Should I opt for MBA in any of the top 30 B-schools or pursue CA?

I have a keen interest in finance field (markets and portfolio management).

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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    If you have interest in financial markets and portfolio management, surely MBA in this field will be a great choice. Since you already have interest, you need to check your aptitude, attitude, passion, personality traits, bent of mind, analytical ability and aspirations.
    Coming to colleges: Yes, you must do the programme only from the top notch institutions as the programme has its own niche and rigors, the institution should be able to give theoretical as well as practical exposure. Since this programme itself is so practical oriented, choose the colleges whose teaching pedagogy is experiential learning. Some top colleges for this pro
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    Khushal Arora | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello,
    Go for MBA. If you have interest in Finance go with Finance specialisation. My reason to choose LPU for MBA are its diversity, excellent placements records, Highly Experienced Faculty, excellent placements records in every streams. LPU Campus is quite huge in all aspects, it has an excellent infrastructure, teaching facilities, experienced faculty members and a target to produce industry-ready knowledgeable students. LPU offers wide range of MBA as follows :
    1)MBA- General
    2) MBA (Hons. )
    3) MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management)
    4) MBA (Tourism and Hospitality)
    5) MBA (International Business)
    6) MBA (Business Analytics)
    7) MBA (Finan
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    Ahana Sharma | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hi Hardik,
    The Business School of LPU is accredited from (ACBSP) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. LPU Is Ranked No. 2 Among Indian B-Schools In 'Outreach And Inclusivity' By NIRF 2018 Ranking Released By MHRD, Government Of India. This gives the students credibility of their quality and education during their placements to the Companies and for higher studies.
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    Priya Mahajan Educationist and Career Consultant since 2010 | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hi,You need to first decide your passion because you will excel only in the field for which you are passionate. MBA would be a good option as it would give you a wider scope of career. You can also go for entrepreneurship of your own as universities help you with SEED capital to start your entrepreneurship. MBA would have the following options according to your interest.
    1) MBA (International Business)2 years. (6 Terms)
    2) MBA (Business Analytics)2 years. (6 Terms)
    3) MBA (Financial Markets)2 years. (6 Terms)
    4) MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics)2 years. (6 Terms)
    5)MBA (Corporate Audit and Tax Management)2 years. (4 Semesters)
    6) MBA (Cost M
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    Vineet Kumar Rohilla Persuing BBA from JIMS Kalkaji(IP University) | Guide-Level 12

    7 years ago
    CA is not made for everyone. It need par excellence and dedication but MBA is something which you can do with relatively less efforts, but you can never neglect the fact that CA is a highly reputed job. So, think and decide,
    Regards.
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    Shikhar Patel | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    If you have caliber in you to crack the CA, then I will suggest you opt for the CA otherwise go for the MBA in finance or marketing.
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    Ankit Kumar University of Delhi | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    CA is not made for everyone. It need par excellence and dedication but MBA is something which you can do with relatively less efforts, but you can never neglect the fact that CA is a highly reputed job. So, think and decide, Regards.
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    konatham Abhishek HeLpINg HaNd FiRsT | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello,
    You can apply for both rather choosing from anyone as both MBA in any of the top 30 B-schools or pursue CA has a very good future scope and it also depends on your interest, as you mentioned that you are interested in finance, so you can do MBA in finance as well as CA. All the best.
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    Vilas Rane | Contributor-Level 8

    6 years ago
    It depends on your interest and your study background. Try things related to MBA/CA on smaller level and then you will get to know your area of interest.
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    Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    1. Interest:
    Check what your interest this. All the three fields are totally different and require totally different mindset and creativity. So basic thing is interest.
    2. Colleges:
    Doing MBA is not just enough, make sure do it from a very good college. This will. Make sure you have good corporate connections and can look for various opportunities.

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