What to do during your MBA course?

What to do during your MBA course? A really common question in the mind of those who are doing MBA. I’m too persuading my MBA and had the same question before joining this course. The first question is that, whether I should persuade for PGDM or Dual specialization course or Simply one major and one minor MBA? After finding out this question’s answer I puzzled in another question; What to do during my MBA course? Whether become nerdy or participate in extracurricular activities more, what should I prefer? My qualities or my qualifications or something new?

What to do during your MBA course?

MBA programs offer a range of activities and opportunities for students to enhance their skills and personal development. Engaging in extracurricular activities, such as case competitions and student clubs, promotes networking and teamwork. Career development resources help students refine their goals and connect with potential employers. Internships provide practical experience, while projects allow application of classroom knowledge. Networking events, conferences, and alumni connections build a strong professional network. MBA student life is enriched through social events and cultural activities. Leadership and personal development programs foster essential skills for future business leaders. Together, these activities contribute to a well-rounded MBA experience that prepares students for successful careers.

But at last got a mantra, mantra of what actually to do in MBA. There are many preferences for individuals but what are basic stuff to do all MBA graduates would be considered best.

• Take advantage of the coursework. The core curriculum of an MBA program covers a wide range of business topics, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects that are relevant to your career goals. In addition to the core courses, there are often electives that you can take to further your knowledge in specific areas.
• Get involved in extracurricular activities. MBA programs offer a variety of extracurricular activities, such as student government, clubs, and volunteer opportunities. These activities can help you develop your leadership skills, network with other students, and learn more about different aspects of the business world.
• Network with your classmates and professors. Your classmates and professors will be a valuable resource throughout your MBA program. They can provide you with advice, help you find internships and jobs, and connect you with other professionals in your field.
• Take advantage of the career services office. The career services office at your school can help you with your job search, develop your resume, and prepare for interviews. They can also connect you with potential employers.
• Do an internship or project. An internship or project is a great way to gain real-world experience and learn more about a specific industry or function. It can also help you make connections with potential employers.
• Take care of yourself. An MBA program can be demanding, so it’s important to take care of yourself physically and mentally. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and exercise regularly. You should also find time to relax and de-stress.

Here are some specific activities that you can do during your MBA course:

• Take a course in a new area of business. If you’re interested in a particular area of business, such as marketing, finance, or operations, take a course that will give you a deeper understanding of that field.
• Join a student club or organization. There are many student clubs and organizations that you can join, such as the finance club, the marketing club, or the social impact club. These clubs can help you network with other students, learn new skills, and get involved in extracurricular activities.
• Volunteer for a cause that you care about. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and gain valuable experience. You can volunteer for a local nonprofit organization or for a national organization.
• Attend industry events. There are many industry events that you can attend, such as conferences, workshops, and networking events. These events can help you learn about new trends in your field, network with other professionals, and find job opportunities.
• Start your own business. If you’re entrepreneurial, you could start your own business during your MBA program. This would give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience and learn how to run a business.

Few ways to be considered for do’s in this course

1)Consistent:-

MBA candidate must be consistent in whatever he doing. If he has to good in studies he must be consistent with his studies. He has enough practice to be the best in his field. Not only in studies he must adopt this behaviour with his every work/task which brings him near to his goal.

Consistency increases his chances to achieve his goal in the near future. A hardworking person only wins if he is consistent with his work.

For example:- A beginner of English speaking is only learning if he is consistent with his course.

2)Marks:-

 Every student studies to gain good marks and MBA to teach his candidate to score good marks to get good placement in the corporate world. Marks/ Grades not only shows students’ ability but also how much bookish knowledge he has.

  But some companies not judge candidates on there Marks they may choose them on their confidence level, their ability to impress an interviewer, his manners, his vocabulary, his passion about work, etc.

So it’s all depends on how you behave on behalf of you in front of the interviewer.

For example:- A topper of his batch does not get placement for the job because he knows only bookish stuff. He isn’t aware of the current news.

3)Grab relevant skills:-

MBA candidate must have relevant skills with himself. He must know how to work on Excell sheet and also know how to talk to his senior and his subordinates or juniors.

Having skills doesn’t only means technical skills, he must have soft skills too. His language proficiency, his manners, his behaviour towards everyone, etc. He must be eligible for the position on the only on behalf of his technical skills but also his soft skills.

Technical and soft both are the companion of each other, if a person has both then he must be eligible for every position in Company.

For example:- A manager must be good in his managerial skills but also knows how to talk to labourer of his organization.

This shows how efficient is he with his skills.

4)Experiences:-

MBA holder must have certain experience in the corporate world. If not then he must join summer internships or internships provided by college/university during the course. Experience of corporate will gonna help him to work smoothly in the starting of his career.

These are a few basic things which must be done in an MBA course while persuading. But the candidate must choose the right subjects to study and persuade his career in it.

Author: Nancy Soni (MBA Student) Banasthali Vidyapeeth University