Archive for March, 2007

How IIM-A’s PGPX compares to world B-schools?

March 14, 2007

{ From the IIM-A’s PGPX-II web-page }

The profile of the second batch of 75 participants of PGPX II (2007-08) is as follows:

Parameter                                                          Average

GMAT                                                                    => 695.73

Total work exp. as on August 10, 2006            => 121 months

International work exp. as on Aug. 2006         => 35 months

Age as on March 31, 2007                                  => 33.24 years

# International exposure

* 08 (10.67%) are international participants. Of these, 03 are foreign citizens and 05 are foreign permanent residents.

* 22 (29.33%) are residing outside India, spread across five countries.

* 47 (62.67%) have international exposure in terms of work and studies.

* 65 (86.67%) have traveled to at least one country other than their home country.

# Academic background

Only Bachelors         Bachelors and above (Professional, Masters and Doctorate)

39                                 36

 

* 13 (17.33%) have obtained their degree(s) from outside their home country.

* 04 (05.33%) are women participants.

* The industry mix includes Airline/Travel, Energy/Power, FMCGs, Financial Services, Government Services, IT & IT Services, Management Consultancy, Manufacturing, Media, Projects/Construction, Shipping and Telecom.

Wow!

Now, go ahead and see for yourself how it compares to several MBA programs across the globe –> TheMBATour-List-2006