Executive MBA Programmes - Opening Doors for Rising Managers

If you are one of those who are dreaming to make a bright career ahead, then 'resting on your laurels can be very risky' in this cutthroat competitive world. When the world is changing at such a fast pace, it is very important to keep yourself abreast of these changes. Hence, it is essential for rising managers to measure how far they have come and where they want to go. It is also beneficial for them to identify areas of improvement and to improve them. As they enter their 30s, many managers get tired of their role and are looking for something new and challenging to add to their profiles.

The executive MBA- the basic MBA course that has become synonymous with executive education- helps managers to change their streams and put their careers on the fast track.

Types of executive MBAs -:

1) Regular Executive MBA: It is for those who are not tied up with money constraints and have a stable job, you can take a study sabbatical and apply for such a program. An executive MBA residential program takes 12 to 15 months.

2) Weekend programme:  If you are willing to enhance your career prospects, but you can't leave your job, then you can pursue an executive MBA where the classes are held on the weekends.

3) Short programmes / Open course: These programmes range from 3 days to 2 weeks. Once you have a basic MBA and direction in your job profile, these courses provide focus bursts of learning in chosen area & a way to stay engaged with latest trends and best practices of their fields.

4) Online MBA: In India, some of the leading b- schools like IIM Ahmedabad, IIFT, IIT Delhi have taken the initiative of offering online MBA courses in India. It’s really a good initiative.

Experts say at times one-year executive MBA program is better for working professionals in India. These courses maybe demanding, but it is value for money.

Many organizations have tie-ups with management institutes, especially IIMs, for six-month general management programmes. However, these programmes are tailored to the company you work in.

 

Benefits

• Gives you a knowledge edge over others
• Keeps you engaged with your profession
• Enriches your macro view of business
• Enhances your growth and promotion prospects
• Broadens your circle of network

On the basis of quality, variety and relevance here are some courses for rising managers. From young executives to CEOs, from bankers to defence officers, these courses have plenty to offer managers and enable them to move up the ladder in the industry.

Best Executive MBA Programmes in India -

Executive MBA programs	Institute	FEES
International Programme in Management for Executives	IIM Lucknow (Noida campus)	Rs 14 lakh
National Management Programme	Management Development Institute, Gurgaon	Rs 5.14 lakh
Executive PG Diploma in Business Management	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore	Rs 6.5 lakh per year
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Executive)	Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	Rs 6.6 lakh per year
Post-Graduate Global Executive Program in Management	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	Rs 6 lakh
Executive MBA weekend programme	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune	Rs 50,000 per semseter
Post-Graduate programme in Business Management for Working Managers	IIM Lucknow (Noida campus)	Rs 4.2 lakh
Executive PG Diploma in International Business	Indian Institute of Foreign Trade	Rs 4.5 lakh

Source - Outlook, Youtube, Columbia Business School, Internet 

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Upcoming MBA Entrance Tests

It is the time when all the MBA aspirants of INDIA, preparing for various MBA entrance exams, mainly CAT 2010 get busy in filling various forms, going through the registration process and rigorous preparation of entrance exams. Most of these aspirants make it to IIMs, the dream destination of every aspirant, but few of them , who don't make it to IIMs look for other institutes like SYMBIOSIS, XLRI, ICFAI Business School, Narsee Moonjee Institute of Mgmt, Great Lakes Institute of Management, IIFT, FMS, IRMA, ISBAT, JMET, MDI, IMT etc.
We know that the busy  schedule of the students creates a hindrance in remembering all the dates about registration and feeling the forms etc. So, MBA Informer is here to help you as reminder. We bring you all the important dates of exams and registration of various entrance tests. This will help you to prevent from missing the dates to apply and will help you to register on time for the desired institute.





Entrance Examination	Examination Date
ISBAT	Dec 26, 2010
JMET 2011	Dec 12, 2010
NMAT 2011	Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2010
SNAP 2010	December 19, 2010
XAT 2011	January 2, 2011

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Important dates & deadlines for MBA Entrance Tests

It is the time when all the MBA aspirants of INDIA, preparing for various MBA entrance exams, mainly CAT 2010 get busy in filling various forms, going through the registration process and rigorous preparation of entrance exams. Most of these aspirants make it to IIMs, the dream destination of every aspirant, but few of them , who don't make it to IIMs look for other institutes like SYMBIOSIS, XLRI, ICFAI Business School, Narsee Moonjee Institute of Mgmt, Great Lakes Institute of Management, IIFT, FMS, IRMA, ISBAT, JMET, MDI, IMT etc.
We know that the busy  schedule of the students creates a hindrance in remembering all the dates about registration and feeling the forms etc. So, MBA Informer is here to help you as reminder. We bring you all the important dates of exams and registration of various entrance tests. This will help you to prevent from missing the dates to apply and will help you to register on time for the desired institute.

Entrance Examination	Examination Date	Deadline for Registration
FMS 2011	December 5, 2010	October 15, 2010
IRMA	Nov 14, 2010	September 30, 2010
ISBAT	Dec 26, 2010	December 8, 2010
JMET 2011	Dec 12, 2010	October 8, 2010
NMAT 2011	Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2010	October 15, 2010
SNAP 2010	December 19, 2010	November 26, 2010
XAT 2011	January 2, 2011	November 30, 2010

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CAT 2010 - All About It

Common Admission Test (CAT) is considered to be the toughest nut to crack, among all the management exams. Good performance in CAT ensures good chances in the IIMs and over a hundred other top MBA institutes. CAT which was held every year on the third Sunday of November in a paper pencil format has now been changed to computer based test from the year 2009. The CAT 2009 entrance exam was held in a span of 13 days in two phases.
CAT over the last 3 years: An Analysis
Duration:- Two and half hours
Area of Test:- Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
Level:- Generally difficult
Popular for:- Throwing surprises every year.
Let’s have a look at the last three year’s CAT structure and difficulty levels.

Year	Sections	No. of Questions	Difficulty level
2007	Quantitative Ability         Verbal Ability Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation	25×3 = 75	Difficult
2008	Quantitative Ability         Verbal Ability Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation	DI 25, QA 25, VA 40	Difficult
2009	Quantitative Ability         Verbal Ability Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation	20×3 = 60	Moderate -Easy

CAT 2009 paper analysis
The overall test was of easy to moderate difficulty level. It was more or less same for all the sections. Quant was easy, followed by Verbal and DI. One important change observed was the jumbling of questions within the sections i.e., one type of questions were not coming together.
The Quant questions were from conventional areas. This section consisted of questions from number system, algebra, mensuration, and commercial math.
The Verbal Ability section was also of medium difficulty level and consisted of questions from conventional topics. RCs, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Correction, Sentence Completion and Critical Reasoning were some such topics.
The Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section was dominated by Data Sufficiency (DS) questions. DS questions were verbose and lengthy. So they were time consuming and required a lot of concentration.
CAT Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA [45 per cent in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
CAT Application Process
The candidates should first buy the CAT voucher. Registration should be done online in www.catiim.in. Candidates must have a valid email id as IIMs will do all the communications by that email id only.
Expected Dates for CAT 2010
CAT 2009 was held in a 10 day window in the computer based exam from Saturday, November 28, 2009 to Monday, December 8, 2009. The second phase of exam of exam was held on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, 2010.
The deadlines for CAT 2010 are as follows:

               Sale of CAT 2010 Vouchers: Monday, 30 August 2010 - Monday, 27 September 2010

               Registration for CAT 2010: Monday, 30 August 2010 - Thursday, 30 September 2010

               CAT 2010 Exam Dates:  October 27 to  November 23, 2010.

               CAT 2010 Result: Wednesday 12 January 2011

Participating Institutes
The CAT exam is the common entrance exam of the seven existing IIM institutes in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode and Shillong, and the new IIMs at Ranchi and Trichy. 
Apart from the IIMs, there are more than 151 non-IIM institutes that are registered for accepting CAT scores.
Some of the leading MBA institutes that use CAT entrance exam scores are:-
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.
S P Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai.
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida.
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA).
FORE School of Management, New Delhi.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai.
Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy
T. A. PAI Management Institute Manipal.
and
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi.
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