Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA)
- Founded: 1991
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
- Specialization: Business and strategic communications, advertising, brand management, media management, digital communication, and related fields.
- Programs Offered:
- PGDM-C (Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Communications) (Flagship Program)
- Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
- Crafting Creative Communication (CCC)
- Admissions: Based on CAT, XAT, GMAT, and MICAT scores, followed by Group Exercises and Personal Interviews.
- Placement Highlights (2023):
- Highest CTC: INR 36 LPA
- Average CTC: INR 20.09 LPA
- Top Recruiters: Flipkart, Cognizant, Deloitte, Google, ICICI Bank, and others.
- Website: www.mica.ac.in
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
- Founded: 1826
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Specialization: Art and design disciplines, including painting, sculpture, graphic design, animation, film, and photography.
- Programs Offered: Undergraduate and graduate degrees in various art and design fields.
- Notable Alumni:
- Jeff Koons (Contemporary Artist)
- Julie Mehretu (Painter)
- David Simon (Creator of The Wire)
- Campus: Located in Baltimore’s Bolton Hill neighborhood, featuring historic and modern buildings, studios, and galleries.
- Website: www.mica.edu
Key Differences
- Focus Areas:
- Mudra Institute specializes in management and strategic communications.
- Maryland Institute focuses on art and design education.
- Location: One is in India (Ahmedabad), and the other is in the USA (Baltimore).
- Year Established: Mudra Institute was founded in 1991, while Maryland Institute has a much longer history, established in 1826.