Magic of MBA in Mumbai

Updated on: Friday, November 06, 2009

Education Times in association with Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) and T.I.M.E. conducted The Magic of MBA in Mumbai on October 31, 2009 to address student’s queries on CAT, selecting good B-Schools and management as a career

Magic of MBA MumbaiThe global recession has raised several questions on the viability of an MBA – something that was perceivable in the 17 per cent dip in exam registrations this year. Naturally students are confused about the prospects of the qualification. Nevertheless, the degree remains attractive to a slew of students and nearly a hall full of them were present at National College on October 31 to attend The Magic of MBA – an Education Times initiative in collaboration with T.I.M.E and Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE).

The speakers at the event were Dr Promod Solanki Head - People and Organisation Development, Engineering and Construction Division, Larsen & Toubro, Sandeep Banerjee, General Manager - Human Resources, Luxury International Division, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, Dr S Murthy, a professor at IPE and Manek Daruvala, Director T.I.M.E. They addressed every doubt that students had about the qualification and its value, during their speeches and the question answer session. Speaking on the ‘magic’ of MBA, Daruwala said that the degree remains as attractive as ever, with the emphasis on joining a good B-School. In fact he claimed that unlike abroad, in India there is little difference between a student who pursues an MBA after some work experience and one who goes for work experience after an MBA. As such students opting for an MBA at this stage would enjoy double benefits – comparatively less competition and something constructive to wade through recession. “By the time they finish graduation, recession will well and truly be over.”

The students lapped up the comments of the speakers and were reassured that despite the meltdown, the option of pursuing an MBA has not lost its shine.

Magic of MBA in Mumbai

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