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An MBA or a PGDM? A degree or an online diploma? Education Times Counsellors answer some of the frequently asked questions to help students make an informed choice
I am currently pursuing my CA final. What are the chances of placements after CA? Also, I would like to set up my own firm. Srishti Sharma
If you have a good rank in the final exam merit list you will have a good chance of campus placements or responses from the recruiters you approach.First, get some experience as a CA before you decide when and how to set up your own consulting practice.
Which are the best colleges in India, which provide a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering? Shreya Bhangare
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) — Bombay, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras — that admit through IIT JEE (www.iitb.ac.in/jee) and Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (www.iist.ac.in) are some of the prominent institutes that offer the course- JAYANTI GHOSE
How is CFA as a PG course and does it have demand in the US? Can I pursue CFA in the US and work too? Shweta
CFA or CPA is a certification course and can be completed simultaneously with your degree. You can apply for CPA in the US on completion of your Bachelor’s degree. Refer to websites such as www.cpa-exam .org and www.aicpa.org for accurate information on taking the exam in the US.
I have completed BSc in biotechnology and have three years of work experience in sales. Kindly suggest a course that can help me find a job apart from sales. Since the last nine months I have been working with an agricultural company. Sudhir
Pursuing an MBA would be a good choice as it is a broader, practical-oriented degree covering all aspects of a business that allows you to specialise in your desired major. An MBA holds more value in the job market as students completing this course are already qualified with prior work experience. Hence, if you are applying for an MBA degree, it is always better to have work experience and apply to global B-schools . The leading business schools worldwide need the GMAT and TOEFL/ IELTS for admission in addition to full-time work experience of a minimum of three years. Take a look the top 100 business schools offering the MBA listed on www.ft.com - KARAN GUPTA
I am a third year engineering student. I want to pursue an MBA from Singapore. How do I prepare and will I be eligible for any financial assistance? Anuj Sharma
Applicants for any MBA school must have a strong academic record in UG with a minimum of two years’ full-time work experience after graduation. Special consideration is given to applicants with first class honours or higher degrees. IELTS is mandatory for Singapore. A GMAT score above 700/800 is considered competitive.
Students in Singapore universities are entitled to apply for the government tuition grant and department-specific scholarships. Private institutions like PSB Academy, MDIS, Singapore Institute of Management, offer Masters and MBA programmes with different criteria affiliated to the Middlesex University, Bradford, Wales (UK), Grenoble (France), James Cook and New South Wales (Australia). NTU fee for the entire MBA programme is S$ 30,000 and for NUS is S$ 50,000 payable over three semesters. Cost of living calculated for accommodation and food per month is approximately S$ 1200.