In a world with more than a billion species, humans evolved as the singular leader of them all. Have you ever wondered why? Aren't we slower than a cheetah, less fierce than a tiger and definitely not as able as a crocodile who can hunt on land and water?
Not everyone's decision to do an MBA comes after finishing their graduation program. A lot of students pursue their other interests, take up a job or start their own business. While they would definitely add to the diversity of the classroom, they're often questioned about their intent to pursue an MBA after working at a company or pursuing their startup idea.
In this market-driven world, we're all consumers. Like it or not, everything you touch, feel, or use around you is a purchased commodity. We have come far from the ancient days of the barter system. No longer is the market a place where you go to buy your commodities. You no longer need to go to a store, speak to a salesman who wants to sell you everything or even wait in line to pay the bill.
It is that time of the year when students across the country are scribbling notes about the current news, going through their CV, preparing answers in front of the mirror and ironing out their best business suits. The GD-PI round of getting into your dream b-school is a carefully planned screening process that lets the institute know who'd be a good fit in their classroom.
The two-year full-time program in Business Management (PGDM) at XLRI offers a number of finance courses in the first year to ensure that students from varying backgrounds, especially those not from the finance domain, gain a conceptual and analytical understanding of finance. With the use of theory, cases and individual/group projects, the curriculum ensures that the students are able to integrate and apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems. First-year courses such as Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting etc impart essential financial knowledge ensuring all students have a good understanding of the basics of finance, that are essential to all future managers. Students can specialise in the finance domain in the second year by choosing from a vast pool of finance electives such as Business Analysis and Valuation, Financial Analysis, Planning & Control, Financial Modelling using Excel, Risk Management etc, along with niche courses such as Structured Finance, Fixed Income Securities to gain a holistic understanding of the domain.
Geographically located in the northern part of the country, IMT Ghaziabad is a B-school that provides a culturally diverse outlook for its students. Making it feel like home for the students, traveling from various part of the country, IMT Ghaziabad promotes the celebration of various festivals throughout the year.
‘Nothing is impossible with dedication and hard work’ and Aditya Singh is a live representation of this phrase. Aditya is a graduate in Mining engineering from India School of Mines, Dhanbad. Working with a Navratna company in India, he successfully cracked CFA Level 1 in his first attempt. In an interview with Soumi Basu, Aditya shared his experience while preparing for the exam and what led him towards the decision of attempting CFA.
For non-finance students, preparing yourself for an MBA in finance can be worrisome. Even though the curriculum begins with the basics, the load of it can make it hard for you to grasp the concepts in your time and causing a lag.
In a world with more than a billion species, humans evolved as the singular leader of them all. Have you ever wondered why? Aren't we slower than a cheetah, less fierce than a tiger and definitely not as able as a crocodile who can hunt on land and water?
Not everyone's decision to do an MBA comes after finishing their graduation program. A lot of students pursue their other interests, take up a job or start their own business. While they would definitely add to the diversity of the classroom, they're often questioned about their intent to pursue an MBA after working at a company or pursuing their startup idea.
In this market-driven world, we're all consumers. Like it or not, everything you touch, feel, or use around you is a purchased commodity. We have come far from the ancient days of the barter system. No longer is the market a place where you go to buy your commodities. You no longer need to go to a store, speak to a salesman who wants to sell you everything or even wait in line to pay the bill.
It is that time of the year when students across the country are scribbling notes about the current news, going through their CV, preparing answers in front of the mirror and ironing out their best business suits. The GD-PI round of getting into your dream b-school is a carefully planned screening process that lets the institute know who'd be a good fit in their classroom.
The two-year full-time program in Business Management (PGDM) at XLRI offers a number of finance courses in the first year to ensure that students from varying backgrounds, especially those not from the finance domain, gain a conceptual and analytical understanding of finance. With the use of theory, cases and individual/group projects, the curriculum ensures that the students are able to integrate and apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems. First-year courses such as Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting etc impart essential financial knowledge ensuring all students have a good understanding of the basics of finance, that are essential to all future managers. Students can specialise in the finance domain in the second year by choosing from a vast pool of finance electives such as Business Analysis and Valuation, Financial Analysis, Planning & Control, Financial Modelling using Excel, Risk Management etc, along with niche courses such as Structured Finance, Fixed Income Securities to gain a holistic understanding of the domain.
Geographically located in the northern part of the country, IMT Ghaziabad is a B-school that provides a culturally diverse outlook for its students. Making it feel like home for the students, traveling from various part of the country, IMT Ghaziabad promotes the celebration of various festivals throughout the year.
‘Nothing is impossible with dedication and hard work’ and Aditya Singh is a live representation of this phrase. Aditya is a graduate in Mining engineering from India School of Mines, Dhanbad. Working with a Navratna company in India, he successfully cracked CFA Level 1 in his first attempt. In an interview with Soumi Basu, Aditya shared his experience while preparing for the exam and what led him towards the decision of attempting CFA.
For non-finance students, preparing yourself for an MBA in finance can be worrisome. Even though the curriculum begins with the basics, the load of it can make it hard for you to grasp the concepts in your time and causing a lag.
