MBA in Telecommunication

MBA Telecom Management is a two year full time post graduate program in Management. The programme blends managerial acumen with technological expertise. The program covers all key business functions with a special emphasis on Telecommunication Systems Management. This holistic approach prepares MBA Telecom students to become leaders in the Telecom sector, equipped with a deep understanding of technology, business, and regulation.

The curriculum design for MBA Telecom Management ensures that students not only gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles but also acquire specialized skills tailored to their chosen field. MBA Telecommunication Management course is divided into Six Trimesters ( Four Semesters) spread over two years. The core curriculum for the Telecommunication Management program includes specialized courses tailored to the telecom sector. This includes in-depth studies in following:

• Telecommunication Systems
• Telecom System Analysis
• Telecom Planning & Design
• International Telecommunication Management
• Telecom Technology
• Business & Regulation

The program also offers electives focusing on various aspects of telecommunications and management, providing students with an opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest within the telecom domain. The specialization in Telecommunication Management is distinctive, offering insights into Telecom Technology, Business, and Regulation. Besides, the curriculum also has a major project in the area of telecommunications. 

The MBA in Telecom Management has seen a steady rise in Jobs and Profiles as the need for Telecom and systems experts is rising year after year. As a result more and more students are taking up MBA Telecom management courses as preferred career option. Key jobs and profiles offered include Telecom Manager, Telecommunication and systems consultant, Telecom system analyst among others.

Career placement opportunities on completion of MBA in Telecommunication Management exist in the Industries Bharti telecom, BSNL, Airtel, Banking sector, IT industry among others. IIT Delhi has registered average salary of Rs.25.82 LPA while Symbiosis Centre for International Education has registered average salary of Rs.12.79 LPA in placement for MBA Telecom Placements.

A consistent increase in salaries in Placement offers from reputed recruiters to graduates with MBA in Telecom Management adds to the rising popularity of this course.

IIT Delhi, Symbiosis Centre for International Education Pune and other MBA colleges offer MBA Telecom as stand alone 2 years full time programme while IIMs and other MBA colleges offer Telecom Management as a key specialization in their IT/Systems or General Management programmes.. Check details. 

MBA Telecom Management Fees for two years is in the range of Rs.7 lakhs to Rs.20 lakhs depending upon the type of MBA Telecom Management college.

The eligibility criteria for MBA Telecom Management Admission are:

• IIT Delhi requires Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/ B.Sc. Agriculture Engineering (minimum 4 years after 10+2), or Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Physical/Chemical/Mathematical Sciences like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Application, Electronic Science, Environmental Science, Operations Research, Computational/Information Science, Agriculture or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Economics, CA/ICWA.
• A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) or 6.00 CGPA on a 10 point scale or equivalent in the qualifying degree.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
• All the applicants have to appear in CAT exam.
• Symbiosis Centre for International Education Pune requires graduation with 50% marks in graduation.
• Final year students can also apply.

• Eligible candidates need to appear in acceptable entrance test like CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP and have to apply separately to the B-school for admission to MBA Telecom Management.
• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their entrance exam score, academics and other parameters
• All the shortlisted candidates have to appear in Personal Interview
• Final admission will be made based on performance in PI Round, Entrance test, academics, work experience, and other parameters

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