How is the IIM Ahmedabad executive MBA program different from the IIM Ahmedabad MBA program?
The two programmes are completely different because they are designed for two very different work experience groups.
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In comparison to the two-year MBA programme, the executive programme lasts one year.
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Given how different the batches are, the placement process is run by two independent bodies in independent ways at independent times, and there is little overlap in roles or offers. The courses provided by both programmes are distinct.
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Although both programmes use the same case pedagogy method, the executive programme emphasises interaction over instruction due to the diversity of experiences brought to the table, whereas the MBA programme emphasises instruction.
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Given the Executive program's short duration, the intensity is much higher than in the MBA programme, but people with more experience know what's important in life and what isn't.
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The executive programme is much more focused than the MBA programme, owing to the fact that people with more work experience already know what they want to do.
When deciding which programme to attend, consider your goals, how certain you are about what you want to do, and your work experience. Up to 6 years, the MBA makes more sense, while after that, the Executive MBA may be worth considering.
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IIM-A is ranked number 1 by NIRF among the management institutes in the country. The international collaborations enhance the opportunities to bag lucrative packages.
The table mentioned below gives a brief comparison of both programs:
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EXECUTIVE MBA |
MBA |
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FEES |
>28 Lacs |
>23 lacs |
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AVERAGE PACKAGE |
26.28 LPA |
23 LPA |
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
5+ Yrs. |
0+ Yrs. |
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BATCH SIZE |
100 |
100-200 |
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ADMISSION |
GRE/GMAT |
CAT |
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DURATION |
ONE YEAR |
TWO YEAR |
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COURSES |
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The MBA programme has a different placement committee and even roles offered and recruiting companies are very different. A number of students opt to go for entrepreneurship ventures. A few courses offered by the executive programme can be undertaken by those pursuing MBA but the reverse is not allowed. Key placement statistics are:
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36% students were from engineering background
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Average placement percentage above 80%
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Major recruiters were Accenture, Airtel, Bain and Company, Deutsche Bank
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Median CTC on offer was 25 LPA
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Highest CTC on offer was 70 LPA
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Maximum recruitment was from the management and administration sector.
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Internship opportunities in Mckinsey, Flipkart, Ericsson
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International tie-ups with European Business School, University of Cologne, ESSEC Business School, France
At IIM-A, the PGPX course is ranked amongst the top 5 management courses in the world by Financial Times. Candidates enrolled in this programme had more than 7 years of experience. Salient features of the previous placement session being:
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45% candidates had engineering background
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Highest international package of 76 LPA
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Highest domestic package of 60 LPA
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70+ recruiters offered more than 100 roles
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Average placement percentage over 90%
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Mckinsey, Microsoft, OYO, HSBC, Ericsson amongst the top recruiters offering senior to mid-senior roles.
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Maximum offers rolled out for the IT sector
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International immersion programme with University of Warwick, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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