Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

Yup, you do have a good chance of converting FS. IB might not be possible. The placements for all courses are on the same platform, and they are all good. You'll be eligible for all finance companies and profiles in FS. The scene will be clearer after the counselling process is done.

Yes, kj is quite good for finance. The placements for MMS finance take place with the pgdm finance and are given the same opportunities. The average package this year was Rs 9.4 lakh,with almost 100% placements. We have a lot of banks coming to campus along with other finance firms.

Unfortunately, this is too specific to keep track of. Each company has a different package, and may even offer different packages based on profile, experience etc. So i cannot answer your question. Just know that the average package stated is quite accurate. You should be able to go by this figure and expect a package somewhere around it.

Both courses are at par as far placements are concerned. IB is more oriented towards the global scenario, and that reflects in the subjects. In core, you have 4 specializations available (Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR) while in IB you have 2 (Marketing and Finance). Therefore, which course you want depends on your interests.

If you want to do marketing, then RM will be better for you. If you intend to take up finance, then FS is better. It ultimately depends on which specialization you intend to go for.
FS is oriented towards the fast growing services sector in india. As part of the course, you'll be able to sit for all finance profiles which come in the college. RM is oriented towards the management of retail channels, which is one of the fastest growing fields in marketing. You will be allowed to appear for all marketing profiles, and may even have an edge when huge retail brands come for placements.

I would say simsr is definitely better than liba and at least at par with tapmi. The one advantage SIMSR has over Tapmi is location, in my opinion. Being in Mumbai not only puts you in the financial and business capital of the country but also gives you access to a multitude of resources like Heads of industry who routinely interact with students via guest lectures, lectures by special faculties specialising in some field of knowledge, competitions held by other business schools etc. You can take admission to Tapmi and then depending on the SIMSR results, you could decide whether to join tapmi or SIMSR. Most colleges will refund the amount paid if admission is cancelled.