Prof Pankaj Gupta, Director SIBM Bangalore, was interviewed by siliconindia.com India’s largest professional network to know about his take on E-MBA program. Professionals planning to undertake E-MBA are surrounded by innumerable quires regarding the value addition this course would add to their career. Why, when & how should the professionals do an E-MBA & what things should they research for while selecting an institution for E-MBA program? Answers to few such questions have been given by Prof Pankaj Gupta to ensure professionals take the right decision.

Is an E-MBA advantageous in framing the career of an Individual?
Of course E-MBA is advantageous in framing the career of Individual especially those who can’t do full time MBA. E-MBA enables individuals to purse professional course while being at work, as E-MBA won’t hinder their professional life. E-MBA program at SIBM can offer you a chance to

• Interact with highly qualified Faculty and peers
• Getting a cutting edge of Management experience.
• Facilitate in solving problem at workplace.
• International Immersion among others.

Does an E-MBA serve the need of individuals & companies?

“E-MBA is the right combination of getting a degree as well as an investment in one’s own career & moving up the corporate ladder”

E-MBA serves the training need of companies, in acquiring new skills, capabilities in individuals serving the organization, which otherwise could have been difficult for companies. In absence of E-MBA companies will have to conduct multiple courses for sharpening their management skills.

E-MBA enables individuals in handling new responsibilities and facilitate in climbing the ladder of career growth at a faster pace which otherwise may take lot of time.

What points should be kept in mind while selecting an E-MBA college / Institution?

Individuals should check the following main details while opting for an E-MBA college / Institution

• Brand Name of college / Institution.
• Quality of faculty & staff
• Quality of peers
• Whether institute is also running a quality full time MBA program along with E-MBA
• Research & Consulting done by faculty members
• Quality of visiting faculty
• Possibility of international exposure
• Whether the degree is recognized by the law of the country

Is practical exposure must for E-MBA student?

E-MBA program insist on minimum of 3-5 years of executive experience because with practical exposure a candidate will be able to get & absorb full value of an E-MBA program. It has been seen that students with substantial experience are able to involve themselves more meaningful in a class discussion and enrichment process. Inexperienced candidate find it difficult to cope up class room session due to lack of practical exposure.

How is SIBM Bangalore’s E- MBA program different from others?

SIBM Bangalore E-MBA program comprise of

• Highest level of academic rigor
• Impart structured way of learning through highly qualified faculty members, mainly from IIM background or with substantial industry exposure.
• SIBM Bangalore keep organizing several events, guest talk seminars, colloquiums to give new dimension in value creation process
• Interaction with full time MBA student & alumni of SIBM Bangalore’s family
• International Immersion &E-cell (entrepreneurial cell ) is another very attractive feature at SIBM Bangalore

Any advice for E-MBA aspirants?

• Be clear with in your mind why and where you should do an E-MBA? This will ensure there is no confusion or regret at a later stage.
• Prepare well for the interview, to pursue your dream

“An E-MBA from a premier B-School like SIBM Bangalore will prove to be a life time asset for you, which will give you good returns over &over again in your life”