MBA – Master of Business Administration
MBA is a two-year professional, postgraduate course, conducted in affiliation to Bangalore University, spread over four semesters. It is recognised by AICTE, New Delhi. The main aim of master’s degree in business administration is to provide functional and vocational orientation to students by preparing them mentally and technically for their careers.
Overview
MBA is considered to be one of the most prestigious and sought-after degrees in the world because of the value it holds in business and administration. This degree will benefit all those who aspire for managerial posts, or those who wish to start their own ventures.This course is a two-year postgraduate programme delivered in four semesters, and is affiliated to Bangalore University. This programme is recognized worldwide and is considered a major step towards successful business management careers. An MBA degree can benefit those in business and management, irrespective of the industry or designation, and regardless of the economic condition of the country.The programme offers six specializations-the three functional specialisations offered are finance, HR and Marketing; three sectoral specializations offered are Health Care Management, Banking Finance and Insurance Services and Startups and SMEs Management. The student can choose any two specializations among these in the third semester. During the course the student shall pursue two projects; first project work for 4 weeks in third semester and another dissertation project for 6 weeks in fourth semester.
Objectives of the Program
The MBA program intends to develop in a student:
- Skills to understand and analyze the Business environment
- Decision Making Skills and Problem Solving Skills in a corporate environment
- Leadership Skills and Management Skills
- Global Environmental Analysis Skills
- Ability to face the challenges in today’s complex business world
- Sense of Ethics and Social Responsibility
IASMS has reached a major milestone of being recognized as one of the top business schools in India, which raises eyebrows of many as this mega-achievement has come within a three years of its establishment.
IASMS offers a four semester-regular MBA programme which has been recognized and approved by AICTE, New Delhi. IASMS carries a strong value because of its well thought pedagogy being applied to the syllabus of Bangalore University. The regular guest lecture series of academicians and corporate of repute fueled by continuous case studies approach makes our programme a distinctive and unique. IASMS grooms its graduates to become capable of managing modern corporate India and MNCs efficiently and independently.
The faculties at Indian Academy school of Management studies work hand in hand with the faculty members from leading Management Institutes and the business sectors to provide the best possible professional touch to the budding executives. The college offers specializations in
- Finance Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Health Care Management
- Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS)
- Startups & SMES Management
Eligibility
- A graduate degree of 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline securing at least 50% marks in aggregate including languages from a recognised university in India and aboard.
- Honours degree of 10+2+4 pattern from recognised universities under UGC Act, having at least 50% marks in aggregate, including languages
- Candidates who have cleared bachelor’s/master’s degree through correspondence /open university system from Bangalore University or from any other university recognised by law, are exempted from 10+2 pattern. The duration of 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.
Course Structure
MBA – Masters in Business Administration
I Semester
| Paper | 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 AND INDUSTRY |
| Paper | Soft Core |
|---|---|
| 1.7 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
II Semester
| Paper | Core Subjects |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGEMENT |
| 2.2 | MANAGERIAL RESEARCH METHODS |
| 2.3 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ETHICS |
| 2.4 | HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT |
| 2.5 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
| 2.6 | QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH |
| Paper | Soft Core |
|---|---|
| 2.7 | INNOVATION MANAGEMENT |
III Semester
| Paper | Core Subjects |
|---|---|
| 3.1 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
| 3.2 | PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT |
| Elective Subjects | |
|---|---|
| 3.3 | FINANCE |
| 3.4 | MARKETING |
| 3.5 | HUMAN RESOURCES |
| 3.6 | HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT |
| 3.7 | BANKING FINANCE AND INSURANCE SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS) |
| 3.8 | STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT THREE ELECTIVES IN SPECIALIZATION STREAMS |
| 3.9 | OPEN ELECTIVE: |
| 3.10 | PROJECT WORK FOR 4 WEEKS |
IV Semester
| Paper | 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 AND INSURANCE SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS) |
| 4.7 | STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT THREE ELECTIVES IN SPECIALIZATION STREAMS |
| 4.8 | DISSERTATION FOR 6 WEEKS |
Electives Under Specialization Streams
| III Semester | IV Semester |
|---|---|
| 3.3 FINANCE | 4.2 FINANCE |
| 3.3.1 INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM | 4.2.1 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT |
| 3.3.2 CORPORATE TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | 4.2.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
| 3.3.3 CORPORATE VALUATION AND RESTRUCTURING | 4.2.3 RISK |
| 3.4 MARKETING | 4.3 MARKETING |
| 3.4.1 RETAILING MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES | 4.3.1 STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT |
| 3.4.2 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | 4.3.2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY |
| 3.4.3 RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING | 4.3.3 DIGITAL MARKETING |
| 3.5 HUMAN RESOURCES | 4.4 HUMAN RESOURCES |
| 3.5.1 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | 4.4.1 STRATEGIC HRM |
| 3.5.2 INDUSTRIAL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS | 4.4.2 INTERNATIONAL HRM |
| 3.5.3 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | 4.4.3 TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT |
| 3.6 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT | 4.5 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT |
| 3.6.1 PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH CARE SECTOR | 4.5.1 BASIC MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE |
| 3.6.2 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS | 4.5.2 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE |
| 3.6.3 HEALTH ECONOMICS | |
| 3.7. BANKING FINANCE AND INSURANCE SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS) | 4.6 BANKING FINANCE AND INSURANCE SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS) |
| 3.7.1 STRATEGIC CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN BANKS | 4.6.1 BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT |
| 3.7.2 INSURANCE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | 4.6.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
| 3.7.3 INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM | 4.6.3 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES |
| 3.8 STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT | 4.7 STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT |
| 3.8.1 PERSPECTIVES ON STARTUPS AND SME | 4.7.1 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION |
| 3.8.2 BASIC MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS | 4.7.2 INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMES |
| 3.8.3 ESTABLISHMENT OF SMES | 4.7.3 MANAGEMENT OF STARTUPS |
Career Opportunities
An MBA graduate enjoys widest range of Career Opportunities compared to any other degree. MBA degree provides innumerable career opportunities in various fields. The degree is beneficial to get higher level jobs or to rise to managerial level sooner in one’s career. The opportunities are so vast that it is difficult to say which industry does not need MBA graduates. A brief list is provided below is only indicative.
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Specialists
- Market Research Analysts
- Advertising Manager
- Finance Manager
- Treasurers and Financial Officers
- Cash Managers
- Accounting Managers
- Corporate Controllers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Risk and Insurance Managers
- Investment Bankers
- Human Resource Managers
- Public Relations
- Project Manager
- Project Management Consultant
- Market researcher
- Strategic Manager
- Consumer relations Manager