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In the hyper competitive job market of today, studying for a management degree is the only way forward. Know the top trends and why specialisation is going to be the key differentiator.

A degree in management is a solid investment for a student any day. Development of leadership skills, improved strategic and critical thinking, a broader enhanced vision, time management, good decision making and strong analytical skills are some of the key benefits that come with the coveted degree, along with a higher pay package. With the changing business landscape, B schools are reinventing themselves and their curriculum. They are adopting new study techniques and are introducing case study competitions, and are getting aggressive in the way they train their business grads to brainstorm, network and collaborate with industry leaders and partners. Apart from the regular curriculum which offers theoretical knowledge on different management disciplines, students are also encouraged to participate in co curricular activities, team building workshops, problem solving exercises, and preparing business reports for their holistic development. While traditional options such as consulting, data analytics and investment banking are some of the key career avenues available to the students, new age opportunities due to opening up of the tech and digital sector are some of the emerging areas they can look at. Keeping pace with all this,apart from the generic MBA

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