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US / MBA / Hard Times and Smaller Paycheck
Like many students, Steve Vonderweidt hoped that a master’s degree in business administration would open doors to a new job with a higher paycheck. Soaring tuition costs, a weak labor market and a glut of recent graduates are upending the notion that M.B.A.s and other professional degrees are a sure ticket to financial success. WSJ’s … Continue reading
India – Business Scholls: Apart from the top, most are struggling to survive
“Apart from the top few, most business schools are struggling to survive.” writes Kalpana Pathak in Out of business on business-standard.com “The scary truth of business education, which not so long ago was a passport to a cushy corporate job, is finally out — there just aren’t enough takers. There are, at last count, over … Continue reading
India – Employability of MBA graduates at dismal low
Employability of MBA graduates across specialisations is at a dismal low, says the National Employability Report MBA Graduates, Annual Report 2012 by Aspiring Minds. While employability is below 10% for functional role in the field of HR, marketing or finance, in business consulting roles, it is as low as 2.5%. The study also revealed that … Continue reading
India – MBA – Only one fifth employable
According to a nationwide study of marks secured by 2,264 management graduates, while MBA seats have increased by 30 per cent since 2007, recruiting companies found only that only 21 per cent business school graduates were employable. A similar previous study in 2007 placed employability index at 25 per cent. The study was carried out … Continue reading
India – B-schools must focus on building relevant industry skills as part of curriculum
Q: The Indian MBA education is going through a crisis where many B-schools are facing challenges on admission and placement. What are your observations on the state of MBA environment in the country? A by T K Srirang: The Indian economy is poised for a long period of high growth and offers diverse opportunities. This … Continue reading
India | MBA degree and employability
During current times wherein B-school education is undergoing a tremendous change in India, over 3,50,000 AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education ) approved MBA seats have mushroomed in India alone. While some may perceive it as a positive move, the reality is, the quality of education offered at a major chunk of these … Continue reading
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