Master of Business Administration (Industry Integrated ™) is not just a post graduate degree in business administration, rather it is an extention of the traditional MBA programme in the sense that it involves highly interactive teaching sessions and diversified work experience. in each class room session of MBA (Industry Integrated™) programme an in-depth preparation goes into imparting the modern concepts of management with emphasis on class participation and case studies, which are strategically important in learning the fast changing business scenario. This programme is conceptualised to provide hands on experience in the real time business environment.
MBA (Industry Integrated™) program is more application oriented and provides practical exposure to the students with classroom theoretical knowledge of business and industry.
The program methodology significantly differs from the traditional course method. The program blends ‘Industry Exposure’ with ‘Academic Knowledge’. Through the program the student undergoes On-the-Job Training from 2nd semester to 4th semester for 4-5 days a week. The academic component is taught for 2-3 days in a week from 2nd semester till 4th semester through class room learning at the Off Campus Learning Centers located in different parts of the country. By the end of the programme the student gets a regular management degree as well as industry exposure / experience. On successful completion of Industry Integrated TM program, students of traditional MBA programs.
To cater to the various career choices that an MBA (Industry Integrated™) aspirant might have, the following specializations are offered –
MBA (Industry Integrated™) Sales & Marketing
MBA (Industry Integrated™) Financial Services & Banking
MBA (Industry Integrated™) Retail Management
MBA (Industry Integrated™) International Business
MBA (Industry Integrated™) Information Technology
MBA (Industry Integrated™) Human Resource Management
MBA (Industry Integrated™) program can benefit fresh graduates with minimal knowledge of business organizations and industrial working environment. While pursuing the program the students get the opportunity to understand their skill-sets, learn industry working methods and accommodate the expectations of the industry.
Program Details
Duration:
The duration of Master of Business Administration(Industry Integrated)TM program is two academic years. Each year is divided into two semesters. The program comprises four semesters. Each semester has at least 90 teaching and industry training days. Approved Academic Partners of the University conducts classes as per the norms of the University and NIAM arranges and coordinates the On-the-Job-Training for the students. On successful completion of all the four semesters the students are awarded Regular Master's in Business Administration(Industry Integrated)TM Degree by Gauhati University, Guwahati. A candidate can complete all the four semesters within maximum period of 4 years. Thus, the maximum duration of the MBA(Industry Integrated)TM program is 4 years.
Eligibility:
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University recognized by UGC/ Gauhati University, Guwahati.
Medium of Learning:
The medium of instruction and examination is "English".
Academics:
| Semester-I | Semester-II |
| Managerial Economics Business Research Methods Organizational Behavior & Management Managerial Accounting & Control Computer Application in Management Human Resource Management Business Environment-I Marketing Management |
Financial Management Operations Management Operations Research Business Environment-II Management Information System Network Applications& Mgmt Ethics & Values Training Report Computer Application in Management(Lab) |
| Semester-III | Semester-IV |
| Business Policy & Strategic Management Environmental Management Elective- I Elective-II Elective-III Training Report |
Strategy Implementation Business Legislation Elective-I Elective-II Elective-III Training Report |
In-house Training
In-house Training program is an essential component of the course. The training held in the 1st semester for 50 hours. It is compulsory for the students to attend the In-house Training program because it equips the student with managerial concepts and emphasizes on personality development, team management, communication skills, presentation skills.
On - the -Job Training
The students undergo 4 days per week On-the -Job Training in the organizations from the 2nd semester to 4th semester. NIAM arranges and monitors On-the-Job-Training (OJT) of the students. However, students can also arrange training themselves and NIAM will monitor the same.
Examination
The examination of 1st and 3rd semester shall be held in the month of December / January and for 2nd & 4th semester in the month of May / June or on dates fixed by the University. The amount of examination fee to be paid by a student for each semester examination shall be decided by the University from time to time. The examination fee shall be paid in favor of "Registrar, Gauhati University" payable at Guwahati.
Students will be eligible for the semester end examination provided they are on the rolls of the Off Campus Learning Center and have attended not less than 75% of the total lectures delivered and 80% of the industry days allotted in the concerned semester.
Passing Criteria
The minimum percentage of marks to pass the examination in each semester shall be:
A) 45% marks in each written / computer practical paper and internal assessment separately and 50% marks jointly.
B) 50 % marks in the internal evaluation in case of Training Report and 50 % marks in viva voce examination.
In order to pass the course, a candidate must pass all the papers of all semesters as per the criteria mentioned above.
Award of Degree
Eligibility Criteria for the award of Degree:
Successful candidates after 4th semester examination shall be arranged in two divisions on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained in his/her Master's Degree of Business Administration (Industry Integrated)TM as under:
i) Candidate who pass all the 4 semesters examination in the 1st attempt obtaining 75% or more marks of the total aggregate shall be declared to have Passed with Distinction Passed with Distinction
ii) Those who obtain 60% or more marks - 1st Division
iii) Those who obtain 50% or more marks but less than 60% marks - 2nd Division