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Which MBA specialization is best for Mechanical Engineers? A question that often revolves around the minds. The reason is the most complex engineering branch which is mechanical. Mechanical engineering unlike other engineering branches has no direct link with any of the regular MBA programs. Mechanical engineers can go for different MBA specializations like operations, supply chain management, and strategic management. For mechanical engineers looking to pursue an MBA, choosing a specialization that compliments their technical background and career aspirations is crucial.
Here are some MBA specializations that are often considered highly suitable for mechanical engineers. The reason for its suitability along with potential career paths are mentioned in the table given below.
MBA Specialization | Reasons | Potential Career Paths |
Operations Management |
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Project Management |
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Strategic Management |
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Technology Management |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Finance |
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Marketing |
| Product Manager Marketing Manager Market Research Analyst Brand Manager |
When selecting a specialization consider the following factors
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MBA Finance is the highest paid in India. In some colleges like the IIMs the salary package for MBA finance job roles often has exceeded the Rs. 1 Crore mark.
Different MBA specializations have varying demands as per respective industry outlook. MBA finance, MBA marketing, and MBA operations are considered to have the highest scope and are more or less always in trend.
Specializations like finance, marketing, and operations compensate well, some specializations can pay much more as a candidate becomes more and more experienced in the work domain.
MBA specializations like operations management, Technology Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and finance are best suited for mechanical engineers.
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Here are some top colleges accepting XAT and CAT exams :
Top colleges accepting CAT:
IIMs (All Indian Institutes of Management)
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)
IIT Delhi (DMS)
IIFT
IMT Ghaziabad
JBIMS Mumbai
Top colleges accepting XAT:
XLRI Jamshedpur
XIMB Bhubaneswar
IMT Ghaziabad
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A female candidate with a CAT percentile of 67.97 and low sectional scores should target private and tier-2/3 B-schools that accept overall CAT scores in the 60–70 percentile range and have flexible sectional criteria.
Some suitable options include AIMS Institute Bangalore, Doon Business School Dehradun, Christ Institute of
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Yes, you are eligible for XISS Ranchi with a CAT percentile of 67.60.
According to recent admission trends, the CAT cutoff for the PGDM in Human Resource Management for the general category has been around 60 percentile. For other programs such as Marketing, Finance, and Rural Management, the
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Careers360 offers a wide range of eBooks and study materials to assist with CAT preparation. You can access past CAT question papers with solutions to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. Additionally, there are quantitative aptitude handbooks, cheat sheets, and section-specific practice sets for arithmetic, algebra, and
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The minimum eligibility criteria for a general candidate to receive a call from IIM Sambalpur are as follows:
VARC: 65%ile
QUANTS: 65%ile
LRDI: 65%ile
Overall: 90%tile
Keep practising and aim to improve your score. You can also focus on other management exams where you may secure a strong
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