Which institutions in India offer a Master’s degree in hospital adminis-tration? I’m keen on pursuing this programme after graduating next year.
Nalini Ramachandran, Bangalore
Among the institutions offering the Master’s programme in hospital administration are Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (www.tiss.edu); Administrative Staff College of India, Centre for Management Education, Hyderabad (www.aci.org.in); Deccan School of Management (www.deccan college.com), Hyderabad; Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration, Pune; Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune (www.sihspune.org); Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (www.mkuniversity.org); Sri Ramacha-ndra University, Chennai (www.srmc. edu); Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur (www.lihmr.org); International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi (www.iihmrdelhi.org).
Please suggest UGC recognised institutions offering undergraduate degree programmes in computer animation.
Amit Chawla, New Delhi
Some of the reputed institutions offering computer animation degree programmes include Manipal University, BITS Mesra and Karnataka State Open University. The new academic year commences in June-August.
I am keen on working with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after completing my B.Com degree and final CA exam next year. Please advise.
Anjali Jain, Ahmedabad
You can apply for entry into the RBI’s officers’ cadre in Grade ‘B’ (direct recruitment). To qualify you need to be between 21-30 years of age, possess a first or second class postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55 percent or an equivalent grade or chartered/cost accountant/company secretary qualification with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Selection is through a written exam and personal interview. The entrance exam comprises two phases: Phase 1 (objective test) is of three hours duration and tests general awareness, English language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning skills. Phase 2 (descriptive test) is for successful Phase 1 candidates. The syllabus is available on www.rbi.org.in.
I’m an engineering graduate employed in a blue-chip company. Please advise which B-schools offer a part-time Master’s programme in management studies.
Neerja Shah, Mumbai
Most prominent business schools offering the two-year full-time MMS degree (University of Mumbai) also offer a three-year part-time MMS programme. The downside is that the part-time MMS degree programme does not offer campus placements.
What are my career prospects if I sign up for a BMM (bachelor in mass media) degree after completing my Plus Two (science) next year? Would you recommend some other study options?
Sridhar Rao, Chennai
There’s nothing wrong in opting for a BMM degree after Plus Two (science), provided you are interested in a career in journalism or advertising and possess strong communication skills with English proficiency. Other options apart from the obvious engineering and medical science courses, are agriculture and allied degree programmes (visit www.mkcl.ws/agri), which may also include home science, optometry, medical laboratory techno-logy as well as law, hotel management, design/fine arts.
I’m in class XII (science) and wish to qualify as a scientist. Please advise.
Rahul Chatterjee, Kolkata
To pursue a career in science research you need to do an M.Sc after completing B.Sc. Alternatively you could enrol in a five-year integrated M.Sc programme after completing class XII. Follow this up with a Ph D to ensure your long-term career prospects are bright. The five-year integrated M.Sc programme is offered by the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), at Bhopal (www.iiser bhopal.ac.in), Kolkata (www.iiserkolkata. ac.in), Mohali (www.iisermohali.ac.in) and Thiruvanathapuram (www.iisertvm. ac.in); National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneshwar (http://niser.ac.in/NEST); Indian Institute of Space and Technology, Thiruvanathapuram (www.iist.ac.in); National Institute of Technology, Suratkal (www.svnit.ac.in); some of the IITs and a few universities.
Do any of the IITs offer M.Tech through correspondence?
Suresh Nair, Trivandrum
The IITs and other prominent engineering colleges do not offer M.Tech programmes through the distance learning mode. Besides, correspondence degrees don’t offer placement opportunities. If you want to add value to your resumé, opt for a full-time M.Tech. Alternatively sign up for a Ph D after completion of your M.Sc programme.
Please suggest some well-known institutes offering training in product design. I’ll be graduating from the J.J. School of Arts, Mumbai next year.
Daisy Sidhwa, Mumbai
You could enrol in the postgraduate diploma programme in design offered by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (www.nid.edu) with specialisation in product design (faculty of industrial design); the bachelor of product design programme of the Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune (www.symbiosisdesign. ac.in) or similar programmes offered by MAEER MIT’s Institute of Design, Pune (www.mitid.edu.in).
I’m keen on qualifying as a company secretary (CS). Does CS offer good career prospects? I’ll be completing my B.Com degree next year.
Nikhil Vaz, Panjim
This is a rewarding career. Qualified company secretaries are usually snapped up by corporates, government departments and also have the option of independent practice. They offer arbitration and conciliation, corporate laws advisory and representation services. Success in the profession is related to an individual’s capabilities, awareness of emerging possibilities and constant updating of skills and knowledge. I recommend you pursue CS simultaneously with a law degree programme. This combination will greatly enhance your career prospects.