Program Highlights

• The Master of Business Administration (Working Executive) Program extends over a duration of two years, meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive exploration of theoretical principles and functional domains inherent in the realm of Management.
• The curriculum encompasses a diverse array of courses carefully structured to facilitate a thorough investigation of fundamental concepts, established practices, and emerging trends within the designated subject area.
• The curriculum is organized into core courses in the first two semester, the third semester includes core courses in Managerial Economics and Strategic Management.
• Students have the opportunity to choose electives based on their career goals, with specializations available in Marketing, Leadership and Strategy, Operations and Supply Chain, Applied Finance, and Digital Marketing.
• The program concludes with a Capstone Project in the sixth semester, providing students with the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and skills.
• The seventh and eighth semesters are dedicated to the completion of a comprehensive project.
• Overall, the program aims to equip working executives with a well-rounded skill set and a strategic understanding of various business domains.

Program Objectives

• Equip students with essential professional education and knowledge in business management, enabling them to contribute value to the industry and further their academic pursuits.
• Deliver content and instruction aligned with corporate expectations, needs, and realities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the dynamic business environment.
• Support the personal and professional growth of students, facilitating the development of skills and qualities necessary to navigate and succeed in the corporate world.
• Offer state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to students, empowering them in their career pursuits, whether in managerial, administrative, or entrepreneurial roles.
• Immerse students in skills-based learning to cultivate a competitive edge in employability, equipping them with practical abilities crucial for success in the professional arena.

Program Outcomes

• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of key business principles, policies, systems, frameworks, and applications.
• Develop proficiency in applying business theories to practical scenarios, fostering the ability to make informed and timely decisions in dynamic business environments.
• Demonstrate competence in administrative functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling, essential for effective managerial roles.
• Gain knowledge in diverse areas such as law, information systems, and other influential factors within the broader business management domain.
• Evaluate and appreciate the strategic implications of both local and global changes in trade, business, and the economy.
• Acquire specialized knowledge in chosen areas of specialization, including Marketing, Leadership and Strategy, Operations and Supply Chain, Applied Finance, or Digital Marketing.
• Develop a holistic skill set encompassing theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and effective communication skills, essential for success in contemporary global, multicultural working environments.
• Prepare for diverse career opportunities in private and public sector organizations, government departments, and various industries such as financial services, insurance, infrastructure, banking, IT & ITES, consumer markets, and media & entertainment.
• Demonstrate adaptability to rapid market fluctuations by acquiring skills and knowledge aligned with the evolving demands and competencies in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
• Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance productivity skills, meeting the evolving needs of the workforce and contributing to the dynamic market demands.

Learning Resources

Learning materials are prepared for the courses as per UGC guidelines – the four quadrant approach.  Every course has recorded videos covering the syllabus, recording of synchronous sessions that are scheduled for the semester, digital learning materials that students can refer to for learning, discussion forums where faculty can interact with students and clarify their doubts, and self-assessment quizzes.

The students will get the following elements of learning in our online programme.

• Course Content (Recorded videos and Digital study materials)
• Access to Student Portal that includes learning management system and student administrative system
• Live lectures: Teaching Sessions, Doubt Clearing Sessions, Industry Experts’ sessions, Session Podcast, Case study discussion sessions, Masterclasses from experts across the globe
• Access to the Digital Library of the University
• Support : Call, Ticket & Chat support with Course Co-ordinator; Faculty connect through Post a query and access to session recordings.

Program Structure

Foundation Course

Foundation modules from Harvard Business Publishing Education with Certification

• Build a solid foundation for the courses offered in business education that aligns with your self-learning objectives.
• Earn certificate/s from Harvard Business Publishing Education on successful completion of module/s.
• Get one click access to these modules directly from your student portal with one-year free validity.
• The Foundation Module helps build necessary shared business knowledge and terminology before arriving at the online campus.

Specialization

• Core Specialization: A student should choose 6 electives in Terms III, IV & V from that particular track (out of 5 tracks). The remaining 6 electives can be chosen from any track/s.
• Dual Specialization: A student should choose 5 electives each from two tracks: Track 1 & Track 2 (across Terms III, IV & V) out of 5 tracks. The remaining 2 electives can be chosen from any track/s.

Capstone

The Capstone Project is the final deliverable of the program. It allows the student to immediately apply the program learning to a simulated business environment. It also challenges the students intellectually with a mandate to strike out in a new and innovative business direction: it allows the student to assimilate a vision, their expertise and experience, and create something new.

In a Capstone Project students pursue independent research on a question or problem, engage with the scholarly debates in the relevant disciplines, and with the guidance of a faculty mentor – yield a substantial project/paper that reflects understanding of the subject/topic.

• Bring Business concepts and lessons in an enjoyable way.
• Integrating and consolidating core business learning.
• Providing a compelling and engaging learning platform.
• Business Simulation
• Enhancing participants’ personal and professional effectiveness.

Campus Immersion

• Immersion program for Master of Business Administration (Working Executive) will be conducted in Term 6
• Registration to Immersion will always start from day 1 of Term 6 and continued for 2 weeks.
• Immersion will be conducted in 3rd weekend of Term 6. (Note: Immersion start and end dates will be circulated in batch planner shared at the start of each cohort)

Project

In Term 7 and Term 8 , the project of six-month duration is a mandatory component of the Master of Business Administration (Working Executive)  program. Students need to submit a  video on project that they are doing at their workplace or on own at end of Term 7. At the end of term 8, the student will submit a reflective essay covering following parameters :

• Overview of project objectives and experience.
• Discuss how knowledge gained in the programme was applied in the project.
• Analyze specific instances where theoretical concepts were applied
• Reflect on your personal and professional growth during the project.
• Address challenges faced and how they were overcome.

Non Submission of Project will lead to non-completion of program and thereby the student will be non-eligible for Issuance of Final Certificate. Student will be graded as Satisfactory or Non Satisfactory as per the guidelines and will be reflecting in the gradesheet and Transcript.

Faculty

Our accomplished faculty is a blend of academicians and industry experts who will guide working executives like you towards the path of continuous growth & innovation.

Eligibility & Program Fee

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline from recognized University or an equivalent degree recognised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 55% and 3 + years of Work Experience (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

Program Fee 

• Admission Processing Fee of ₹1,500/- applicable for all admissions.
• An initial amount of ₹10,000/- from the program fee will be collected at the time of registration.
• Re-Exam fee : ₹2,500/- per subject
• The above-mentioned fee structure is subject to change at the discretion of the University.
• Any payment made via Demand Draft should be made in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai.
• Now avail loan facility to pay fees for the Program even without a credit card
• EMI Facility (3, 6, 9, 12 months) available via credit cards of the following banks: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Citi Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank

Scholarship Policy 

• The University offers special incentives to our armed forces, Defence Personnel and their immediate family with a 20% concession on the program fee.

Note : Faculty assigned to a subject for each semester will be at the discretion of the university. It is not necessary that the mentioned faculty will teach across all batches and in all terms.