What's right for me - 1 year or 2 year MBA?
After giving the GMAT, a lot of students are confused whether to go for a 1 year or a 2 year MBA program. It needs to be understood that this has to be a very personal decision depending upon one’s unique journey so far and his/her aspirations out of the program. The following considerations should be kept in mind while deciding upon the same: 1. Years of work experience : somebody with higher range of work experience would have to forego a greater salary and would like to return to the job market quickly enough. Such people tend to go for a 1 year program more often. 2. Career aspirations : For people desiring a drastic shift in the industry/function, a 2 year program offers greater opportunity to hone new skills and intern in the new industry of their choice while such choices would be very limited in a 1 year program. However, I have seen many people making drastic shifts in a 1 year program as well, but the number is much lesser and it depends on how ea