Ph.D

Hi,
After completing electronics, engineers may find employment in electricity boards, atomic power plants, hydroelectric power plants, thermal power plants robotics, biomedical electronics, power corporations, hydro-electricity sector, production plants, natural gas plants, petroleum, steel and chemical plants.
Yes, now many universities and institutes are preferring Ph.D holder for job
Also there is huge demand for research professional in the country.
In regards to your question, whether there is any difference in Correspondence and Regular course, I would say it varies from one subject to the other also from one degree to the other. However in general a course through distance learning does not have as much value as the regular one so if you can do a regular course, it would hold a lot of importance and thus be a much better option.
The acceptability and recognition of a full time course is higher in industry and the long term career gains are good. Correspondence courses are ideally meant for those who are working and cannot leave their jobs to further their education. It is only to leverage ones experience and not so much as a standalone degree.
The employ-ability of a full time degree holder is the most and those with a distance education degree may face a drawback as far as employment options with MNCs are concerned. However, what is also relevant is your experience; skills and profile should match the profile needed for the job and organization. Thus it would be best for you to pursue a full time course.
I hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert.
Wish you luck.

Hi Saurav,
A Master's degree in Finance or a related field is recommended but not necessary. You can also have an MBA and then opt for PhD in Finance. You must however demonstrate excellent knowledge and quantitative skills, relevant experience and interest in Finance and high level inclination towards research and academics and the given subject. Assuming from your question that you are looking for a Ph.D in USA, please note that you must give the GMAT and TOEFL as a part of the admissions process. Having a FRM will definitely add a value.
Some of the best B-schools you can consider are:
1. NYU Stern.
2. University of Michigan.
3. Eli Broad College of Business.
4. University of Chicago – Booth.
5. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and
6. University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
These are some of the CFA Partner Universities and amongst the most competitive schools.
I would also request @|John64176| to put forward his valuable suggestions here. Hope this helps.

Hi Nirupama,
Admissions are competitive and a student's entire profile is evaluated such as academics, work experience, career growth, achievements, etc. Applicants having work experience in the related field have an upper hand. International students must submit GRE scores and TOEFL/IELTS scores as well. However, you wouldn't need a TOEFL or IELTS score as you have studied and even worked in an English speaking nation.
Admitted students at NUS or NTU generally have had GRE scores of above 320 so you must work on it. Your academic grades will also be evaluated in addition to your work experience and GRE scores. If you are interested in a Ph.D later it is good to show your inclination towards research, also a MS degree eventually leads to research oriented work. Publications, research work and any significant contribution etc. will be vital.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to write back for further clarification.