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Key Takeaways -

• General overview of an MBA - It is a two-year course that teaches students the intricacies and know-how of managing a business. Ranging from marketing, human resources, finance and accounting, it has many subjects which students may choose from.
• Debunking common myths and misconceptions - Doing an MBA doesn’t automatically make you a better prospect for a job nor does it assure a high-paying job upon the completion of the course. The course isn’t child’s play as one must not just focus on academics but also on multiple co-curricular activities and networking.
• Advantages of doing an MBA - Other than the obvious technical skills that one may learn during this course, it enables students to improve upon their soft skills and confidence. It also helps those who may wish to switch careers and gives you that extra leverage you need for it.
• Possible difficulties students may face - Students may initially find it hard to manage their time efficiently. Being committed and focused while doing the degree is pivotal to an individual’s success but finding out time to unwind is equally important and it is the balance between the two which takes time to cultivate.
• Who should consider doing an MBA - Abinash dissuades people who are doing this or are about to do this course just for the sake of following the beaten track. People who are dedicated to improving their aptitude for managing businesses should be the ones to consider doing it.
• Some cons of doing an MBA - The finances required to do an MBA from a decent college might range from 20 to 25 lakhs which may not be affordable to a lot of people. Having to manage your time between social interactions, relaxation and academics is an unfortunate but somewhat necessary aspect of this degree. The sheer number of people doing this course makes it an extremely competitive course.

Speaker’s Profile -

• Abinash Mishra is a mechanical engineer who has completed his MBA in business analytics from NMIMS Mumbai. He also has around 4 years of work experience in L&T Construction as the project manager.
• Having known him for quite some time, I felt he would be an ideal speaker on this topic because of his unparalleled knowledge of business management. He has always been a person who does not joke around when it comes to making the right choices for academics and that’s exactly why I found him to be the best candidate to talk about this.