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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
Course
Master Of Business Administration (MBA) Is A Graduate Degree Earned At A University That Provides Theoretical And Practical Training To Help Graduates Gain A Better Understanding Of General Business Management Functions.
Duration
The Duration Of The MBA Program Shall Extend Over 4 Semesters (Two Academic Years) Of 16 Weeks Or More Each With A Minimum Of 90 Actual Working Days Of Instruction In Each Semester And 2 To 3 Weeks Of Examinations.
Eligibility
- A graduate degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline securing at least 50% marks in aggregate including languages from a recognized University in India or abroad.
- Honors degree under 10+2+4 pattern from a recognized university under UGC Act having at least 50% marks in aggregate including languages.
- Candidates who have passed bachelor / master degree through correspondence / Open University system from this university or from any other university recognized by law are exempted from 10+2 pattern. The duration of the degrees must be three and two years respectively.
- Candidates who pass bachelor/master degree in any university system in single sitting pattern are not eligible.
- In case of SC/ST/Cat I candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate of marks obtained.
- All admissions to CBSMS and affiliated colleges will be made through an entrance test conducted by appropriate body as approved by Government of Karnataka and State Level Counseling based on Rank Merit and the reservation rules based on the seat matrix as announced by the Government of Karnataka from time to time.
Medium Of Instruction
The Medium Of Instruction For All Subjects And Examination Shall Be English Only.
Minimum Credits And Maximum Credits
- There shall be three categories of courses viz., Core and Compulsory Course, Specialization Course and Open Elective Course/Soft Core Course. The Open Electives are the University approved Courses offered by other Departments of Bangalore University.
- The credits for each of Compulsory Course and specialization course may vary from 2 to 4 credits. In case of open electives course, each paper shall be of 3 credits. A student is required to take one open elective course in III Semester.
Attendance
- Each paper shall be taken for the purpose of calculating attendance.
- Students are required to attend for not less than 75% of the classes in each subject in order to be eligible to appear for the University examinations.
- The statement of attendance shall be displayed on the Notice Board by the institution at end of every month for information of students.
- Five marks in Internal Assessment shall be awarded based on the percentage of attendance as an incentive to the student for regularity in attendance.
- A student who does not satisfy the requirement of percentage of attendance shall not be permitted to take the examination of that paper(s).
Semester-Wise Credit Distribution
| Category | Credits To Be Covered In | Total Credits | |||
| Sem - 1 | Sem - 2 | Sem - 3 | Sem - 4 | ||
| Compulsory Core Subjects | 24 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 60 |
| Soft Core Subjects | 2 | 2 | * | * | 4 |
| Specialization Subjects | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| General Open Elective (Inter Disciplinary) | * | * | 3 | * | 3 |
| Internship | * | * | 3 | * | 3 |
| Dissertation | * | * | * | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 104 |
Minimum For A Pass
- A candidate shall be declared to have passed the PG program if he/she secures at least a CGPA of 4.0 (Course Alpha-Sign Grade C) in the aggregate of both internal assessment and semester end examination marks put together in each unit such as theory papers / practical / project work / dissertation / viva-voce.
- The candidates who pass all the semester examinations in the first attempts are eligible for ranks provided they secure at least CGPA of 6.0 (or Alpha-Sign Grade A).
- The results of the candidates who have passed the fourth semester examination but not passed the lower semester examinations shall be declared as NCL (Not Completed Lower semester examinations). Such candidates shall be eligible for the degree only after completion of all the lower semester examinations.
- A candidate who passes the semester examinations in parts is eligible for only Class / CGPA and Alpha Sign Grade but not for ranking.
- There shall be no minimum in respect of internal assessment.
- A Candidate who fails in any of the unit / project work / Project Report / dissertation / viva-voce shall reappear in that unit / project work / Project Report / dissertation / viva-voce and pass the examination subsequently.
Project Work
Each Candidate Should Undertake A Project Work Immediately After The Second Semester Examination And Submit A Bound Copy Of The Report Within Two Weeks Of Commencement Of III Semester. This Project, Under The Guidance Of A Faculty Of The Institution, Has To Be On A Live Management Problem/Issue Concerning Either An Organization Or Otherwise. The Purpose Of The Project Is To Develop Larger Life Skills And Positive Attitude Among Students Who Have To Have Wider Perspective On Society/Organization. This Could Involve A Desk Study/Data Analysis/ Extension Work Or Exploration Of An Idea Or Its Implementation. In Other Words, A Management Student Is Expected To Enrich With Competency/Skills/Attitudes And Perspectives About Live Society And Organization.
The Duration Of The Project Is Four Weeks After The Completion Of II Semester And Before The Commencement Of III Semester. There Will Be 25 Marks For Project Report And 25 Marks For Viva Voce. A Minimum Of 25 Marks Out Of 50 Is Required For A Pass In The Project Work. The Viva And The Project Report Will Be Evaluated By A Member Of The Panel Of Examiners And The Concerned Faculty Guide. Specific Guidelines Will Be Issued By PG Department Of Management From Time To Time.
Dissertation
Every Student Is Required To Work On A Project In The Area Of His/Her Specialization And Prepare A Dissertation Report Under The Supervision Of A Faculty Guide. Prior To The Actual Work, The Students Are Required To Submit A Synopsis Of The Dissertation Incorporating The Statement Of Problem, Objectives And Methodology To Be Followed And Submit The Same To The Director, Management Studies, BUB. The Dissertation Has To Be Organization Specific But Not A Macro Study Or Freelance.
The Dissertation Duly Signed By The Guide And Certified By The Principal/Director Is To Be Submitted In A Bound Copy And A Soft Copy To The University At The End Of The Fourth Semester Before The Commencement Of The Semester Examination. The Dissertation Shall Be Evaluated For Two Hundred Marks By Two Examiners (One Of Them Will Be The Faculty Member Who Has Guided The Work And Other Will Be The External Examiner Appointed By The BOE). A Minimum Of 100 Marks Is Required For A Pass In The Dissertation. There Shall Be A Viva-Voce Examination For 50 Marks On The Dissertation. Viva-Voce Will Be Conducted By Board Of Examiners/Examiners Authorized By Chairman Of BOE. A Minimum Of 25 Marks Is A Must For Pass In The Viva-Voce Examination. Student Has To Work For Not Less Than 45 Days On Full Time Basis On The Dissertation. There Will Be No Classes During This Period. Detailed Guidelines Will Be Issued By PG Department From Time To Time.
Course Matrix
| FIRST SEMESTER | |||||||
| Subjects | Paper | Instruction Hrs/Week | Duration of Exam (Hrs) | Marks | Credits | ||
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Core Subjects: 1.1 Economics for Managers 1.2 Organizational Behaviour 1.3 Accounting for Managers 1.4 Statistics for Management 1.5 Marketing for Customer Value 1.6 Business & Industry | 6T | 6x4 | 6x3 | 6x30 | 6x70 | 6x100 | 6x4 |
| Soft Core: 1.7 Communication Skills | 1T | 1x2 | 1x3 | 1x30 | 1x70 | 1x100 | 1x2 |
| Total Credits | 26 | ||||||
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||||
| Subjects | Paper | Instruction Hrs/Week | Duration of Exam (Hrs) | Marks | Credits | ||
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Core Subjects: 2.1 Technology for Management 2.2 Managerial Research methods 2.3 Entrepreneurship and Ethics 2.4 Human Capital Management 2.5 Fiancial Management 2.6 Quantitative Techniques & Operations Research | 6T | 6x4 | 6x3 | 6x30 | 6x70 | 6x100 | 6x4 |
| Soft Core: 2.7 Innovation Management | 1T | 1x2 | 1x3 | 1x30 | 1x70 | 1x100 | 1x2 |
| Total Credits | 26 | ||||||
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||||
| Subjects | Paper | Instruction Hrs/Week | Duration of Exam (Hrs) | Marks | Credits | ||
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Core Subjects: 3.1 Strategic Management & Corporate Governance 3.2 Projects & Operations Management Elective Subjects: 3.3 Finance 3.4 Marketing 3.5 Human Resources 3.6 Health Care Management 3.7 Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) 3.8 Startups & SMES Management (Three electives in specialization streams) | 5T | 5x4 | 5x3 | 5x30 | 5x70 | 5x100 | 5x4 |
| 3.9 Open Elective | 1T | 1x3 | 1x3 | 1x30 | 1x70 | 1x100 | 1x3 |
| 3.10 Project Work for 4 weeks | 1x50 | -- | 1x50 | 1x3 | |||
| Total Credits | 26 | ||||||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||||
| Subjects | Paper | Instruction Hrs/Week | Duration of Exam (Hrs) | Marks | Credits | ||
| IA | Exam | Total | |||||
| Core Subjects: 4.1 International Business Dynamics Elective Subjects: 4.2 Finance 4.3 Marketing 4.4 Human Resources 4.5 Health Care Management 4.6 Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) 4.7 Startups & SMES Management (Three electives in specialization streams) | 4T | 4x4 | 4x3 | 4x30 | 4x70 | 4x100 | 4x4 |
| 4.8 Dissertation for 6 weeks | -- | 4 | Report Evaluation Viva | 1x50 | 1x200 | 1x250 | 1x8 1x2 |
| Total Credits | 26 | ||||||
| Program Grand Total of Credits | 104 | ||||||
Electives Under Specialization Streams
| Sl. No. | III SEMESTER | Sl. No. | IV SEMESTER |
| 3.3 Finance | 4.2 Finance | ||
| 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 | Indian Financial System Corporate Tax Planning & Management Corporate Valuation & Restructuring | 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 | Investment Analysis & Management International Financial Management Risk Management & Derivatives |
| 3.4 Marketing | 4.3 Marketing | ||
| 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 | Retailing Management & Services Consumer Behavior Rural & Agricultural Marketing | 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 | Strategic Brand Management
International Marketing Strategy Digital Marketing |
| 3.5 Human Resources | 4.4 Human Resources | ||
| 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 | Learning & Development
Industrial & Employee Relations Performance Management System | 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 | Strategic HRM
International HRM Talent & Knowledge Management |
| 3.6 Health Care Management | 4.5 Health Care Management | ||
| 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 | Perspectives on Health Care Sector
Management of Public Health Systems Health Economics | 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 | Basic Management Aspects of Health Care
Strategic Management in Health Care Settings Management of Hospital Services |
| 3.7 Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) | 4.6 Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) | ||
| 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 | Strategic Credit Management in Banks
Insurance Planning & Management Indian Financial System | 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 | Banking Technology & Management
International Financial Management Risk Management for Banks & Insurance Companies |
| 3.8 Startups & SMES Management | 4.7 Startups & SMES Management | ||
| 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 | Perspectives on Startups & SME
Basic Management Aspects of Small Business Establishment of SMES | 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.3 | Technology & Innovation
Internationalization of SMES Management of Startups |
Career Opportunities
An MBA Prepares Individuals For Many Types Of Careers. Some Of The More Common Jobs An MBA Prepares One For Include:
- Business analyst or strategist
- Business development analyst, associate, or manager
- Director (of a department)
- Entrepreneur/founder
- Financial analyst, associate, or manager
- Management consultant
- Marketing associate, analyst, or manager
- Portfolio manager
- Project analyst or strategist
- Product analyst, associate, or manager
- Program analyst, associate, or manager
- Operations analyst, associate, or manager
