Full Time Executive MBA

Finding a full-time Executive MBA in Finance that doesn’t require entrance exam scores can be challenging, as most programs use these exams to assess candidates' academic potential. However, some institutions offer flexibility in their admission criteria.For instance, GIBS (Global Institute of Business Studies) provides an Executive MBA programme with a focus on Finance, and they often have flexible admission requirements that might not include standard entrance exams.Similarly, other institutions like the Indian School of Business (ISB) and the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research sometimes offer executive programs with alternative admission processes, such as interviews or prior academic and professional qualifications.It's important to check each program's specific admission criteria as policies can vary, and contacting the admissions office for personalized guidance is a good strategy to understand your options better.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) offers two distinct management programs, the EPGDM and PGDM, that differ in their course structure and curriculum. The EPGDM programme is designed to enhance the managerial skills of experienced professionals, while the PGDM programme is intended for fresh as well as experienced graduates. The EPGDM programme offered by SPJIMR focuses on developing advanced management practices, leadership skills, and strategic decision-making abilities. The curriculum includes the following core courses:
- Managing People and Performance
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Corporate Finance
- Strategy
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- The programme also includes electives that cover specialised topics such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Digital Marketing, and Global Business. The regular PGDM programme at SPJIMR covers the fundamental aspects of management and provides a broad-based education in various functional areas of business. The curriculum includes the following core courses:
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Corporate Finance
- Strategy
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
- The programme also includes electives that cover specialised topics such as Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Social Entrepreneurship.

The program is truly demanding. I believe that the program weeds out students who might not able to bear the demands of the program. There are a lot of my fellow classmates struggling to balance job, life and the MBA program. So, one should leave the job to pursue an executive MBA program. But, is it worth to quit your job? This depends on a lot of factors. Let us see. If you are happy with your job, it pays well, your family is happy, then there is no need to take a risk of losing that job. Think ten times before taking such step.If you are not happy with your current job profile and want to improve your value, then it is for you. MBA programs tend to be tailored to people who already have a comparatively significant position within an organization. My opinion is that a large majority of people attending these programs have them paid for by their employers. So, see if something like this can be arranged by your office.