COURSES OFFERED

• BBA-MBA (Five Year Integrated)
  
  Five year integrated programme in Management is an innovative programme that combines the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes – BBA & MBA. The first three years (undergraduation period) comprise of six semesters (two semesters in each year). The subsequent two years (postgraduation period) comprise of six terms (three terms in each year). The programme provides an opportunity to exit at the end of third year. On successful completion of three years, a degree of Bachelors in Business Administration is awarded to a student who wishes to exit at this point. On successful completion of five years, a “Bachelors in Business Administration - Master of Business Administration” degree will be awarded.
• MBA (Full Time)
  
  This is a two-year full-time residential programme, which follows trimester system. The first year consists of core courses. The second year consists of a few core courses and several elective courses. A summer project is scheduled at the end of the first year. The programme offers dual specializations (major and minor) in the second year. Important themes running across courses are: Internationalism, Business, Ethics and Information Technology.
  
  Specializations Offered:
  Specializations are offered in the following areas of management
  
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management
• MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)
  
  The programme is spread over two academic years. An academic year is divided into three terms of about twelve weeks each. The first three terms consist of compulsory (foundation) courses, while the next three terms consist of mostly elective courses offered in two streams of specialization:
  
  • Entrepreneurship, and
  • Family Business Management.
  The curriculum also includes 8-10 weeks' duration summer internship where the students are required to work in an organization on a real management problem. The summer internship is scheduled during summer break at the end of the first year of the programme. The students are also required to prepare a Business Plan in the second year. Besides, they are required to undertake an industry visit either in India or abroad and prepare a report on their visit.
• Ph.D. (Full Time)
  
  The programme emphasizes both skills and knowledge in management. Some of the skills are generic in nature: self-development, communication, qualitative and quantitative research methods, computing and information technology. Other skills are more specific to functional areas of management. In a similar vein, a general appreciation of management concepts is provided through the courses at preparatory level, while research based knowledge is imparted through advanced courses offered by the functional areas.
• Ph.D. External
  
  The University announces admission to its DPM programme (External) under following areas. This programme includes course-work of 18 credits including Research Methodology, with Quantitative method and Computer Application.
  
  The discipline in which these programmes will be offered is given below for Faculty of Management:
  
  • Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Operations
  • International Business
  • Information Technology
  • Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management
• Executive Diploma Programmes
  
  The Institute proposes to offer three Diploma Programmes-
  
  • EDP in International Business
  • EDP in Marketing
  • EDP in Operations Management and
  • EDP in Finance
  However, a particular programme will be offered only if a minimum of 20 candidates opt for it. The programmes aim at upgrading knowledge and enhancing the skills of the working executives to provide a better career progression in the relevant fields. The classes are conducted only on Sundays with a convenient time schedule.

BBA-MBA [Five Year Integrated Programme]

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination (10+2) or any other equivalent examination recognized by Nirma University with minimum 60% aggregate marks with English as one of the subjects.
• The age of the candidates shall be not more than 20 years as on 1st July of the year of admission.

MBA (Full Time)

Eligibility Criteria

A three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met with the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2016. The candidates who fail to meet the minimum eligibility criteria by the time will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited.

MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)

Eligibility Criteria

A three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

Candidates appearing in the final year of the Bachelor’s Degree can also apply provided they furnish the proof of having met with the minimum eligibility criteria by September 30, 2015. The candidates who fail to meet the minimum eligibility criteria by the time will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The tuition fee paid by such candidates will be forfeited.

Ph.D (Full Time)

Eligibility Criteria

Those aspiring to be admitted in the Ph.D programme must hold a Master's degree or equivalent degree recognized by Nirma University with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade. Candidates appearing for final examination can also apply, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirement by June 30, 2015.

Ph.D (External)

Eligibility Criteria

• A Master's degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade recognized by the Nirma University. In addition, the candidate should have at least three years full-time teaching experience in management or related discipline or five years of relevant industrial work experience at managerial level after completion of Masters Degree.
• Not with standing anything contained above, the Director General may make relaxation in the above criteria in individual case based on the genuineness and the merit of the case, in terms of requirement of percentage of marks.

Executive Diploma Programmes

Eligibility Criteria

A (three year) Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University and a minimum of two year post degree work experience as on 30 June, of the respective admission year.

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Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Management, Nirma University, earlier known as Nirma Institute of Management came into existence in 1996. Embodying the principles of entrepreneurship, excellence & professionalism, it imparts top-class business education and has produced new generation leaders and managers over the years.

The Institute of Management believes in serious academic pursuit and encourages original and innovative thinking with regard to national and internationally relevant ideas, policies through intellectually stimulating debates and discussions at all levels. The Institute has built its reputation with a dedicated goal of adding value to life and professional standards.

Institute of Management, a centre of learning where knowledge fuels the desire for distinction, has always pioneered in serving the changing needs of the industry. The campus infrastructure and amenities are comparable to any reputed university around the world. It hosts fully equipped classrooms where focused discussions, interactive study sessions, role plays, presentations, case studies and strategy implementation sessions are held as part of the future managers' everyday work schedule.