One of the main rules of the job search is that you must be able to market yourself. Employers need to see what puts you a cut above the rest of the job-seekers who are vying for the same position. They want to know what makes you viable and unique. If you want to know what makes you invaluable to an employer, you may consider getting a distance learning MBA.
It is always good to know a little bit about everything. However, it can be much more advantageous to know a great deal about one thing – your discipline. A distance learning MBA helps you to become an expert in your line of work. It makes you more valuable to businesses.
You can stay ahead in the corporate world by earning a distance learning MBA through learning new business procedures and methods.
The knowledge you acquire through an online master’s program can be applied to decisions that need to be made on your job and in everyday life. You will become equipped with tools that lead to better corporate strategies, decision-making, and policies. When you use these tools on the job, you will impact your entire work environment with your knowledge.
The advancement opportunities are tremendous for those with advanced degrees like a distance learning MBA. Investing in your career could lead to raises and promotions. With your expertise, you will be eligible to climb higher up the corporate ladder. Most managers, top executives, and CEO’s have reached those positions because they have attained sophisticated degrees in their line of work. They steadily rose from an entry-level employee. Each subsequent step led to higher and higher ranks within the company until they finally reached the height of their careers.
Yet, moving up the corporate ladder is not your only option when moving ahead in the workforce. Many people become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses. The knowledge that you gain from pursuing a master’s degree is focused and in-depth. Many people take this knowledge and start their own careers from the ground up. This gives them the freedom to do something they love and work for themselves at their own pace.
An enormous benefit of earning a distance learning MBA is that you can tailor the curriculum to fit your specific needs. You can choose which courses you want to take so that you can enhance your educational experience. You select courses that apply specifically to your current occupation or a profession that you would like in the future. The program allows you a flexibility that you otherwise might not obtain from a traditional college curriculum.
The courses are taught by professors who have similar experience in your field. Many of these instructors have already published books that have received exceptional reviews. These books are based on their own success stories in the corporate world. The techniques and strategies they teach have been proven to work and have lead to new business theories and organizational change.
Impress your prospective employers with a distance learning MBA. It will put you on the cutting edge of the business market and a step ahead of the competition.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Cat preparation tips
Tip 1 :
First of all do not be nervous at any point of time just because it is ’’cat’’.
Your level of confidence should not deterioate at any period between the day you start preparing till the day you give the exam. As this will definately affect you mentally and your morale will go down. Just consider the cat as any other normal exam you have given before.
Tip 2 :
After you are mentally prepared and confident of giving the cat the next process is the preparation. You have to atleast dedicate 10 months of intense preparation for the cat if u expect a good grade. After all hard work and sheer dedication in something results in everything. But you have to take care that you dont stress yourself while preparing. When i mean intense preparation i dont mean you have to actually dive into the books, become a bookworm or consume everything in your blood.
Tip 3 :
Once you begin the preparation it has to be in a disciplined manner. You should be honest with yourself that what you plan you will execute. In this way you can prepare yourself in around 7 months. In simple words if you slog hard for 7 months you can relax for the next 7 years.
Tip 4 :
When cat is concerned, the emphasis is basically made on english and maths of which english is comparatively tough. So you should devote more time on english and give the next priority to maths. It is very easy to score full in maths but not in case of english. So practice more by solving more questions of english as possible. The words in english have to be revised again and again and again until you are familiar with almost all of them. Maths can be done by solving problems as well but not by learning.
Tip 5 :
Finally you have to dedicate atleast 2-3 months for solving as many papers as you can. Try to go through the previous years’ cat papers as most of the questions are based on the same concept
First of all do not be nervous at any point of time just because it is ’’cat’’.
Your level of confidence should not deterioate at any period between the day you start preparing till the day you give the exam. As this will definately affect you mentally and your morale will go down. Just consider the cat as any other normal exam you have given before.
Tip 2 :
After you are mentally prepared and confident of giving the cat the next process is the preparation. You have to atleast dedicate 10 months of intense preparation for the cat if u expect a good grade. After all hard work and sheer dedication in something results in everything. But you have to take care that you dont stress yourself while preparing. When i mean intense preparation i dont mean you have to actually dive into the books, become a bookworm or consume everything in your blood.
Tip 3 :
Once you begin the preparation it has to be in a disciplined manner. You should be honest with yourself that what you plan you will execute. In this way you can prepare yourself in around 7 months. In simple words if you slog hard for 7 months you can relax for the next 7 years.
Tip 4 :
When cat is concerned, the emphasis is basically made on english and maths of which english is comparatively tough. So you should devote more time on english and give the next priority to maths. It is very easy to score full in maths but not in case of english. So practice more by solving more questions of english as possible. The words in english have to be revised again and again and again until you are familiar with almost all of them. Maths can be done by solving problems as well but not by learning.
Tip 5 :
Finally you have to dedicate atleast 2-3 months for solving as many papers as you can. Try to go through the previous years’ cat papers as most of the questions are based on the same concept
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Importance of good GMAT score
If you are applying to a top MBA program that is ranked high, you will need a high score just to qualify for an admission. The average GMAT scores are upwards of 680 in most of the top MBA programs in the US. This figure can be as high as 720 for students from Asian countries who normally score higher. So, if you are applying to a top MBA program, you will need a high GMAT score just to stay in contention. You will first need to get a good score, and then work to get the other application issues right. Your past academic, professional and personal background that you project through information you fill in your application form, and the quality of your application essays finally get you an admission. Since admissions are very competitive, it’s the quality of your background that gets you an admission.
Things could be different if you are not so particular about applying to the ranked MBA programs. The GMAT could be one of the most important factors for admission. If you have a score that is much higher than the average GMAT score indicated by the university, your chances of admission are really good as long as you fulfill the basic requirements. You must have the specified number of years of work experience, the required undergraduate academic performance, and fulfill the application requirements required by the university and you will be on your way. It’s the numbers you have to get right here - fulfill all application requirements, have the required number of years of work experience and an average academic background.
To sum it up, your GMAT score can just qualify you for admission if you are applying to a top program, whereas it can get you an admission if you are not applying to the ranked programs. In either case, a high score can work to your advantage.
Things could be different if you are not so particular about applying to the ranked MBA programs. The GMAT could be one of the most important factors for admission. If you have a score that is much higher than the average GMAT score indicated by the university, your chances of admission are really good as long as you fulfill the basic requirements. You must have the specified number of years of work experience, the required undergraduate academic performance, and fulfill the application requirements required by the university and you will be on your way. It’s the numbers you have to get right here - fulfill all application requirements, have the required number of years of work experience and an average academic background.
To sum it up, your GMAT score can just qualify you for admission if you are applying to a top program, whereas it can get you an admission if you are not applying to the ranked programs. In either case, a high score can work to your advantage.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Choosing the right MBA School
Watch out for the following when choosing your institute or if faced with having to choose between institutes.
1. Infrastructure
Infrastructure means the resources an institute has at its disposal.
Translated, this means better facilities for students. Infrastructure would consist of various factors like campus area in acres, total number of classrooms, etc.
Today, the total number of computers, the ratio of students to computers, etc, would also be important to deliver an edge in education.
2. Intellectual brawn power
The intellectual capital of an institute would mean the experience of the faculty, the number of books and library budget allocation of the institute.
The number of management-related books in the library, access to published journals or online journals, etc, will give you a fair idea of this.
The experience of the faculty of the institute is an indication of the learning imparted at the institute.
Keep in mind factors like the total number of permanent faculty and whether there is a fair mix of relevant industry and teaching experience.
3. Placement record
The placement record of the previous years are normally available on the web sites of the institutes or in its brochures. Instead of vague data about placements, look for specifics:
~ For foreign jobs, look at the percentage of students placed abroad.
~ Keep an eye out for the average salary offered per annum, as well as the maximum and the minimum salary offered per annum.
~ The number and kind of companies that appear at the institutes and the kind of offers that are being made will largely influence your choice once you have a call from an institute.
~ The duration of the placement days -- if all the placements occurred on Day 1 or Day 2 and so on might be reflection of the demand of the students from that institute.
4. Industry interaction
The level of industry interaction indicates where exactly an institute stands in real time with the industry.
The number of programmes conducted by the institute both on its premises and at companies, as well as the number of workshops and seminars held are direct indicators of the industry perception towards that institute.
5. Exchange programmes
Check if the institutes you are considering offer exchange programmes.
These are common at most IIMs, IITs, etc.
They expose students to the international management arena, offering insights into a global trade environment and business practices.
6. History
When the institute was established reflects the kind of time it has had to develop and establish itself.
This will have a direct impact on the kind of placements as well as other resources at the institute.
1. Infrastructure
Infrastructure means the resources an institute has at its disposal.
Translated, this means better facilities for students. Infrastructure would consist of various factors like campus area in acres, total number of classrooms, etc.
Today, the total number of computers, the ratio of students to computers, etc, would also be important to deliver an edge in education.
2. Intellectual brawn power
The intellectual capital of an institute would mean the experience of the faculty, the number of books and library budget allocation of the institute.
The number of management-related books in the library, access to published journals or online journals, etc, will give you a fair idea of this.
The experience of the faculty of the institute is an indication of the learning imparted at the institute.
Keep in mind factors like the total number of permanent faculty and whether there is a fair mix of relevant industry and teaching experience.
3. Placement record
The placement record of the previous years are normally available on the web sites of the institutes or in its brochures. Instead of vague data about placements, look for specifics:
~ For foreign jobs, look at the percentage of students placed abroad.
~ Keep an eye out for the average salary offered per annum, as well as the maximum and the minimum salary offered per annum.
~ The number and kind of companies that appear at the institutes and the kind of offers that are being made will largely influence your choice once you have a call from an institute.
~ The duration of the placement days -- if all the placements occurred on Day 1 or Day 2 and so on might be reflection of the demand of the students from that institute.
4. Industry interaction
The level of industry interaction indicates where exactly an institute stands in real time with the industry.
The number of programmes conducted by the institute both on its premises and at companies, as well as the number of workshops and seminars held are direct indicators of the industry perception towards that institute.
5. Exchange programmes
Check if the institutes you are considering offer exchange programmes.
These are common at most IIMs, IITs, etc.
They expose students to the international management arena, offering insights into a global trade environment and business practices.
6. History
When the institute was established reflects the kind of time it has had to develop and establish itself.
This will have a direct impact on the kind of placements as well as other resources at the institute.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Asia- Part time MBA rankings
Top asia part time MBA program ranking
1 Melbourne Business School
2 Chinese University of Hong Kong
3 NUS Business School (National University of Singapore)
4 University of Hong Kong School of Business
5 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Graduate
School of Management)
6 Monash Mount Eliza Business School (Australia)
7 Nanyang Business School (Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore)
8 Macquarie Graduate School of Management (Australia)
9 International Management Institute (India)
10 University of the Philippines (College of Business Administration)
11 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (School of Management)
12 Brisbane Graduate School of Business (Queensland University of
Technology, Australia)
13 City University of Hong Kong
14 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (India)
15 University of Queensland, Australia (Graduate School of
Management)
16 University of Technology Sydney (Graduate School of Business)
17 Curtin University of Technology, Australia (Graduate School of
Business)
18 Khon Kaen University, Thailand (College of Graduate Study in
Management)
19 University of Adelaide, Australia (Graduate School of
Management)
20 University of Malaya (Faculty of Business and Accountancy)
21 Malaysian Graduate School of Management (Universiti
Putra Malaysia)
22 University of Dhaka (Institute of Business Administration)
23 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
(Pakistan)
24 De La Salle University, Philippines (Graduate School of Business)
25 RMIT University, Australia (School of Management)
26 Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan (School of International Politics,
Economics and Business)
27 University of South Australia (International Graduate School of
Management)
28 B. K. School of Business Management (Gujarat University, India)
29 Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Management
30 Chungnam National University, South Korea (College of
Economics and Management)
1 Melbourne Business School
2 Chinese University of Hong Kong
3 NUS Business School (National University of Singapore)
4 University of Hong Kong School of Business
5 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Graduate
School of Management)
6 Monash Mount Eliza Business School (Australia)
7 Nanyang Business School (Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore)
8 Macquarie Graduate School of Management (Australia)
9 International Management Institute (India)
10 University of the Philippines (College of Business Administration)
11 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (School of Management)
12 Brisbane Graduate School of Business (Queensland University of
Technology, Australia)
13 City University of Hong Kong
14 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (India)
15 University of Queensland, Australia (Graduate School of
Management)
16 University of Technology Sydney (Graduate School of Business)
17 Curtin University of Technology, Australia (Graduate School of
Business)
18 Khon Kaen University, Thailand (College of Graduate Study in
Management)
19 University of Adelaide, Australia (Graduate School of
Management)
20 University of Malaya (Faculty of Business and Accountancy)
21 Malaysian Graduate School of Management (Universiti
Putra Malaysia)
22 University of Dhaka (Institute of Business Administration)
23 Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
(Pakistan)
24 De La Salle University, Philippines (Graduate School of Business)
25 RMIT University, Australia (School of Management)
26 Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan (School of International Politics,
Economics and Business)
27 University of South Australia (International Graduate School of
Management)
28 B. K. School of Business Management (Gujarat University, India)
29 Universiti Sains Malaysia School of Management
30 Chungnam National University, South Korea (College of
Economics and Management)
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