Home to nearly 17% of all the MBA colleges in India, Bangalore is a Mecca for MBA aspirants both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It has some of the best B-schools in the country. Almost all MBA colleges in Bangalore offer a wide variety of MBA courses such as Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Masters in Business Administration in Marketing/Finance & Accounting/Human Resources/Production & Operations Management, and other specializations.

Bangalore’s high-quality educational infrastructure and skilled talent pool are the two primary points of attraction for students and professionals alike. Also, Bangalore has a vast selection of MBA colleges with varying fee structures. While some colleges offer affordable MBA courses, ranging within Rs. 2-5 LPA, reputed colleges demand higher course fees that can stretch up to Rs. 25 lakhs (for two years).

Furthermore, most MBA colleges in Bangalore offer necessary facilities like health centers, gymnasiums, libraries, Wi-Fi enabled campuses, cafeterias, among other things. Overall, candidates pursuing MBA courses in Bangalore find a conducive environment for studying along with a comfortable lifestyle.

Bangalore is the IT hub of India. Naturally, there are numerous well-established companies and startups that offer stellar job opportunities along with high-end salary packages. Usually, MBA graduates (freshers) can get a starting salary package of Rs. 1.8 – 2.5 LPA in Bangalore. The salary scale depends on factors like MBA specialization, company reputation, skillset, and work experience.

According to PayScale, here are a few top-ranking MBA jobs with high annual salary packages:

• Senior Business Analyst - Rs. 9,98,000
• Marketing Manager - Rs. 8,51,000
• Operations Manager - Rs. 7,66,000
• Human Resources Manager - Rs. 7,37,000
• Business Development Manager - Rs. 6,68,000
• Relationship Manager - Rs. 5,15,000

In well-established and reputed IT companies, MBA graduates can find excellent job prospects with high compensation. For instance, TCS and Accenture offer an average annual salary ranging between Rs. 3.2 - 5.3 LPA to an MBA graduate, which can reach up to Rs. 20,00,000 LPA for experienced professionals in managerial/leadership roles.

Some of the most pursued and highly-demanded MBA courses are Marketing/Digital Marketing, Finance & Accounting, and Technology. As for the MBA career profiles, here are the top-ranking job profiles for MBA candidates.

MBAs in Marketing can get job opportunities in various industries, including retail, hospitality, media & entertainment, IT/ITES, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The job titles in this field Brand Manager, Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Market Research Analyst, Media Planner, Digital Marketing Manager, etc.

MBAs in Finance find employment opportunities primarily in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. For candidates with an MBA in Finance, the job titles include Financial Manager/Analyst, Credit Analyst, Treasurer, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Risk and Insurance Manager, Chief Financial Officer, VP (Finance), and Finance Director.