IMT Ghaziabad’s dual country program is one of the most coveted courses among its students. Like any other course, it has its own pros and cons. Let’s discuss them further to see the course's worth.

Pros

• The high fees are worth the ROI you will get
• The faculty pool comprises professors from all over the world and this broadened the perspective of some subjects.
• The pedagogy adopted by the excellent faculty makes you fall in love with some very difficult and boring subjects
• The program has seen an increase in clubs and committees in recent years.
• Your stay in Dubai is quite productive given you are availing of the necessary opportunities and making the best out of them.

Cons

• The course is expensive as you have to pay hefty fees as well as additional expenses for your stay in Dubai.
• The internship placement is a bit unorganized due to the difference in hiring seasons in India and Dubai
• The campus life is a bit dull in comparison to other flagship courses.

So IMT Ghaziabad’s Dual Country Program is beneficial to anyone who is looking for extra exposure to their MBA program.

The PG program in Management by IMT Ghaziabad and UpGrad is for a duration of 11 months. This program requires you to spend at least 8-10 hours every week.

Skills you will inculcate 

This program helps you develop the following soft skills

• Marketing Strategies
• Teamwork
• Business Growth Strategies
• Structured Thinking
• Problem-solving
• Strategic thinking
• Planning abilities
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills 
• Project management skills

Eligibility 

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

Suitability 

This program is most suitable for 

• Managers and Entrepreneurs keen to develop an understanding of leadership and management
• IT Professionals willing to switch industries 
• Sales and Marketing Executives

Career prospects 

The program has a career coach who will enlighten you on your career interests. They will help you avail the best opportunities by offering mock interviews and constant help in resume building.

Job Prospects 

You should expect roles in the following areas after completing this program 

• Marketing
• Management Consulting
• Leadership Roles in Business Development
• Sales
• Strategy
• Growth

Faculty 

This program is taught by the most experienced and learned faculty in the industry. They offer constant guidance on how to advance and excel in the corporate world.

Interaction with peers

There is a lively interaction between peers through BaseCamps and career-building workshops conducted by experts in the industry. Group activities and discussions are another way of developing a bonding between the students.

You definitely will enjoy every minute you spend in this program.

IMT Ghaziabad DCP program is one of the best and most coveted among its students. My brother is currently a first-year student of the same and has a lot to say about the course through his experience. He joined the program only after in-depth research. What attracted him the most was the location of the program, Dubai, which is the hub of globalization. Some major highlights of the course are

• The curriculum is similar to that of the IMT Ghaziabad PGDM program but the additional international exposure is the cherry on the top.
• The program is taught by an elite faculty base comprising globally recognized professors. The foreign professors mainly hailing from France, the US, Slovenia, UK offer a broader insight into the international management aspects 
• Right after the end of the First Term you are allotted Company Projects. You have to work in accordance with Dubai culture and will learn a lot about the field you are entering. You can do more than one such project also as that will broaden your network and knowledge.
• The marketing enthusiasts get to experience the splendid GITEX (Gulf Info Tech Exhibition). It’s an electronics trade show at the Dubai World Trade Centre that is held twice a year. It is a unique opportunity to gain Sales and Marketing experience.
• Recently the DCP students have made the name of the institution through international companies. Some major achievements include - 4 teams of DCP made it to the finals of the Global Management Challenge with 6 other UAE teams and one DCP team was 4th in the region; The DCP team under the mentorship of Dr. Zalzala won the Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC) in the Middle East and Africa.
• The internship and placement scenario is a bit confusing because in Dubai internships start in January whereas in India internships begin in August.
• The placements take place in India itself and DCP students are treated at par with the regular students. Despite this many companies offer better offers to DCP students mainly because of their widely gained exposure.

My brother's experience was amazing and he recommends it to anyone who wants to explore outside the box.

IMT Ghaziabad weekend PGPM program is most suitable for working professionals who cannot spare much time from their work life to pursue MBA. People who are unable to pursue a regular MBA due to personal reasons can only go for this program.

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria is a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Sometimes they might even ask for a sponsorship letter from your employer.

The program is a well-structured one and has been established for a long time now. 

Fees: The fees for this program are INR 7.25 Lakhs.

Suitability: The program is a good choice if you want to upgrade your skills, broaden your learning experience, or switch careers. Homeowners if you are looking for a salary spike this program does not guarantee it as it provides placement assistance but not proper placement opportunities.

If you are really keen to join IMT Ghaziabad go for the DCP program only. It’s the only program worth spending your time and money on. It guarantees quality education, premium batch quality, faculty, and the overall environment. Also, IMT Ghaziabad is well known for its rich competition culture.

But there are many demerits that overshadow the merits of IMT Ghaziabad. For instance, the campus has an undisciplined environment owing to the influence of Delhi culture. The faculty is also deorbiting in the sense that they don’t care about the reputation of the institute anymore. The batch size is also a major disadvantage at IMT Ghaziabad. You shouldn’t expect a batch size lower than 500-600.

For those who take the DCP program, keep in mind that the internship opportunities will be difficult due to the difference in work culture. You will have to try hard to move forward.

Do your own part of research that is not just based on figures and then join the college.