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Neutral_Junta

Rather than this kind of things coming from a single PGP1 of a single IIM, maybe the PGP1/PG2 of different colleges can post about their colleges and the things they excel in. eg IIMC in Finance/Quants, XL in HR, IIMB in strategy, IIMA in Genman etc

17 Oct 2012, 10.07 PM

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Afzal

Fair point. But this article does not represent my own (or any students') views but those of the teachers and professors at IIM Calcutta. IMHO, a professor is in a much better position to articulate his views on such topics than a student, senior or junior. Hence this effort. Also, regarding the specializations that you mentioned, it is only a general perception that IIM Bangalore is "The" place for Strategy and IIM A is for GenMan and so on.....but once you get in, you realize that is not at all true. All 3 IIMs are great for all these functions. Cheers!

17 Oct 2012, 10.27 PM |

Neutral_Junta

Afzal while you may not agree, its true that each IIM has a few departments which are much better than the rest. eg. probably the IIM where I study has an awesome OB area and most of the profs are very good.The placements in those areas may not necessarily reflect the same. I doubt whether running a series like this will gain popularity as such. After all I thought inside IIM is now a full fledged professional website rather than a plain blog. PGP2 IIM'X'

18 Oct 2012, 06.59 PM |

ash1289

I do not know what is the basis of your comment when you are privy to the amenities/facilities at your IIM only. How do you draw this conclusion that IIMX has the best OB faculty among all? I just see such statements as a pure marketing strategy. If IIMC faculty is really good at IIMC, then are some of the 'Gods' of finance at IIMA and IIMB. Same is true about disciplines as well.

19 Oct 2012, 01.38 PM |

Neutral_Junta

I said my IIM has a good OB are and not the best OB area. Please read before you start commenting. How can I market something when no-one knows what 'X' is ;)

20 Oct 2012, 12.46 AM |

NoNonsense

I don't see how this is useful to the people aspiring to come to the IIMs. If anything, it hurts them. Finding your feet in challenging times is one thing Business School teaches you. Please do not take that away from the newbies of next year.

17 Oct 2012, 10.58 PM

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Afzal

When I came to IIM Calcutta, what hurt me and several of my peers was that we did not know some things.......we were not told certain things. We all thought or said "If we only knew about this, we would have done better!" More on that later..... I will not take away the "key" things away from newbies. The article was for the academically curious ones. It would be truly "useful" in the conventional sense if it dealt with the CAT. It is merely a commentary on the subjects. I also do not see how this piece spoils any suspense as it talks mostly about the potential usefulness of the course. Of course you are entitled to your opinions on a public forum. Rest assured, having been a newbie who went through the highs and lows of the first few months at IIMC, I will not take away anything valuable from newbies.

18 Oct 2012, 03.25 AM |

NoNonsense

" We all thought or said "If we only knew about this, we would have done better!" " ^ Exactly my point. You learned something in that process. I feel you are going to reveal information (unknowingly) that will take away the fun from a lot of things. Plus it's far too early to be talking about course content. Honestly, how many are in it for the academics? I'm sure a majority of the applicants are looking for the elusive 40 lac job and what not. While I do appreciate your effort, I think you'd be better off putting it elsewhere.

21 Oct 2012, 12.57 AM

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@AfzalHu98096045

I agree that all of us want the best possible jobs. Have you noticed that most people come here saying, "I want to get into Finance" and then end up not liking it? Or simply losing interest in it? Every year, so many people come to the IIMs with so many pre-conceived notions, which end up falling apart. Then they look for something they like. And only then do they delve a little deeper into the subject content. "I'm sure a majority of the applicants are looking for the elusive 40 lac job and what not" Do you not feel that this is the sort of pre-conceived notion that acts against the students' interests in the end? Every newbie needs just a little bit of hand-holding. I look forward to your views.

2 Dec 2012, 04.55 PM |

IIMC student

I am really sorry to say this... but the article is really disappointing... I am from IIMC too....and I am sure...most of us would be ashamed to read this article which a random student has written claiming to be institute's view..... Afzal.. how many students had u discussed the content of this article with?.. i never saw any discussion on any forum

28 Oct 2012, 04.54 AM

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@AfzalHu98096045

Hello IIMC Student, I am returning after a very long hiatus. Now, I did not claim this to be my view. I also mentioned in the very beginning that the article was written after consulting the faculty. And since this article contains the faculty's views, and not my own, you have no reason to feel ashamed

2 Dec 2012, 04.51 PM |

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Comments
 

Neutral_Junta

Rather than this kind of things coming from a single PGP1 of a single IIM, maybe the PGP1/PG2 of different colleges can post about their colleges and the things they excel in. eg IIMC in Finance/Quants, XL in HR, IIMB in strategy, IIMA in Genman etc

17 Oct 2012, 10.07 PM

+Read Replies (4)

Afzal

Fair point. But this article does not represent my own (or any students') views but those of the teachers and professors at IIM Calcutta. IMHO, a professor is in a much better position to articulate his views on such topics than a student, senior or junior. Hence this effort. Also, regarding the specializations that you mentioned, it is only a general perception that IIM Bangalore is "The" place for Strategy and IIM A is for GenMan and so on.....but once you get in, you realize that is not at all true. All 3 IIMs are great for all these functions. Cheers!

17 Oct 2012, 10.27 PM |

Neutral_Junta

Afzal while you may not agree, its true that each IIM has a few departments which are much better than the rest. eg. probably the IIM where I study has an awesome OB area and most of the profs are very good.The placements in those areas may not necessarily reflect the same. I doubt whether running a series like this will gain popularity as such. After all I thought inside IIM is now a full fledged professional website rather than a plain blog. PGP2 IIM'X'

18 Oct 2012, 06.59 PM |

ash1289

I do not know what is the basis of your comment when you are privy to the amenities/facilities at your IIM only. How do you draw this conclusion that IIMX has the best OB faculty among all? I just see such statements as a pure marketing strategy. If IIMC faculty is really good at IIMC, then are some of the 'Gods' of finance at IIMA and IIMB. Same is true about disciplines as well.

19 Oct 2012, 01.38 PM |

Neutral_Junta

I said my IIM has a good OB are and not the best OB area. Please read before you start commenting. How can I market something when no-one knows what 'X' is ;)

20 Oct 2012, 12.46 AM |

NoNonsense

I don't see how this is useful to the people aspiring to come to the IIMs. If anything, it hurts them. Finding your feet in challenging times is one thing Business School teaches you. Please do not take that away from the newbies of next year.

17 Oct 2012, 10.58 PM

+Read Replies (1)

Afzal

When I came to IIM Calcutta, what hurt me and several of my peers was that we did not know some things.......we were not told certain things. We all thought or said "If we only knew about this, we would have done better!" More on that later..... I will not take away the "key" things away from newbies. The article was for the academically curious ones. It would be truly "useful" in the conventional sense if it dealt with the CAT. It is merely a commentary on the subjects. I also do not see how this piece spoils any suspense as it talks mostly about the potential usefulness of the course. Of course you are entitled to your opinions on a public forum. Rest assured, having been a newbie who went through the highs and lows of the first few months at IIMC, I will not take away anything valuable from newbies.

18 Oct 2012, 03.25 AM |

NoNonsense

" We all thought or said "If we only knew about this, we would have done better!" " ^ Exactly my point. You learned something in that process. I feel you are going to reveal information (unknowingly) that will take away the fun from a lot of things. Plus it's far too early to be talking about course content. Honestly, how many are in it for the academics? I'm sure a majority of the applicants are looking for the elusive 40 lac job and what not. While I do appreciate your effort, I think you'd be better off putting it elsewhere.

21 Oct 2012, 12.57 AM

+Read Replies (1)

@AfzalHu98096045

I agree that all of us want the best possible jobs. Have you noticed that most people come here saying, "I want to get into Finance" and then end up not liking it? Or simply losing interest in it? Every year, so many people come to the IIMs with so many pre-conceived notions, which end up falling apart. Then they look for something they like. And only then do they delve a little deeper into the subject content. "I'm sure a majority of the applicants are looking for the elusive 40 lac job and what not" Do you not feel that this is the sort of pre-conceived notion that acts against the students' interests in the end? Every newbie needs just a little bit of hand-holding. I look forward to your views.

2 Dec 2012, 04.55 PM |

IIMC student

I am really sorry to say this... but the article is really disappointing... I am from IIMC too....and I am sure...most of us would be ashamed to read this article which a random student has written claiming to be institute's view..... Afzal.. how many students had u discussed the content of this article with?.. i never saw any discussion on any forum

28 Oct 2012, 04.54 AM

+Read Replies (1)

@AfzalHu98096045

Hello IIMC Student, I am returning after a very long hiatus. Now, I did not claim this to be my view. I also mentioned in the very beginning that the article was written after consulting the faculty. And since this article contains the faculty's views, and not my own, you have no reason to feel ashamed

2 Dec 2012, 04.51 PM |