Mohit Saggi already had some real good credentials on his resume. On the academic side, he completed his undergrad engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology and his MS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) with flying colours. On the professional side, he had worked in product development for Motorola … Read more
Since it’s a new program, you won’t find many ISB PGPpro reviews to decide whether it’s the right program for you. Not to be confused with the UCLA PGP Pro. It’s quite expensive as well (the fee for 2017-18 is INR 30 Lakh + service tax). EMBA aspirant, Vineet Solabannavar, was in the same situation. … Read more
The very word “part-time” gives suggestions of a laidback schedule and mediocrity to many people. Probably, this is why b-schools take particular care to stress the intensiveness and commitment that their part-time MBA courses demand. There is nothing casual about these programs.
The PGPMAX (Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives) is an executive MBA program from ISB meant for experienced working professionals. This intense program aims at career advancement, greater strategic vision as well as honing your leadership abilities and soft skills. What are the admission requirements – GMAT, essays, etc? How much does it … Read more
There are very few architects from India applying to international business schools. And competing with engineers who crack the GMAT with relative ease is another daunting task for applicants from non-quantitative backgrounds. Manisha (name changed) faced these hurdles during her part-time MBA application to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, considered to be … Read more
If you’re ambitious, your career is on the upswing, and you’re looking to turbo-charge your resume, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is something you might want to consider. Unlike a full-time MBA, where the students are younger and relatively inexperienced, an EMBA program is designed for professionals who have at least six to seven years’ work … Read more
Short courses for executives have once again become the money-spinner of many business schools after a few years of lull, and institutions round the world seem to be making hay. Top b-schools that have evolved executive leadership programs for mid-career managers are seeing more takers for these courses than ever before. These b-schools have found … Read more
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After writing about the best online MBA programs and Online MBA vs Regular MBA, we’ve been on the lookout for folks who’ve actually signed up for such a course. We bumped into Rohit Shrivastava who was willing to share his story. Rohit worked with another admissions consultant in USA (not MBA Crystal Ball) before deciding … Read more
Not everyone can chuck their job and head off to business school. There are personal and professional reasons when Part-time MBA programs are a better option compared to regular full-time MBA courses. Almost all the top universities offer part-time MBA degrees. The admissions process for some these can be pretty tough. Consider folks working in … Read more
The ILPSE (formerly called ILPSIE) program is among the top programs for professionals seeking an advanced management education. The INSEAD brand gives it credibility and the format gives it the flexibility that experienced professionals are looking for. The ILPSE is meant for senior professionals – 10 years for work experience being the minimum and 12-15 … Read more
For many late bloomers (age > 30 years), the question of why a regular, full-time MBA instead of an Executive MBA (EMBA) will most likely pop up. We published another related post – MBA after 30: Am I too old for a full-time bschool degree? In it, we covered a few important questions: Why full-time … Read more