Operations

If entrepreneurship interests you, I would definitely suggest GIBS Bangalore. What I liked is that the college encourages students to think creatively and come up with their own ideas instead of just focusing on academics.

There are many opportunities where students can share business ideas, participate in entrepreneurship activities, and learn from people who have actually built successful businesses. IRE activities are one of the highlights because they give students a chance to turn ideas into real projects.

Some things I found helpful were:

• Opportunities to present and develop business ideas

• Entrepreneurship and innovation activities through IRE

• Startup and prototype competitions

• Sessions with entrepreneurs and industry experts

• Leadership and teamwork experiences

For me, the best part was that students are encouraged to try new ideas without worrying about whether they are perfect or not. It creates a positive environment for anyone who wants to learn about business or start something of their own in the future.

So, if you have an entrepreneurial mindset or dream of running your own business one day, I would suggest GIBS Bangalore because it gives students a good platform to explore those interests.

Yes, many reputed institutions now offer online, distance and executive MBAs in Operations that is designed for working professionals also those who need flexibility.

Top options are mentioned below:

• NMIMS Global – MBA (Operations Management) - AICTE approved
• IGNOU – PG Diploma in Operations Management
• Amity Online, Sikkim Manipal, Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (SCDL)
• IIM Kozhikode / IIM Ahmedabad - ePGP programs with Ops as elective
• Great Learning, UpGrad, Coursera also offer Ops modules via collaborations with top B-schools

The Duration of these programs are usually 1- 2 years and the eligibility is Bachelor's degree + work experience (for executive MBAs)