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A Journey of Growth

From MBA to a 32-Year Career in

Marketing

Varghese Mathew
Director, New Marine Ltd
mathew123blr@gmail.com
Batch- 1986-88

Reflecting on my educational journey, it’s a
blend of exploration, decisions, and unwavering
dedication. It all began with my schooling at
Loyola, followed by an enriching experience
at Wadia College, where I delved into the
demonstrating the power of collective
realm of statistics. However, upon graduation,
intelligence in addressing multifaceted
I found myself at a crossroads, torn between
challenges.
pursuing an MBA or charting a path towards
Choosing to specialize in Marketing and
becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). After
HR, I embarked on a journey where practical
careful consideration, I realized my inclination
knowledge took precedence over theoretical
towards practical applications and opted for
concepts. The curriculum, meticulously crafted
an MBA, marking the commencement of a
to align with industry standards, equipped us
transformative chapter at IMDR.
with the tools necessary to navigate the dynamic
IMDR welcomed me into a cohort of
business landscape. Courses in organizational
diverse individuals, each bringing a unique
behaviour, corporate economics, and strategic
background and perspective to the table. What
marketing laid the foundation for my future
truly stood out during my time there were the
endeavours.
stimulating case studies that fuelled vibrant
Scoring a commendable 78 percent in my
discussions and fostered fresh insights and
MBA was a validation of my dedication and
solutions. Collaborative teamwork became
commitment. While I may not have topped the
the cornerstone of our learning experience,
class, I took pride in my achievements, knowing

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