Which is better: PGDM from Great lakes, Chennai or MBA from CHRIST + MS (VCU, USA) Program

PGDM from Great lakes, Chennai v/s MBA + MS (VCU, USA) Program From Christ University, Bangalore

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai - PGDM

ACCREDITATION & Tie-Ups:

THE ASSOCIATION OF MBAS, (AMBA) LONDON, U.K
SOUTH ASIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (SAQS)
NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDITATION – NBA: Great Lakes has received the NBA accreditation for its two year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

Globally benchmarked curriculum taught by international visiting faculty along with renowned full time faculty gives global perspectives.

The program has a clear focus on emerging economies and their growth. An AICTE approved program, PGDM offers a unique and nonpareil coverage of the economies of China, Far-East, Latin America and Africa in comparison to the India growth story. The PGDM has been designed by the Great Lakes Academic Advisory Council, which comprises the best in the world of managerial academia.

Most of GLIM curriculum is based on the current trend and institute follow much of what is taught in Harvard Business School. GLIM Teachers are quite hand picked and have their own unique styles. PGDM has its a own curriculum of institutes approved by the board. Great Lakes even nominates two students for abroad double degree every year.

Christ University, Bangalore - MBA + MS From (Virginia Commonwealth University), USA

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ACCREDITATION & Tie-Ups:

MS Specialization: Finance/ Global Marketing Management/ Information Systems/ Decision Analytics
1st Year – CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore; 2nd Year – Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
2 Degrees, 2 Universities, 2 Years
An affordable life changing experience – Approx. Rs. 22-24 lakhs for both years
GRE/GMAT/TOEFL - Exempted for CU-VCU students

This program offers an option to earn two Degrees - MBA from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and MS Degree from VCU, USA, through credit transfer facility. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded two degrees from two universities in two years with an international exposure of 9 months in USA.

Specialisations in MS From VCU, USA

Students can Choose one of four M.S. degree concentrations:

Finance: Gain extensive training and skills in financial decision-making in the areas of corporate financial management, investments and security analysis, international finance, funds management in financial institutions and derivatives.
Global marketing management: Gain a deeper understanding of the work of a marketing manager and more exposure to international business studies.
Information systems: Gain an education in assessing information security risks, developing security policies, defining contingency plans, and understanding compliance aspects and existing international regulations.
Decision analytics: Gain quantitative skills and experience in analyzing problems arising in a business environment.

CAMPUS JOBS

During the first semester in VCU, students are generally encouraged to focus on studies as transition into new education system could be challenging. However, students may opt to work on campus during the second semester. The very top students with excellent academic record and superior communication skills are usually invited to apply for a limited number of Graduate Assistance ship positions. Others may have to consider non-academic positions.

OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)

Students may apply for OPT, a paid internship opportunity for international students. While Finance & Global Marketing Management may do OPT for up to 12 months, the Information Systems& Decision Analytics (STEM Programs) students may do OPT for up to 29 months.

This international learning experience provides cutting-edge, globally focused education in the field of business and life-changing experience derived from living and studying in both India and the U.S.