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Introduction

THE MBA (Online) PROGRAMME

The Department of Management, BIT Mesra, offers Masters of Business Administration (Online) at its main campus.

Program Highlights:

• All classes will be held online.
• Synchronous online sessions
• Online progressive and end-semester assessment

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the MBA (Online) Program

1. To impart knowledge of the fundamentals of Management theory and its application in  problem solving.
2. To develop capabilities to select and apply appropriate tools for decision making  required for solving complex managerial problems.
3. To develop capabilities in students to independently conduct theoretical as well as   applied research.
4. To develop sound knowledge of the entrepreneurial process and inculcate creativity and  innovation among students
5. To produce industry ready graduates having highest regard for Personal & Institutional   Integrity, Social Responsibility, Teamwork and Continuous Learning

The department follows the philosophy of Outcome Based Education and therefore the teaching – learning process is student centric. The pedagogy is practical, hands on and real time, rather than merely theoretical. Case studies, Problem Solving Exercises, Role- Plays, Management Games and Presentations are extensively used. The curriculum is planned to facilitate learning in theory and practice of all aspects of the discipline of management ensuring the achievement of all the learning outcomes stated below.

On successfully completing the MBA (Online) program the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of management science to solve complex corporate problems using limited resources
2. Review literature, define and analyze management research problems.
3. Identify business opportunities, design and implement innovations in workspace.
4. Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to management practice.
5. Apply ethical principles for making judicious managerial decisions.
6. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
7. Communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
8. Engage in independent and life-long learning

The MBA (Online) program structure comprises of 4 semesters. The curriculum of the first two semesters provides the foundation in “basic management” courses. The curriculum of third and fourth semester focuses on imparting in-depth training in conceptual and practical aspects of functional and sectoral specialization and integrating courses. The program is implemented with a very flexible choice-based credit system. The course structure and curriculum design is continuously updated to keep it contemporary and relevant.

The curriculum offers Dual Functional Specialization in the following broad areas:

• Finance
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Business Analytics

                                                                              ASSIGNED RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS

A Centre of Distance Education (CDE) has been created for operationalizing the Programs/Courses in Open and Distance Learning Mode / Online mode at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. The following staff members are being assigned responsibilities to the centre:

Contact Details:

Prof. Kunal Mukhopadhyay

Centre Head, Centre of Distance Education

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

email: kmukhopadhyay@bitmesra.ac.in