I am currently working in an HR consulting firm as a Recruitment Consultant with around 14 months of experience (8 months in HR) and will be working in my current company until December 2014 (because of contract). Now, I am planning to pursue an MBA, but I am confused between a part-time MBA (evening lectures) and a full-time MBA. I have done some research on this topic.
My Conclusion
1) We all know that for success, we don't necessarily need a degree; we can achieve all our targets by working hard, etc. However, this idea often looks good only on paper. Practically, in today's world, no one gives much importance to this thought process.
2) An MBA is worthy only if an individual completes it from a top-tier college or institute. Again, I am speaking practically; I know knowledge, experience, hard work, excellence, etc., are more important.
3) A part-time MBA from a top-tier college: An individual with around 5 years of experience plus an MBA degree. But is it worthy? Do corporates entertain this kind of people? Yes, they do.
I would like to add that in my research, I have interacted with some HR Heads and seen a lot of CVs of senior people in HR (with 10+ years of experience). Many of them were from XLRI and IIMs (very few). The list of part-timers was much larger (colleges like JBIMS, Welingkar, NMIMS). They were earning a good amount of money and held significant designations. The sector I was focusing on was BFSI and Consulting. I don't want to mention company names, but those companies include India's biggest mutual fund company, Big-4s, rating agencies, etc.
So, my point is that an individual can achieve their goals professionally and earn good money without an MBA degree from a top-tier college. Again, a lot of people will say it totally depends on the individual, their skills, knowledge, etc., and that's totally right, but we have to think practically also.
My conclusion may not be fully correct because I just interacted with some people, did some surfing over the internet, and don't have extensive experience in the corporate world.
So, I need everyone's view on this. Do corporates really entertain people without an MBA degree (especially in HR)? This will help me decide whether I should pursue a full-time MBA or a part-time MBA.
My Options
1) A 2-year full-time MBA from a 2nd-tier or 3rd-tier college/institute anywhere in India (because of fee structure and CAT, CMAT scores).
OR
2) A 3-year part-time MBA from a good college in Mumbai (JBIMS, NMIMS, K.J. Somaiya, Welingkar).
Please guide me on this or provide any additional insights. It would be a great help or maybe some good learning experience.
It went too long, right? ;)
Regards,
Kishor
From India, Thane
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My Conclusion
1) We all know that for success, we don't necessarily need a degree; we can achieve all our targets by working hard, etc. However, this idea often looks good only on paper. Practically, in today's world, no one gives much importance to this thought process.
2) An MBA is worthy only if an individual completes it from a top-tier college or institute. Again, I am speaking practically; I know knowledge, experience, hard work, excellence, etc., are more important.
3) A part-time MBA from a top-tier college: An individual with around 5 years of experience plus an MBA degree. But is it worthy? Do corporates entertain this kind of people? Yes, they do.
I would like to add that in my research, I have interacted with some HR Heads and seen a lot of CVs of senior people in HR (with 10+ years of experience). Many of them were from XLRI and IIMs (very few). The list of part-timers was much larger (colleges like JBIMS, Welingkar, NMIMS). They were earning a good amount of money and held significant designations. The sector I was focusing on was BFSI and Consulting. I don't want to mention company names, but those companies include India's biggest mutual fund company, Big-4s, rating agencies, etc.
So, my point is that an individual can achieve their goals professionally and earn good money without an MBA degree from a top-tier college. Again, a lot of people will say it totally depends on the individual, their skills, knowledge, etc., and that's totally right, but we have to think practically also.
My conclusion may not be fully correct because I just interacted with some people, did some surfing over the internet, and don't have extensive experience in the corporate world.
So, I need everyone's view on this. Do corporates really entertain people without an MBA degree (especially in HR)? This will help me decide whether I should pursue a full-time MBA or a part-time MBA.
My Options
1) A 2-year full-time MBA from a 2nd-tier or 3rd-tier college/institute anywhere in India (because of fee structure and CAT, CMAT scores).
OR
2) A 3-year part-time MBA from a good college in Mumbai (JBIMS, NMIMS, K.J. Somaiya, Welingkar).
Please guide me on this or provide any additional insights. It would be a great help or maybe some good learning experience.
It went too long, right? ;)
Regards,
Kishor
From India, Thane
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Good research and analysis. Suppose I serve you two dishes. One is plain paneer sabzi and the other one is paneer in butter with good garnishing. The fact is that the taste is the same, but everyone will prefer a dish that is designed, decorated, and served better as it catches one's attention.
The same applies to our corporate culture. Employers will look at both CVs (a person with an MBA and a non-MBA), but they will prefer the one with an MBA degree rather than a non-MBA. However, the true colors will be revealed in the interview process and after joining.
Therefore, I suggest you pursue an MBA from a reputable institution and try to search for jobs in the financial sector or any high-paying field since you already have experience. You will definitely secure a job, and an MBA degree will help you clear up some doubts, enhance your knowledge, and enable you to aim for senior HR positions in the future, whether through internal promotions or in another company.
Let's see what our seniors have to say about it. Looking forward to some good points. Good luck!
From India, Mohali
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102The same applies to our corporate culture. Employers will look at both CVs (a person with an MBA and a non-MBA), but they will prefer the one with an MBA degree rather than a non-MBA. However, the true colors will be revealed in the interview process and after joining.
Therefore, I suggest you pursue an MBA from a reputable institution and try to search for jobs in the financial sector or any high-paying field since you already have experience. You will definitely secure a job, and an MBA degree will help you clear up some doubts, enhance your knowledge, and enable you to aim for senior HR positions in the future, whether through internal promotions or in another company.
Let's see what our seniors have to say about it. Looking forward to some good points. Good luck!
From India, Mohali
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I got your point and I totally agree with your perspective on the importance and value of an MBA degree. It is true that an MBA degree can be very beneficial to individuals. However, I have a specific query regarding Full-time MBA versus Part-time MBA. While an MBA degree will undoubtedly be advantageous, I am curious about the effectiveness of a degree obtained through part-time MBA programs.
I am not referring to correspondence or E-learning MBA programs. In my experience, individuals holding part-time MBA degrees have achieved high positions. This outcome also heavily relies on their skills and experience. Many of them pursued their part-time MBA after gaining 3-5 years of work experience.
I hope this clarifies my question.
From India, Thane
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I am not referring to correspondence or E-learning MBA programs. In my experience, individuals holding part-time MBA degrees have achieved high positions. This outcome also heavily relies on their skills and experience. Many of them pursued their part-time MBA after gaining 3-5 years of work experience.
I hope this clarifies my question.
From India, Thane
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