I’m a sports buff and after my B.Sc would like to pursue an MBA in sports management in India or abroad. Which universities abroad offer this study programme, and what are their admission requirements?
Ivor Rebello, Panjim
MBA is an academic programme. Therefore irrespective of the specialisation you choose you need to write entrance examinations such as CAT, CET, NMAT, etc for admission into a B-school in India. Abroad, the most reputed institutions offering an MBA in sports management are Northumbria University and Abertay Dundee — both in the UK. Other British universities such as Loughborough, Sheffield and Swansea offer a M.Sc in sports management. Admission is based on past academic performance, reference letters and IELTS test scores.
I’m keen on pursuing a Masters in business economics after completing my B.Com degree. Which institutions offer this study programme?
Nalini Raghavan, Bangalore
A Master’s degree in business economics is offered by several universities including Punjab Univer-sity, Chandigarh (www.puchd.ac.in); Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (www.bu.ac.in); University of Lucknow, Institute of Development Studies, DPA Campus (www.idslu.com); University of Delhi, Department of Business Economics, New Delhi (www.mbe-du.org), and Apeejay Institute of Management & Information Techno-logy, New Delhi (www.apeejay.edu).
I’m in class XII (science) and want to know which colleges offer marine engineering degree programmes.
Deepak Chavan, Pune
The complete list of institutions offering marine engineering progra-mmes is available on www.dgshipping. com. However there isn’t a common entrance test for admission into the country’s marine institutes. Hence, you have to identify the institute of your choice and comply with its admission requirements. Among the more promi-nent marine education institutions are R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai (www.rlinstitutes. com); Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune (www.tolani. edu); Indian Maritime University (www.imu-tn.nic.an); and the Marine Engineering Research Institute, Kolkata (www.merical.ac.in).
Does any Indian university offer an MBA in events management?
Shweta Rajan, Chennai
Recently Manipal University (www.manipal.edu/me) in associ- ation with Whistling Woods Interna-tional (www.whistlingwoods.net) has introduced an MBA in media and entertainment with specialisation in film, broadcasting, new and interactive media and events management. There are, however, plenty of diploma courses in events management offered by institutes across the country.
After completing my B.Sc in 2011, I want to sign up for an M.Sc in clinical research. Which institutes and universities offer this programme?
Siddharth Anand, New Delhi
You can keep track in local dailies for the admission notifi-cations of various institutions offering postgraduate courses in clinical research (not many offer M.Sc). Some of them include Altair Institute of Communication and Management Studies, Mumbai (www.aicmsindia.org); Institute of Clinical Research India (www.icriindia.com); International Centre for Training in Clinical Research (www.ictcr.org); Clinical Research Education and Management Academy (www.cremaindia.org); MGM University of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai (www.mgmuhs.com); Reliance School of Life Sciences, Dhirubhai Ambani Life Sciences Centre, Navi Mumbai (www.rsls.ac.in); Nucleus Institute of Clinical Research (www.nucleuspune. org); Inter-Ed Faculty of Clinical Research, Kochi (www.ifcr.in) and Bilcaire Research Academy, Pune (www.bilcareacademy.com).
After completing my BA next year I want to do an MA in applied linguistics. How would you rate my job prospects after postgraduation?
Zenia Irani, Mumbai
Applied linguistics is the use of the theory and principles of communi-cation to address challenges such as media of instruction and second language learning. After postgraduation you are likely to find work in the areas of language teaching, research, language technologies, communication studies, culture studies, library and information science, education, language document-ation and related services. You could also get involved with dictionary publishing. The fields of education, mass communications, advertising, PR, journalism, computer programming and software design, technical writing etc too provide work opportunities for linguistics professionals.
Please recommend a reputed institution for a course in film direction. What are their eligibility requirements?
Sunil Das, Bangalore
Among the most reputed film training institutes are the Film & Television Institute of India, Pune (www.ftiindia.com); Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata (www. srfti.gov.in); Whistling Woods Interna-tional Institute of Film, Television, Animation & Media Arts, Mumbai (www.whistlingwoods.net); LV Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai (www. prasadacademy.com); MGR Film and Television Institute, Chennai, and AAFT, Noida (www.aaft.com). Most of them conduct an entrance test.
I’m in class XI (science) and want to know about institutions offering courses in industrial design. Please advise.
Navnit Patel, Ahmedabad
Some of the institutions offering industrial design programmes are IIT-Guwahati (bachelor of design); National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (www.nid.edu), which offers a professional undergraduate programme with specialisation in the areas of product, furniture and interior design, ceramic and glass design; Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune (www.symbiosis design.ac.in) which offers a bachelor of design degree with specialisation in product design. Industrial designers work in a wide range of industries including transportation, medical products, consumer electronics, enter-tainment, computer animation, furniture, interior and environmental design. Freelancing is also an option.