MBA in Telecom Management

Prof. Marshal Sahni, Professor of Marketing and Head of Department for Telecommunication Management at Amity Institute of Telecom Technology & Management, Amity University shares the prospects of a career in Telecom Management.

What is Telecom Management?

MBA in Telecom Management is a programme which develops understanding, knowledge and skills in all functional areas of a Telecommunication or what is known now as Information & Communication Technology Company. As the Communication Industry is very different from a FMCG industry it requires very specialised education. However, the students of MBA Telecommunication Management from Amity University study all the management subjects of a normal MBA and therefore are also fit to be employed in FMCG and other sectors.  

Why should students opt for Telecom Management?

The Telecommunication or the ICT Industry is a high growth industry. One cannot foresee life without the services (internet, voice) or the products (mobile devices) of this industry. Therefore, the students after MBA Telecommunication Management will enter stable and high growth careers.

Growth prospects

The rapid emergence of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector has placed India on the global stage. The sector has acted as a catalyst for growth across the Indian economy, including in areas such as real estate, automobiles, travel and tourism, education, Railway and mortgage banking industries. The sector is broadly categorised into IT services and software, information technology enabled services-business process outsourcing and hardware segments (including all types of mobile devices). The career prospects in this high growth industry are considered to be by far the best.

Though the Indian economy went through a slump during the past one year, the Telecommunication or the ICT Industry did very well.

Pay-scale

At the beginning of the career an MBA Telecommunication Management student can get upward of Rs 3- 5 lakh per annum package; after 5 years Rs 10-15 lakh per annum and after 10 years Rs 15 – 30 lakh annual package.

Specific skills required for the job

• Understanding & Knowledge of the sector
• Technologies and specialized management skills

Qualification required to become a Telecom Manager

Students who want to become a Telecom Manager need to graduate in engineering in electronics/computer/IT and related fields. Thereafter, they can apply for MBA in Telecommunication Management.

Pros and cons of the job

There are more pros than cons for a MBA Telecommunication Management student in his/her career. Being part of the long term high growth industry and a rewarding career are the major pros.

Good institutes in India to study Telecom Management

Currently in India, MBA Telecommunication Management degree is available from Amity University or IIT Delhi.

Recruiters hiring Telecom Managers

The companies which can hire MBA Telecommunication Management students are:

• Mobile device manufacturers
• Optical Fibre Manufacturers
• Infrastructure hardware manufacturers
• Valued added service providers (Infosys/Microsoft/Wipro/Google)
• Telecom Operators
• DTH Operators
• Internet Service Providers
• Banks
• Hospitals
• Security Firms
• Consumer Durable Companies, etc

Main entrance exams to prepare for

AMCAT (Amity), CAT or MAT are the main entrance exams.

Suggestions/tips:

The aspirant students should improve their communication skills and general awareness.

About the author:

Prof. Marshal Sahni

Marshal Sahni, BSc, MBA, MPhil & PhD (in Marketing), is Professor of Marketing and Head of Department for Telecommunication Management, Amity Institute of Telecom Technology & Management, Amity University. Prior to this, he was Dean-Academics with Wigan & Leigh College and Mangalmay Institute of Management. He has authored 10 research papers. Before joining academics, he worked with the corporate sector for 20 years and has been involved in the launch and marketing of consumer durables and consumer products. He is a member of Association of Technical Market Analysts, All India Management Association & India Product Management Association.

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