Would you rather go for a one year or a two year MBA programme? The time duration of an MBA programme holds different connotations for different candidates. Some MBA aspirants prefer the accelerated one year model which puts them back on their career track in a shorter duration, while others choose the two-year programme for its in-depth learning and networking benefits. Gauri Puranik speaks with four prominent individuals from top B-schools about the relevance of the duration of an MBA programme.

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Applying to Dual Degree programmes is not a piece of cake. Besides shortlisting the school and the programmes that match their career aspirations, students have also to mull over writing two separate applications. For international students who plan their applications and finances at least a year in advance, the application for dual degree programmes is a definite challenge.

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… says Dr Phillip D Harsha, Interim Dean, Associate Professor - School of Accountancy,  College of Business Administration, Missouri State University. With the objective of widening the scope of educational opportunities particularly after the economic reforms in India and the emergence of globalisation, Madras School of Social Work, (MSSW) had entered into an MoU with the Missouri State University, USA for a two-year MBA in the year 1999. Those who have completed the first year program at International School for Management Studies (ISMS), Chennai are eligible to get admission in the second year programme which will be conducted by Missouri State University, Springfield, USA.  International School for Management Studies is a unit of Madras School of Social Work.  In this e-interview with Sarita Kutty, he outlines the benefits of twinning MBA

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Global Management Programmes are meant for future leaders. Undoubtedly, the selection process for such programmes is rigorous. Class diversity is just one aspect of the programme; the selection committee also has to ensure that the cohort is competitive, attuned with the global environment and achieves the purpose of the programme. Gauri Puranik speaks with Chairs and Programme Directors of five top schools around the world to understand the programme objectives and what makes these programmes unique.

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… says Fr P T Joseph S J, Director of the Bhubaneswar-based Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), which recently signed an MoU with the Antwerp Management School in Belgium and Fordham Graduate School of Business in New York to launch its ‘3 Continent Master of Global Management (3C MGM)’ programme. The course allows a student to spend four months studying in each of the three continents. In this exclusive e-interview with Sarita Kutty, Prof Joseph outlines the course structure, admission procedures and the benefits that could be derived out of this programme.

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