mbaAdmit788 wrote:
Thanks for your response. I am a bit conflicted because from what I have heard ISBs placement opportunities for people with about 7 years of experience isnt the best as the average work ex is about 4 years. Is that right?
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mbaAdmit788 I worked abroad for 6 years before returning to India. While I chose INSEAD over IIMA or ISB, most of my Indian colleagues who also returned to India chose IIM A over ISB (or a foreign B-school). I can speak more about their career paths if you connect with me directly.
ISB generally targets people with 5-6 years of work experience or younger. If your experience is 2 years or more beyond that, opportunities may be limited. However, a lot depends on your previous experience and your ability to stand out. Immediate post-MBA jobs are not the true reflection of the long-term value of an MBA.
Also, IIM A PGPX is "the 1-year MBA" that has global recognition and is ranked among the top MBA programs. Its not fair to compare IIM A PGPX with the flagship "IIMA PGDM". That is like comparing HEC Paris MBA with HEC MiM (one of the best MiMs) but both are very different programs targeted to people who are at different stages in their careers. IIM A PDGM is globally recognized as a master's program (similar to a MiM). For the PGPX (which is IIM A's MBA), the school looks at a very different profile construct and folks who are at a different stage in their professional careers. IIM A brand has more weight outside of India, and people generally recognize it more due to the age of the institution (most people in the academia or in recruitment abroad heave heard about IITs and IIMs). However, both ISB and IIM A would be able to provide you that edge if you ever decide to move abroad again.
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD admissions interviewer)
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