Nobody knows or cares about about IIMs in US/Europe. If your target is to work abroad, do MBA from globally well-known MBA schools in US/Europe. 
  
 I know IIM grads personally who did a second MBA from global top MBA schools, because after moving abroad they realized their IIM degree didn't carry any value internationally.

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How easy it is to get a job in Europe/US after doing an MBA from IIMs? It does not need to be through college placements nor does it have to be just after passing out. It can be 34 years down the l...

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How easy it is to get a job in Europe/US after doing an MBA from IIMs? It does not need to be through college placements nor does it have to be just after passing out. It can be 3-4 years down the line.

Moving to Europe/US after MBA from ABC

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Moving to Europe/US after MBA from ABC- Grapevine

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Has anyone here done double MBA? 
I am currently thinking of doing another MBA(outside India). Did my MBA from top 15 Bschools in India 10 years back.
Reason: Honestly want to move out of India.

Double MBA

Head Of Growth

I'm an engineering graduate working at one of the big4's for with a little more than 2 years of work experience, I really want to go for my MBA in 2024'September/August intake.
Do I have a shot at good B schools in the US or do I need another year of work ex?
PS: I do not intend to stay in the US after my degree will come back immediately or in 1-2 years depending on the situation

Do I have a shot at MBA in the US

Analyst

I'm 27, I've got 3 years of experience. 2 pre mba as a software developer at a US MNC (financial sector) and then total 1 year experience post mba (top 5 bschool India) as a pm. I quit my job for 7 months post mba to pursue entrepreneurship with an accelerator. 

Due to recent experiences, I've kind of had it and want to explore opportunities abroad. I know the MS route is the most common but back then I couldn't have afforded it. So I got a master's here because I got a good bschool. 

Now I'm feeling I'm stuck here, so for anyone who's managed to successfully move abroad post mba in India. 
1. How did you do it? (Except internal transfers)
2. How many yoe did you have post mba?
3. Did you take a hit in comp (PPP basis)

I am currently making 33lpa fixed + 6-7 in bonus/esops etc. I don't speak any foreign languages.

What are my options? Do I have any options?

[Help] How can a PM post mba in India move abroad?

Me: APM with almost 2 years of experience looking to do an MBA to fast track my career.

Post-MBA roles:
- Product Management
- Strategy Roles
- Program/Project Management
- General Management
- Other similar roles

Long term goal: To stay in India; fine with working 2-3 years abroad.

Query 1: Considering an average profile with 9/8/8 in high school/intermediate/college, tier-1 undergrad and 2 years work-ex at a start-up. Do I have a chance to bag an MBA admit from the following with little scholarship:

- LBS
- Insead
- HEC Paris
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- SDA Bocconi
- NUS Singapore
- IESE
- ISB

I'm targeting 1 year programs only for cost purposes, hence the US is out of the picture. Feel free to suggest good 1 yr US programs

Query 2: How much GMAT is required for my profile to get into these schools?

Query 3: Are 2 year IIM Programs more advisable for me and should I leave abroad colleges altogether. At the maximum, I can't wait more than 3 years of work-ex at the time of applying due to personal reasons.

Please guide me🙏🙏🙏🙏

MBA Profile Evaluation and PM Career

My opinion -  
  
 Q1 - If your long term goal is to be in India, prefer institutions within india. Reason - You won’t be able to build network, an imp component of any MBA program. I know someone who went Dublin and struggling even to get references back home. Adding A/B/C will help  
  
 Q2 - Target 720, you will land at a better place. GMAT is just a barrier, not the deciding criteria. 
  
 Q3- 2 years would be good considering your constraints and long term goals. If you can extend 1 more year, you’ll be eligible for IIMs 1 yr MBAs.  
  
 Overall - It’s my strong opinion that if you are targeting foreign MBAs, value derivation will happen only if you plan to stay, work abroad for few years. Financial burdens will be less plus you will something worthwhile to show. See the privilege of “foreign-returned” is slowly reducing in india as global roles are getting created here as well.

Product Management

How is ISB managing to substantially increase the avg CTC of its cohorts, year after year.

ISB placement record

Product Owner

Hi folks, I’m a Sr. PM at a good startup currently getting 40 LPA. My total experience is 6 years (2 years PM). One of the CXOs suggested to me (over a casual conversation) to consider doing an MBA from ISB or Ivy League colleges if I can afford a career break. 

I know that post-MBA might not see a huge jump in CTC but from a long-term perspective do you think it would be worth it? Will it open more avenues for growth?

Should I go for an MBA?

Specifically a question to all the t1 tech clg grads (mainly software engineers) earning 1l+ pm out of clg with a lot of scope for growth. Post mba avg salary is 1.5l per month. 

I can understand ppl desperate for a career change and non tech ppl who are underpaid and don't really have ab option but it baffles me why well paid folks would shell out 30lakhs kr take the burden of loan just to learn how to appear smarter than you actually are instead of investing it for a meagre salary increase that can be achieved by job switches.

I'd love to  hear any insights about ppl who've already been in the space. Why u did, salary PRE post sector etc

Why the heck do people do an MBA?

I can share, I was working abroad post my T1 engineering. So you can imagine it must be > 1L.  
  
 Like all those confused 20+ engineers, I asked one of my skip levels that how should one plan the career path. He gave me a simple framework, “Look at your boss or bosses boss. If you are ok living that life, you’re on the right path else time to think more”.  
  
 I got my answers, maybe try finding yours rather than seeking majority “votes” :)

Account Manager

I currently hold a SDE position with 2 years of experience, and I've come to the realization that coding isn't my ideal career path. Consequently, I'm contemplating pursuing an MBA primarily to transition into an executive role and have better growth opportunities post-MBA. My current salary is 18 lakhs per annum, while I've observed that the average packages at ISB hover around 35 lakhs per annum. And the fees is around 40-45 lacs.

Does it seem reasonable to pursue an MBA? I understand that it might take 3-4 years to break even in terms of costs, but in relation to gaining experience and expanding my professional network, is this a step I should genuinely consider?

Is doing executive MBA from ISB worth it?

Software Engineer

We all know doing an MBA from abroad is expensive. After passing out, is it true that there is no possibility of job placement and then you end up with a crippling debt with no job to look for.

I always dream of doing an MBA abroad as the experience and globalisation is much more. But what's the cost of this? 
 
Is India overall a better place to do an executive MBA in terms of better jobs and recovery of investment?

Abroad - A dream or reality for Indians?

Senior Consultant

IIMboacki 2y or 1y package is less than masters union 1y course!!!

Do u agree or have any perspective?

35 Lpa Avg Package at Master's Union >> IIM blacki

1. “Powered by Masters Union”, not news but PR by them 
 2. Batch size not given  
 3. 20% placed in founders office roles.😂😂 
 Don’t trust MU for the next 2 3 years. Phir sab nikal jaayega

How are  Indians pursuing a US MBA in recent times able to secure jobs and  H1B visa . Isn’t the OPT after MBA just 1 year ?  Is it wise to do a US MBA given the visa issues , shootings etc . How is the ROI for the same ?

People pursing a US MBA in 2023

Product analyst

Should I go for MBA in top 10 b schools india like IIMs, XLRI, SPJAIN, etc

So a little background about myself. 

I graduated in 2023 from a tier college and managed to get an off-campus job in an investment bank as an SDE. 

My current salary is 24LPA.

Would it be beneficial for me to do MBA from the above mentioned colleges

Like would the placements there be better than what I have currently? 

Also if I can save enough money in 2 years would a MBA in US in a top 20 uni be better than MBA in IIM? 

I will be going for further studies sometime in 2025 or 2026.

My main goal is to improve my salary and build a network. 

I have also managed my own dev agency and did freelance projects in the past 4 years. 

If anybody has gone through the same please let me know your experience. 

This also applies to MTech/MS as well

Thank you.

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Hi Folks,
I am trying to understand how relevant it is for a PM, say after 6 years of experience, to have an MBA. (By this I mean an executive MBA)

While I would like to understand pros and cons, what I also wanted to ask this group we have here is, if there are alternate resources or curriculum resources available anywhere so anyone can get that education without spending a fortune. 
Not everyone can spend 30L for an education, also not everyone can afford to miss getting paid, due to commitments or debts or medical expenses to near and dear.

I would like to know your honest thoughts on how MBA has helped you with your thinking and hence working and if you could share some resources, followed by say Top Tier colleges, to aid anyone who is following this thread.

MBA or Non MBA PM

Does it make sense to apply for MBA about 9 months after a job change? My career trajectory:
- Mid office Investment banking (2.5 years)
- Big 4 Management Consulting (7 months)
- Venture Capital / Business Development (1.5 years)
- Became Chief of Staff in a startup about 3 months ago. Want to apply to INSEAD, but was wondering if the switching hinders the application. Next deadline will come up in March end.

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