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Is MBA required for managers in construction field ??

Created by : Sandeep Thakur, Partner - S.N.Constructions, Civil Engineer  | 09 16 2010 07:35:44 +0000
Keywords : is mba required for managers in construction field ??
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MBA is not important for managers in construction field. it's only the experience which is required to manage the projects.
By Sandeep Thakur, Partner - S.N.Constructions, Civil Engineer  09 16 2010 07:35:44 +0000
 
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MBA is not just about managing business. It encompasses the entire gamut of management skilss - finance, teams, resources, time, operations and finally stakeholder aspirations which is critical for the success of every project. Otherwise, we construction managers are taken for a ride by every other maanger because we do not know about their roles and the way they are suppossed to support us. COnstruction being the primary role, everythiing else is in support role, bur unfortunately we become secondary to everything else, especially finacne and HR. So wake up and learn about others so that you know who to hold accountable for things which go wrong for no fault of yours.
By Lt Col (Retd) L Shri Harsha, Freelancer, Technology Consulting  09 18 2010 07:23:03 +0000
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MBA is not required for managers in any field, but it helps in boosting the skills required for managers.
By Nilesh Pawar, Legal & Secretarial, Valencia Professional & Management Services LLP  | 02 25 2011 10:39:52 +0000
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MBA is not necessarily required in construction field, but having an MBA would give you an additional punch in managing construction projects. Being a civi engineer you have the skill to do the work properly and efficiently...an Addl MBA would help you to mangage the entire show effectively.
By G.Jayakumar , Group Operations Manager  | 09 19 2010 12:09:05 +0000
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No, There is no any need of MBA in construction field Because In constructon field Manager should Know the civil engineering Field with some Basic Management principles thats it...........
By Kevadkar Mangesh Daji, Lecturer, Universal College Of Engineering and Reserch,Pune  | 09 19 2010 07:14:50 +0000
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Not only so; many of the construction managers even do not have any engineering degree. I have noticed that civil engineering profession is the only profession where lot of peoples from non-engineering background exist.Look at the mistries who are coming to your house for work, whether plumber, mason,carpenter or painter; they do not have even any trade skill, why to talk of engineer and MBAs for projects?

There is another side of the coin too.MBA degrees have stooped so low that the degree is not important but where you have passed from, is more relevent!

- Dipak Bhattacharya
By Dipak Bhattacharya, Chief Engineer, A private Ltd Consulting Co. in Delhi  | 09 18 2010 18:19:04 +0000
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It is not required but a MBA can definitely manage the things in a more organized way.
By Suresh Prasad Gupta, Freelancer, Pharmaceuticals  | 09 17 2010 16:36:04 +0000
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MBA is a degree availed by giving exams after few year studies But what if common sense is not used while execution in progress. Since in education career we can put as we are been taught to design a nut and bolt of very gigantic machine? A few on tips if common sense used can bring success hense its not the degree but the experience bringsthe success, Unfortunately some are making MBA mandatory for employment risking their success...
By Rajendra Shah, Head/VP/GM-Corporate Planning/Strategy, Ajayraj ConstructionsPvt. Ltd.  | 09 17 2010 16:29:42 +0000
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Sorry Anjaneyula jii I disagree with you.. Mr Sandeep is absolutely right.. In construction field  experience is main tool for managing any project or work.. There is no need to of MBA degree for this field...
By Nohar Singh Dhruv, Jr. Engg, Chhatisgarh State Electrical Board  | 09 17 2010 15:02:51 +0000
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I respect your views,Anjaneyula.

But if you have proper site/field experience, then you will learn the basics of management at site only.

& for site management you have your ideas to deal with this labors/contractors/suppliers/internal customers like planning team etc & for this a person who is little weak in technicalities can gain a lot with it's field or on site experience.

Please think neutrally, then you may understand, but for this u have to be on field/site.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 09 17 2010 13:33:15 +0000
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Dear Sandeep, thanks for posting this topic for debate.

I also support your views.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 09 17 2010 13:27:34 +0000
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I support your views, Biswajit.

I think PMP is good option in place of MBA.

& above all in civil field experience of site is key to your success.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 09 17 2010 13:26:25 +0000
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Construction Mangers/Project Managers are reqd in Construction to deal with a huge manpower, Planning, P&M, QA/QC, Safety, Materials & Store, Statutory norms and overall construction finance & accounts to achieve a good margin in a project. This is really a big subject and are not included in the course of the biz schools. Engineers on experience become Project Managers and are very succesful to end with good profitability.
By Biswajit Sarma, Project Manager - Construction of Raddison 5 Star Hotel, DS Group  | 09 16 2010 08:39:42 +0000
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Hi sandeep, people who know their work will always be confident about doing it bu t what i think that MBA provides essential management skills as it opens the creative mind and shows a lot of viewpoints from which to view the projects to manage any project financially and then marketing it right to get the right worth of the hard work and lot other areas...
By Jayant Singh, Freelancer, Management & Strategy Consulting  | 09 16 2010 08:09:31 +0000
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getting a certificate as MBA will do nothing with site management. But Knowledge of subjects in the curriculum will help one to improve thier role in a company.
By Rinu P Babu, Projects Planning Manager, Mir Realtors Pvt. Ltd  | 06 20 2011 09:49:31 +0000
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My ans. is yes If you are in the field of marketing for the construction equipment & hardware items for const.. YES...YES...YES.. definatly it is required however if you r in the field of construction  ,Project & site activity.. i think if u R not MBA  would not bean problem or the added advantage.. for the construction activity... Am i right..?Anjaneyula..


By sudhir Desai, Now working as chief manager (Civil ) Const & Maint.activities, A MNC For Fertilizer manufacturing.  | 09 17 2010 18:49:23 +0000
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Yes ur rite, experience can do the same work in good way, but MBA do the same work in best way, and the management part MBA guys work very well and make the efficient work. 
By Vinoth , REAL ESTATE CONSULTATNT, HANU REDDY REALTY INDIA PVT. LTD.,  | 09 17 2010 15:12:40 +0000
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MBA gives you much broader idea on how industry works. A engineer in a construction industry cannot perform or track the market as a MBA graduate does. He might be technically strong but when it comes to the managing part of it... a base management knowledge is required....  To see things in a different angle.... 

Correct me if I am wrong
By Anjaneyula Reddy, Construction-Heavy, DLF  | 09 17 2010 12:39:39 +0000
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