I’m keen on studying biotechnology after completing Plus Two (science) in 2010. Which are the reputed biotech-nology/engineering colleges in India?
Shekhar Iyer, Chennai
Among the prominent colleges offering B.Tech degrees in biotechnology are the IITs at Roorkee, Chennai, Kharagpur and Guwahati; Anna University, Chennai; Manipal University, Manipal; VIT University, Vellore and Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai.
I’m currently pursuing an MBA (finance) degree programme. I also want to qualify as an international chartered financial analyst (CFA). Please advise.
Deepak Jain, Mumbai
The CFA programme is a highly-rated academic qualification which prepares finance professionals to work as analysts, wealth and asset managers in the corporate sector and financial services industry. CFAs usually work in the areas of corporate finance and control, international finance and risk management, investment management, investment banking and financial services and information technology. Other allied careers include stock-broking, National Stock Exchange (NSE) dealership, trading in equities, marketing of public issues, share registry, providing venture capital assistance and loan syndication. Please note, work experience is required to write the final CFA certification exam.
After completing my B.Com degree in 2012, I want to sign up for an MBA (marketing/HR) degree in the UK. What are the eligibility requirements?
Neelam Sawhney, New Delhi
Admission into master’s marketing/HR degree programmes of British universities is usually based on academic track record, reference letters, personal statement of objectives and IELTS test score. Over the next two years, concentrate on improving your academic scores and take up work internships during holidays. Usually, getting a student visa is not a problem if you are a genuine student holding an admission offer from a top-ranked university.
I’m in class XI and keen on entering the National Law School (NLS), Bangalore. Will a law degree help me secure a job in the corporate world?
Avinash Swamy, Bangalore
A ba.llb hons degree from nls is an open sesame to careers in corpor-ates. You could also press on and enrol for the two-year LLM postgraduate degree programme (four semesters) offered by NLS with specialisation in business law and human rights.
Which colleges in India offer M.Tech in IT with specialisation in bioinformatics?
Subroto Dey, Kolkata
Among the institutes offering an M.Tech degree in bioinformatics are the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (www.iiita.ac.in); West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata (www.whct.net); Bharath University, Chennai (www.bharathuniv. ac.in); University of Hyderabad (www.uohyd.ernet.in); Sathyabhama, Chennai (www.sathyabhamauniv.ac.in); Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Allahabad; Agricultural Institute Deemed University, Allahabad (www.aaidu.org).
After completing my BA next year I want to enrol for an MBA in advertising. Which reputed B-schools offer this specialisation?
Daisy Sidhwa, Bangalore
I suggest you sign up for an MBA in marketing or communications/advertising or communication management. Job opportunities in the advertising industry are good. SIBM, SIMC and FLAME at Pune; MICA at Ahmedabad and NMIMS University, Mumbai are reputed institutions offering MBA in communication management.
I’m keen on a career in journalism and mass communication. Please suggest universities offering postgraduate programmes in this subject and their admission deadlines.
Shalini Dias, Pune
Forms for admission into university of Mumbai’s (www.mu.ac.in) Master’s degree programme in mass communication are available after undergraduate degree results of the university are declared. University of Pune (www.unipune.ernet.in) invites applications around May. Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal, offers postgrad programmes through affiliated institu-tions and hence admission deadlines vary. National institutes such as the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi and AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi advertise in February/March.
The focus of each Master’s programme varies with the university or institution offering it. For example, IIMC (www.iimc.nic.in) offers a postgrad diploma course in print journalism and another in radio and television journalism, while AJK MCRC (www.jmi.nic.in) offers an MA in mass communication suitable for careers in radio, still photography, television and films. University of Pune offers a course in communications and journalism and another in communication studies (with specialisations). So, before selecting a particular programme, it’s important to assess whether you have a specific media specialisation in mind or are looking for a general study programme offering a mix of subjects. There are plenty of placement opportunities for mass communication and journalism graduates.
I’m in second year B.Sc (chemistry) and want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Which colleges in Mumbai offer an MBA in pharmaceutical management?
Sanjeev Anand, Mumbai
Among the institutes and universities offering this MBA programme are NMIMS University, Mumbai (www.nmima.edu); Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur (www.iihmr.org); SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai (www.siescoms.edu); MET Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai (www.met. edu); Apeejay Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), New Delhi (www.apeejay.edu); Academy of Pharmaceutical Management, c/o Bombay College of Pharmacy, Kalina (www.bcpindia.org/affiliations.htm) and D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai (www.dypatil.in).