Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance 2016-2018 (Commencing from July 2016) Department of Commerce Calcutta University

Master in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance 2016-2018
(Commencing from July 2016)
Department of Commerce
Calcutta University

Applications for MBA in Finance (2016-2018) are invited in the prescribed form, available from Calcutta University Sales Counter, Asutosh Building, Kolkata-700 073, from 16th November, 2015 to 19th February, 2016 between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on payment of Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC / ST candidates of West Bengal only) in cash (Excepting Saturdays & Sundays). Brochure and form can also be downloaded from the Website (www.caluniv.ac.in) and submitted along with a draft of Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC / ST candidates of West Bengal only) payable at Kolkata, in favour of Co-ordinator, MBA in Finance, Calcutta University.
Total seats : 30 Indian students (including reservation as per rules) and 5 foreign students.
Only CAT’ 2015 and MAT June 2015, September 2015 and December 2015 examinees are eligible to apply.
Applications will be received in the office of the MBA in Finance, Department of Commerce, Calcutta University, Kolkata - 700 073. Our University uses CAT / MAT for short-listing the candidates for the present course. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme. For further details visit CU website (www.caluniv.ac.in).

This course has received wide recognition from the market. Students have received good offers from UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda, Corporation Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, United Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank, Dena Bank, AXIS Bank, HDFC Bank, United Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, HSBC, Yes Bank, Reliance Industries, Zacks Research, Simplex Infrastructure, CMIE, Haldia Petrochemicals, ICRA, PwC, NICCO Corporation Titagarh Wagons, Bandhan and SREI.

November 16, 2015

Co-ordinator, MBA in Finance

• Name of the Course :
  A two-year post-graduate degree course called Master of Business Administration in Finance or MBA in Finance.
• Course objectives :
  To provide high quality education in business finance to the students who are expected to :
  • join industry and business
  • seek entrepreneurial or self-employment positions
  • pursue research and teaching as a career.
• Intake :
  30 Indian students, and 5 foreign students, at the beginning of the first semester
• Eligibility :
  • Candidates must have qualified in CAT, 2014 or MAT, December 2014
  • Selection will be based on an overall score comprised of the following :

    (i)	Past academic achievements	:	100 marks
    (ii)	CAT or MAT	:	50 marks
    (iii)	Group Discussion (G.D.)	:	20 marks
    (iv)	Interview	:	20 marks
    (v)	Work experience	:	10 marks
    	Total	:	200 marks

    N.B. The Department may screen applications based on weighted scores of (i) and (ii) above for GD and interview.
• On Eligibility Criteria (Group Discussion and Interview) :
  • Group Discussion (20 marks)
    • A topic will be written on the board for the candidates [Total number of candidates would be divided into several convenient groups].
    • The candidates will get two minutes for jotting down relevant points on the topic [preparatory time].
    • Candidates, on getting signal from the faculty coordinator, will start the group discussion for 20 minutes.
    • Evaluation of the candidates will be made with respect to the following criteria :

      Communication	:	4 marks
      Analysis	:	4 marks
      Participation	:	4 marks
      Leadership	:	4 marks
      Teamwork	:	4 marks
      Total	:	20 marks

    • For holding the G.D. there will be a team of 3 members, of which at least one will be from outside the Department of Commerce.
    • Marks given by the panel members for G.D. may be reviewed, if necessary, by the Coordinator to reduce diversity.
    • Marks given by each of the expert members will be taken into consideration in determining the average marks of each student in G.D.
  • Interview (20 marks)
    • For final interview there will be one panel of experts comprising :
      • Coordinator of the course (Convener)
      • Dean of the Faculty
      • At least two experts from industry nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
    • In the viva voce, candidates will be evaluated with regard to the following criteria :

      General and subject knowledge	:	10 marks
      Communication ability and personality	:	10 marks
      Total	:	20 marks

  G.D. and viva will be held in the Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta.
• Application Money (Prospectus & Form) :
  Indian students Rs. 1,000/-
  Foreign students US $ 100
  Candidates may download the application form including the prospectus and send it by post, along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,000/- payable in Kolkata, in favour of “Coordinator, MBA in Finance, Calcutta University”.
• Course Fee :

  Indian students	:	Rs. 30,000 per semester
  Foreign students	:	US $ 2,000 per semester

  In addition, students will have to pay for course materials of Rs. 8000/- per annum.
• Caution Deposit (refundable on completion of the Course) :

  Indian students	:	Rs. 10,000
  Foreign students	:	US $ 1,000

• Total Amount Payble :
  At the time of admission Rs. 78,000/- for Indian students (Rs. 60,000/- for Semester I & II + Caution Deposit 10,000/- + Study Material Rs. 8,000/-) & US $ 5000 for foreign students(US$ 4000 for Semester I & II + Caution Deposit US$ 1000) and for 2nd year Rs. 68,000/- for Indian students (Rs. 60,000/- for Semester III & IV + study material Rs. 8,000/-) & US$ 4,000 for foreign students (US$ 4,000 for Semester III & IV).
• Classes will be ordinarily held at the Asutosh/Hardinge Building, College Street Campus, Calcutta University.
• Placement :
  The Department has been maintaining rapport with many commercial and industrial organizations through its former students who are well placed. Placement will largely depend on the value addition of the students, the opportunities available in the economy and the efforts of both the students and the Department.
  
  The placement of the earlier batches of students is extremely encouraging. Our students obtained good offers from IDBI, Dena Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India, Canara Bank, HSBC, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, UCO Bank, Simplex Infrastructure, Haldia Petrochemicals, CMIE, Bandhan Microfinance, Titagarh Wagons Ltd., Senbo and Zacks Equity Research. The Department expects many other reputable organizations to collaborate in the near future.
• Hostel Accommodation :
  Availability of hostel accommodation will be on a competitive basis as per University rules. Private accommodations are also available in the City at a reasonable cost.
• Basic Structure (papers are of 100 marks each) :

  			No. of Papers
  First year
  Semester I			8
  Semester II			8	16
  Second year
  Semester III			8
  Semester IV		5
  	Compulsory Dissertation	2
  	Comprehensive Viva	1	8	16
  				32

• Admission :
  • The minimum qualification for admission to the Course is a Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 system) with Honours in Arts / Science / Commerce or a Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+4) in Engineering and Technology / Medical Science / Law / Professional Course or its equivalent from any University recognized by the University of Calcutta.
  • Candidates seeking admission to the Course shall have to qualify in the Common Admission Test (CAT or MAT). Final selection of eligible candidates will be made on the basis of a cumulative score of the academic achievements, CAT / MAT score, group discussion, viva-voce, and work experience as detailed below :
  • The last date of receipt of applications, the last date for admission, and the course fees shall be fixed each year by the University. Initially, the number of students to be admitted shall be Thirty (30) Indian and Five (5) Foreign students.
  • Out of the total number of seats for Indian Students, 22% shall be reserved for the Scheduled Caste, 6% for the Scheduled Tribe candidates, and other reservations as per University / Govt rules and regulations.
  • Minimum marks to be obtained by a candidate belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe shall be 25% less than the marks obtained by the lowest scoring candidate belonging to the general category.
  • Subject to the provisions of 2.4 and 2.5, if any seats reserved for Schedule Caste / Scheduled Tribe remain vacant, the vacant seats shall be filled up from the general category in order of merit subject to approval of Competent Authority.
  • After selection for admission to the course, the candidate shall, within the date fixed by the University, deposit the necessary fees (admission fees, caution deposit and tuition fees) prescribed for the purpose. If a candidate fails to deposit the fees within the stipulated date, his/her selection shall be liable to be cancelled. Such a candidate shall not be admitted unless a fresh order is made or an extension of date of payment of requisite fees is granted by the University.
  • Admission to MBA in Finance Course shall only be in the First Semester of the two-year academic programme.
  • Caution deposit paid at the time of admission shall be refunded only at the end of completion of the course. The University shall have the right to forfeit the amount of the Caution Deposit to the extent of the amount of damage caused, if any, by the candidate to the University-property.
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