HOW TO CHOOSE MBA SPECIALIZATION

Kalpana Heliya

Kalpana Heliya

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This is one major question which keeps toiling around in your brain during the first two semesters. Most prominently for the ones who gave it a thought before opting for MBA.

Specialization in Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR is the most popular and familiar amongst students. But folks an organization doesn't hires you coz you have completed specialization in a particular subject, that is just one factor. Mostly their consideration and preference is MBA students coz an MBA degree holders generally have better leadership and communication skills which are important in managerial position. MBA programs also prepare students to have the ability to think analytically and strategically. If you have this two attributes well instilled in you then you can conviently move to the senior positions in the company without opting for an MBA program.

But if you decided to take the specialization route then you need to make sure 2 things:

1) That the school is well ranked for that specialization.
2) Different Specialization have different ranking, so research well with the employers.


The most important consideration remains the same, what are your attributes and interests, that determines the selection of specialization. Coz you can give your best only if you like doing it.:SugarwareZ-221:


Discuss your queries regarding your MBA specialization here. We shall get you in touch with the Management education Proffesors, who will help for the same.
 
Kalpana Heliya said:
This is one major question which keeps toiling around in your brain during the first two semesters. Most prominently for the ones who gave it a thought before opting for MBA.

Specialization in Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR is the most popular and familiar amongst students. But folks an organization doesn't hires you coz you have completed specialization in a particular subject, that is just one factor. Mostly their consideration and preference is MBA students coz an MBA degree holders generally have better leadership and communication skills which are important in managerial position. MBA programs also prepare students to have the ability to think analytically and strategically. If you have this two attributes well instilled in you then you can conviently move to the senior positions in the company without opting for an MBA program.

But if you decided to take the specialization route then you need to make sure 2 things:

1) That the school is well ranked for that specialization.
2) Different Specialization have different ranking, so research well with the employers.


The most important consideration remains the same, what are your attributes and interests, that determines the selection of specialization. Coz you can give your best only if you like doing it.:SugarwareZ-221:


Discuss your queries regarding your MBA specialization here. We shall get you in touch with the Management education Proffesors, who will help for the same.
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from my experience of btech its better to go with the specialisation in which ur institute is good at....
else urs summers will automatically decide
 
arshi angel said:
thnx iam ryt nw quite confused as to which field i shld choose...

seniors suggest jz go with the flow than deciding nw
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Dear Arshi,

Its not advisable to wait and watch...to decide ur specialization. Start exploring the opportunities in the market( research job option in various verticals ).

Analyze ur capabilities....think long term and since you are from MET...get the details from ur placement cell for the past placement performance.

C which categories of industries are more seen at ur campus...and likewise work upon it.

Make a choice by urself....u know urself well then ur seniors...learn from their experience...dont rely on them for making decisions.

All d best...would love to discuss over this further.


Kalpana
MP Team
 
Kalpana Heliya said:
Dear Arshi,

Its not advisable to wait and watch...to decide ur specialization. Start exploring the opportunities in the market( research job option in various verticals ).

Analyze ur capabilities....think long term and since you are from MET...get the details from ur placement cell for the past placement performance.

C which categories of industries are more seen at ur campus...and likewise work upon it.

Make a choice by urself....u know urself well then ur seniors...learn from their experience...dont rely on them for making decisions.

All d best...would love to discuss over this further.


Kalpana
MP Team
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I know of a college Akruti City Gold Institute they dont advertise but my brother has done its mba from there its located in mumbai and this year they have started batch in ahemdabad to I would suggest contact them once for PMID Course. My brother is working at a package of 26 lacs. I know there are lots of colleges who make false promises therefore i want you to join a genuine one. I have also been selected there I have already deposited my fees. The course Project Management and Infrastructure development.PGP : PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURRE DEVELOPEMENT(PGP: PMID) Specialisation in : Transporation Infrastructure Services Management (Focus on Higways and Airports )
AND
Construction Management and Urban Infrastructure
Specialisation in : Transporation Infrastructure Services Management (Focus on Higways and Airports )
AND
Coastal Area Development and Management
Do contact them at

P T College Bldg.,
Ground Floor,
Paldi, Ahmedabad-380007
Tel : 91-79-26670107
9824028947 (Mr. Jayesh G Macwan, Asst. Registrar)
 
richsam said:
from my experience of btech its better to go with the specialisation in which ur institute is good at....
else urs summers will automatically decide
Click to expand...

I know of a college Akruti City Gold Institute they dont advertise but my brother has done its mba from there its located in mumbai and this year they have started batch in ahemdabad to I would suggest contact them once for PMID Course. My brother is working at a package of 26 lacs. I know there are lots of colleges who make false promises therefore i want you to join a genuine one. I have also been selected there I have already deposited my fees. The course Project Management and Infrastructure development.PGP : PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURRE DEVELOPEMENT(PGP: PMID) Specialisation in : Transporation Infrastructure Services Management (Focus on Higways and Airports )
AND
Construction Management and Urban Infrastructure
Specialisation in : Transporation Infrastructure Services Management (Focus on Higways and Airports )
AND
Coastal Area Development and Management
Do contact them at

P T College Bldg.,
Ground Floor,
Paldi, Ahmedabad-380007
Tel : 91-79-26670107
9824028947 (Mr. Jayesh G Macwan, Asst. Registrar)
 
hi,
Choosing the MBA specialization has always been a tough job for the students, but the specialization should be chosen on the interest in the field you have and not on the other factors,
MBA(operations ) is one of the growing in demand specialization by the students with engg. background,
Symbiosis institute of operations management(SIOM),offers a 2yr full time MBA(operations),refer(siom.in) for details,

Symbiosis is a world class institution for MBA aspirants.

SIOM in Nashik is one of the options for you. SIOM offers MBA (Operations Management), for Engineers.

At SIOM, Engineers are equipped to become Operations specialists with special inputs on SAP based ERP, Six Sigma green belt certification CPIM certification inputs.

Engineers interested in Materials management, Logistics, supply chain mgmt, inventory mgmt, retail operations mgmt, total quality mgmt, etc. can opt for this course.

SIOM online registration closes: 23rd January, 2010. (Saturday)
GD shortlist: 6th February 2010. (Saturday)
GDPI dates: 2nd / 3rd week of February 2010
Merit list: 26th February, 2010. (Friday)
Last date of fees payment: 10th March, 2010. (Wednesday)
Course commencement: 1st June, 2010. (Tuesday)

For further details refer Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management ? SIOM, Nashik

All the best

Vikram Talwar - Student Counselor
 
opps...seemes to be an interestin one... but y dont you mention industry rating of spelization or their criteria of ranking based on their process..
 
finance is gudd for those people who are interested in number crunching and want to study a lot.


marketing is gudd for those, who like to talk a lot and are confident.
 
dear Arshi,

I'd suggest u not to go with the flow.. create a niche for yourself.. agreed its wise to take a specialization that is well recognized in your institute but what counts the most is choose the one which you like and suits you.. no doubt the best specialization in ur coll can fetch u a job but what takes u a long way in ur career is ur interest.. so i'd really prefer u to choose an elective based on ur liking and interests.. don go wit the flow try against it.. only then ul be recognised..all the best
 
Hi my name is Vikram,
Is operations suited only for engineers or a science grad like me can also opt for it
 
Its not advisable to wait and watch...to decideyour specialization. Start exploring the opportunities in the market( research job option in various verticals ).
 
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i am agreed with black phoenix. more than anything else it's the candidate's interest in that particular area which matters
 
hi,
if ur background is commerce n u r gud at dng accounts den better go 4 finance n
if ur 4m other backgrounds n u want to know more abt market nd its components n want to settle in it den opt 4 it........
 
JUST ADDING ON, APART FROM THE INTEREST ONE THING THAT MATTERS A LITTLE IS ALSO THE COLLEGE YOU ARE IN, LIKE SOME COLLEGES ARE REALLY GOOD IN SOME FIELDS AND STREAMS, SO BETTER GO WITH THAT STREAM....
 
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