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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) - MBA

The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is aimed at recent graduates who have some postgraduate corporate work experience, and the motivation and desire to build a strong foundation for a career in business.

The MBA is aimed at people who are at a relatively early stage in their career. The programme is suitable for people who want to increase their knowledge of business and management to:
• Enhance their existing career and accelerate their promotion prospects
• Change career by changing function, or industry
• Start their own business.
The highly international nature of the programme also makes it suitable for people who want international mobility. Above all, it is a preparation for general management with a global outlook rather than a localized one.

As a general management programme, the MBA is good preparation for any job that requires general management competence. The programme is of particular interest to people working in, or planning to work in finance, consultancy, manufacturing and service industries. DYPUSM offers a plethora of programs in management to cater to the needs of Industry.
MBA COREPROGRAMSPECIALIZATIONS
• MBA in Marketing Management
• MBA in Finance Management
• MBA in Human Resources Management
• MBA in Operations Management
• MBA in Systems Management
• MBA in Entrepreneurship Management
• MBA in Sports Business Management
• MBA in Banking & Insurance Management
• MBA in International Business Management
• MBA in Health & Hospital Management
• MBA in Pharmaceutical Industry Management
• MBA in Biotechnology Management
• MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• MBA in Aviation Management

As the programme is designed for recent graduates, most students who enter the programme do so immediately following their undergraduate studies. While work experience is not a requirement, gaining experience in your industry of interest is a good way to gain not only valuable experience that will boost your CV, but also experience that will help you to better understand whether this is the appropriate career path for you. Most students will have completed at least one internship prior to joining the programme, and experience ranges from involvement with family businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, not‐for‐profits, and finance, consulting, and other corporate organizations.

The 2‐ year full time program consists of four Semesters, each semester being of six month duration. The first semester mainly comprises of subjects related to general management, whichwould provide insights into managerial concepts. Here the focus is to give the students a firm grounding on the managerial skills and also in honing their interpersonal skills through a series of practical based sessions. In the subsequent semesters the focus shifts to specialization based subjects relevant to the specific stream. The course curriculum has been designed in consultation with our industry partners who are also our knowledge partners. The classroom training is supplemented by guest lectures by specialists, industrial visits and summer and winter training projects and assignments. Other co‐curricular activities include an intercollegiate festival i.e. Paramount, National Research Conference, Seminars, Corporate Round Tables andWorkshops. The aim is to ensure an overall developmentof the students through interaction with students of the institutesandthepersonnelfrom variousindustries.

Prospectus and forms will be available at the information desk of the Institute in, Sector‐4, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai on payment of Rs. 2000/‐ or form can be downloaded from the website and couriered to the addresswithRs.2000‐ onlybyDDdrawninfavourofD.Y. Patil University Department of Management payable at Navi Mumbai. (Add Rs.100/‐for outstation students towardspostalcharges).

For MBA inHealth and Hospital Management, Pharmaceutical Industry Management and Biotechnology Management: Graduate with minimum of 50% marks in any discipline or equivalent, However preference will be given to candidate who are graduate in B.Sc / B.Tech, B.Pharm/ MBBA/BHMS/BUMS/BDS/ B. Nursing or equivalent
For all other courses: Graduate with minimum of 50% marks* in any discipline or equivalent*
*5 % Relaxation in case of reserved category
* In case the result is awaited for final semester / year, themark sheetof the previoussemesterneedstobe submitted.
Student hastosubmit2 setsof attestedphotocopiesof all above mentioned documents along with the admission application form. In case of reserve categories 5% relaxationingraduationpercentageswill begiven.

The selection criterion takes into account:
Educational Qualification / Performance , the results of DYPCET, Group Discussion / Personal Interview, Work experience and Extra Curricular Activities (Sports, Cultural)
At the time of admission Students need to Submit following certificates.
1. 10thclass Marksheet & Passing Certificate
2. 12thclass Marksheet & Passing Certificate
3. F. Y. Mark sheet
4. S. Y. Mark sheet
5. T. Y. Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
6. T. Y. Convocation Certificate
7. Transfer Certificate
8. Address Proof : Aadhar Card / Passport Birth Certificate or School leaving
9. Domicile Certificate (in case of outside of Maharashtra)
10. Cast certificate & Cast Validity Certificate
At the time of admission following original document need to submit
1. Graduation Mark sheet & Passing Certificate
2. Migration Certificate

Everyone who joins the MBA has different goals, pressures and learning styles while studying. This is an intensely experiential programme, balancing theory and practice with a structure you can tailor to meet your leadership and development needs.
Year one focuses on key themes to give you a rigorous and analytical grounding in the techniques and frameworks of global general management. Year two develops your individual goals. Through a diverse choice of electives that reflect the breadth of our faculty's thought leadership, you can broaden or specialize your learning. Throughout your MBA experience, you will encounter n number of practical experiences of organizing college fest, celebrate various day & managing your own events, while still studying theory, promising a well-rounded growth.

Pedagogical tools are matched to the needs of individual programs and emphasize active participation rather than passive assimilation. The case method of study is the major tool. It is supplemented by group exercise, role‐ play, games, lecture‐cum discussion and presentation by participants. Simulation Technique is also used. The overall teaching methodology is Industry and employment oriented with an emphasis on sharing and imparting knowledge through a plethora of Workshops, Conferences, Case‐studies, Guest lectures and also Domestic & International Industrial Visits. More than 45 Guest Lectures are organized by the Department.

As well as pursuing research in their own fields of interest, members of faculty act as consultants and advisers to industry and government, and many hold directorships in a range of organizations or in some cases run their own businesses. These activities help to maintain the practical relevance of the School's teaching and research.

Most of teaching takes the form of structured lectures and case studies. The style is participatory and classes frequently include case analysis and discussions.There are also many projects and group work, field investigations and visits, as well as individual research and simulations.

Teaching faculties are there to support you through your MBA journey and are available outside class times to discuss academic issues. Students will also have an opportunity to interact more closely with faculty through their involvement in various activities that run year around.

Yes. Our Research & Extension Centre handles the M.Phil and the Ph.D. programs Management Research, Management Development Programs (MDP's) & Extension Activities. The Research and Extension Centre publishes the annual Research Journal called ‘DYPUSM Research Review’‐ a compendium of research papers written by well-known Management Gurus all over the world. Faculty and students are encouraged to publish Research Papers in in‐house as well as outside research Journals. A majority of these have been published in journals of reputed institutes like IIT's &IIM's.
The DYPSUM has published the following Journals / Newsletters:
• DYPUSM International Entrepreneurial Management and Research Review – an ISSN double peer reviewed research journal exclusively designed for entrepreneurs quarterly.
• DYPUSM International Business Management Research Journal (ISSN No.0976 ‐ 6073) quarterly.
Additionally the department organizes National and International Research Conference on yearly basis:
• National Conference On Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Management
• National Conference on Health and Hospital Mgt.
• International Research Conference on Entrepreneurship Mgt.
• National Conference on Human Resource Mgt.
• National Conference on International Business Mgt.
• National Conference On Finance Business Mgt
The ambience at the department provides ample opportunities to the students for enhancing managerial skills and to develop one's personality for a challenging future. Schools have been a vital building block of our society. Be it kindergarten or an institution of higher learning, the common thread that is woven to form a fabric that can make our country proud is the Academia Industry Society linkage. In all the activities as a business school, the School of Management, endeavours to link with the industry and shoulder social responsibilities.
The development of student's intellectual, emotional, social, physical, artistic, creative & spiritual potentials. It seeks to engage students in the teaching/learning process & encourages personal & collective responsibility. Various events are conducted round the year, at DYPUSM

Education with a holistic perspective is concerned with that allow students to grow & develop themselves. Inter‐ collegiate festivals, Conferences, Workshops & Seminars are organized by the students themselves. This opportunity helps them to understand the importance of team spirit, leadership, professionalism & importance of commitment. We also celebrate important Indian festivals in order to remind the students of their roots & culture. While imparting knowledge in students, through the holistic approach, we also focus strongly on inculcating good values in students. At DYPUSM, we firmly believe in the holistic development of every student, & ensure that every student walks out of this Institute not only as a Degree holder, but also as a better human being.

Over 45 Guest Lectures are conducted yearly in DYPUSM. The idea behind this is to impart practical knowledge into students. These guests are practicing managers & higher management officials from some of the best corporate firms. Their experience and knowledge of the industry adds immense value to the lectures.

We have a full time placement team headed by full-fledged professors who ensure that we move hand in hand with our Knowledge partners i.e. the industry persons. Comprehensive placement assistance is provided to all students for seeking placements and also for their summer/ winter training assignment. A number of companies from India and abroad have visited our campus for placement. Our past recruiters include WNS, Amul, Anand Rathi, Asian Paints, Dabur India, Siemens, Tata Motors, HDFC, ICICI and also overseas companies. Guidance and job opportunities in various sectors are offered to students through the placement cell. A total of 500 companies visited the department during till date. The average salary has been around Rs. 4.5 lakhs per year while the highest salary has been around Rs. 6.5 lakhs per year & for International placement USD 9000.