M. S. PATEL INSTITUTE THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
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The MBA ProgrammeTHE SELECTION The MBA programme of this faculty has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The rigorous selection procedure consists of a written aptitude test, group discussion and personal interview, which culminates in the induction of 40 students. The size of the batch is kept intentionally small in order to foster a close association between the students and the faculty and to generate cohesiveness amongst the students. There is no reservation of any kind (including reservation for home university students) except as required statutorily by the government. For information about the ongoing selection process follow this link THE PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES During the first year, sixteen compulsory courses make up a common schedule for the entire class. This common scheduling helps generate cohesiveness amongst the students and stimulates an atmosphere where group decisions and group interactions become essential. The curriculum is well structured and highly demanding. During the second year, the students study five compulsory courses in addition to the five subjects from their area of specialization. THE PEDAGOGY The teaching method is interactive and participatory in nature. Apart from regular lectures where theory is supplemented by case studies, students are required to make presentations and undertake field assignments. The students acquire skills in marketing, finance, operations management, accounting, organizational behaviour, human resource management, economics, and statistics, among other areas. The programme, however, requires that a solid base in all areas of business be established in the first year, prior to specialization. This inculcates in the students, the ability to function in realistic business situations, that calls for a multitude of skills and the application of concepts learned in a business course. THE EXTERNAL INTERACTION At the end of the first year, all the students have to undergo a summer training in an organization in their area of choice for a period of eight weeks. This exercise enables the students to get a firsthand experience and insight into the organization and the business environment. The students also undertake a comprehensive Grand Project for a period of eight weeks during their fourth semester.
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Faculty of Management Studies, The M.S. University of BarodaE-mail: fms@satyam.net.in |