MASTER OF MANAGEMENT

In recent times India is emerging as one of the global hubs of technology intensive organizations and R&D, with the increase in entry of MNCs in the high-tech and R&D sectors as well as rapid growth of domestic enterprises in these sectors. Such technology based and R&D intensive industries need executives with exposure and training in Technology Management and Business Analytics. These executives need to have the ability to understand, assess and forecast how technologies impact the systems within and outside the organization (environment, economy and society at large). Similarly, formal education in analytics will strengthen the capability of these executives to perform robust analyses to make decisions in information and data driven organizations. It is to meet these two distinctive needs of high-tech industries of emerging India that our new Masters Program will focus on training the students in Technology Management and Business Analytics. The new masters program will be unique in the country as it is futuristic and builds leadership in the two important areas of Management, namely, Technology Management and Business Analytics.

MDP / TRAINING PROGRAMS

Tailor made training programs for government and private organizations are offered by the faculty of the Department. Corporate and government institutions may contact the faculty for their training needs.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

The research program trains the next generation of scholars to pursue research questions with sophisticated skills and insights through an intensive, methodologically-based curriculum. Understanding and solving problems of public policy, management and IT demands a program that integrates disciplinary perspectives, advances theoretical models, and improves the quality of methodological and computer-based tools.

The candidates registering for Ph. D. is expected to make a significant research contribution for the award of the degree. The program includes a research training program (RTP) of 6 credits for those with a ME/MTech/MSc(engg) and 18 credits for those with BE/BTech/MSc/MA. Typical duration for students in the department is 4 to 5 years.

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT

ELIGIBILITY

• Common Admission Test(CAT) (conducted by IIMs) qualified candidates with I class in BE/ B.Tech/ Equivalent
• Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE) qualified candidates (current and previous year, conducted by IISc and IITs) with I class in BE/ B.Tech/ Equivalent
• GMAT qualified candidates with I class in BE/ B.Tech/ Equivalent

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Candidates will have to apply online. The Online Application process will commence from 1st February 2016. The selected candidates will be called for an interview and group discussion in the department to be held towards the 3rd week of April. Candidates called for the group discussion and interview should carry attested copies of their transcripts (marks memos from SSLC or equivalent onwards, degree certificate of the qualifying examination, etc) and produce them before the interview committee, failing which, will not be interviewed by the panel.

RESEARCH PROGRAMME

ELIGIBILITY

Regular candidates:

The following candidates are eligible to apply for admission to the Research program in the department of management studies.

• ME / M Tech or equivalent degree
• MBA or equivalent PGDBM (two years) post BE/BTech
• BE / B.Tech or equivalent degree or Masters degree in Computer Science/Application, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology, Operations Research, Social Work, Statistics, Masters degree in German Language with a valid Gate score, valid Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF (with a valid certificate) or valid UGC NET for JRF. Alternatively the candidates with this background can also appear in the IISc entrance test.

Candidates with ME / M Tech / M Sc(Engg) or an equivalent degree including MBA (post BE / B Tech) will be short-listed for interview for Ph D programmes based on their academic performance (including their past performance in the national entrance tests, if qualified).

Candidates with BE/ B Tech/ M Sc or an equivalent degree should qualify in any one of the following tests given below

• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) – previous year or current year
• Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF December 2012 onwards (with a valid certificate as on 1st of August)
• UGC NET for JRF December 2012 onwards (with a valid certificate as on 1st of August)

They will be short-listed for interview based on their performance in the qualifying test.

Candidates with BE/B Tech or equivalent degree who have not qualified in any of the national tests mentioned, but possess an excellent academic records right from 10th Standard onwards will be considered to limited number of seats for admission to Ph D programmes. The shortlisting of such candidates for interview is based on their academic performance in 10th, 12th examinations and BE/B Tech or equivalent exams at the current stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to be conducted in the month of June.

QIP Candidates:

Under the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), teachers from recognized engineering colleges will be considered for admission to the Ph.D Programme. For further information visit the QIP website www.aicte.ernet.in

External Registration Programme Candidates:

Opportunities to individuals employed in an R&D environment in scientific institutions or industries to pursue Ph.D or M.Sc.(Engg.) degree is provided under the External Registration Programme (ERP). Also faculty members from Engineering colleges (Universities recognized by the appropriate government agencies) can pursue Ph.D or M.Sc.(Engg.) degree under the External Registration Programme (ERP).

The eligible admission requirements remain the same as for the full time regular students.IN addition the following requirements should be satisfied.

Professional Experience:

Should have completed a minimum of two years of continuous service in a permanent position in the current organization as on 1st April of the year in which you are seeking admission.

Organization/Institution:

Organization/Institution must have atleast 5 years of its existence for sponsoring candidates to ERP programme. Only persons engaged in R&D work in Technical/Scientific Institutions/Industries or R&D Establishments are eligible. The Organization should have adequate facilities for carrying out research.

Age:

Should not have completed 40 years of age as on 1st April of the year in which you are seeking admission.

Sponsorship:

Unconditional sponsorship by the employer is essential. This sponsorship should be complete in all respects as per the Institute requirements and should be obtained at the time of submitting the application itself. In the absence of this, the application will be rejected.

Hostels

Separate hostel accommodation for male and female students is available on the campus. There are about 2500 single/double rooms in the Men’s Blocks and about 500 rooms in the Women’s Blocks. With the ever-increasing pressure for campus accommodation, it is not feasible to provide single-occupancy rooms for all the students in the Mens Blocks. Sponsored candidates are not provided with campus accommodation.

There are three dining halls (one vegetarian and two composite) run on the advice of the Students’ Mess Committee. The monthly mess charges (computed based on actuals each month) are at present approximately Rs.1200/- for vegetarian and Rs.1500/- for non-vegetarian boarders.

Gymkhana

• IISc Gymkhana is one of the oldest Gymkhana in Bangalore. It is located in Indian Institute of Science campus which is situated in the north-western corner of the city near Yeswanthpur. It has world-class sports and recreational facilities. It is meant to be used only by the institute members.
• The Gymkhana of the Institute is the centre of all cultural and extra-curricular activities of the students on the campus. It has some of the best sports facilities in Bangalore with a Cricket ground, Tennis courts, Swimming pool, Cinder track, Indoor Badminton court, Billiards, Ping Pong tables, etc. The well-equipped gymnasium with the latest multi-trainer and wall-bar equipment is another attraction. It also has indoor and outdoor auditoria.
• The Ranade library, attached to the Gymkhana, has a collection of 10,000 books and subscribes to over 50 magazines. The well-kept outdoor swimming pool, the T.V., music and reading rooms, as also the snack parlor situated in the premises, are all very popular. Film, Music, Yoga, Nature, Debating and Photography Clubs are being nurtured by the Gymkhana.
• Gymkhana conducts regular tournaments in almost all sports activities and several literary and fine arts activities for folks in the IISc campus. Research takes a back seat during all these events and students, faculty and staff all vie against each other to win their favorite events. The display of extra-curricular talents from these people is just amazing.
• IISc Gymkhana has 26 clubs associated with it which caters to the varying interests of the Institute junta. The clubs range from several indoor and outdoor sports activities to cultural activities and fine arts. The day to day activities of the clubs are maintained and run by Student convenors. All the clubs are well equipped with the best of equipments and facilities.

Health Centre

• The Institute provides medical facilities to students and staff at the Health Centre.
• An out-patient clinic and in-patient wards are administered by full-time professional doctors and nursing staff.
• In addition, specialist consultancy services are provided in Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dental Health, Psychiatry and Gynecology.
• Cases requiring other specialist services are referred to the appropriate Medical Centres in the city.
• The Health Centre has a diagnostic laboratory, an X-ray facility and non-invasive diagnosis by ultrasonography.

Banks

Institute campus has two full fledged bank branches (State Bank of India and Canara Bank) with ATM facilities.

The origin of the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science can be traced back to 1947 when the Section of Economics and Social Sciences was setup in 1947. This pioneering step was largely a result of the long-term vision of J.N. Tata, which had sown the seeds of management education and research in the country.

This vision was given substance by a resolution of the Indian Institute of Science to found a Philosophical and Educational Department, including methods of education, ethics and psychology, Indian history and archeology, statistics and economics, and comparative philology

1950s:

• A Diploma Program was started (DIISc) in 1954-55 designed solely for the executives of Public sector
• The Section of Industrial Engineering and Administration was set up in 1957
• This represents the earliest attempt at an academic program in management for India’s industrial enterprises by systematically training manpower and generating knowledge.

1960s & 1970s:

• In 1960 a research program was introduced known as Master of IISc.
• In 1965 the Section of Economics and Social Sciences and the Industrial Engineering & Administration were merged to form “Department of Industrial Management”.
• Introduction of one year PG Diploma in 1967.
• During this period, the Department research was further broadened to include management problems of R&D organizations, sophisticated science based industries and the development of science policy in the country.

1980s:

• During 1982-1985 focus on national issues including Public Sector Enterprises, Economic Planning and Small Scale Industries.
• In 1985, Industrial Management was renamed as Department of Management Studies
• One year Diploma Program replaced by one and a half year M.Tech Program in Management Studies.

1990s:

• The Department research focus was further broadened to include energy planning by adopting a bottom-up approach and by integrating technologies of energy supply and energy efficiency and internalizing environmental concerns. Another new contribution was on rural technologies.
• In 1990 the Operations Research Society of India Bangalore Chapter was set up and a national conference was conducted.
• The research program got diversified by including problem solving approaches employing OR methods.
• National Doctoral Consortium in Management Research for students was formed in 1997 and a national level research conference for management research students was conducted in 1997 & 1998.

2000 & beyond:
Introduction of MBA Program

• Integration of Foreign Languages section
• Re-introduction of National Doctoral Consortium in the form of Consortium of Students in Management Research (COSMAR) in 2001
• COSMAR Conference has become an annual event of the Department since then
• NIPM Conference.
• Cyber Entrepreneurship Conference
• Expert Panel Discussions on the Union Budget
• IISc-Max Planck Institute of Economics Conference
• IISc -University of Minnesota: Technology Management Workshop
• International Collaboration with George Mason University and Pforzheim Business School

In the recent years, the Department has received sponsorship for research and consultancy projects from:

International agencies such as The World Bank, European Union, UNDP, DFID, FASID, SIDA & USAID.

Central and State Governments: Ministry of Statistics, MOEF, MCIT, Government of India, Ministry of Education, Government of Karnataka, etc.
Public Sector Enterprises and other national organizations such as, BEL, BHEL, Canara Bank, Central Silk Board, CIVIC, CPRI, DRDO, DST, HKADB,, ISRO, KPCL, etc.

Private Enterprises: ACE Designers, Brigade Group, HLL, Infosys, Liquid Crystal Pvt. Ltd., etc.