| "For me a specialization in Environment Management would give me the opportunity to study courses that won't be available in other MBA schools." |
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Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Forest Management from IIFM, Sahil Wali is a graduate from Govt. College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu. He is also associated with EcoCapita Consulting Pvt. Ltd. as a CDM analyst. In conversation with Radhika Arunkumar he talks of his passion towards Climate Change and how IIFM is going to give him a new outlook and how this sector is going to distinguish him from the general MBA aspirants.
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| "Maintain your composure, relax and enjoy the process" |
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Rahul Arora, NITIE
Rahul Arora did his BE from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (T.S.E.C.) and worked as an Assistant Manager with ICICI Bank for a year. In conversation with Radhika Arunkumar, he talks of why he decided to accept the call from NITIE for an MBA.
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| “Be patient. Don't think short-term.” |
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Mayur Mahaddalkar did his B.E (Production) in 2003 from All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Engineering, University of Pune and for the past five years has been working as a Module Lead with Persistent Systems Limited. He has received ‘final admits’ from Lancaster University Management School UK; Cranfield University School of Management UK and University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management USA and has decided to go to Cranfield University School of Management UK this term. In conversation with Gauri Purani, he shares the reasons behind his decision to pursue management education abroad and the path to admissions.
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| “Identifying the right business school was the most difficult part …” |
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After a couple of years of professional experience as an engineer with a leading communication service provider in India, Ravi Parikh realized that he had a very limited perspective of organizational decisions. “I viewed my organization merely from the technical perspective and always wondered why the top executives opted for some management decisions. Moving up the hierarchical ladder and getting a better (but not complete) understanding of the business perspectives of the organization, I realized that I was more interested in business management than in technical management and the dynamics of business challenges are more complex than those of technical glitches,” says Ravi. The desire to learn more about the business aspects of different industries led him to contemplate an education in management. Ravi wrote the GMAT and has a confirmed admission offer from ESADE, Spain. In conversation with Gauri Puranik
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| Creativity cannot come with practice |
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Charu Chopra is a first year student of the 2009-11 class MICA (Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad). She completed her B.Tech (IT) degree in 2009 and decided to immediately pursue the course from MICA. “What attracted me to MICA was the use of Communications as a base to teach disciplines like media, marketing, advertising and research.” Charu reflects on her admission experience in a chat with Radhika Arunkumar.
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| NITIE - Jeeta Das |
| - Serena Kallian |
“We need to be clear as to why we need to do an MBA, especially when it comes to choosing a particular domain.”
Jeeta Das is a PGDIM first year (2009-11) student at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai. She aspires to have a successful career in Marketing as she feels that it is a dynamic field. Jeeta shares her future ambitions and also give an insight to her admission experience at NITIE.
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“A basic understanding of your preferred area of specialization could be the differentiator”
Saurabh Saini is pursuing his management course at the Shailesh J Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), IIT Bombay. A B. Tech engineering student from the Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur, he has won several awards and accolades. He enjoys playing Nun Chuck, a traditional form of weaponry, originated in Japan, designing T-Shirts, Souvenirs, logos and banners and is an avid listener of rock music. He is also one of the most enthusiastic event managers on campus. Saurabh shares a few important details with SJMSOM aspirants here.
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| Born to Achieve |
| - Interviewed by Afsha Khan in December 2005 |
Varun Khanna, CET 2005 Topper
All of us are born with potential. But it is only modesty and faith in one’s abilities that leads us to success. Varun Khanna is one such person who has the attitude and personality to achieve success. He definitely doesn’t do this by boasting of his academic achievements or by burying his nose in management books. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Management Studies from Sydenham College, Varun is currently studying at the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), doing his MMS.
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| There is only one type of people who make it to IIM-A- the deserving |
| - Interviewed by Sunil Shejwalkar in November 2005 |
Kruti Desai, IIM-A
There's a myth about B- Schools - that students with an engineering background have a distinct advantage over others. Kruti Desai, now with IIM - A, has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the Gujarat University. She stood 2nd in the University at the Final Year B.Com exam and 9th in Gujarat State in the HSC Board Exams. She also has an M. S. in Finance / CFA from ICFAI University. Her interests include quizzing and debating. She is also a trained Hindustani classical vocalist and a Bharatnatyam dancer. Following the fortunes of Scuderia Ferrari and the Indian cricket team is a passion with her. This is what she had to say to Advanc’edge MBA readers, as she dispelled fears about the monstrous nexus between engineering skills and the clearing of the competitive CAT.
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| An MBA is the difference between stairs and the elevator – |
| - Interviewed by Mary Thomas in July 2005 |
Amey Asuti, PGDBM IIM-A
Amey was one of the rare people who got final calls from all six IIMs. Advanc’edge MBA traces the story of his inspiring efforts that earned him a much-deserved seat in the A-one institution.
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| An MBA Broadens Your Horizons |
| - Interviewed in June 2005 |
Adarsh Hegde, SPJIMR Class of 2005
Please tell us about your background. Why did you opt for an MBA after a professional qualification?
I did my Computer Engineering from Bangalore and then took up a job with TCS, Gurgaon. My career at TCS had been very technical - I gained a lot of exposure through my positions as a programmer, analyst, and a project leader. While working intensively in IT and dealing with all aspects of project implementation, I began to realise my need for a formal education in business administration. Such a programme, I thought, would help me gain valuable managerial skills: the ability to analyse and integrate all the aspects of project management and the needed resource management skills. In addition, added credentials will make it possible for me to reach the rungs of the corporate ladder that I would otherwise never reach.
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| Intellectual Ability is Not Enough |
| - Interviewed by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya in April 2005 |
Abhay More, CET-2004 topper
Tell us something about your educational backround.
I have a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from IIT Bombay. I don’t think I was an exceptionally brilliant student, but I always performed well and secured good grades. I scored 81% at the HSC level (88% in PCB), and had a grade point average of 6.1 on a scale of 10 at the Master’s level.
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| Regular and Focussed Practice is of Utmost Importance |
| - Interviewed by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya in March 2005 |
Rajashik Chatterjee, SIBM Class of 2005
Tell us in brief about your educational background.
I am a mechanical engineer from RV College, Bangalore. I was never an exceptional student, but used to be among the top few in class. I secured 76 % in my degree course. A student of Don Bosco, Calcutta, I secured 85 % in ISC.
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| "With determination and tenacity in pursuit, every goal is attainable." |
| - Interviewed by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya in February 2005 |
Mani Singhal, FMS Delhi
Tell us about your educational background and other pursuits - curricular and extra-curricular.
I am a B.Com (Honours) graduate from the Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and am currently pursuing MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. I have been a diligent student throughout my academic life and performed well consistently. I won several academic distinctions and scholarships for academics in School as well as College. However, I did manage to balance my studies with co-curricular activities in debating, essay writing and recitation. Apart from that, I have also handled positions of responsibility as the Head Girl, Editor of school/college magazines and as Treasurer in college events.
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| A Real Go-getter - Dr. Ajeetav Nayak |
| - Interviewed by Afsha Khan in January 2005 |
It doesn’t matter how long you walk, as long as you get somewhere. Dr. Ajeetav Nayak has definitely come a long way in life. Before he completed his MBA from FMS in the Class of 2005, he spent 5 years in Medical College Tiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Seems like quite a drastic educational cross-over doesn’t it? Yes, he HAS walked a long way and what is commendable is that he has grasped his experiences and learnt a lot from them. After speaking to him you realise that this man truly derived the best of both the worlds he belonged to. And his drastic switch says one thing about him- if he wants something, he is going to work at it and get it no matter what! The question then remains is how did he cope with the changes brought about in his life? Here we have Dr. Ajeetav Nayak in conversation with Afsha Khan.
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| Giving Back to Society |
| - by Serena Kallian |
Maninder Singh Mann from Punjab is a 2nd year MBA student at IIM Indore and an Electronics Engineer. After a 42-month stint in IT and some experience in the nonprofit sector, Maninder wrote the CAT and joined IIM Indore. At the Institute, Maninder is keenly associated with Pragati, a social initiative which undertakes some consultancy assignments for NGOs and cooperatives and it was in association with this that he came up with the idea of, and initiated, his own social portal www.unite4action.com. U4A is an effort to harness technology for the service of society. It tries to bridge the resource gap in the social sector and caters to those professionals and students who feel like contributing to society, but don’t know how to start. Maninder’s endeavour seeks to bring such socially sensitive people and NGOs on one platform so that they can connect with each other. It also ensures privacy for those who don’t want to disclose their personal details and one doesn’t have to be a full time worker to be associated with it. One can contribute according to his own capacity, interest and limitation i.e. one can opt for any activity ranging from participating in forums to weekend consultancy to bearing water cannons, if one desires to do so. In an e-mail interview, Maninder shares his thoughts on his venture and his plans for the future.
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