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Is a two-year work experience compulsory for admission to ISB Hyderabad?
To secure an admission offer at the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, the Young Leaders' Program (YLP) and the Early Entry Option (EEO) are excellent choices for students who want to secure their admission early on in their careers. Both programs are available for students in pre-final and final years of college, provided they meet the admission criteria, including a bachelor's or master's degree, a valid GMAT or GRE score, a completed application form with essays, a professional evaluation, and an interview.
Having an ISB Hyderabad admission offer can greatly benefit students when it comes to corporate placement opportunities. An admission from ISB showcases the student's high potential and can lead to better negotiations with their organization for funding or a sabbatical for their studies. Additionally, companies can target "young leaders" and rotate them through various leadership programs, leading to a win-win situation for both parties.
However, it's important to note that admission is deferred until the student has at least 2 years of work experience, which ISB considers necessary for the student to fully benefit from the program. This is because ISB's case-based study modules and peer group, with an average of 4-5 years of work experience, make work experience a crucial factor in admission. Companies also place significant importance on a student's past work experience when recruiting from ISB. Thus, having a minimum of 2 years of work experience ultimately benefits the student.
Is the ISB in Hyderabad any good for an MBA, or is any university in the USA better?
ISB is not limited to Hyderabad only but has a second campus at Mohali too. Anyways comparing an Indian school with a US school is outright illogical and unjustified. ISB Hyderabad’s ranking speaks of its own worth as it stands in the 27th position in FT Rankings. The Financial Times rankings are one of the highly esteemed rankings and only a few top Indian B Schools have been able to make it there.
Comparison of ISB Hyderabad with the US B Schools cannot be done vaguely and proper parameters should be defined. Going through the FT Rankings might clarify your doubts regarding other B Schools and which one to choose.
ISB Hyderabad is a world-class Indian B School in the sense that it offers the following unique facilities
- The duration of the MBA program is 1 year in contrast to the 2 years duration of the MBA program at other B Schools.
- The institute offers a Global MBA degree in India
- The visiting faculty is top-notch, consisting of big names from foreign universities like Wharton, Harvard, LBS, and Kellogg.
- The placement scenario at ISB Hyderabad is excellent
- The peer group has students from diverse backgrounds
- The institute offers an enriching research culture to research enthusiasts
All these make ISB Hyderabad one of the most coveted B Schools in India.
Is it worth doing a dual MBA from ISB, Hyderabad?
I am assuming that by dual MBA you are referring to the PGP program offered at ISB Hyderabad that allows you to specialize in 2 majors. You can either choose one concentration area and one industry course or both concentration areas.
This program is definitely worth it as it provides a lot in a limited time. But I am not exactly aware of what you are expecting from this program so I cannot say with certainty whether this course will be worth it for you or not. What I am certain is that ISB Hyderabad has
- Excellently knowledgeable faculty
- Diverse peer groups
- Strong alumni network
So you need to understand your own goals and inclinations to determine the institute's worth.
Does the ISB Hyderabad offer a PGDM or an MBA for a undergraduate having less than 24 months of work experience?
Yes, ISB Hyderabad offers an MBA program for an undergraduate with less than 2 years of work experience through these 2 options.
Young Leaders Program: This program is eligible for students who are pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s education. To be eligible for this program, students need to take either GMAT or GRE. However, GMAT or GRE is not the only criterion in the selection process.
The pedagogy comprises on-campus and online learning modules that are finally integrated into the flagship PGPM program.
Early Entry Option: This option is for the ones who have completed their graduation but haven’t gained any experience yet. The eligibility criteria include sufficient GRE or GMAT scores. However, the admission, in this case, is deferred subject to the condition that the student completes 2 years of work experience if selected. This means if he gets selected, his admission is guaranteed after 2 years of work experience.
These are the 2 options available at ISB Hyderabad for those who have less than 2 years of experience.
Will every student from ISB Hyderabad get a job during campus placements?
While the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality education and has a strong record of placing students in top companies, it is not guaranteed that every student will get a job during campus placements.
Several factors can affect the outcome of campus placements, including the current job market, the student's academic performance, skills, and experience, and the requirements of the companies visiting the campus for placements.
ISB Hyderabad has a dedicated career advancement services team that assists students in preparing for the placement process, including conducting mock interviews, providing resume feedback, and organizing networking events. However, the ultimate decision of hiring a student lies with the company, and the competition can be tough, with many qualified candidates vying for limited job openings.
That being said, the placement statistics of ISB Hyderabad are impressive, with a vast majority of students getting placed in reputed organizations through campus placements every year. The average salary package offered to the students during campus placements is also quite high.
In conclusion, while every student from ISB Hyderabad may not get a job during campus placements, the institute has a strong track record of providing excellent placement opportunities to its students. The students need to work hard and prepare well to secure the best placement opportunities.
I am working in a public sector bank for the last 8 years. What are my chances to grab a seat in ISB Hyderabad based on my profile?
To secure admission to ISB, having relevant work experience in a non-engineering background can work to your advantage, as it offers diversity in the applicant pool. However, having a solid resume that highlights your achievements and performance over the past 8 years is equally important.
The admissions committee places significant emphasis on the resume in the selection process. In addition, a strong GMAT score can also be a factor in your favor. To increase your chances of being admitted to ISB, focus on both your resume and GMAT preparation.
Does ISB Hyderabad accept final years for the YLP program, or only pre-final years?
Yes, ISB Hyderabad accepts final-year students for the YLP program. This program is also known as the Deferred program.
Like any other admission, this program also grants access to the MBA program. The only exception is that this admission is granted 2 years in advance. So it’s suitable for students who are still in college. The reason for giving 2 years time is to make sure that the students work and gain experience for 2 years. Only then will he be officially eligible for the ISB Hyderabad MBA program.
Eligibility
Anyone who is in their final year of study can apply for this program. These include
- Candidates from bachelor's degree programs
- Candidates from joint bachelor/graduate degree programs
- Candidates from graduate degree programs who have not held a full-time work position.
Admission Process
The admission process for the YLP program requires the candidate to have
- GMAT/GRE score
- IELTS/ TOEFL (only in case your native language is not English)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 from an academic instructor and 1 from your employer)
- Your current updated resume
- Statement of Purpose
The candidates who are successfully screened through the above process are invited for a personal interview that is either offline or online via Skype. Once you complete both rounds successfully, you are granted pre-admission to ISB Hyderabad.
Is an MBA from ISB Hyderabad worth the money invested?
There is no right answer to this question as the value of an MBA program can vary depending on individual circumstances and goals. It’s a personal decision and its credibility depends on many factors like -Why MBA, why ISB, and why now?
I have many friends at ISB Hyderabad pursuing an MBA and most of them claim that the efforts they invested while preparing for admissions were worth it. They got placed with decent packages and met many like-minded and smart people. They learned many life lessons in the 1 year. They had the opportunity to interact with more than 50 CEOs of top firms. Most of them claimed that their affiliation with ISB Hyderabad has uplifted their value in the industry as well as the society.
The general opinion of most of them was that the MBA from ISB Hyderabad was worth the time and money invested.
Is it necessary to be sponsored by the company to get enrolled in CBA (Certificate program in business analytics) offered by ISB Hyderabad?
No, it’s not necessarily sponsored by your company in order to get enrolled in the Certificate Program in Business Analytics offered by IBS Hyderabad. In case you are not sponsored, all you have to do is finance the program on your own. So the issue lies in financing and not getting a sponsorship.
However, you might need your company's approval for pursuing the course as the course requires 6 visits (once in 2 months). These visits last for 5 days so you have to take frequent leaves from your company. If you are confident that taking such leaves won’t be an issue you can get away with an approval. However if taking such leaves becomes an issue, you should inform your company regarding the program beforehand so that they can easily grant you the necessary permission.
THE CBA program in ISB Hyderabad just requires the salary slip of the last two months as proof of your employment. They do ask for the No-Objection letter from the company but if anyone fails to produce it, it’s not a big issue.
Which college is better between SVKM's NMIMS and the ISB for an MBA?
ISB Hyderabad is the better option among the two. It ranks among the top-50 B-Schools in the world.
- ISB Hyderabad's PGP admits students on the basis of their prior work experience. They expect each candidate to carry at least 2 years of work experience. It is the only flagship program of ISB Hyderabad.
- All Mohali and Hyderabad campuses demonstrate the same kind of experience. But when it comes to the campus choice, you don’t get to choose it. All of them have the same sort of traits. Placements are campus neutral and happen in one place.
- The career advancement service department at ISB includes 20+ members who provide the best job opportunities to the students from companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Deloitte, Amazon, etc.
- The visiting professors come from institutes Duke, Wharton, Kellogg, etc. All the faculties hold a Ph.D. and have their own journals published internationally.
All these factors make ISB one of the best management schools in India.
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