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Why College Matters For Entrepreneurs?

Why College Matters For Entrepreneurs?

The unsettling debate of whether entrepreneurs should attend college or not has been going on for years. The ones who plead against the motion are often convinced by one in a million success stories like that of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerburg. The ones who sail the other boat are more rational about the whole argument and put forward logical points that support the entire prospect of getting a college degree. Of course, there’s no guarantee that a formal education will pave your way to success as an entrepreneur but it certainly would increase its chances. The following article talks about the various aspects of college education entrepreneurs should consider.

Roma Arora
5 Things To Get MBA Ready For The Class Of 2019-2021

5 Things To Get MBA Ready For The Class Of 2019-2021

Class of MBA 2018-20, you still have approx. 6 weeks before the commencement of your course. 21 months, starting from June, would be the most hectic time of your life, also the most adventurous ones, but making time for yourself is very difficult in that duration. So, as an aspirant, utilize these 6 weeks to get yourself ready for rollercoaster ride ahead. Here’s a list of things you can do to make the most out of your time:

Sachin Mandot
Start Now. Summer Placement Interviews Are Life Changing - IIMs, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR, NITIE, SIBM, NMIMS, MDI

Start Now. Summer Placement Interviews Are Life Changing - IIMs, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR, NITIE, SIBM, NMIMS, MDI

If you ask the most successful business school students after graduation, they are most likely to credit the few days of summer internships placement season as the ones that changed their life. It is more important than CAT or the B-School interviews. If you are not at your best in the months of August to November this year, then you are likely to rue the missed chances for the rest of your life.

Team InsideIIM
4 MBA Trends You Should Be Aware Of

4 MBA Trends You Should Be Aware Of

Technology always had a profound impact on business, be it the steam engines or the computers. But in recent few years, it has been way more disruptive. If you follow any business newspaper or website, you would find mention of words like ‘Disruption’, ‘Data is the new oil’, ‘Algorithmic Trading’, ‘Programmatic Buying’, ‘Personalised Advertisements’. These words aren’t jargon but live examples of the impact of technology on business. The expectation of industries from future MBAs has also undergone tremendous changes. Good MBA institutes have also changed their curriculum accordingly.

Sachin Mandot
MS Vs MBA – Engineer’s Edition

MS Vs MBA – Engineer’s Edition

Engineers these days are venturing into different avenues, such as management studies, entrepreneurship, research, arts and the list runs long. You name it, engineers can do it. The opportunities available have grown horizontally as well as vertically across sectors but the age-old dilemma of MS vs MBA still prevails. The number of engineers opting for an MBA or an MS abroad has been increasing with every passing year. What confuses most of the engineers is how exactly should one take this call?

Mayuri Jadhav
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