Sectoral MBA Programs

AN INSIGHT INTO SECTORAL MBA PROGRAMS

There are ,broadly speaking, two types of MBA programs - Regular MBA and Sectoral MBA. 

A regular MBA program empowers a student with knowledge which can be applied in any sector/ industry of one’s choice. The students graduating from these programs secure jobs in different domains/industries. On the other hand, a sectoral MBA's syllabus is designed keeping in mind specific requirements of 1-2 sectors/industries. Therefore the placement for students in these programs happens in those industries alone. 

Who should opt for sectoral MBA program? 
A student who has clarity about what kind of job/role/industry he/she would like to opt for should look for a sectoral MBA program. Once you opt for these programs, usually you end up working in the same sector for rest of your professional career ( though there are a few exceptions to this ). 

In terms of job opportunities few sectoral programs offer job opportunities in multiple industries ( like regular MBA program ), MBA in international business is one such program. 

It is always recommended to pursue these kind of programs from select B-schools, as the lower rung B-schools which offer these programs will not be able to offer good education and placement opportunities. 

Who should opt for a regular MBA program? 
Any one who is not sure of which industry/ domain they would like to work in or any one who wishes to work in multiple industries during course of their professional career must opt for a regular MBA program. 

The following is a list of some B-schools offering sectoral programs 

MBA ( International Business ) 
The MBA (International Business) is designed for developing skilled managers by equipping them with the nuances of general management along with special focus given towards international business. The academic curriculum is designed so as to incorporate a professional approach and sensitivity to international business environment. The focus is on developing a capable workforce within the country who has a complete understanding of the ever changing international scenarios so that they can weigh and analyze the impact of those changes in domestic market. Most of the subjects covered in the curriculum include a touch of international management as per the needs of the global economy.

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
IIFT	MBA IB	Own Test	Delhi-Around 160, Kolkata- Around 120	14 Lacs	14.54 Lacs p.a.( 2013-15 batch)
SIIB Pune	MBA IB	SNAP	120	10.5 Lacs	8.12 (2013-15 batch)
DSE New Delhi	MBA IB	CAT	73	30 Thousand	INA
BIMTECH Noida	PGDM-IB	CAT/GMAT	60	10 Lacs	INA
FORE	PGDM-IBM	CAT	60	11 Lacs	8.2 Lacs p.a. (2013-15 batch)
KJ Somaiya Mumbai	PGDM-IB	CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT	60	8 Lacs	INA
MDI Gurgaon	PGPIM	CAT	30	17.85 Lacs	15.54 Lacs p.a. (2013-15 batch)

Remarks - As mentioned earlier in terms of syllabus, it is almost same like a regular MBA with a few additional subjects pertaining to IB. Few students who opt for this program secure jobs dealing with international trade ( import/export ), where they get an opportunity to work abroad. 

MBA/PGDM Rural Management 
MBA/PGDM in Rural Management prepares talented young managers to assume challenge-filled responsibilities in rural cooperatives and development organisations. The participants of this programme are usually placed in local, national and international cooperatives, NGOs, development organisations, and funding agencies. The nature of jobs offered to graduates varies widely. They occur in areas as diverse as rural development, community mobilization, managing collectives, project management, planning and information systems, production management, marketing, finance and accounts, human resource development, natural resources management etc. 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
IRMA-Anand	PGDRM	CAT+Own Test	180	4 Lacs	7.09 ( 2011-13 batch)
XIM Bhubaneshwar	MBA RM	CAT/XAT/XGMAT	120	10 Lacs	6.21 Lacs p.a. (2012-14 batch)
Welingkar Mumbai	PGDMRM	CAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA	60	8.6 Lacs	INA
AMITY Noida	MBA RM	CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/Own Test	INA	6 Lacs	INA

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in companies/organizations which operate in rural sector ( for example companies manufacturing pesticide/fertilizer/agri business products/ dairy sector firms etc )  

MBA/PGDM Pharma Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
NMIMS Mumbai	MBA Pharmaceutical Management	NMAT	60	9.69 Lacs	INA
SIES Mumbai	PGDM Pharma Management	CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA/MAHCET	60	4.3 Lacs	5.5 Lacs p.a. ( 2012-14 batch)

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in pharmaceutical industry.

MBA in Biotechnology

 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
SIES Mumbai	PGDM Biotechnology Management	CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA/MAHCET	30	4.3 Lacs	5.5 Lacs p.a. ( 2012-14 batch)
AMITY Noida	MBA Biotechnology Managment	CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/Own Test		7.2 Lacs	INA

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in Biotechnology, most of the students opting for this program are placed in pharmaceutical industry.

MBA/PGDM in Agri Business Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
IIM Ahmedabad	PGP ABM	CAT	60	16 Lacs	12.1 Lacs p.a. (2012-14 batch)
IIM Lucknow	PGP ABM	CAT	60	10.8 Lacs	INA
Manage Hyderabad	PGDM(ABM)	CAT	120	4.05 Lacs	7.4 Lacs p.a. (2013-15 batch)
SIIB Pune	MBA (Agri Business )	SNAP	50	10.5 Lacs	6.13 Lacs p.a. (2013-15 batch)

Remarks - This is quite similar to the RM program, the only difference being that the focus here is on the agriculture business. It must be noted here that most of the students at IIM A and IIM L pursuing PGP ABM program secure regular jobs also ( due to immense demand for graduates of these B-schools ).

MBA/PGDM Forest Management

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
IIFM Bhopal	PGDFM	CAT/XAT	93	4 Lacs	INA

MBA/PGDM Communication Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
MICA Ahmedabad	PGDM (CM)	CAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/MAT/GMAT+ MICAT	180	13.5 Lacs	9.3 Lacs p.a. (2012-14 batch)
SIMC Pune	MBA (CM)	SNAP	120	8.5 Lacs	INA
AMITY Noida	MBA (Media Management)	CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/Own Test	INA	6 Lacs	INA

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in advertising, journalism, media, pr agencies etc

MBA/PGDM Insurance Business Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
BIMTECH Noida	PGDM (IBM)	CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT	60	8 Lacs	INA
IPE Hyderabad	PGDM ( Banking Insurance and Finance )	CAT/XAT/CMA/ATMA/GMAT/MAT	120	7.2 Lacs	INA
NIA Pune	PGDM	CAT/XAT/CMAT	120	9.68 Lacs	6.1 Lacs p.a. (2012-14 batch)

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in Insurance industry.

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to opt for a career in banking and allied sectors.

MBA/PGDM in Telecom Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
SITM Pune	MBA (Telecom Management)	SNAP	120	11.1 Lacs	7.2 Lacs p.a ( 2013-15 batch)
IIT Delhi	MBA (System Management)	CAT	24	4 Lacs	INA
AMITY Noida	MBA (Telecom Management)	CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT/Own Test	INA	7.8 Lacs	INA

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to make a career in Telecom sector. A lot of students pursuing this program also. secure regular jobs ( non telecom sector jobs ).

MBA/PGDM in Information Technology/Management 

B-school	Program	Entrance Exam (s)	Intake	Fees	Average salary offered
SCIT Pune	MBA (ITBM)	SNAP	180	10 Lacs	6.4 Lacs p.a. ( freshers ), 8.02 Lacs p.a. ( laterals ).
SP Jain Mumbai	PGDM	CAT/XAT/GMAT	240 ( out of which 60 is intake for Information Management )	14 Lacs	18.2 Lacs p.a. (2013-15 batch)

Remarks - This program is meant for those who want to make a career in IT industry. 

Conclusion - The sectoral programs are good option, only when opted for based on genuine interest in that domain and provided one pursues it from a top notch B-school. People who are not sure of what career path they would like to embark upon must prefer regular MBA/PGDM programs.