Hi,
I am planning to pursue an MBA in HR from ICFAI University through correspondence. Could anyone help me in this regard? How good is an MBA in HR degree from ICFAI University? Could you also help me by suggesting some other alternative universities for an MBA in HR?
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Sowmya
From Belgium, Brussels
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1I am planning to pursue an MBA in HR from ICFAI University through correspondence. Could anyone help me in this regard? How good is an MBA in HR degree from ICFAI University? Could you also help me by suggesting some other alternative universities for an MBA in HR?
Regards,
Sowmya
From Belgium, Brussels
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Hi Sowmya,
Can you tell me from which background you are from? If you are from a science background, then you have to think twice about joining ICFAI... it's damn tough. If you are planning to work while you study, then I would suggest you join Symbiosis.
Sari
From India, Hyderabad
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Can you tell me from which background you are from? If you are from a science background, then you have to think twice about joining ICFAI... it's damn tough. If you are planning to work while you study, then I would suggest you join Symbiosis.
Sari
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Sari,
I would like to know 2 things here:
1. Your perception about how tough MBA is (in general) and how ICFAI is different from other universities. In other words, what makes you perceive ICFAI as tougher than others? Don't you think IGNOU is tough? Don't you think MBA on a university campus is tough? Don't you think MBA from any B-school is equally tough? Why is ICFAI alone considered tough?
2. What is meant by "tough"? Any fresher feels it tough to pursue a professional degree if he/she doesn't come with some industrial background. I am really interested to know the difference of ICFAI from that of others.
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Srinivaskvmk
From India, Hyderabad
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I would like to know 2 things here:
1. Your perception about how tough MBA is (in general) and how ICFAI is different from other universities. In other words, what makes you perceive ICFAI as tougher than others? Don't you think IGNOU is tough? Don't you think MBA on a university campus is tough? Don't you think MBA from any B-school is equally tough? Why is ICFAI alone considered tough?
2. What is meant by "tough"? Any fresher feels it tough to pursue a professional degree if he/she doesn't come with some industrial background. I am really interested to know the difference of ICFAI from that of others.
Regards,
Srinivaskvmk
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Srinivas, Gaurav,
Sowmya raised a question about distance learning from ICFAI.
I questioned her if she is from a science background (BPC, pharma, microbiology, etc.)?
I said ICFAI because I only know about ICFAI as I have joined last year (I am from a science background).
Now why tough...
It's tough if from a science background because you have to start from scratch. The module is designed in such a way that Group A consists of Business Communications & Management, which is theory and you would understand. But unfortunately, the very next Group B is finance and economics, and you have only two and a half months for the exams. For finance, one has to learn from journal entries, and it took almost a month for me to understand the concept about balance sheet, trial balance, errors in the trial balance, BRS, all these are just in chapter one. You have 15 chapters with core finance. I almost went mad trying to understand all these in just two and a half months with no assistance.
ONE MORE THING IS ICFAI IS COSTLY (ACC TO ME) WHICH 54 THOUSAND IS THE INITIAL FEES AND FOR CONTACT CLASSES YOU HAVE TO PAY 5000/- PER GROUP (TWO SUBJECTS). YOU HAVE 8 GROUPS, CLASSES ARE ONLY TWICE A WEEK. FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WORK AND TRY TO TAKE SOME TIME, IT IS TOUGH. EVEN AFTER ATTENDING THE CLASSES, I COULD ONLY COVER THREE CHAPTERS. SO THE RESULT OBVIOUSLY IS KNOWN. AND EVERY TIME TO WRITE AN EXAM YOU HAVE TO PAY ALMOST 1000/- PER SUBJECT. THIS WAY YOU WILL ONLY BE PAYING FEES.
One of my friends joined Symbiosis. She said it's damn easy. She could clear it in one attempt (also is from a science background). She referred to ICFAI material and said comparatively it's damn easy. I cannot explain how easy now as I don't know much about Symbiosis.
I didn't comment on any other university because they are not as costly as ICFAI.
I NEVER TRIED TO DEMOTIVATE ANYBODY BUT DEFINITELY WANTED TO WARN THEM ABOUT JOINING ICFAI DISTANCE LEARNING (ESPECIALLY FROM A SCIENCE BACKGROUND).
What I have been discussing is only my assumption, yes, but in case if you have any suggestions for people like me who have developed phobias towards subjects joining costly universities, I REQUEST FRIENDS TO PLEASE ADVISE.
Sari
From India, Hyderabad
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Sowmya raised a question about distance learning from ICFAI.
I questioned her if she is from a science background (BPC, pharma, microbiology, etc.)?
I said ICFAI because I only know about ICFAI as I have joined last year (I am from a science background).
Now why tough...
It's tough if from a science background because you have to start from scratch. The module is designed in such a way that Group A consists of Business Communications & Management, which is theory and you would understand. But unfortunately, the very next Group B is finance and economics, and you have only two and a half months for the exams. For finance, one has to learn from journal entries, and it took almost a month for me to understand the concept about balance sheet, trial balance, errors in the trial balance, BRS, all these are just in chapter one. You have 15 chapters with core finance. I almost went mad trying to understand all these in just two and a half months with no assistance.
ONE MORE THING IS ICFAI IS COSTLY (ACC TO ME) WHICH 54 THOUSAND IS THE INITIAL FEES AND FOR CONTACT CLASSES YOU HAVE TO PAY 5000/- PER GROUP (TWO SUBJECTS). YOU HAVE 8 GROUPS, CLASSES ARE ONLY TWICE A WEEK. FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WORK AND TRY TO TAKE SOME TIME, IT IS TOUGH. EVEN AFTER ATTENDING THE CLASSES, I COULD ONLY COVER THREE CHAPTERS. SO THE RESULT OBVIOUSLY IS KNOWN. AND EVERY TIME TO WRITE AN EXAM YOU HAVE TO PAY ALMOST 1000/- PER SUBJECT. THIS WAY YOU WILL ONLY BE PAYING FEES.
One of my friends joined Symbiosis. She said it's damn easy. She could clear it in one attempt (also is from a science background). She referred to ICFAI material and said comparatively it's damn easy. I cannot explain how easy now as I don't know much about Symbiosis.
I didn't comment on any other university because they are not as costly as ICFAI.
I NEVER TRIED TO DEMOTIVATE ANYBODY BUT DEFINITELY WANTED TO WARN THEM ABOUT JOINING ICFAI DISTANCE LEARNING (ESPECIALLY FROM A SCIENCE BACKGROUND).
What I have been discussing is only my assumption, yes, but in case if you have any suggestions for people like me who have developed phobias towards subjects joining costly universities, I REQUEST FRIENDS TO PLEASE ADVISE.
Sari
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi,
Thanks to all. I am from a B.Tech (Chemical) background. Some of my close friends are doing an MBA from ICFAI. As Sari has mentioned, the second group has more Finance subjects. That's the reason I was in a dilemma and thought I would check with someone on this.
Another reason why I opted for ICFAI is that most other universities like Symbiosis have closed their admissions for this academic year. Moreover, I would like to pursue my career in HR-Payroll. For that, an MBA in HR from ICFAI is useful, I suppose. If you are aware of other universities offering MBA in HR with admissions still open, please help out.
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Sowmya
From Belgium, Brussels
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Thanks to all. I am from a B.Tech (Chemical) background. Some of my close friends are doing an MBA from ICFAI. As Sari has mentioned, the second group has more Finance subjects. That's the reason I was in a dilemma and thought I would check with someone on this.
Another reason why I opted for ICFAI is that most other universities like Symbiosis have closed their admissions for this academic year. Moreover, I would like to pursue my career in HR-Payroll. For that, an MBA in HR from ICFAI is useful, I suppose. If you are aware of other universities offering MBA in HR with admissions still open, please help out.
Regards,
Sowmya
From Belgium, Brussels
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Hi Sari & Soumya,
I really commend both of you for your clarity on the concept of pursuing an MBA. Both of you should consider the debatable issue we raised as enlightening for other CiteHR members. I wholeheartedly support Sari for your reasonable justification of your statement, and I empathize with the challenges you faced in the initial stages of your MBA, where you had to work hard to grasp the subjects. A subject is truly learned when one struggles to understand its concepts. Please do not take offense if your friends on CiteHR are critiquing your opinion.
Now, Soumya must carefully weigh her decision to pursue this course. Furthermore, an MBA from ICFAI is also within your reach, and I encourage you to strive for it, especially if it offers assured career progression.
In our field of career counseling and HR, we have long encouraged students to voice their opinions on important matters, as freshers are well-versed with the rapidly changing curriculum to meet industry needs.
I once again commend both of you for mutually benefiting from sharing information through CiteHR. Keep up the good work, and I am confident that this will propel you both towards rapid progress in your career paths.
Wishing you good luck.
Srinivaskvmk
From India, Hyderabad
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I really commend both of you for your clarity on the concept of pursuing an MBA. Both of you should consider the debatable issue we raised as enlightening for other CiteHR members. I wholeheartedly support Sari for your reasonable justification of your statement, and I empathize with the challenges you faced in the initial stages of your MBA, where you had to work hard to grasp the subjects. A subject is truly learned when one struggles to understand its concepts. Please do not take offense if your friends on CiteHR are critiquing your opinion.
Now, Soumya must carefully weigh her decision to pursue this course. Furthermore, an MBA from ICFAI is also within your reach, and I encourage you to strive for it, especially if it offers assured career progression.
In our field of career counseling and HR, we have long encouraged students to voice their opinions on important matters, as freshers are well-versed with the rapidly changing curriculum to meet industry needs.
I once again commend both of you for mutually benefiting from sharing information through CiteHR. Keep up the good work, and I am confident that this will propel you both towards rapid progress in your career paths.
Wishing you good luck.
Srinivaskvmk
From India, Hyderabad
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To be very frank and straightforward, any correspondence course will never get the value that of a regular course, at least in India and to a private player. Instead of spending so much money, you can actually buy these books from ICFAI or borrow them from your friends in ICFAI. I think that will be more cost-effective and will provide the same value addition! If you want to get recognized in the job market today, then go for a regular course as it might also offer placement assistance or an active placement cell to help you secure a job with an HR profile. Otherwise, you might end up in a generic profile in the so-called HR department.
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hi all pls treat as v. urgent Is there is any university where we can attend weekday classes and still get the advantage of regular MBA Regards aziz
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Hi All,
This is Raj from Hyderabad. I need some information regarding the ICFAI MBA exams (correspondence). We have another month before the exams start. So, at this point in time, I would like to know how to prepare for the exams (what to read - study guide, workbook, or other materials). Also, I would like some information from you guys. Currently, I am working in an MNC as a Team Lead and I enrolled in this MBA program in April 2008. It will take at least 2 years to complete the course. By that time, my salary will have also increased. After I complete the course, if I opt for the placement scheme of ICFAI, will I be considered a fresher? Or will there be a hike in my salary (I am planning to specialize in HR or operations)? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
Regards, Raj
From India, Hyderabad
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This is Raj from Hyderabad. I need some information regarding the ICFAI MBA exams (correspondence). We have another month before the exams start. So, at this point in time, I would like to know how to prepare for the exams (what to read - study guide, workbook, or other materials). Also, I would like some information from you guys. Currently, I am working in an MNC as a Team Lead and I enrolled in this MBA program in April 2008. It will take at least 2 years to complete the course. By that time, my salary will have also increased. After I complete the course, if I opt for the placement scheme of ICFAI, will I be considered a fresher? Or will there be a hike in my salary (I am planning to specialize in HR or operations)? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
Regards, Raj
From India, Hyderabad
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