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ajitabh Question by ajitabh on Jan 12, 2025Hindi
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hello sir , I need advice for a course from IIM Indore MMS program is it good? I am working in telecom with 17 years exp. as specialist core technical profile and stuck at the same position for 10 years looking to change job and domain will this program help? What about placements? My current package is 30 Lakh. will i be able to get placed on higher package and change domain. Is this course worth to move to higher levels.

Ans: If the company sponsors you then you can go (even being in a state of without pay). But don't leave the job for this purpose. Best of luck. Professor..................................................................:)
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