MBA/PGDM

So, basically, your friend is already working as an accountant and that he has good experience of 4 years, and I see his qualifications like BA in English and MBA HR Finance, so I think doing ICWA is a waste of time and money because he has already done his MBA. Now, if you really want to try out new things, then you can try for certificate courses on a different term online platforms for weekend to some other course to increase your learning. But, if you want to go for ICWA, then I want to say that you shouldn't to go maybe it will be another learning experience for you. But, then try for other certificate courses related to your field, so that you can hone your skills.

It depends on what suits you the most. If you have interest in biotechnology then you can get good package in it also and same is true for MBA. If you don't have interest and just choosing it on the basis of others judgement, you might fail to get a good placement. No one knows better than you what is best for you. MBA needs communication skills, presentation skills, etc. MBA students get good placement but some people also don't get job. Even after biotechnology people get good job but majority of them don't get as high paid as MBA. MBA has more opportunities and salary but biotechnology is also not a bad choice if you have interest in it.