Which college is better for MBA program: Thapar University or Lovely Professional University?

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Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Sourav, I did my MBA from Lovely Professional University, so, I can provide you with the information of an MBA programme at LPU instead of Thapar University The Business School of LPU is accredited by 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 ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. Placement: Every year more than 550+ companies visit LPU for placements. LPU has a very good placement and achieved awards for employability also. The main thing for placement that I liked there is that LPU provides placement classes to the students from the first year, which helps students prepare for placement until their final year of the program. The maximum package available for the management programme is 21 LPA. Specialization offered in MBA: Agribusiness Management, Human Resource, Marketing, International Business, Financial Markets, Digital Market, Hospital and Healthcare, Business Analytics, Banking and Financial Services, Operations, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Auditing and Taxation, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Investment Banking, etc. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, IIMs, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking: 1. For Focus on Affordable and clean energy, LPU has 1st rank in India 2. For Decent Work and Economic Growth, LPU has 2nd rank in India 3. among the top 50 business management schools in India 4. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. 5. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps Good Luck!!

Roma Nath · Answer

LPU is the best for MBA. LPU offers a high-quality degree, as well as extensive scholarship programmes and holistic learning opportunities. Mittal School of Business is among the first ten institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) accreditation. Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University among top 50 in India. LPU has set new bench marks in Placements which is one of the most promising part of a good university today. LPU strongly believes in the fact that learning doesn't happen only by books equal amount of external exposure is much needed for the holistic development of one self. In order to nurture such approach the university conducts multiple live project, floor job trainings and runs specialized curriculum that builds insightful understanding of concept and its applicability. Collaboration/ Tie up with the companies like NSE, Safe Educate, ICICI Direct, IDFC, etc. for pursuing live projects and/ or professional certifications like NCCMP, NCFM etc Industry desired workshops on Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Stock Market Operations, Life Skills, Creativity and Innovation, and Leadership to make students industry ready In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability Course is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program (ACBSP) Student will be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country. Specializations offered- Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology, International Business, Financial Markets, Operations. The placements are guaranteed, and students are given special placement-oriented classes that help them pass the exam and interview. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy selected LPU students for International locations. The highest package availed is 16.6 LPA by Khimji Ramdas. A student placed with Federal Bank at a package of 10.2 LPA!; SCALER at the package of 9.5 LPA. More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average of 5-12 LPA packages. LPU is conferred with National Employability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the Highest Employability rates.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

As both the institutes are equally fine at their own pace but let me share some of the insights about LPU. As I have done my MBA from here only. As due to the pandemic there is drastic transformation in the education sector and LPU itself has pulled up its socks and offered different types of MBA which are as follows: LPU is offering MBA programme in following streams, MBA (International Business) MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management) MBA (Business Analytics) MBA (Supply Chain & Logistics) MBA (Financial Markets) MBA with TalentEdge 1)Accredidated by ACBSP (USA).As LPU got accreditation from Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, USA (ACBSP). Not only LPU is highly accredited but also it is having numerous international tie ups for instance university of North Alabama, Livingstone College etc. Ranking: LPU has following ranking: 1) Impact rankings 2021: LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021 rankings, only three Indian universities have made to the list of Top 200 in the World. LPU has outshined various institutions like IITs, NITs, state and central universities across India and has ranked high on parameters of Affordable and Clean Energy, and Decent Work and Economic Growth. 2) National Employability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds 3) Outlook has ranked LPU as 5th among top 50 universities 4) Knowledge Review rated LPU as 10 th among Best training and Placement Institute 2) Credit Transfer - Student after successful completion of 1 year at LPU may be given option to join partner/ receiving university abroad for the completion of programme subject to conditions and norms of regulatory bodies. 3) International Exposure Option - Student may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University .

Poonam Angural · Answer

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation.Though both the universities are good in terms of academics but being an alumni of LPU let me explain the things in detail.Mittal School of Business exhibits a rich diversity as the academic staff and students come from across the globe. We believe that excellence flourishes in an environment that embraces the broadest range of people, helps them to achieve their full potential, nurture free expression of diverse perspective through respectful discourses and high standards are maintained for students and staff. There are 4500+ National students, from 25+ states, 300+ international students from 20+ foreign countries. Mittal school of business is among the first 10 institutions in India to get ACBSP (USA) Accreditation. LPUs Mittal school of Business ranks among the top 50 institution in India in Management Category. Mittal School of Business is the gamut of research activities make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking, and providing impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. There is 1000+ publication count, 100+ patent field,30+ conferences and workshops and 20+ collaborative research. Biggest names in the corporate world visited campus with enviable recruitment offers for the 2019 MBA graduating batch. Mittal School of Business has an impeccable record in campus placement and has always been much favored talent hunting ground for corporate world. The highest package availed is INR 21 LAC, Average salary package offered is INR 5.5 LAC , 500+ student Live Project and INR 65 K Highest Internship/OJT Stipend per month. I believe this helps you in making a choice.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

Both Thapar University and lovely professional University are equally good but I must say that MBA at LPU offers an optimum blend of theory and practice to provides a solid foundation in general business management with specializations in the area of choice. The Business School of LPU is accredited by 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. Impeccable placement records with more than 150 companies including ITC, Asian Paints, HDFC, Federal Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Moody's Analytics, WNS Global, etc. And so on recruiting MBA students with the highest package of 21 Lacs Per Annum and on an average package will be 4LPA TO 6 LPA with nearly 90 % placement rates. International exposure with foreign internship opportunities with articulation programs opportunities where one can complete his/her degree in the foreign country under the 1+1 program, where the student will study one year in LPU and final year abroad and get the degree of the foreign university. The largest private university with accommodation and food facilities for a staggering 20,000+ students in a single university. Admissions at LPU are on air these days, So, don't wait just go and get your seat confirmed. For more details, you may visit LPU Website.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, In my opinion, Keeping a base of quality education at affordable pricing, with significant scholarship programs plus holistic development opportunities available, I would recommend Lovely Professional University for your MBA. The Business School of LPU has been accredited by ACBSP, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, a USA-based accreditation body; this ensures quality education, updated with a change in the corporate world industry-experienced faculty members. It is a US accreditation body, meaning you are getting management degrees accredited by the USA. Ministry of Human Resource Government of India Ranked Lovely Professional University among the top 50 in India. The programme is designed with current market trends in mind. The placements are guaranteed, and students are given special placement-oriented classes that help them pass the exam and interview. The curriculum is made keeping in mind the current market trends. The placements are 100%, and students have special placement-oriented classes that serve as a booster for students to clear the exam and interview. Companies like Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Adani Wilmar, Altruist, Al-Rakha, Dharam Consultancy selected LPU students for International locations. The highest package availed is 16.6 LPA by Khimji Ramdas. A student placed with Federal Bank at a package of 10.2 LPA; SCALER at the package of 9.5 LPA. More than 650 companies visit LPU every year for recruitment with an average 5-12 LPA package. Every year visiting companies escalate in number, and till date, University has recorded the highest placements in North India. The students can join an internship by sitting in the placement drive organized by LPU or managing at their end. The students can work in banks (Private or Public), the Pvt sector or Public Ltd. companies, etc. The students have done an internship in Companies like IDBI, FUTURE GENERAL INSURANCE Company, COHO, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Karvy stockbroking, Decathlon Sports Ltd, etc. Thanks

LMTSM · Answer

Although you may have done some research at your end between major highlights and key features of the Thapar University, we would like to share some distinct features of LM Thapar School of Management's MBA program: 1. The university is A+ accredited by NAAC. 2. The program is both UGC and AICTE approved. 3. We hold prominent positions in the foremost global/national educational rankings of QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, NIRF etc. 4. We are in the final stage of getting Internationally accredited by AACSB and currently a member of the same. 5. We have been consistent in terms of getting MBA batch placed with good brands like American Express, Ernst & Young, Hyundai, KPMG, Hettich, Nestle, Berger, MRF, HDFC, Blackstone.

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