In today's context, is a costly MBA program a smart investment option?

Yes. Doing MBA as a career development programme is always a small investment which helps you in future. MBA is all about learing how a business needs to be run successfully. Each and every module in the course teaches us about the importance of business. While doing MBA, we as students invest a small amount to large sums of money. It depends on the campus. Some colleges which offer quality education will provide the course for big fees. After completion of the course, each and every student will be getting plenty of opportunities to improve their career. A large number of them are getting placed in famous MNC's in good and reputed position. MNC'S nowadays look for smart and talented professionals who can guide their company to a big success. Investing initially in MBA course is not a matter but plenty of opportunities are awaiting after the completion of this course.

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According to my experience it all depends in which college you are investing. Just like before investing in any mutual funds or stock market you first check the financial statements of the firm and then make informed decision. Similarly you really need to go through all the minute details of the college you are willing to take admission in. "Your choice of institute can make or break your career". Since a lot of money goes in doing an MBA, it is of high importance that you do it from a reputed college. Write CAT or GMAT and give your 100% to make it into an IIM or top 20 B-schools of India and world and what can be better than that. If you don't covert for any of the top 20 colleges I would say give another shot at entrance exam and try for the best college. Taking admission in a not so known or a thriving college can make you thrive throughout your life and career.

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A costly MBA isn't but a MBA from a prestigious institute that offers good learning experience and placement opportunities is definitely a good investment.Getting into a top B school not only provides a better education but also opens doors for networking and securing a spot in the most sought after industries. However, there are exceptions who have made it to the top of the chart without holding any such educational qualification nor an association with a top B-School.

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If you are working professional with at least 2 years work experience than MBA is a good investment. MBA degree will help in long-term growth. Working professionals enhance their career opportunities, receive increased compensation and job promotions. An MBA can provide the skills and knowledge necessary to start a new business, and many employers require an MBA for certain management or leadership positions. There are 2 ways to pursue MBA - Full TIme and Part-Time. If time is a constraint than Part-time is a better option. If a fresh graduate is pursuing MBA than Full-Time is a better option. An MBA is only worth the expense, time and effort when the graduate plans to work in a business-related field, in management, or as a company founder. For those working in other industries, unless they are in management or leadership roles, an MBA may not be useful.

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An MBA is only worth the expense, time and effort when the graduate plans to work in a business-related field, in management, or as a company founder. For those working in other industries, unless they are in management or leadership roles, an MBA may not be useful. Moreover, not all MBA degrees are created equal. The number of colleges, universities and business schools offering a Master's degree in Business Administration is increasing, making the space quite crowded. Unless a student earns a degree from a respectable program, it might not be as valuable as expected, while going to a top-tier business school greatly increases the value of the degree. Hiring managers also know that having the letters MBA after an applicant's name doesn't automatically make them an ideal hire. Some believe that people who have achieved leadership positions with the degree would also have done so without it. Furthermore, having an MBA won't make a candidate stand out if they're already flawed in other ways, like being obtuse, slow to adapt, or bossy. While many entrepreneurs hold MBAs, start-up companies do not always look to hire other MBA holders. Instead, they often hire out-of-the-box thinkers who can innovate and offer a perspective different from their own. So it can be a smart investment and can be not depending upon the path you choose to do.

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It could have been a smart option if you had a good work experience. Your experience has made you more agile to learn things smartly. As candidates having experience, their exposure to industry helps them to gather more career opportunities as compared to freshers. But just being costly doesn't mean the institute is good for you. Before making a decision regarding the college its better to look about other parameters of the college also such as their faculties, teaching method, placement records, etc. Master of business administration (MBA) has always been an expensive program till date. It is hard to find a B-School which provides a cheap and good quality of knowledge in Master of business administration (MBA). Now talking of investment if someone is interested in doing a Master in business administration (MBA) he/she will always do that and if you want to compare with other courses then there are several facts that you should check before getting admission

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