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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.

Shantanu Gupta

21 Dec 22

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.

How are placements at IIM Calcutta PGPEX VLM? Is it worth it in the long-run?

Rajesh Gaddipati

12 Dec 22

This course is specifically for people from manufacturing companies. This is not like the general PGPEX program. VLM also has tie-ups with IITs and Japanese firms for internship opportunities.

The placement statistics for PGPEX VLM at IIM Calcutta are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Total No of students	39
Total no offers	38
Total Companies participated	31
Highest CTC	INR 47.5 LPA
Average CTC	INR 18.9 LPA
Median CTC	INR 18 LPA

If you are looking for general management and want an accredited internationally ranked program then you can pursue PGPEX.

I would like to know the career prospects after completing the PGPBM program from IIM Trichy (Chennai campus) or similar courses other than the regular PGP course from IIMs like the EPGP, etc.?

Aija Manoj

13 Jan 23

The one-year MBA programs are full-time residential courses offered by various IIMs. These programs have a lot of credibilities. Some major shifts you will experience after completing this program are

Your Management skills will have been upgraded
You will be offered better placement opportunities ranging from mid to senior sector roles depending on your profile and past experience
You will receive high package offers

The admission process is quite a task with great competition. Even after you join, you will be facing industry experts and talented people thereby increasing the competition.

Should I join IIM Lucknow for a PGP now offer in hand or wait and go for a one-year MBA program? My work experience is 45 months with decent academics.

Sheel Saurabh Balley

16 Jan 23

If IIM Lucknow doesn't hire you for positions that are relevant to your experience in a 2-year program, it will be harder for you to land the desired positions (though there are exceptions).

The one-year MBA is designed for students with more than five years of experience and offers many benefits, including a balanced and diverse cohort from which you can learn from their past failures and successes. The placement scene for a 5-year-old male would be highly subjective (depending on your past experience, past brand name, etc.) People with less than six years of experience have been offered AVP positions in reputable MNCs. Therefore, it is dependent upon what you bring to the table.

Furthermore, because the 2-year course is 34/35 years old, industry acceptance is much higher than for the 1-year course, which is now in its 13th year.

Before making a decision, weigh your options and speak with as many alumni as possible.

How is the PGDM Executive (finance program) at BIMM Pune?

Srestha Pal

02 Sept 20

BIMM Pune is a premier management institute in Pune. It is affiliated to Sri Balaji University. PGDM Executive is the specialty of BIMM and Finance is among the best specializations offered by the institute.

Course Structure:

Students learn financial management skills, international finance, merger, and acquisition, analyze cost center expenses, maintain balance sheets and analyze the concepts of minimizing costs and maximizing profits in the PGDM Executive (Finance) program.
The institute organizes industry visits on a regular basis to keep the students updated with the latest industry trends.

Admission and Eligibility:

The course fee is 8.45 lakhs and the prerequisite for admission is at least 50% in graduation.
Students are shortlisted for admission based on their performance in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/MH-CET.
Executive MBA students also required to have at least 2 years of industry experience

Placements:

According to the placement highlights, about 95% of students from the 2020-2021 batch received placements.
A total of 350 companies visited the college during the placement period and 337 students got placed.
The companies conduct online tests, aptitude tests, group discussions followed by a personal interview for choosing the eligible students.
The top recruiting companies are Vedanta, Indus Towers, Colgate, TAFE, Palmolive, Henkel, Oracle, ITC, JP Morgan, Deloitte, Mindtree, etc.
The highest and average salary packages offered were respectively 18 LPA and 6.8 LPA.

BIMM Pune is a reputed institute for an Executive MBA program. The faculty are well-qualified and have experience of 10-15 years or more. BIMM also offers a good Return on Investment.