Part-time MBA from MET Institute of Management could be your window to success

In an exclusive interaction with Shiksha.com, experts at MET Institute of Management share what makes their three-year part-time MBA the right gateway for working professionals to enhance their skills while being at the job. They elaborate on the eligibility criteria, the detailed admission process with the selection parameters, cost of the programme and various specialisations offered. The institute does not provide any placements guarantee but does assure 100 per cent placements assistance.

Read the complete interview below:

Q: Why should a student choose the part-time MBA programme over full-time regular MBA programme?

A: The part-time Master’s degree in Management programme allows executives to undertake advanced courses in their selected field. These programmes are explicitly tailored for working managers or executives who choose to specialise in key management areas in order to enhance job prospects.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the three-year part-time MBA at MET Institute of Management?

A: The eligibility criteria for admission to the part-time MBA programme is the applicant must be a graduate in any stream from an AICTE-recognised university or institute with a minimum of two years of work experience at a supervisory/executive level.

Q: What is the admission process? On the basis of what parameters the final selection is made?

A: As a part of the admission process, all eligible applicants must fill up the online application form by visiting the institute’s official website. The application fee if Rs 1,000 which can be paid online through debit card/ credit card/ net banking. The fee can also be paid offline through a Demand draft or a pay order or even in cash at MET campus. Post the detailed application screening, shortlisted candidates will be called for a written aptitude test, Group discussion round and a Personal Interview round with the admissions panel in Mumbai. 

The final selection will be made basis the applicant’s merit performance and their overall performance in all three rounds of the admission process.

Q: What are the various specialisation options available to students?

A: Though the programme has been explicitly designed for working professionals to enhance their careers, the institute makes all possible efforts to help students stay abreast of the latest corporate trends and practices. This is the reason why the institute has the industry-embedded curriculum in the first place. For students, there are three specialisation options available that cater to the core areas of management. It includes:

• Masters in Marketing Management (MMM)
• Masters Degree in Financial Management (MFM)
• Masters in Human Resource Development Management (MHRDM)

Q: What is the total cost of the three-year part-time MBA programme?

A: The cost of the three-year part-time MBA programme is Rs 75,000 per annum, which includes the tuition fee for weekend classes and the examination fee. 

Q: Does the institute offers placements?

A: As the programme is explicitly designed for working professionals, we do not provide a placements guarantee but we do provide 100 per cent placements assistance. We have a great corporate network to which almost all renowned and leading recruiters are a part. It includes American Express Bank, Accenture, Asian Paints, Capgemini, Cox & Kings, Deloitte, Edelweiss Capital, Ernst & Young, Godrej, Grand Hyatt, HCL, HDFC and IDBI.