Title: Business Of Education In India^new
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Can Saraswati - the goddess of knowledge - show way to Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth. This CD on Business of Education is partnership between Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi. Metaphors apart, is it worth investing in education. What are the kinds of investments required? What are the returns!!! This CD explores the market, segments within the market, the investments, the returns for all forms of educational offerings - Schools, Engineering Colleges, Medical Colleges, Coaching Classes, Business Schools. A reality check on the educational business opportunity.

1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………… 
A brief over view of the educational sector in India. The market size and the opportunity. This chapter provides the overall statistics on the educational sector and the business opportunity lurking in it.

2. School……………………………………………………………………………………….. 
Is it worth starting a school. What kind of segment should you target. What is the investment required, how much fees can be charged, how long is the payback period.

3. Engineering……………………………………………………………………………………... 
India has seen a plethora of engineering school starting in the 80s and 90s. Clearly there is money to be made in starting an engineering college. But is the sector overcrowded. Is it then worth starting an engineering college.

4. Business……………………………………………………………………………………... 
The business of business school is one that deserves exploration. While MBA was a mere fad in 70s, the qualification has acquired main stream status in 90s. Management education is now a serious alternative to Engineeering, Medicine and Accountancy.

5. Medicine……………………………………………………………………………………... 
Training the doctor is of course an expensive proposition. You need a hospital in addition to college. And there are far fewer doctors than say engineers. India needs atleast 400 more medical colleges to its existing 300 odd to meet health services needs of the nation. Should one be starting a medical college

6. Coaching Class……………………………………………………………………………………... 
The IITs, IIMs and Medical colleges are filled with students who have been helped in competition by coaching classes. Is it worth starting coaching class then?

7. IT Education……………………………………………………………………………………... 
Indian IT owes more to NIIT than to IIT. Understanding the business model of NIIT and Aptechs will help you decide if you should start an IT training institute.

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