Students with good scores in a standard test in lieu of CAT can also apply for the program. Different specializations of IIM A FRM has different standard tests that aspirants need to take. For most programs, IIMA accepts GRE, GATE, GMAT, UGC JRF scores.
Which is better for an MBA in Operations, NITIE Mumbai or IIM Ahmedabad?
For MBA in Operations, NITIE Mumbai will be better than IIM Ahmedabad. All big FMCG and Operation Consulting firms hire from the institute. During NITIE Mumbai placements 2021, the highest CTC of INR 35 LPA was offered by the Operations sector. The institute has a large alumni base owing to its legacy of more than 55 years. So, you will have good networking opportunities.
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