Do I need work experience to join PGP in Management for Young Leaders at ISB? Does it require immediate joining after selection?
I am planning to appear for GMAT.
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For applying to the programme PGP in Management for Young Leaders at ISB, prior work experience is not necessary but preferred. The programme is for the candidates who have no or have limited working experience, particularly those who have finished their bachelor's degree most recently. Candidates must enroll in the programme on the spot, general beginning in May. GMAT is one of the admission tests that are offered and in order to increase your chances of getting admission you should aim at scoring about 650-700. Please visit ISB website for further information on the dates and guidelines.
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The answer to this question is very subjective as it absolutely depends on the student's budget, goals, and career aspirations as to which institute to choose to study MBA – Yale University or Indian School of Business:
Particulars | Yale University | ISB |
|---|---|---|
Type of university | Private Ivy League | Premier Indian B-school |
Duration of the program | 2 years | 1 years |
Rankings – FT MBA 2025 | #24 | #27 |
Annual tuition fees | INR 68-70 L | INR 43-45 L |
Average GMAT score | 720+ | 710 |
Post MBA average salary | Above 1.3+ Cr. | INR 30-35 LPA |
STEM Designation | Yes | No |
Notable Indian alumni | Indra Nooyi | Ankur Warikoo, Rajat Sharma |
A few takeaways:
- Yale University is good if students want to obtain an international recognition, whereas, ISB is good if students want to study with the Indian market dominance
- In the case of the cost, ISB is more cost-effective. The total cost to study from ISB will be around INR 45-50 lakh and the average package could be more than INR 30+ LPA
- Yale's graduates work across top firms globally, such as UN, World Bank, etc
The programmes offered by Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Chandigarh are as follows:
| Courses |
|---|
Certificate (5 courses) |
MBA/PGDM (6 courses) |
UG Diploma (17 courses) |
Executive MBA/PGDM (3 courses) |
BBM/BMS (1 course) |
MCA (1 course) |
Ph.D. (1 course) |
BCA (1 course) |
Candidates wishing to apply to any of the courses on offer are required to meet the eligibility criteria for the programmes and pay the fees if they make it to the final shortlist.
The basic eligibility requirement for admission to the PGDM course at ISB&M and Welingkar Mumbai is almost the same, in which candidates are required to complete their graduation with at least an aggregate of 50%. Moreover, the slight difference that is between the institutions is the acceptance of management scores. Check out the table below to know the particular national/state-level management entrance exam accepted by both institutions:
| Institution Name | Accepted Entrance Exam for PGDM course |
|---|---|
| International School of Business and Media | MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA |
| Welingkar Mumbai | CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, etc. |
Students seeking admission in their choice of course such as BSc at the Indian School of Business and Finance are required to stay updated to not miss out on any opportunities. Candidates are always recommended to stay informed with the list of admission events and schedule their day accordingly.
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