How to select a good MBA College

Author: Dr. Baiju P. Samuel MBA, MLM, FDP (IIM-A), PhD Professor DC School of Management and Technology, Vagamon

Choosing the right MBA college is a crucial decision for any undergraduate. One has to ask oneself, “Which MBA College will shape, direct, support, and add value to me to make my dreams a reality?”

But this is very easy for young business visionaries. The answer is — do check and confirm whether the MBA college, especially among the top MBA colleges in Kerala, falls under the following criteria.

Checklist for a Good MBA College

• Whether the MBA institute is affiliated with any University, approved by AICTE, and accredited with NAAC/NBA. If all the above exist in one institution, especially among the top MBA colleges in Kerala, it is considered the best.
• Two years program should not be limited to hours; preferably, a 24×7 residential campus will lay down a path to excel and propel the minds of students.
• The MBA colleges should be placed in the All India Ranking and State-wise ranking. Top MBA colleges in Kerala often feature in these rankings.
• Quality of faculty is the most important aspect to select top MBA colleges from a pool. For this, the criteria is that the faculties of the best MBA colleges should have industry and educational experience, IIM training, Accredited Management Teacher (AMT) by AIMA, National and International Publications, and Consulting.
• Teaching methodology of a good MBA college should fulfill the expectations of the industry and also bridge the gap with proper industry interface. The best pedagogy is student-centric, case-teaching methods, Learning Management through Case writing, and Concept learning through Activities.
• Good MBA colleges will have a Centre of Excellence to tie up the curriculum with ICT, which can be certification from Power BI, Advanced Excel, Machine Learning and AI, IBM, SAP, and more.
• Top MBA colleges will design their course with more possible live projects.
• The top MBA colleges should have good placement track records. This is especially important when evaluating MBA colleges in Kerala where the job market is competitive.
• Good MBA colleges should entertain several add-on programs to enrich individual development.
• Highly recommended MBA colleges should have rich infrastructure and library facilities with e-books, journals, virtual language lab, etc.
• Student achievements at top MBA colleges should be impressive—such as University ranks, high pass percentages, and championships in Management Fests, Business Plan contests, and various academic and non-academic events.
• Campus life of the students should be a blend of fun-filled learning atmosphere with clean nature.
• Top MBA colleges should cater to the creativity of the students with continuous club activities.
• Good MBA colleges should have a strong alumni network.
• It’s important that the top MBA college should be socially responsible with various CSR activities for the needy society. Many MBA colleges in Kerala are known for their social responsibility programs.

Now it’s your turn! With this checklist, visit the official website of the MBA college and also visit the campus in person to know more about it. When researching MBA colleges in Kerala, this checklist will serve as a reliable guide.

I believe now you are in the right place… Wishes for your dreams to come true.