Duration: 2 years
Overview of School of Management Studies
SOMS
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An MBA is one of the most sought-after degrees worldwide, offering individuals a deeper understanding of how businesses operate across various sectors and industries. The program is designed to nurture critical thinking, strategic planning, and effective management practices while preparing students for leadership roles in both the private and public sectors. MBA students often engage in real-world case studies, internships, and projects that allow them to apply their learning in practical business scenarios.
The field of MBA is crucial for the development of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers who can drive innovation, manage resources efficiently, and lead organizations toward achieving their goals. The MBA opens up diverse career opportunities in several areas, such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. Graduates can work in corporate settings, consulting firms, multinational companies, start-ups, or even pursue their own business ventures. With the global economy becoming increasingly interconnected, the skills gained in an MBA program are highly valued and can lead to executive roles and leadership positions across the world.
Eligibility
Pass 10+2 examination (HSC) with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
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Passed Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained at least 50% (45% in the case of BC,BCM,MBC,SC,SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu) in the qualifying degree examination.
a) 10 + 2 + 3/4/5 years pattern
OR
b) 10 + 3 years Diploma + 2/3 years pattern
OR
c) AMIE with 2 years full time Teaching Experience / Industrial Experience in the relevant field after successful completion of the course including project work and enrolled before 31.05.2013. An experience certificate shall be produced by the candidate.
i. 10 + 2 + AMIE + 2 years of experience
OR
ii. 10 + 3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE + 2 years of experience
Core Areas of Study
Foundational Courses
- Overview of management principles, functions, and roles.
- Introduction to various management theories and approaches.
- Fundamentals of marketing concepts, strategies, and techniques.
- Understanding consumer behavior, market segmentation, and product positioning.
- Basics of accounting principles, financial statements, and analysis.
- Understanding financial data for decision-making and planning.
- Study of individual and group behavior within organizations.
- Topics include motivation, leadership, communication, and organizational culture.
- Overview of management principles, functions, and roles.
- Introduction to various management theories and approaches.
- Fundamentals of marketing concepts, strategies, and techniques.
- Understanding consumer behavior, market segmentation, and product positioning.
- Basics of accounting principles, financial statements, and analysis.
- Understanding financial data for decision-making and planning.
- Study of individual and group behavior within organizations.
- Topics include motivation, leadership, communication, and organizational culture.
Core Courses
- Formulating and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Analyzing the competitive environment and developing competitive strategies.
- Recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees.
- Performance appraisal, compensation, and employee relations.
- Managing production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
- Optimization of resources to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Managing financial resources, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Capital budgeting, risk management, and financial decision-making.
- Developing marketing strategies, product development, pricing, and promotion.
- Market analysis, branding, and customer relationship management.
- Formulating and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Analyzing the competitive environment and developing competitive strategies.
- Recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees.
- Performance appraisal, compensation, and employee relations.
- Managing production processes, quality control, and supply chain management.
- Optimization of resources to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Managing financial resources, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Capital budgeting, risk management, and financial decision-making.
- Developing marketing strategies, product development, pricing, and promotion.
- Market analysis, branding, and customer relationship management.
Specialized Courses
- Planning, executing, and controlling projects within organizations.
- Project scheduling, risk management, and project team management.
- Managing business operations in a global context.
- International marketing, trade regulations, and cultural aspects of management.
- Developing entrepreneurial skills, business planning, and venture creation.
- Innovation management, product development, and startup funding.
- Managing the flow of goods and services from raw material to the end customer.
- Logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
- Analyzing data to inform business decisions and strategies.
- Data visualization, predictive analytics, and business intelligence tools.
- Planning, executing, and controlling projects within organizations.
- Project scheduling, risk management, and project team management.
- Managing business operations in a global context.
- International marketing, trade regulations, and cultural aspects of management.
- Developing entrepreneurial skills, business planning, and venture creation.
- Innovation management, product development, and startup funding.
- Managing the flow of goods and services from raw material to the end customer.
- Logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
- Analyzing data to inform business decisions and strategies.
- Data visualization, predictive analytics, and business intelligence tools.
Elective Courses and Special Topics
- Developing leadership skills and managing organizational change.
- Transformational leadership, change communication, and organizational development.
- Understanding ethical and social responsibilities of businesses.
- Sustainability, environmental management, and corporate governance.
- Strategies for conducting business in the digital age.
- E-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and online business models.
- Identifying and managing business risks.
- Compliance with legal regulations and industry standards.
- Developing leadership skills and managing organizational change.
- Transformational leadership, change communication, and organizational development.
- Understanding ethical and social responsibilities of businesses.
- Sustainability, environmental management, and corporate governance.
- Strategies for conducting business in the digital age.
- E-commerce platforms, digital marketing, and online business models.
- Identifying and managing business risks.
- Compliance with legal regulations and industry standards.
Practical Experience
- Practical work experience in real business environments.
- Applying management principles and theories in practical settings.
- Analyzing real-world business cases and developing solutions.
- Project-based learning to address management challenges.
- Engaging with industry partners for research projects or consulting assignments.
- Networking opportunities and exposure to industry practices.
- Practical work experience in real business environments.
- Applying management principles and theories in practical settings.
- Analyzing real-world business cases and developing solutions.
- Project-based learning to address management challenges.
- Engaging with industry partners for research projects or consulting assignments.
- Networking opportunities and exposure to industry practices.
Key Skills Developed
Leadership
Developing leadership qualities to inspire and guide teams.
Communication
Effective communication skills for managing teams and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving
Analytical skills to identify and solve complex business problems.
Decision-Making
Making informed decisions based on data and analysis.
Teamwork
Collaborating with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
Strategic Thinking
Planning and executing strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
Career Opportunities
Management courses prepare students for various roles in business, government, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurship:
- Business manager, operations manager, general manager.
- HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, training manager.
- Marketing manager, sales manager, brand manager.
- Financial analyst, accounting manager, finance manager
- Management consultant, strategy consultant, business analyst.
- Startup founder, small business owner, social entrepreneur.
- Business manager, operations manager, general manager.
- HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, training manager.
- Marketing manager, sales manager, brand manager.
- Financial analyst, accounting manager, finance manager.
- Management consultant, strategy consultant, business analyst.
- Startup founder, small business owner, social entrepreneur.
Practical Experience
Digital Transformation
- Integration of digital technologies in business processes.
- Growth of e-commerce and online marketplaces.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Focus on sustainable business practices and ethical conduct.
- Increasing importance of CSR in business strateg
Fintech Innovations
- Advancements in financial technology, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital banking.