Faqs
Generally, it is CFA, FRM, and PMP that are considered best. However, recently, future-ready courses such as Digital Marketing Certifications, Data Science, and Business Analytics certifications have been in high demand.
It depends on your career objective, whether you want to become a chartered accountant, get into senior roles for project management, or upskill yourself in the high-demand industry of data science.
MBA graduates still earn an average between ₹6,00,000 and ₹12,00,000 per annum for entry-level roles. If you further want to gain leverage, you have the option to pursue online courses after an MBA, which will offer even more return on investment.
Yes, online courses are the best career option after an MBA, as it offers flexibly scheduled online classes, accessibility to recorded classes, a 24/7 e-library, and at much more affordable pricing.
Full-time, Part-time, Online, and Distance MBA are the four categories of MBA. They provide different levels of flexibility and learning mode options, be it for working professionals or students.
- Investment Banker: ₹18–52 LPA
- Management Consultant: ₹12–45 LPA
- Product Manager (Tech): ₹18–40 LPA
- Private Equity Associate: ₹20–50 LPA
- Data Analytics Manager: ₹15–28 LPA
- Corporate Strategy Manager: ₹15–30 LPA
- Venture Capital Associate: ₹20–45 LPA
- Marketing Director: ₹15–30 LPA
- Finance Controller: ₹18–40 LPA
- Operations Head: ₹14–25 LPA
- Portfolio Manager: ₹11–30 LPA
- Risk Manager: ₹11–30 LPA
- HR Director: ₹12–25 LPA
- Brand Manager: ₹10–22 LPA
- Business Development Manager: ₹10–20 LPA
- IT Project Manager: ₹12–25 LPA
- Supply Chain Manager: ₹12–22 LPA
- Equity Research Analyst: ₹8–18 LPA
- Sales Manager: ₹8–18 LPA
- Chief Data Officer: ₹40–60 LPA
Finance and risk management course after MBA provides the upfront salary hike of around 25-30%. You can further improve the ROI by doing online courses after an MBA, requiring less expenditure, and offering a more comfortable yet equally influential online degree.
Yes, you can pursue a PhD (for academic research/teaching) or a DBA (for executive leadership/consulting) in specialisations like finance, marketing, or strategy.
Top high-value options under 6 months include PMP or Six Sigma for operations, Financial Modelling for finance, and Business Analytics (Tableau/SQL) for data-driven roles.
Alternatively, consider Product Management or Digital Marketing certifications to transition into high-growth tech and consumer sectors.
