What is the CAT?
CAT (Common Admission Test) 2009 is
the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management. Every year, over 230,000
graduates, post graduates and professionals sweat it out to get
admitted to the IIMs. At this point, you are probably thinking
that it's a lot of competition and you are wondering what the
fuss is all about. Well, the fuss and the hullabaloo are both
justified, since the benefits of graduating with an MBA from an
IIM are phenomenal!
Okay. But why should I do an MBA from an IIM?
MBA graduates from the
IIM hit the ground running! They are known for being extremely
smart, for being in touch with reality and also for their acute
business acumen. All of this doesn't come on its own. Of course,
they are talented, but their training in the IIM, along with
their projects and their interaction with industry gurus makes
them elite. Moreover, they also derive benefits from their alumni
network - which helps them a lot in not only landing jobs, but
also raising funds when they start their own companies!
All in all, your stint at an IIM will
equip you with all the tools necessary to make a mark in your
career, be it in a core domain or be it in something as unrelated
as creative writing!
That sounds interesting. So, what does an IIM have in store for
me?
Life in the IIMs is pretty
hectic, with a huge amount of academic load coupled with a wide
array of activities at the same time.
Campus Life
The IIMs attract and recruit
talented and motivated students. While there exists a heavy
academic load, they also have considerable student activities,
which include dramatics, music, quizzes, cultural festivals,
sports meets and social work and so on. Also, given that the IIMs
are institutes of excellence, they have world class
infrastructure with top notch facilities for campus residents. In
short, life in an IIM is fun and rigorous at the same time.
Industry
Exposure
Apart
from classroom and project learning, you will also be exposed to
internship and exchange programs. Students are often picked up by
leading Investment Banks, Consulting Firms, Start-Ups, Software
Companies, Asset Management/Private Equity firms and end up with
job offers, post the internship. The internships expose you to
the corporate environment and also provide you with an invaluable
experience of working on "real-time"
projects.
The exchange program takes you to a University abroad for one whole term. This experience provides you with international exposure, while giving you the flavor of a different paradigm in learning. As an experience, many IIM grads, quote the exchange program as invaluable.
Placements
Placements in the IIMs have
always been par excellence with graduates taking prized and plump
jobs in firms across the globe. Every year, there are news
releases which talk of an IIM graduate landing a VP level
position in a major corporate house or landing a 7 figure job in
a major bank/private equity firm. While placements are just the
beginning of your career, your IIM brand and training take you
far ahead. A number of IIM alumni have become successful as
bankers, consultants, entrepreneurs, etc.
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himanshu arora said – Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:33:52 -0000 ( Flag Edit Link )
just give good feeling