I have a BTech in CSE and ~2 years work experience in technology consulting. I will be starting an ABC/FMS/ISB/XLRI tier MBA program next year with the goal of breaking into product management.

What can I do in the meantime to maximise my chances of landing such roles? Would it be a good idea to join a product management bootcamp (Upraised/HelloPM/Airtribe etc)? Would the portfolio I build during these programs hold any weight during on-campus recruitment?

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If you are joining top tier MBA program your half job is done. Plus you are from CSE background with experience in consulting so I believe you would have good idea of how software works (api,database and stuff) and business requirements from clients. You can focus on the work you did for the client and how it helped in their business. Plus in your coursework you would have lots case studies which you can utilize to improve product sense.

Joining online course is not a good idea. I myself had done the airtribe course and it was helpful for only those who are totally new to tech.

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