Hi Shalini,

We assume that by programmes for working professionals you are referring to programmes for people with work experience (or simply MBA courses as work experience is taken for granted in any MBA programme globally :-). Programmes for working professionals are Executive MBA programmes which are part-time programmes meant for professionals who work as executives during the day and pursue their MBA alongside work.

One year MBA vs two-year PGP – these are entirely different programmes. One is an MBA programme as understood globally, while the PGP is an MIM programme by global standards and largely inducts freshers. Read One year MBA vs two-year PGP for more information on this aspect – http://www.oneyearmba.co.in/one-year-mba-vs-two-year-pgp/ . Read about the global accreditation of these two programmes here: http://www.oneyearmba.co.in/one-year-mba-iim-c-pgpex-awarded-mba-accreditation-by-amba-uk/

With 5+ years of work experience, we would guide you to a one year MBA programme. Peer learning is important in any MBA programme, and the two-year programme in India as an MIM programme is not geared for that. Also the learning in the classroom is different – an MIM programme provides freshers a theoretical grounding in business, while an MBA programme takes a more practical approach to learning.

The ROI can be gleaned from placements gained by participants more details of which can be found on our programme pages. Most candidates report 33% to 100% hikes post a One year MBA and a jump in profiles. Most participants are placed at senior manager, AGM, VP profiles with some bagging CEO profiles too. Average placements for one year MBAs at at Top 5 IIMs range between approx 18 lakh and 33 lakh per annum depending on profile and a candidate’s years of work experience while average placements for two-year PGP’s range between 12 lakh and 18 lakh on average across years.

We would also advise you to read our series of articles – Basics of a one year MBA in India which is essential reading for anyone planning a One year MBA in India – http://www.oneyearmba.co.in/category/one-year-mba-around-the-world/one-year-mba-in-india-2/basics-of-a-one-year-mba-in-india/

Regards,
S Shalini

My Assumption:
PGPX admission process gives preference to Green card holders and citizens of foreign countries.

My question to you:
I am planning to apply for the PGPX program – 2015 and I believe that IIM A considers me as an Indian applicant, since I hold an Indian passport and yet to receive my US green card. Even though my international experience is valued during the process of admission, why should I not be considered as an International applicant or NRI( except for scholarships) based on experience? Most of my business contacts and exposure comes from USA.

Please advice.

Thanking you in advance.
Arun