MBA - OVERVIEW

Introduction

Established in the year 2004, Department of Management Studies (MBA@GAT) is having more than a decade's expertise in teaching the art of Management. The MBA programme offered by the Department is a two-year full-time programme affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE and Recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The program structure is designed in such a way as to impart basic knowledge of different disciplines of management in the first year. In the second year, knowledge and practical skills are imparted in specialization opted. The department offers specializations in the areas of Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource. Option of dual specialization is also offered along with core specialization.

We at GAT believe in creating an environment, which allows every faculty member to experiment and develop innovative ideas under the guidance of experts from the Industry and Academia. We develop intellectual capital of our faculty which is the base of any institution, to optimize their efficiency through FDPs and other programmes. This enables them to excel in their chosen field of academics and thereby can support, groom & nurture Management graduates to blossom in corporate world. We motivate students to go for start-ups to become employers than being employees and generate employment opportunities for others.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs):

• To equip students with subject knowledge and expertise of managerial functions
• To empower students with application driven skills
• To nurture the spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among students
• To develop effective communication, decision making and leadership skills among students
• To inculcate ethical qualities and a sense of social purpose among students

PROGRAM OUTCOMEs (POs):

• Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems
• Acquire analytical and critical thinking skills for data-based decision making
• Incorporate the right attitude to develop value based leadership qualities
• Understand, analyse and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects to incorporate diversity and multicultural perspectives when making business decisions
• Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, contributing effectively to a team environment
• Enhance the employability through continuous learning and professional development
• Develop an aptitude for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMEs (PSOs):

• Develop the students into effective leaders and administrators ready to face the challenges of the corporate world
• Equip students with professional skills of management and entrepreneurship to have sustainable career
• Inculcate social, legal and ethical responsibilities among the students to become responsible citizens of the country