MBA/PGDM

Specialised MBA vs. General MBA: Every MBA aspirant is faced with a question that is whether to go for specialised MBA or general MBA. The students who are appearing for MBA this year have two choices to choose from, one is to go for a holistic MBA programme that is which is the General MBA programme and the other is specialised MBA programme.

Generally, all the top Indian Institutes provide General Management Programs, but these days specialised MBA programs are also gaining popularity.

Specialised MBA programs are meant to provide a direction to your career. These programs provide you with a focused career. It provides the right launch to your career. Specialist MBA is specially preferred in fields like Retail, infrastructure, Banking, Finance Insurance etc. While General Management makes you jack of all, specialised MBA makes you master of one.

General MBA and specialised MBA have their own strengths and weaknesses. Strengths of general MBA: The General MBA programme provides holistic learning. It allows you to learn all the nitty-gritties of management. It will surely ensure a wider knowledge base and you can shift to other sectors. Weaknesses of General MBA You don't have in-depth knowledge of any sector. When you begin your career, you don't have a specialised area to join.