Hi Monica,
I hope I am not late in replying. Your friend needs to do a self-assessment to determine his true interests. Was his decision to pursue an MBA in Finance due to his lack of interest in Operations? If so, why did he initially choose Finance? Was it because he perceived abundant opportunities in Finance post-MBA, or did he aspire to delve deeper into the subject, conduct research, and eventually teach Finance? I do not oppose individuals pursuing an MBA after B Tech, as I have done the same and have no regrets. I commend your friend for expressing a desire to teach, as there is a need for bright individuals to educate in B Schools in India, despite a lack of interest.
To address your questions:
1. It is not negative to pursue an MBA after B Tech; it is an individual's decision.
2. It is advisable to gain industry experience before transitioning to teaching in a B School, particularly teaching MBAs.
3. Finance expertise is valuable across industries and can enhance a person's skills if they intend to share their knowledge and experiences as a Finance professional. Whether in KPOs, Manufacturing, or IT, the fundamental finance functions remain consistent.
4. Obtaining a PhD from a reputable institution before pursuing a teaching career demonstrates a serious commitment to academia.
Best regards,
Sree
From India, New Delhi
9I hope I am not late in replying. Your friend needs to do a self-assessment to determine his true interests. Was his decision to pursue an MBA in Finance due to his lack of interest in Operations? If so, why did he initially choose Finance? Was it because he perceived abundant opportunities in Finance post-MBA, or did he aspire to delve deeper into the subject, conduct research, and eventually teach Finance? I do not oppose individuals pursuing an MBA after B Tech, as I have done the same and have no regrets. I commend your friend for expressing a desire to teach, as there is a need for bright individuals to educate in B Schools in India, despite a lack of interest.
To address your questions:
1. It is not negative to pursue an MBA after B Tech; it is an individual's decision.
2. It is advisable to gain industry experience before transitioning to teaching in a B School, particularly teaching MBAs.
3. Finance expertise is valuable across industries and can enhance a person's skills if they intend to share their knowledge and experiences as a Finance professional. Whether in KPOs, Manufacturing, or IT, the fundamental finance functions remain consistent.
4. Obtaining a PhD from a reputable institution before pursuing a teaching career demonstrates a serious commitment to academia.
Best regards,
Sree
From India, New Delhi
Thank you so much for your guidance. He is in finance because he really loves this subject and wants to go for in-depth knowledge in the same. I guess going for an industry experience, doing a Ph.D. simultaneously, and then going for teaching would be a wise thing to do. I hope you agree with me. Is there any other way that we can guide him? Once again, thank you so much.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hi Monica,
That's right. Getting exposure in the industry would always help in teaching. From my personal experience, I have seen that teachers with at least a short stint of industrial experience share better knowledge with the students than people who directly get into academics. An optimum period of experience would be 3-5 years; meanwhile, he can pursue a PhD part-time. However, it is better to do a full-time PhD if the subject is of great interest. It would also be helpful in clearing UGC NET, as the subject is covered deeply in the NET curriculum. Pursuing a PhD overseas is also a good option; as a general trend, I see more weightage attached to a degree from overseas, with exceptions being IIM and XLRI.
All the best.
Sree
From India, New Delhi
That's right. Getting exposure in the industry would always help in teaching. From my personal experience, I have seen that teachers with at least a short stint of industrial experience share better knowledge with the students than people who directly get into academics. An optimum period of experience would be 3-5 years; meanwhile, he can pursue a PhD part-time. However, it is better to do a full-time PhD if the subject is of great interest. It would also be helpful in clearing UGC NET, as the subject is covered deeply in the NET curriculum. Pursuing a PhD overseas is also a good option; as a general trend, I see more weightage attached to a degree from overseas, with exceptions being IIM and XLRI.
All the best.
Sree
From India, New Delhi
Hi Monica,
Doing an MBA after BTech is not completely the right decision. It has some advantages and disadvantages. It's like two sides of a coin; the advantage is a BTech with an MBA candidate will have multiple talents. Such candidates are highly required in the IT field where they can utilize their managerial and IT skills.
As far as academics are concerned, the disadvantage lies in the interviews where questions are asked from the root level to assess the candidate's effectiveness. This is a common practice in every college. My suggestion is to advise your friend to transition from an academic field to a managerial job, specifically in IT if they are interested in pursuing a job in teaching. Alternatively, if teaching is the sole interest, they could consider teaching BTech subjects to BTech students.
I hope this helps!
From India, Hyderabad
Doing an MBA after BTech is not completely the right decision. It has some advantages and disadvantages. It's like two sides of a coin; the advantage is a BTech with an MBA candidate will have multiple talents. Such candidates are highly required in the IT field where they can utilize their managerial and IT skills.
As far as academics are concerned, the disadvantage lies in the interviews where questions are asked from the root level to assess the candidate's effectiveness. This is a common practice in every college. My suggestion is to advise your friend to transition from an academic field to a managerial job, specifically in IT if they are interested in pursuing a job in teaching. Alternatively, if teaching is the sole interest, they could consider teaching BTech subjects to BTech students.
I hope this helps!
From India, Hyderabad
Thank you for your guidance.. he has started looking for a decent enough job in a KPO and other industries too.. Crossing my fingers that he does well...
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Dear Monica,
Knowledge or additional qualifications in any field are never a blunder. Knowledge and additional qualifications of any kind enhance a person's wisdom and become valuable tools for them one day. At every stage of employment, there comes a time when the need for enhancing knowledge in different fields of activity is felt. In most cases, technocrats show failure when it comes to managing the affairs of their team effectively and giving justice to their profile.
Therefore, pursuing an MBA after a B.Tech degree definitely provides the right blend of technology and management.
The advice given by counselors is based on understanding one's mind. Your friend must have shown some signs of disappointment to their counselors, indicating what interviewers were looking for. That is why the counselors suggested taking up finance after engineering. However, this advice cannot be considered psychological.
Your friend should remember, "where there is a will, there is a way." They also need to understand that job satisfaction and success in a career lie in following their passion. Therefore, they should determine what they truly aspire to be in their career and focus on that field. Any additional qualification, such as a Ph.D., would further enhance their expertise.
Hence, your friend should not be discouraged. If interviewers ask questions at a B.Com level, it reflects their own limitations and lack of understanding of technical or academic job requirements. Your friend can consider them as a "square peg in a round hole." Additionally, it is unrealistic to expect HR or finance professionals to be familiar with engineering terminology. Moreover, working in an office environment is vastly different from working in academia, each requiring distinct skills and attributes.
Therefore, advise your friend not to be disheartened, to be patient, not to get distracted by others, and to continue searching for the right job that aligns with their mental satisfaction. Success will come their way soon.
Best regards,
PS Dhingra
Vigilance & Transformation Management Consultant
Dhingra Group of Management & Educational Consultants
New Delhi
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Hello,
I have noticed something very weird in the job market within the field of academics. A talented and intelligent friend of mine, who holds an MBA and a B.Tech degree, is seeking a job in academia. Despite counselors often suggesting a pivot to finance after engineering, the situation seems different in academia. During interviews, he is consistently asked questions at the level of B.Com. This raises the question: if he excels in financial management, why are people focusing on areas where he may not be as knowledgeable, rather than his expertise?
Is pursuing an MBA in finance after a B.Tech degree a wrong decision? How should he proceed? He is passionate about entering the teaching field. Please advise.
Thank you.
From India, Delhi
Knowledge or additional qualifications in any field are never a blunder. Knowledge and additional qualifications of any kind enhance a person's wisdom and become valuable tools for them one day. At every stage of employment, there comes a time when the need for enhancing knowledge in different fields of activity is felt. In most cases, technocrats show failure when it comes to managing the affairs of their team effectively and giving justice to their profile.
Therefore, pursuing an MBA after a B.Tech degree definitely provides the right blend of technology and management.
The advice given by counselors is based on understanding one's mind. Your friend must have shown some signs of disappointment to their counselors, indicating what interviewers were looking for. That is why the counselors suggested taking up finance after engineering. However, this advice cannot be considered psychological.
Your friend should remember, "where there is a will, there is a way." They also need to understand that job satisfaction and success in a career lie in following their passion. Therefore, they should determine what they truly aspire to be in their career and focus on that field. Any additional qualification, such as a Ph.D., would further enhance their expertise.
Hence, your friend should not be discouraged. If interviewers ask questions at a B.Com level, it reflects their own limitations and lack of understanding of technical or academic job requirements. Your friend can consider them as a "square peg in a round hole." Additionally, it is unrealistic to expect HR or finance professionals to be familiar with engineering terminology. Moreover, working in an office environment is vastly different from working in academia, each requiring distinct skills and attributes.
Therefore, advise your friend not to be disheartened, to be patient, not to get distracted by others, and to continue searching for the right job that aligns with their mental satisfaction. Success will come their way soon.
Best regards,
PS Dhingra
Vigilance & Transformation Management Consultant
Dhingra Group of Management & Educational Consultants
New Delhi
---
Hello,
I have noticed something very weird in the job market within the field of academics. A talented and intelligent friend of mine, who holds an MBA and a B.Tech degree, is seeking a job in academia. Despite counselors often suggesting a pivot to finance after engineering, the situation seems different in academia. During interviews, he is consistently asked questions at the level of B.Com. This raises the question: if he excels in financial management, why are people focusing on areas where he may not be as knowledgeable, rather than his expertise?
Is pursuing an MBA in finance after a B.Tech degree a wrong decision? How should he proceed? He is passionate about entering the teaching field. Please advise.
Thank you.
From India, Delhi
In my view, no knowledge is bad knowledge. Doing an MBA after B.Tech is a good combination and is useful provided there is clarity about the application of the knowledge gained in the two courses. Of course, simply acquiring a degree for the sake of a degree is not right, which now happens to be a practice with most youngsters.
Prof. M.L. Bhargava
From India, Jaipur
Prof. M.L. Bhargava
From India, Jaipur
Dear Monica,
To be successful as a teacher, a person should have solid subject content, be well-versed in the latest trends and practices, possess communication and presentation skills, as well as experience and recognized qualifications. Has he completed an MBA from AICTE-approved colleges or universities, or an Autonomous program?
Kindly verify all that I have stated. He needs to choose his own field of specialization, but the subject chosen must be within the academic framework.
Best of luck to him, and regards to you.
D. M. Marathe
From India, Mumbai
To be successful as a teacher, a person should have solid subject content, be well-versed in the latest trends and practices, possess communication and presentation skills, as well as experience and recognized qualifications. Has he completed an MBA from AICTE-approved colleges or universities, or an Autonomous program?
Kindly verify all that I have stated. He needs to choose his own field of specialization, but the subject chosen must be within the academic framework.
Best of luck to him, and regards to you.
D. M. Marathe
From India, Mumbai
Sir, he has completed his MBA from a very good AICTE-approved college. He loves books and is well-versed in finance. He wants to contribute in this field. As far as communication and presentation skills are concerned, he is proficient. The only concern is finding a good platform; perhaps he is too young to enter the field at this stage.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
@Mr. Bhargava,
Sir, it's not about getting a degree for the sake of obtaining one. Had it been a scenario like earning or securing a job, we would have never shown this level of concern. However, in this case, it's about someone's interest and passion. As you are a professor well aware of the Indian scenario, kindly present your opinion.
From India, Delhi
Sir, it's not about getting a degree for the sake of obtaining one. Had it been a scenario like earning or securing a job, we would have never shown this level of concern. However, in this case, it's about someone's interest and passion. As you are a professor well aware of the Indian scenario, kindly present your opinion.
From India, Delhi
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