Is it worth doing PGPM as a fresher from ICFAI business school? Will it hold value if I ever lose my on-campus job or if I want to switch?
Suppose I lost my job or I want to switch 2 years after my college, will doing PGPM from IBS KOLKATA restrict my opportunities to few companies only? Is having MBA/PGDM the only criteria through off-campus/reference? Will they accept PGPM or not?
-
1 Answer
-
It could be a good option for a fresher to pursue a PGPM from ICFAI Business School (IBS), which is very good at industry contact and placement in the future. But the worth of the degree totally depends on the industry and role you are targeting. Losing an on-campus job or switching careers can be made easier with skills, a network, and the reputation of IBS. But you may need extra internships to catch the eye or networking efforts to make it a little better. Most important will be to stay proactive in skill development.
Actually, doing a PGPM from ICFAI Business School (IBS) could be a good thing for a fresher as its industry con
...more
Similar Questions for you
ICFAI Business School, Kolkata offers a large diversity of courses to students in Management field. IBS Kolkata admissions are held on the basis of entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as IBSAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.
Yes, electives are introduced in the third and fourth semesters of the course. There are eight elective subjects a student has to choose in the last two semesters to complete the credits necessary for the course. Each group of electives gives eight credits.
Students of the MBA programme can use the electives to curate a master’s programme for them as they see fit and according to their goals. The electives give the students a chance to build their portfolio while studying at the university.
The Summer Internship Programme (SIP) at IBS Kolkata is 14 weeks long and starts after the end of the second semester. It helps students bridge the gap between the professional world and academic institutions by giving them hands-on experience in the job market.
The summer internship programme is necessary as it forms an integral part of the pedagogy of the institution. SIP is necessary as it is part of the evaluation framework of the course and is part of the training curriculum at the institution.
No, to get admission into IBS Kolkata MBA candidates have to either appear for entrance exams, such as CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT, and apply through their entrance score or apply for admission through the IBSAT entrance exam conducted by ICFAI Business School (IBS).
Admission into the MBA at IBS Kolkata takes place through micro-presentations and personal interviews conducted as part of the selection process. Hence, there are no direct admissions into IBS Kolkata and all admissions in the MBA programme take place through a series of selection rounds.
The highest salary package offered in IBS Kolkata MBA placements 2024, was INR 10 LPA. It is important to note that the average salary of the top 10% of students placed was close to INR 8.77 LPA, which means a lot of students were offered similar salary packages offered as the highest salary package offered.
This makes the return on investment on IBS Kolkata MBA if a student does exceptionally well in the programme and gets placed in the top 10% salary packages offered, as the total fees of the IBS Kolkata MBA programme stand at INR 9.11 lakh.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 687k Reviews
- 1800k Answers
