Friday, January 29, 2010

Choosing the right B-School

Choosing the right B-School


In this modern business world, it is very important to be an efficient manager to beat the competition all around. To sustain in this business world one should always upgrade him/herself to bring more business for the company for which one is working or managing the in-house people or making the right kind of strategies to grow with the organization. We can say that in almost every field and arena the role of a manager is not ignorable. To acquire such kind of business skill and strategies one should go for the respective MBA degree. MBA degree in present world is most sought after and recognized post graduate option. Those who have an urge to give new heights to business and management, should always go for an MBA. MBA is globally recognized professional course, and now it is being taught almost in every business schools and universities.

Now, the question arise in front of the aspiring student how to choose the right business school, so that you will get the value of time and money you invested to accomplish this course. Getting an MBA degree from on of the top most and reputed institution makes much of a difference itself to you’re your academic and professional career. Getting into a good B-School does not only mean that you will get the best faculty and infrastructure, but moreover it will give you a brand name which will stay with you throughout your professional career. Therefore, before stepping into an MBA institute its really important to evaluate it on few logical parameters.

Ranking of the B-School

To start the search one can first think about the ranks of the MBA institution. In the last few years many big organizations and media houses have conducted many surveys on B-schools in India and have rated the B-Schools in different criteria like: infrastructure, students teacher ratio, faculty, research conducted, practical exposure, placement and many other points. There are many organization which have gained good name and fame in quality education and other facilities. You can compare the past records of institutes and their present performance to find the right institute for you.


Subject to specialize in MBA

Today MBA is not only limited to marketing, finance or accounting. Apart from these traditional specializations there is lot more options in the field like: Foreign Trade, International Business, Rural Management, Information Technology, Hospitality, Retail and many more. Unfortunately, not all the institutes offer all kind of specialization. So while selecting a B-School always keeps this in mind that institute offer that specialization which you are looking for.

Placement Record


Analyze the last three years placement record of the institutes. The placement statistic of the B-Schools, the number of students placed, and number of companies visited for recruitment, top notch companies and their salary packages. Make a list of the companies that have selected the number of students for institute with whom you want to work with. You should always rank a recruiter on its global acceptance.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Most of the MBA programs are so expensive, but the financial issues should not stop you to pursue this course from a reputed B-School. The top ten management schools offer financial aid or bank loan facility to the students. There are many banks who offer education loan to the students and not required to be repaid till the student get a job. Some of the institutes offer scholarship to the students on merit or means basis.

Teaching Methods and Techniques

Faculties and teaching methods are main consideration of MBA institution and they pay a lot attention over it. The top B-Schools primarily focus on research and discuss the problem and try to solve it in putting the situation in the real world. The practical methods and techniques give you more exposure and knowledge to the students to face the real problem in the professional world. It gives you a first hand experience while studying.

International Focus

The business across the world is undergoing a big change as everyone want more global exposure. Therefore, the chances of a student to get recruited in an international company are high. The school having international focus will offers you more case studies and facilities up to the international standard.

These are few major areas on which one can concentrate and pay more attention while choosing the right kind of B-School to hone their business skills and to give their career the right direction.

Best of Luck!

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