I want to be an industrial engineer, so which MBA branch will be perfect for me project management or general management?
Asked about IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
I did B.Tech mechanical from SRM University with 6.2 CGPA.
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You should target Project Management as a career in that case, as General Management is more inclined towards strategy whereas the former is an Operations role. -
Project management will give you the clear insight and appropriate aspects, practical knowledge to make appropriate use of human resources, finance, and technology. MBA in this branch will help in career growth. Some universities like Lovely Professional Universities are providing industrial competitive courses like MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics) which can be good in career growth.
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Project management will be a better option for you to upgrade your career .But you also need to be aware about products development ,operations and logistics.
General mba can help you for project management but specialized branch will give you an edge over others.
Think before you take steps. -
Dear, as far my knowledge goes project management course gives you stepwise as well as details knowledge about how to deliver a project on the mutually agreed timeline to a customer within pre-defined project cost with optimal utilization of agreed manpower. So it is clear that project management deals and focuses only smooth delivery of the project( Business) in a predefined time but as you aspire for "Industrial Engineer" with your B.Tech background, it would be more beneficial to go with MBA with specialization in Production and Operations. Think and decide.
Best Wishes.
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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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