Accounting MBA is a popular as well as profitable management label career in the present corporate world. These days, increasing number of students are opting for a career in accounting and people, already in this stream, are looking forward to develop their skills by enrolling into different professional courses. In such a scenario, accounting MBA is the perfect choice for people who want to create their own identity in this sector. In fact, it is the ideal way to build a successful career in accounting administration. The accounting MBA program also has many other related career fields such as financial management, accounting, accounting administration, etc.

Different Branches of Accounting MBA and their Functions in Business Organizations
Accounting is related to the service activities of an organization that are principally related to finance and economic entities. The function of accounting executives is to provide useful information that is crucial for making financial decision and making reasoned decisions from diverse courses of actions. Different branches of accounting have different purposes in the business organizations. For instance, financial accounting is one branch of accounting that is primarily related to process financial information on how businesses are recorded, summarized, classified, interpreted and communicated. Management accounting, basically, deals with the information used within an organization that is accessible only to the authorities. Tax accounting is the field related to accounting management of an organization that complies with the authorities of tax regulations.

Scope of Accounting MBA
The huge demand of skilled and trained professionals in the field of accounting make the program a popular career options for many job aspirants. The program can create many opportunities for people who are in the field and want to grow with their skills. Individuals with professional qualification in accounting MBA have various opportunities for working as managers. Accounting managers are high in demand in every organization and in every industry. A degree in accounting MBA can widen your scope to bag better jobs with hefty salaries even in recession period. The designations of an executive with accounting MBA degree may vary anything from accounting manager, corporate controller, chief financial officer, cash manager to management consultants.

How Can Accounting MBA Programs Help you?
Accounting managers in the corporate sectors are responsible for tax reporting and management, and developing income statements. The professional accountants in the public accounting companies perform the job of independent audit or tax consultants. An accounting MBA program offers you the exact coursework required to manage the accounting needs of an organization. The MBA colleges in India provide strategically developed programs that cater to the need of business organizations in different industries. The programs in the B-schools include learning financial assessment and reporting, planning, implementation, tax management and risk management. Completion of accounting MBA program helps you develop detailed and practical learning about the business organization.

These days, recruiters are in dire need of managers who are dynamic and comfortable with working in areas such as marketing, finance and management. A career in accounting MBA can give you extensive opportunities to meet the demands of the recruiters.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:-
Soft Skills for Information Professionals
In today's growing competitive world, competitors are left with no choice but to add value to their academic skills to exhibit their true potential. Performance at the work place depends on how an individual handles in various situations. Hard skills include academic expertise along with experience as described in a resume. Soft skills include self-development skills, interaction skills and communication skills. Technical and work-oriented skills are a must, but in-sufficient. These sessions aim to complement your hard skills with soft skills that you will learn during the Workshop.

The workshop is intended to enhance the various aspects of skills development which are necessarily for contemporary Library and Information Science professionals.

The Program is interactive along with presentations, demonstrations and discussions.
The major topics to be discussed are:

• Personal qualities
• Listening skills
• Communications skills
• IT skills
• Public relations
• Customer service
• Leadership skills and teamwork
• Negotiating skills
• Presentation skills
• Teaching skills
• Writing skills - Business correspondence (writing letters)
• Interpersonal skills, team spirit, Business etiquette, Behavioral traits such as attitude, motivation and time management
• Managerial Skills Development
• Soft Skills Development
  

RESOURCE PERSONS:-
Dr. Amrita
Qualification: MBA with PhD
Experience: Over 10 years of rich experience including with IIMB, in designing and conducting soft skills training in areas of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and in Designing competency based Assessment Centers.
Training Consultant (period of association: April 2004 onwards) - Department of Organizational Behavior and HRM; Indian Institute of Management (IIMB), Bangalore.
Duties: Designing and conducting training programmes, Management Development workshops and Assessment Centers. Preparation of training tools, exercises and reference material. Current Assignment: Assessment Centers for middle to senior management for Novo Nordisk, Middle Management for Apollo Tyres.
Currently: Adjunct Faculty: OB and HRM at IIPM, Bangalore.

Mr. Ashton Harris
Qualification: H.N.C. Business Studies, Middlesex Polytechnic, London (equivalent to MBA); Doctor of Ministry
Experience: 18 years of industrial and training experience in India and England. Expertise in training areas of English Language, Public Speaking, Telemarketing Skills, Lifestyle Management and Personal Grooming, and Assisting with Voice and Accent Training and Improvement

Mr. Ray Neil Dickson
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration – Madras University, Tamil Nadu, Certification in UK Voice & Accent Training.
First source Solutions Ltd. Bangalore, South India. Knowledge of Citrix (Sky Television and Broadband Service’s software system). Avaya (Telephone), CMS system– to check the agents telephony Targets. Sky Broadband-Dunfermline Scotland & First source Solutions Ltd. Certified in Yellow Belt, Six Sigma. First source Solutions Ltd, Bangalore.
Experience: Asst. Manager Competency Development: Starting Point Competency Training India Pvt. Ltd.First source Solutions Ltd.

Ms. Madhavi Krishna
Qualification: MCA, M Phil
Experience: 10 years plus experience in teaching various Information Systems subjects. 10yrs of total experience - D B Jain College, Chennai as Asst Professor for 7 years, Presidency college Chennai as Asst. Prof. for 3yrs.

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Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) is the new age torchbearer of quality and innovative education in the IT capital of the India. In collaboration with top universities from world over, BMA has brought in fresh educational trends in the country. BMA was established with a vision of providing quality education that leads towards professional success.
BMA has been successful in providing educational programs that enable students to get a significant head start in the profession they choose. All the programs are updated to the latest industry needs of both India and abroad. BMA cater to students requirements with Bachelor and Master Degree programmes.

BMA has an excellent State-Of -The-Art IT infrastructure to cater the needs of students. BMA's extensive library has a variety of books, journals, videos and electronic resources for course work and general interest. Hostel facility is also provided to students with food and transportation facility. All Campuses and Hostels are Wi-Fi enabled.

BMA has successfully placed its students with big corporates like Deutshe Bank, HSBC, I-Gate, Unilever, National Bank of Fujairah in Dubai and more.

At BMA discover your future and curve a way for lifetime opportunity. BMA helps you to learn, grow and evolve.

Courses at BMA:-
Master programme:

• MBA in Finance
• MBA in Human Resource Management
• MBA in International Business
• MBA in Management of Information Technology
• MBA in Marketing
• MBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• MBA with PGPRM(rai)
• PGPRM(rai)
• Master of Professional Finance and Banking(MPFB)
• Master of Hospitality Management (MHM)
• Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
• LLM in International Business Law
  

Bachelor programme:

• B.Sc (Hons.) in Software Engineering
• B.Sc (Hons.) in Computer Games Development
• B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Network Computing
• B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Information Systems Security
• B.Sc (Hons.) in Information Technology
• B.Sc (Hons.) in Web Media Technology
• B.Sc (Hons.) in IT - Intelligent Systems
• BA (Hons.) in Business Management
• BA (Hons.) in Marketing
• BA (Hons.) in Human Resource Management
• BA (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance
• BA (Hons.) in International Business Management
  

Weekend Programme:

• Executive MBA programme
• Work and Learn MBA
  

Twinning Programmes (Pondicherry University):

• MBA in Marketing
• MBA in Finance
• MBA in International Business
• MBA in Human Resource Management
• MBA in General
• M.Com Finance
• M.A Tamil
• M.A Hindi
• M.A English
• M.A Sociology
  

Placement Details:-
BMA successfully develops young professionals with a thirst for action and a hunger to make their mark in the corporate world, positioning them ahead of all the rest.

Career Counseling & Placement Cell of BMA plays an important role in shaping students career right from their induction, classroom training, internships, and final placements. Job opportunities are provided with Blue-chip & multinational companies in India.

BMA students have been successfully placed in top organizations, year after year. 2007 graduates saw several reputed organizations recruiting from BMA with the salary package range from 3 lac / annum to 10 lac / annum.

Educational Partners of BMA:-

1. Edith Cowan University (ECU) - Western Australia’s second largest university with 21000 students.
2. Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) - An experimental collaborative venture between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Bharathidasan University has today risen to prominence.
3. Pondicherry University (PU) - The Pondicherry University was established in October 1985 by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Being a Central University it is fully supported by the University Grants Commission.
4. University of Aberdeen - Founded in 1495, Study with the 6th best ranked University in U.K. Aberdeen is a University with a long and distinguished research pedigree- Ideas that have taken root here have gone on to shape the world.
5. Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) - Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) was established when Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was officially awarded University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
6. Retailers Association of India - Retailers Association of India(rai) was launched in Mumbai in 2004 with the objective of being the voice of Indian retailers. The country's key retailers have come together to form this association and to spearhead the movement of organized retailing and its growth in India.
7. Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) - SHRi is a not-for-profit professional organization representing some 3000 human resource professionals. Founded in 1965 Singapore Human Resources institute (SHRi) is committed to promulgating sound, effective and appropriate human resource practices.
8. Nanyang Institute of Management - Nanyang Institute of Management (Nanyang), established in 2001, is a Singapore Quality Class Private Education Organisation (SQC-PEO) and a forward-looking premier education provider of market-relevant programs in the region. Internationally recognized program.
   

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There are over a thousand B-schools in India, and about half a dozen rankings. In such a scenario, finding the right B-school becomes quite a task. What matters is not obtaining an MBA, but doing a program that is respected and recognized. Once you identify your dream B-school, go all out to make sure that you get in.

What does the B-school offer?

You need to take a look at the school, its learning environment and the programs offered, whether approved and certified by ’All India Council for Technical Eduction’ (AICTE) - the official governing body responsible for regulation of higher education in India; curriculum, full-time faculty, campus services and the student body. A good infrastructure assures sound technical and logistical support.

What is the balance between faculty and research?

It is a top B-school’s ability to attract and retain top-class faculty and its emphasis on the quality of research that separates it from others. Most business schools strive for a balance of both. All top B-schools have a strong focus on research and provide extensive, contextual and relevant study material.

What is the placement record?

Find out the program’s acceptability from the point of view of the list of potential recruiters you have in mind, analyze this through the B-school’s placement statistics of the last three years, the number of students that were picked by top-notch companies and the differential placements of the various B-schools. In this regard, also find out how active is the placement cell and/or the alumni network

"You can’t judge the B-schools at face value, you have to explore the options of the available MBA institutions and select what is the best for you."

Getting an MBA degree from one of the reputed B-schools makes a world of difference to your educational as well as the professional career. It is not only because you can get quality education from top class faculties but also that a brand name will stay with you throughout your life. Hence, before enrolling into any MBA program, it is vital and logical to evaluate the MBA institutes.

Here are some questions that you must ask yourself before selecting an MBA institute for pursuing an MBA.

1. How is the B-School Ranked?
However, considering the ranks of the MBA institutions is one of the best ways to start searching for a best organization. In the past few years, many surveys have been conducted to rank the reputed B-schools in India. Also there are organizations that have gained fame for quality education and other facilities. You can compare the current and past records of other MBA institutes to find the right organization for you.

2. Which Subject Do You Choose to Specialize in?
The scopes of MBA are no more limited to marketing, finance or accounting. Apart from these traditional subjects for specializations, the applicants are flooded with options such as foreign trade, system management, rural management, etc. Unfortunately, not all the MBA institutes offer all kind of specializations. So, if you are selecting a B-school, find out if that particular organization is offering the subject you want to specialize in.

3. What is the Recruitment Record?
Find out the placement statistics of the B-schools in the last three years and analyze the number of students in an organizations picked by the top notch companies. Make a list of the MBA institutes whose students have been selected by the companies that you want to work with. It is better if that particular school has global recruiters.

4. Does the School Offer Financial Aid?
Most of the MBA programs are expensive, but the financial constraint shouldn’t stop you from pursuing an MBA course from one the reputed B-Schools. The top ten B-schools offer financial aid to their students. However, there are many banks that readily approve student loans that are not required to be repaid till the student gets a job. Some of the MBA institutions also offer scholarships to the students based on their merits.

5. What are the Teaching Methods and Academic Considerations?
Faculties and teaching methods are main consideration of MBA institutions. The top B-schools primarily focus on research and discuss the problems involved in the real world of business. However, if you are selecting an MBA institute, give emphasis on the faculties and the methods of teaching they are following. The practical methods of teaching can catapult the ability of the students to deal with their responsibility at the highest level.

6. Are You going to Get International Focus?
The businesses across the world are undergoing a significant change as a part of globalization. Hence, chances are high for the MBA students to have global recruiters. The schools having international focus will offer more case studies and placement facilities, and you can get exposure in diverse fields.

These are the major areas of consideration while selecting one of the best B-schools for your bright future.

The University of Aberdeen is set to deliver business courses in India after strengthening its ties in South Asia.
The University's Business School today (Friday, April 24) signed a new agreement with Bangalore Management Academy to deliver its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
The initiative, which will see students begin study in September, builds on the successful delivery of an LLM (Law) degree in Bangalore by the University's Law School.
Indian students will have the opportunity to visit Scotland as part of the Bangalore MBA, which will be taught and assessed by Aberdeen staff.
Professor Angela Black, Head of the Business School said: "It has long been recognised by the Scottish Government and universities that Scotland's excellent education provision has a great deal to offer to all students".
"We want to enable those students who do not have the opportunity to travel to Scotland to have the same educational benefits as those who can. So we are delighted to be part of a collaborative arrangement that will facilitate the delivery of the MBA programmes overseas."
Mr Ajith Thacholi, Executive Director of the Bangalore Mangaement Academy, said he was "looking forward to a long and productive relationship" with the University.
Professor Chris Gane, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts and Social Sciences added: "This is an excellent opportunity for us to promote collaboration with institutions in India which ultimately promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge between our two countries. We look forward to meeting the students in September."

Issued by the Communications Team, Office of External Affairs, University of Aberdeen, King's College, Aberdeen. Tel: (01224) 272014.
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You just have to log on to the Internet to notice the changing trends in the marketing world. There is a flurry of activity in social networking sites. Everyone is busy marketing their products and services. The communication between the marketer and the consumer has changed rapidly. Technology is struggling to keep abreast with the whims of the marketers. In this context, are the business schools providing MBA in marketing toeing the line to produce better professionals?

There are only a handful of colleges who provide a comprehensive course in MBA in marketing. In fact, every MBA program has to be backed by marketing. But for students who make marketing their core subject, the faculty in the business schools holds the key to their success. The teachers of MBA in marketing should be research-oriented and should have the talent to imbibe the students with their knowledge. It has been noticed that whenever a professor gains recognition through publication of his work, the college also always gains popularity.

Marketing has to be more innovative today and establish newer methods of communicating with the consumer. Authentic and innovative ideas often catch the eye. Thus, MBA in marketing should be so structured that the students not only learn the basics of marketing but should also train their mind to evolve with time. Their curriculum should contain current and future trends. Only then we will create students of MBA in marketing who are well-versed to deal with change whether they become sole proprietors, join leading companies, or even become the President.

How to turn around negative attitudes? All organizations must have felt the need to deal with this problem quite regularly. Unavoidable incidents in the organization like downsizing, budget restraints, or workload increases can sometimes dampen the energy of the employees leading to a negative attitude. The direct repercussions are complaining, finding reasons for avoiding things, and emphasizing that there is no scope for improvement in the organization. The worst part of such a negative attitude is that it is contagious. It spreads like wildfire among the employees.

The management needs to get a hold of things in such a situation. It should start by making positive announcements and setting standards for the employees to follow. The management needs to confront the staff and clearly outline its expectations. It needs to hold the employees accountable for their actions. Leading by example and providing positive energy will spur the employees to do their best.

It is in favour of the management to acknowledge negativity and try to infuse positive energy whenever possible. The causes for negative behaviour have to be found as well as the way to deal with it. It pays to accentuate the positives too. By promoting a good act and giving positive recognition for it, the employees are inspired to give their best performance.

Managers play a key role in taking care of negative attitudes. It is the way they deal with the staff and perform small little positive actions that stimulate their personnel to excel in their fields. Not only can they control negativity but also take the organisation to the next level.

The changing career challenges across the world have influenced the selection of educational tracks for the students. Of late, MBA studies have broadened their scope with their functionality in the diversified business scenarios. Today, a business management degree is one of the most coveted business qualifications for its usability in all spheres. In this highly volatile job market, irrespective of the industry sectors, the MBA studies continue to render their effect in India as well. Whether it is finance, accounting, organizational behavior or marketing, the MBA skills are regarded as the languages of business. That’s why any MBA college in India, which maybe an MBA school in Bangalore or elsewhere, is regarded as the source of talents that cater to the need of business sectors.

The Indian job industry has encountered frequent changes and the market experts predict that it will continue along these lines due to the impact of globalization. The flexibility of MBA skills enables the students to mould themselves in every growing industry and fit to the sectors perfectly. Due to the multitasking ability of the MBA skills, the employers prefer them for their companies and look up to job seekers who can deliver quality services even in the most adverse situations in the industry.

Scope of MBA College In India

Entrepreneurs are seeking to improve operational efficiency and revenue per employee. Such a situation has given rise to the importance of recruiting MBA personnel in their companies. The rising salary and infrastructure cost are custom-made for the entry of the multi-dimensional MBA professionals. They will be able to take a substantial load off the shoulders of their employers. Paying a good salary in exchange for a huge workload will not deter any Company. Thus, an MBA college in India has the power to provide these quality personnel to the industry. The scope of an MBA school in Bangalore is immense in this direction.

Traits of A good MBA Professional

Any person interested for a career in MBA must be capable of analytical thinking. The ability to inspire confidence and work in coherence with clients are traits that every MBA professional should aspire to have. These are the main elements that separate the rice from the chaff. The most eligible students come to the fore and are selected outright. The clients too are able to extract the maximum from these bright MBA professionals. The relationship between the client and the MBA consultant has a lot of importance and this decides the future of business.

Education

Most MBA professionals hired today by business houses have a degree in engineering also. Since they have a scientific bent of mind, they are able to think clearly and analyze the problems arising in their jobs. They also inculcate business thinking and analytical skills. Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments is a must in order to succeed in this field.

An MBA college in India must aim to create professionals who possess these qualities so that they can rank highly in India. An MBA school in Bangalore strives to be the best and nurture more and more students to attain success.

"There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we're here to explore new possibilities."– Ray Charles

The first convocation celebration for the out going batch of students pursuing the Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia MBA programmes at Bangalore Management Academy’s (BMA) campus in Bangalore was held on November 26, 2008. The awards were given to students by Prof Kerry O Kox, Vice Chancellor, ECU.

When asked about the uniqueness of this course compared to others, Robert Donison, MD, explained that students obtain a full fledged ECU MBA degree in Bangalore in 16 month.” And this is the same as the one awarded in Australia through its unique credit rating of the programmes conducted at BMA. By doing so, students save more than 75 percent of the money as compared to pursuing the same course in Australia,” he said.

Prof Jayashankaran, Dean/Director, BMA, compared the similarities of BMA to the knowledge village in Dubai for its excellent infrastructure (fully A/C campus with Wi-Fi facility and 100 percent
power back up, digital library, gymnasium and food court being built) and various international partnerships under one roof.

ECU MBA with specializations Marketing, Finance, International Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Systems and HRM are conducted at BMA. The courses commence three times a year –
March, July and October making it attractive for the job market since the job requirements are round the clock in the corporate world. BMA is the only college in India where students can pursue the post
Graduate Programme in Retail Management from Retailers Association of India while pursuing the MBA – Marketing programme, which enables them to obtain two qualifications at the end of the
course.
The MBA (IS) course, prepares those interested in the IT industry to acquire management skills while simultaneously updating their IT knowledge.

As part of the MBA programme, all students complete an International Business Plan module in which students have to present a full-fledged business plan of a new business in the presence of potential investors’ venture capitalists, so sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship at a very early stage in their lives.

BMA’s other noted partner institutions include, Pondicherry University (Central University), University of Aberdeen (450 years old UK University), Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI), Malaysia.

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