Management Courses in India and their Admission Criteria

Aspirants who have completed their Class XII (10+2 level) in any stream from a recognised educational board or university can pursue BBA. The candidates must have attained an aggregate score of 50% and above in Class XII. In case a candidate has appeared for Class XII exam and is waiting for the result, s/he can also apply to the course.

Generally, admission to BBA is granted on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the institute/college offering the course. Also, few institutes conduct Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds followed by the entrance test. Final admission is granted to candidates on the basis of the scores obtained in Qualifying Examination, Entrance Test, and GD-PI. Some of the popular BBA entrance examinations are NPAT, UGAT, IPMAT, AUMAT, FEAT and BHU UET.

BBA can be done in different specializations like Finance, Banking and Insurance, Information Technology, Human Resource, Marketing, Communication and Media Management, Foreign Trade, Hospitality and Hotel Management and Hospital and Healthcare Management

Higher Education Opportunities in Management

Master of Business Administration or MBA is one of the most popular post-graduate programmes in India and abroad. The two-year programme is a gateway to a plethora of job opportunities in the corporate world. Students from any background – including Science, Commerce and Humanities – can pursue it.

A regular MBA or Post-Graduation Diploma in Management (PGDM) is generally a two-year course divided into four or six semesters. However, there are certain private institutes that offer one-year PGDM programmes as well. One can pursue MBA in various modes, such as, Regular, Online and Distance-Education. The full-time MBA is the most popular among all, and includes theory classes, practical projects, and internships.

Admissions to all B-schools typically take place through an admission test. National Level Test conducted by an apex testing body or a top national B-school on behalf of the other participating colleges. eg: CAT, MAT, CMAT or ATMA. State Level Test conducted by a state level testing body or a top state B-school on behalf of the other participating colleges in that state. eg: MAH-CET, OJEE, KMAT, TANCET or APICET. The qualifying exam is usually followed by a second level screening round that could be a group discussion or a personal interview conducted by the college that the student has qualified for.

Overseas Opportunities in Management Education

The attraction of a foreign degree, global exposure, and excellent research opportunities is equally good. In MBA abroad, the kind of university and MBA program you attend also has connotations related to it as it help open doors based on the university’s reputation. Hence, it is important to choose the place to study wisely before applying. It is not easy to determine best country for MBA as there are various factors which need to be considered. 

Career Opportunities after a Management Degree

• An MBA degree holder is expected to take up the managerial responsibility of the department they are hired for.

A manager’s job profile broadly includes planning, strategising, execution, leading the team, liaison with clients, coordinating with other departments, delegation of work and responsibilities, reporting to higher authorities regarding projects undertaken.