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Master of Business Administration

Introduction

M.B.A. is a two year full-time postgraduate semesterized degree program. Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research has a total of 180 sanctioned seats from AICTE. The revised MBA Curriculum 2019 builds on the implementation of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Grading System initiated in the AY 2013. The curriculum takes the MBA programme to the next level in terms of implementing Outcome Based Education along with the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Grading System.

Fees

Total fees for MBA course for academic year 2023-2024
Maharashtra State (MS)/ Outside Mah. State (OMS)/ Foreign Students – 1,47,000/-

( Note : As per the latest directives of Shikshan Shulka Samiti)

Eligibility for Admission:

A candidate possessing 50% for open & 45% for reserved category marks at the Degree or Masters Degree examination in any faculty of any statutory University shall be eligible for admission to M.B.A. course. The candidate should also have qualified in the Common Entrance Test for M.B.A. conducted by Government of Maharashtra, DTE & Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Outcome Based Education:

Outcome Based Education (OBE) Approach: Outcomes are about performance, and this implies: a) There must be a performer – the student (learner), not only the teacher b) There must be something performable (thus demonstrable or assessable) to perform c) The focus is on the performance, not the activity or task to be performed.

syllabus

  • MBA Syllabus (Revised 2019 Pattern) Download

Specialisation

The following specializations shall be offered as MAJOR / MINOR:

  1. Marketing Management (MKT)
  2. Financial Management (FIN)
  3. Human Resources Management (HRM)
  4. Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  5. Business Analytics (BA)

The following specializations shall be offered ONLY as MINOR Specializations:

  1. Rural & Agribusiness Management (RABM)
  2. Pharma & Healthcare Management (PHM)
  3. Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM)
  4. International Business Management (IB)

Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation

Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation Methods are used by Course Teachers. Course Teachers can opt for a combination of one of more CCE methods, some of which are:

Class Test, Open Book Test, Written Home Assignment, In-depth Viva-Voce, Case Study, Caselet, Situation Analysis, Presentations etc. to name some few.

Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (CCE) / Concurrent Internal Evaluation (CIE):

  1. The course teacher shall prepare the scheme of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (Formative Assessment) before commencement of the term. The scheme of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation shall explicitly state the linkages of each CCE with the Course Outcomes and define the targeted attainment levels for each CO.
  2. The Director / Head of the Department / designated academic authority shall approve the scheme of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation with or without modifications.
  3. The course teacher shall display, on the notice board, the approved CCE scheme of the course and the same shall also be hosted on the website, not later than the first week of the term.
  4. Each CCE item shall be of minimum 25 marks.
  5. For a 3 Credit Course there shall be a MINIMUM of three CCE items. The final scores shall be converted to 50, using an average or best two out of three formula.
  6. For 2 Credit Courses there shall be a MINIMUM of two CCE items. The final scores shall be converted to 50.
  7. For a 1 Credit Course there shall be a MINIMUM of one CCE item.
  8. CCE shall be spread through the duration of course and shall be conceptualized, executed, assessed and documented by the course teacher along with student-wise and class-wise attainment levels of the COs and the attainment levels of the course.
  9. The assessment outcome of each CCE shall be duly signed by the course teacher, HOD / academic head and the Director / Head of the Department / designated academic authority of the Institute.
  10. A copy of the duly signed CCE outcome shall be displayed on the notice boards, within a week of the assessment and course teachers shall guide the students on a need basis.
  11. Institute may conduct additional makeup / remedial CCE items at its discretion.
  12. At the end of the term aggregate CCE scores / grades shall be calculated and the CO attainment levels shall be calculated by the course teacher.

End Semester Evaluation (ESE):

  1. The End Semester Evaluation (Summative Evaluation) for the Generic Core (GC), Subject Core (SC) and the Generic Elective (GE – UL) course shall be conducted by the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
  2. The ESE shall have 5 questions each of 10 marks.
  3. All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Is the M.B.A. Program a Full Time program?

Yes, M.B.A. is a 2-years full time program

Can I work alongside my study?

Since the MBA program is a full time program, students are expected to attend college regularly as per SPPU, Pune and UGC New Delhi norms. Students may, if they wish, join a part time job without missing on the academics and co-curricular activities of the college.

Is a student allowed Internship during the program?

Yes. College has a dedicated Training and Placement Officer (TPO). TPO will also take necessary efforts to provide Internship and placement for registered interested students.

Is the Admission assured after filling up the Admission Form?

No. After the submission of Admission Forms, Merit lists are prepared. Admission for MBA is based on Merit and conditional to eligibility approved by DTE, SPPU, Pune and other Government guidelines.

What are the Fees of the MBA Program?

The fees of the MBA Program are as per the Shikshan Shulka Samiti guidelines. For further queries and clarifications, contact the administration office.

Are ADD ON courses compulsory?

No. Add On courses are for Skill Enhancement and are recommended.

Is it necessary to Submit assignments and Tutorials?

Yes. Each Assignment, presentation and Tutorials carry marks. There is a separate passing head in Tutorials and it is essential to pass.

Is Passing in every Head compulsory?

Yes. Under the Choice Based Credit System (2019 Pattern), passing separately in each Head is compulsory. Heads imply Internal Examination, SIP Viva-voce, External Examination and Practical wherever applicable. Please refer to the university syllabus for detail information.

Can I change the specialization once I have opted in second semester?
Can I change my Minor Specialization?

No. Once minor specialization is selected in third semester, it cannot be changed.