Operations Management

For a mechanical engineer, most apt MBA could be operations management, as or is closely related, and could help mechanical engineers to apply the techniques to shop floor, operations and in field. Supply chain management is offered in few colleges, and is also apt for mechanical engineers. At tier-1 and 2 colleges however, courses in demand are Finance and marketing, at the end of the day, there is no best course, depends on your interest, aptitude, temperament and passion. My advice is not to venture into MBA unless it is in Tier-1 or at least Tier-2 colleges. Attempt CAT or GMAT after at least a couple of years work experience, select reputed college to join, after all you could afford to wait, as you are already employed.

Career Opportunities:
Operations Management graduates are in a great demand in the industry. They have an option to make a career in different sub-fields within operations like supply chain, consultancy, operations strategy, inventory control, manufacturing strategy, strategic planning, logistics planning, and many others. They can get the following roles:
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager
Operations Consultant
Inventory Control Manager
Operations Management Engineer
Entry level salary of an operations manager is about Rs. 4 LPA in India and increases significantly with years of experience. MBA from foreign universities opens up a window of opportunities and an excellent career with private and public enterprises in diverse fields. Studying in an international business school is the key for a bright future. However, studying in India has its own advantages. Foremost, is the cost factor. Foreign universities are expensive as compared to Indian universities. You need to list down your objectives regarding your career plan, budget, country where you want to stay, etc. , and prioritize them. Once you do that, deciding whether you should do an MBA in USA (abroad) or India will be an easier task. There is a difference between the quality of education in premier institutes of India and reputed international institutes, but at the same time, it is costlier and more difficult to get into. Thus, you should weigh the pros and cons based on these factors to make an informed decision. Regards.