Which MBA degree should I pursue? I am an IAF officer with BE (mech.) degree, experience 20 years as an engg. officer in aviation field.
Asked about IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management - Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX)
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Indian Air Force technical officers have vast People and Technical resources management skills. They do not require fulltime manage ment vourses. You areeligible to do IIM special full time management course organised by Directorate of Resettlement. You may subscribe to those courses once your premature retirement is approved.
I am of the opinion that 2 years fulltime MBA course may not be suitable for you at this stage. You can evaluate fulltime Executive MBA from ISB Hyderabad or Mohali, legacy IIMs and MDi for good career option.
I will recommend that you evaluate MBA by distance learning while you are in service. MBA specializati...more -
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Gourav Choudhury WIMWIan | Dreamer| Painter | Auto enthusiast | Contributor-Level 10
8 years agoI would recommend you to consider Executive MBA as it supplements your rich experience and helps you place yourself in relevant management position post your 20 years of experience. You can look at EPGP (IIM B) or PGPX (IIM A) in case you are planning to do MBA in India. Moreover, you can also look at 6-month long courses offered by IIM A/B/C for retired army executives to introduce them to the business world.
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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 |
Yes, IIM Ahmedabad is certainly costly. IIM Ahmedabad total fees ranges between INR 64,000 and INR 33 lakh. The fees vary depending on the programme and specialisation selected by the students. The fee for certain programmes certainly falls in the higher end of the spectrum. Students need to pay INR 25 lakh as IIM Ahmedabad MBA fee. However, considering the fact that IIMA is one of the top-rate IIMs and limitless oppurtunities students can experience at the institute, it might be considered a worthwile investment. Further, the institute also offers financial aid to its students.
The premier Post Graduate Program in Management (MBA) and the Post Graduate Program in Food and Agribusiness Management (MBA-FABM) are two of the several management programs that IIM Ahmedabad provides. Additional programs include the Executive MBA (PGPX) for working professionals, the Fellow Program in Management (PhD), and the e-Post Graduate Program (ePGP), an online course for executives. Professionals seeking to advance their careers can choose from a variety of management development programmes (MDPs) offered by IIM Ahmedabad. Each programme offers top-notch business and management education while accommodating various career sta
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