MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management was my first choice for its ROI and the course it offered

4 mins readUpdated on Mar 27, 2023 11:42 IST
Until my MBA life commenced, my exposure to studying in a logical way was pretty limited as I was more used to rote learning.

I feel that the most critical factor in shortlisting a college is its ROI (Return on Investment). The college’s ranking, location, brand value, admission criteria, placements, alumni network, student crowd, teaching quality, and infrastructure are some other key factors which are essential. Post extensive research and contacting many people, one of the colleges I zeroed in on was Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai since it offered a unique course, which I was very keen in pursuing. The course name was PGDM in e-Business, which seemed to be a good amalgamation of interpreting traditional business concepts along with an infusion of technology and data-driven decision-making. Coming from an IT background and about to pursue my MBA journey, this course, perhaps, was the best choice for me.  

And after going through the course syllabus mentioned on the college website as well as evaluating all the aforementioned parameters (location, ranking, infra, etc.), I knew this college would enable me to pursue my dreams. And receiving positive feedback about the course and college over the Internet and the word of mouth only strengthened my resolve to treat Welingkar as my final choice.

Not a Huge Campus, but a Robust Infrastructure

I started my post-graduation course (PGDM in e-Business) at Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai campus in June 2018. And I successfully completed it in April 2020. Welingkar college is located in the suburb of Matunga in Central Mumbai and is well-connected to Dadar railway station on the Central Railway and both domestic and international airports. Though it does not have a huge campus size and in-house hostel facilities, it does have a robust infrastructure, which consists of a single building offering multiple amenities such as an auditorium, cafeteria, library, fully air-conditioned spacious classrooms, WiFi access, IT lab, playing area for indoor games, gymnasium, to name a few. 

Q:   What are the fees of Welingkar BSc course?

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The total tuition fee of PGDM offered by Welingkar Mumbai is INR 94,400 - INR 14 lakh. The two-year PGDM syllabus at the Welingkar Institute of Management in Mumbai is available in General and in seven different specialisations. The WeSchool flagship course is a two-year, full-time programme. Eligible applicants must pass a pertinent national-level entrance test with a valid score and do well in the Personal Interview stages in order to be admitted to the PGDM programme at Welingkar Mumbai. Given below are the selection, eligibility criteria and required entrance exam:

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognised university

Selection criteria: CAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ GMAT

Q:   What is the fee structure for the different programs offered by Welingkar Institute of Management?

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Welingkar Institute of Management offers various courses and the fee structure of the programmes might vary. For instance, the PGDM programme at the Mumbai campus costs INR 14 lakh. To apply for PGDM course, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The criteria are that the candidate must have a minimum of 50% in graduation, which must be completed by June 2024. Aspirants must have taken CAT (2023) conducted by the IIMs for the year specified in the advertisement (IIMS have no role in the Welingkar admission process) / XAT (2024) / ATMA (Feb 2024)/ CMAT (2024)/ GMAT (2021 onwards).

Q:   What is the application fee for Welingkar Institute of Management courses?

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The application fees for admission to various courses in Welingkar Institute of Management is INR 3000. It has to be paid online while submitting the form. WeSchool offers different management courses and specializes in PGDM courses with a variety of fields in which you can pursue PGDM. 

Just like many other B-schools, Welingkar followed the trimester pattern with the first year having common subjects for all, whereas, the second year had four major specialisations: Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations. Being a part of the educational sector for over four decades, Welingkar attracts a pretty good student crowd from all over India. And this has resulted in the college being renowned for having higher rankings and bagging good placement offers for a majority of its students. There are multiple courses that the college has to offer in fields such as Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Business Analytics, etc. 

Deciding Course for its Relevance and Updation 

When it comes to choosing a course, its relevance becomes a vital aspect as one can make good use of the learnings from a course only if he/she actually knows the purpose of pursuing it. In my case, I completed my graduation in the IT sector, hence it made more sense to select a course, which catered to that field at least partially, if not entirely. And I was keen to make a career in the technology domain itself, hence I selected PGDM in e-Business, which is a combination of traditional business aspects coupled with modern-day technological concepts. The aim of this course was to make one tech-savvy as well as instil orthodox management principles; proving to be an asset in this increasingly data-driven world. 

How frequently the college updates the particular course, also plays a crucial role in its selection. If it gets regularly updated as per the market trends, it becomes easier for one to adapt and thrive in this ever-exciting and volatile world. And Welingkar ensures all its courses are in sync as per the latest demands of the business sector. Hence, the relevancy of a course ensures the learning always remains enjoyable and enriching.   

Q:   What is the fees of Welingkar?

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The course-wise fee offered at Welingkar Mumbai is given below: 

CoursesTotal tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM
INR 61,000 - INR 14 lakh
Certificate
INR 11,800 - INR 4 lakh
MMS
INR 6.7 lakh
Executive MBA /PGDM
INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh

My Journey from Rote Learning to Comprehending Logically 

Until my MBA life commenced, my exposure to studying in a logical way was pretty limited as I was more used to rote learning. But then came the MBA entrance exams, and I realised that getting rid of rote learning initially wasn’t as difficult as I would’ve expected. All it mattered was to develop rational thinking as much as possible and strengthen my vocabulary in such a way that articulating opinions wouldn’t be a big deal. And once the B-school phase began, I realised that the efforts put in during the MBA entrance exams in improving my vocabulary, reading ability, and logical thinking were bearing fruits. 

I could find myself thinking out of the box, voicing my opinions logically, and developing an urge to read more on a daily basis. Now on the basis of a few pointers, I could easily frame extensive and insightful answers during the exams as well as speak up well during the presentations. And the nature of teaching pedagogy at Welingkar also ensured that I constantly nurtured this newly formed way of thinking. From a stage wherein I had to byheart a page-long answer and cram it into my brain to effortlessly such answers with minimal effort, I feel like I’ve come a long way.   

About the Author

Abhijeet Singh is pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science from AIET Jaipur. He delves into various fields and believes to be a jack of all trades.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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