You may have plans to get into a prestigious B-School, but before that you may have also wondered what you’d end up learning there. You could have also asked yourself, “Do I need such an expensive and tough-to-attain degree?”
Your concerns make a lot of sense because you’ll be spending several sleepless nights and a whole lot of money before passing out. The fact is MBAs are hard to come by, but once you’re certified by a leading business school, your future is made.
Did you know that getting an MBA degree can change your life altogether? Your approach to problems, your problem-solving skills, the passion to learn new things and take challenges head on…, the list can go on.
That being the situation, we’ve made up a list of 5 ways an MBA can have a profound effect on your life – at a personal and a professional level.
1. A Fitting Test for Your Smartness
Imagine spending a couple of years or more of your life among the smartest ever people you’ll get to meet at any top B-School. You may be highly skilled and consider yourself one of the smartest persons around but wait till you meet your match and more. That’s what an MBA is all about – not just being smart but belonging to the ‘elite club of the smartest’. A B-School environment is the best place where your hidden talents will be brought out and you also get to know your strengths and weaknesses.
2. Building Up Your Self-confidence
A B-School is one of the best places to build up your self-confidence. Picture yourself not being the least bit intimidated while putting up your hand to answer a tricky question while amid your ‘smart Alec’ peers. It is a classic case of survival of the fittest, where you’re taught how to hone your skills. Your presentation skills get a boost and you won’t think twice after perfecting the art of presenting to a group of accomplished peers. Doing MBA certainly prepares you for your future role where you’ll meet challenges on a day-to-day basis.
3. Become Part of a Meaningful Grapevine Communication
The ‘MBA network’ is probably one of the best benefits a B-School education can give you. The amazing people you’ll get to meet and interact with will put you in an altogether different league. Figuring in such an important database gives you some rare privileges and you’ll be collaborating with some of the most influential people around. You’ll get to share your experiences and learn from your peers. You could very well be striking long-term friendships and scaling new heights.
4. Get a Plum Job
An MBA from a prestigious B-Schools only improves your chances of getting a great job with a multinational corporate. Future promotions also depend on your B-School background. Even people looking for rapid career changes need to depend on their MBA degree, which is a deciding factor. More often than not, people who have passed their MBA courses get placed in top corporates, with some having several plum offers to choose from. Most of the top companies scout for exceptional talent that they know can be found only at the best B-Schools.
5. No Geographical Barriers
An MBA graduate from Harvard or Stanford may get an irresistible offer from China or India and likewise an MBA from one of the top management colleges in India could get placed in a company with HQ in New York or Cupertino. A person who has done her or his MBA in India has the privilege of getting to meet people located in international cities and working in diverse industries. Interacting with diverse business persons and working at various companies gives you valuable experience and makes your profile impressive. For a person with an MBA degree, no country or language can be a barrier.
In short, there is no way you can’t benefit from an MBA degree. Getting into a B-School and passing with honors makes a person a lot more smart and successful in life. Considering the rewards, the effort and expense are worth it.
About ISBR
ISBR is the Ivy-league B-School of India that is ranked No. 1 under the new generation B-Schools of the country. A distinguished 28-year old institution with an active and impressive alumni, ISBR boasts the best-in-class facilities and amenities that go with it. With a distinguished, scholarly community guiding the students constantly, our wards pass with flying colors and go places.
The AICTE-approved global PGDM is an exciting and innovative 3-country model that gives students a real-time global exposure. The students get a chance to interact with their international peers and exchange notes. The invaluable exposure they get during their 2-year stint that culminates with international collaborations truly stands them in good stead.
Know more about the exciting opportunities that PGDM courses at ISBR. can give you.
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