In the account of growing competition, and the role of specialised education, students tend to gain interest in making early career choices. Professionals having specific skill sets can land a handsome salary right after completing the course. A BBA degree might not lead to getting a desirable package. An integrated programme can fill the gaps, which a standard graduation degree might not.

Several institutes/universities offer integrated BBA (BBA + MBA) programmes for candidates passing class 12th. The course can be completed within five years, further leading a career in a specialised field. One of the advantages of the five years integrated programme is that it can set a base for the master’s degree right after class 12th. Additionally, there shall be no repetition of subjects in the UG and PG levels.

You can save time as well as expenses with a BBA MBA integrated course after 12th. You wouldn’t have to appear for two selection processes. Similarly, you need not waste time for entrance exam preparation. As a student of the integrated management programme, you will get a comprehensive knowledge of business management fundamentals starting from the UG level of education. Further, electives can be chosen in the UG programme depending upon specialisation of an MBA degree.

Differences between BBA and integrated BBA-MBA

MBA or Masters of Business Administration helps students acquire the methodologies that help to improve and upscale business performance. Accountable to the skillsets imparted during the MBA degree programme, an MBA aspirant tends to get a well-paying job. You have to complete the graduation course, followed by an entrance exam to enter the management space. Besides, a standard MBA programme has several differences if compared with an integrated programme.

Key differences between an MBA and integrated MBA mentioned below will aid in deciding about the course.

  1. Eligibility – Candidates completing class 12th can apply for an integrated programme, whereas, students must hold a graduation degree to pursue an MBA programme.
  2. Course Duration – The duration of a standard MBA programme is two years. In contrast, integrated MBA will be five years long, i.e. students will obtain comprehensive knowledge.
  3. Ease in choosing specialisation – Students will have ample time decide which discipline to pursue an MBA in. Whereas, students who wish for a standard MBA does have to decide in lesser time. Until the MBA programme is near, students are well versed with the specialised domains of HR, finance, marketing, and more to pursue MBA.
  4. Making students industry-ready – Students completing integrated MBA programme are industry-ready after completion of the programme, whereas, BBA graduates are still in process of obtaining managerial skills.

Career Options

As a BBA graduate you will have lesser options to consider jobs, whereas, after completing an integrated MBA programme, you will have much more job options. Additionally, a higher package will be offered to you after completion of the integrated programme. Some of the job profiles available after integrated MBA are as follows.

  1. Academician
  2. Accounting manager
  3. Business analyst
  4. Business development executive
  5. Finance director
  6. Financial analyst
  7. Product manager

 

Hope the information helps you in choosing the best career option for you.