MBA Aspirants!
Shortlisting of B-School is one the important and toughest decision an MBA apirant has to make.
Tough decision – if you have an opportunity to choose between a top bracket, international B-school and an IIM. Congratulations, for being in this prestigious cadre. Though exalting, the situation can leave the best of us pretty confused. So, here are few things to consider, that can clear up the air.
First up, it is good to align expectations – your ultimate goal and the reason to pursue a management degree, with what the school has to offer. Are you more inclined towards administration or towards entrepreneurship? While both Indian and International schools offer good opportunities for Entrepreneurial research, platform to present to investors and other entrepreneurial resources, the International B-schools, definitely set trends with their success stories in innovative technologies. So, if your aim is to be a CEO in the long run, an Indian B-school is equally suited to equip you, while if your goal is to promote a company in the short term, an International B-school might prove to be a better choice.
Second, it is important to consider your location preferences. An international B-school would provide better opportunities to those willing to live and pursue careers abroad, than if one were to move back to India and not be willing to relocate. Moreover, International B-Schools also offer a distinct peer group of globe trotters (or simply students who are open to travelling and working in countries other than their own).
The third consideration is surely the costs, the earning opportunities available and the returns. Both, the cost and the opportunities to earn while you study are higher abroad than in India. Yet, Business Today sited not too long ago that “While a graduate from IIM-A earns 44% return on investment (ROI) after one year, passouts from Harvard, Stanford, Chicago Booth and ULCA Anderson get just 15%, 14% 18% and 20% ROI, respectively on their degrees.”*
Considering the above, the short conclusion is that if immediate entrepreneurship in not your key agenda, cost is an important factor, and you choose to be based in India, an IIM or equivalent is a good decision.
For more information visit https://pathtomba.com/
Cheers!
Path to MBA Team
Shortlisting of B-School is one the important and toughest decision an MBA apirant has to make.
Tough decision – if you have an opportunity to choose between a top bracket, international B-school and an IIM. Congratulations, for being in this prestigious cadre. Though exalting, the situation can leave the best of us pretty confused. So, here are few things to consider, that can clear up the air.
First up, it is good to align expectations – your ultimate goal and the reason to pursue a management degree, with what the school has to offer. Are you more inclined towards administration or towards entrepreneurship? While both Indian and International schools offer good opportunities for Entrepreneurial research, platform to present to investors and other entrepreneurial resources, the International B-schools, definitely set trends with their success stories in innovative technologies. So, if your aim is to be a CEO in the long run, an Indian B-school is equally suited to equip you, while if your goal is to promote a company in the short term, an International B-school might prove to be a better choice.
Second, it is important to consider your location preferences. An international B-school would provide better opportunities to those willing to live and pursue careers abroad, than if one were to move back to India and not be willing to relocate. Moreover, International B-Schools also offer a distinct peer group of globe trotters (or simply students who are open to travelling and working in countries other than their own).
The third consideration is surely the costs, the earning opportunities available and the returns. Both, the cost and the opportunities to earn while you study are higher abroad than in India. Yet, Business Today sited not too long ago that “While a graduate from IIM-A earns 44% return on investment (ROI) after one year, passouts from Harvard, Stanford, Chicago Booth and ULCA Anderson get just 15%, 14% 18% and 20% ROI, respectively on their degrees.”*
Considering the above, the short conclusion is that if immediate entrepreneurship in not your key agenda, cost is an important factor, and you choose to be based in India, an IIM or equivalent is a good decision.
For more information visit https://pathtomba.com/
Cheers!
Path to MBA Team
