Interactive Online Learning courses from Premier Institutes Premier business schools like IIMC, IIMB, XLRI, IIFT, MDI et al. have been delivering executive programs in the past few years via the Interactive Online Learning medium. They have tied up with HughesNet Global Eduction ( HughesNet Global Education - Management Programs from premier B-Schools >> Post Graduate programs >> Global Education) or NIIT Imperia ( NIIT: Welcome To NIIT IMPERIA) to deliver the classroom modules. A campus component is also included for orientation of the course content in most cases. The programs cost anywhere between 50,000 to 2,00,000 INR for a duration ranging from 3 to 12 months. This, as they say, is particularly useful for individuals who cannot afford to quit their jobs and pursue full-time management education.
One such program is the EPBM (Executive Program in Business Management) offered by IIMC. The agenda of this course is to impart general management education to mid-level professionals (work-ex above 5 years). Having completed 6 years of professional work experience, I reckon this would be a good bet.
All looks good on paper. However, I am a bit skeptical about the recognition of these type of courses in the industry, in general. I understand this will not fetch me a big-ticket job with a MNC. Immediate ROI is not expected, I know! But in terms of value-addition, how much is it really worth? I will have to plonk 2 lac INR for this course (if I chose to do it) and will demand a dedication of about a year.
Has anyone in this forum done one of these courses? Or even heard about it for that matter? Look forward to your valuable suggestions.
My profile: B.E. from Mumbai University 2001 passout with 58% marks. 6 years work-ex in the IT industry. Presently serving a Technical Team Leader at the workplace. Leading a team of 4. (Just another IT guy, you see )
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