MBA specialization confusion

[mangy420]

hello frnds......m currently pursuing mba.........hv completed 2 semesters n now i hv to choose d specialization........i intend to opt for a dual specialization.....i hv slected marketing as d major...however i m still confused which specialization shud i opt wid marketing.............i initially planned international business with marketing but now m a bit confused....can anyone guide me which one should i opt wid marketing???will HR,retail or supply chain will be better?which one has better scope??i wud really appreciate frnds if yo'll could help me out

[mkgkb]

Dont you have interest in Finance if you are going for marketing take finance or otherwise it is better to take HR it has really Bright Future

[Akhilg]

I think marketing with finance is the best option for you.

[kartik]

It would be really simple to give you ideas if you could elaborate on your background and the kind of jobs you would be looking at post MBA.

What are the feasible specialization options available to you and why do you think about pursuing those!

[mangy420]

i hv a commerce background but m not really interested in finance........i dont really know if its feasible to do HR wid marketing........ppl hv been advising me to go 4 retail wid marketing as its a booming industry..........in future i plan apply 4 work abroad......With regards to IB really dunno if its worth it wid mrktng

[kartik]

In management, as you climb higher the corporate ladder, you have to be jack of all, master of one or more ;)

So, as a marketing manager you will have your own team working under you and you will need to apply HR management practices like employee motivation, training etc etc... you may also have to predict sales, decide product pricing, analyse return on investment of branding activities. This tests your finance skills.

Every function is integrated to organizations goals and you will be more and more generalist while climbing the ladder.

For now, take specialization thats inline with your immediate needs. If you see yourself handling international businesses in the near future, pursue that.If you find the retail sector booming, go for retail specialization.

At the end of the day, every function is as important and integrated with others.

[freada]

hi frnd ...in ma view point it wud b better 2 go for HR or supply chain

[saritaroy]

hi all!

i am doing mba + PGPBM from Accord School of Business,saltlake,kolkata,India.Few days back i was also very confused about the specialisations to choose.But ASB provides thorough councilling sessions by experienced councillors from the industry who have helped us choosing our specialisations.They have given us some tips regarding choosing the MBA specialisation.

i am forwarding some part of it to you.Please check it.Hope it will help you choosing your specialisation.............

[preemananavati]

Go in for a general management kind of profile if you aren;t sure yet as to wat field to take