Numerous disciplines are offered if you plan to do an MBA
One evening, I was having a conversation with my father about my plans after graduating in Mass Communication. My dad suggested that I should pursue Masters in Journalism. But I was not sure if that was indeed what I wanted to pursue.
I countered my father, saying that I would like to give the CAT exam and pursue an MBA. My father said that how would I study accounts, statistics, business studies, and other subjects without having the basic knowledge. To him, MBA is limited to a few disciplines like Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations. It was then that I told him that one could pursue an MBA in Journalism and Mass Communication as well. He stared at me wide-eyes for a few minutes, not believing what he had heard. But then again, at his age, and with such a limited exposure, who can blame him?
Let alone my father, many MBA aspirants do not have enough exposure to know the number of disciplines on offer. Avenues like Brand Communication, Media Management, Research Analytics are up for grabs.
MBA in Communication is the new ‘MBA marketing’
The concept of the conventional MBA with only a few specialisations is changing with the times. Today, you can find some of the most unconventional disciplines to pursue if you plan to crack the CAT exam and pursue MBA. And what better way to catapult your career to success than pursuing an MBA specialisation in the discipline you wish to make a career in? I wish to pursue a career in Journalism, which is the reason why I plan to pursue an MBA in Journalism or Communication. With the advent of social media and hence, social media marketing, an MBA in Communications is gradually becoming equally and even more valued than MBA in Marketing. As more and more companies start realising the importance of social media, communication, and brand management, numerous opportunities are going to open up for MBA graduates specialising in Communication and Journalism.
Five celebrities who aced the CAT exam
The following is the list of celebrities and media celebrities who have studied MBA and have scaled great heights of success.
Prasoon Joshi
We all know Prasoon Joshi for his award winning lyrical work and screenplay . However, a lot of people don’t know that he is also the CEO of McCann World Group India, which is a subsidiary of McCann Erickson, a global marketing firm. Prasoon Joshi has successfully completed his MBA from IMT, Ghaziabad, which is one of the most prestigious colleges for studying MBA in India.
John Abraham
John Abraham is one of the top stars of Bollywood. John holds an MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai. NMIMS is one of the most prestigious Business Schools in India.
Siddharth Suryanarayan
Siddharth who is a successful actor and an MBA graduate from SP Jain
Siddharth is a beloved actor well known for his performances in movies like Rang De Basanti. He is also a singer and a screenplay writer. Siddharth too is an MBA graduate, from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai.
Mini Mathur
Mini Mathur, the successful model, actress, and host; best known as the host of Indian Idol season 4. She is also a Video Jockey and has hosted many shows on the popular channel MTV. However, not many know that Mini is an MBA graduate from Institute of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad.
Ira Trivedi
Ira Trivedi is a columnist, yoga teacher, and an author. Her most popular works include ‘What Would You Do to Save The World’ and ‘The Great Indian Love Story’. Ira Trivedi is as a successful MBA graduate from the Columbia School of Business.
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Mallika Sarabhai is yet another minor celebrity turned politician who cleared the CAT exam and pursued MBA from the most prestigious B-School in India – IIM Ahmedabad. Similarly, Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, the independent film-maker holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media.
A Praqtical Look
It is inspiring to look forward to a role model in the field that you want to pursue. Knowing that people who have studied the same discipline have excelled at whatever they have done gives you the much-needed motivation to achieve your career goals. Keeping an update of the successful people in the discipline which you want to follow can inspire and motivate you in the right direction.
Which of your heroes also hold management degrees? Do share with us in the comments.
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