Which MBA degree should I pursue? I am an IAF officer with BE (mech.) degree, experience 20 years as an engg. officer in aviation field.
Asked about IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management - Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX)
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Indian Air Force technical officers have vast People and Technical resources management skills. They do not require fulltime manage ment vourses. You areeligible to do IIM special full time management course organised by Directorate of Resettlement. You may subscribe to those courses once your premature retirement is approved.
I am of the opinion that 2 years fulltime MBA course may not be suitable for you at this stage. You can evaluate fulltime Executive MBA from ISB Hyderabad or Mohali, legacy IIMs and MDi for good career option.
I will recommend that you evaluate MBA by distance learning while you are in service. MBA specializati...more -
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Gourav Choudhury WIMWIan | Dreamer| Painter | Auto enthusiast | Contributor-Level 10
8 years agoI would recommend you to consider Executive MBA as it supplements your rich experience and helps you place yourself in relevant management position post your 20 years of experience. You can look at EPGP (IIM B) or PGPX (IIM A) in case you are planning to do MBA in India. Moreover, you can also look at 6-month long courses offered by IIM A/B/C for retired army executives to introduce them to the business world.
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IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) does not offer a dedicated Master's in Hotel Management like some hospitality institutes or Institutes of Hotel Management do. However, it does offer master's‑level management programs that are relevant if you're interested in management roles in hospitality or related sectors.
The closest regular master's‑level full‑time programs at IIMA that could be relevant for someone wanting strategic, managerial, or business leadership roles (for example in hospitality chains, tourism firms, service operations, etc.) are:
1. MBA – Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
This is IIM Ahmedabad's flagship master'
IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:
| Courses | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| PGP | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGP-FABM | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| e-PGP | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| MBA-PGPX | Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round |
For admission to MBA (or PGP) at IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT test is usually conducted in November. Aspirants of IIM Ahmedabad are required to appear for the exam in Computer Based Testing mode at the allotted test centres. CAT exam is held in three slots:
- Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
- Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
- Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
To apply for the CAT exam, candidates are required to create an account, fill the CAT registration form and pay the exam application fee. The CAT form have to be submitted by a certain deadline after which no application will be accepted. The exam is usually conducted in November.
Candidates who are willing to get into IIM Ahmedabad must mention the college name and course preference in their CAT application form to get a call.
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