Overview

The MBA(Executive) programme at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune has been designed specifically for working executives at a more advanced level in their career. This programme has been tailor made for professionals desirous of acquiring a clear advantage in terms of knowledge and skills for their growth and development.

A rigorous curriculum interspersed with cutting edge pedagogy facilitates development of a broader perspective and an enhanced confidence level in participants. This formalizes their knowledge of overcoming real world business challenges through a deeper understanding of general and specialization subjects which help them fine tune their leadership acumen along with technical and behavioral skills. Armed with the knowhow of critical thinking and the insight of questioning business assumptions, the participants are ready to take the next step in their career by the end of this course.

The programme structure is adapted to the needs of the participants to balance work and study. The classes take place on weekends.

Programme Highlights:

  • Convenient Design:Offered at the SIBM Pune picturesque Lavale campus on weekends (Sat & Sun). No need to take leave from work.
  • Options for Specialisation*:The programme has major and minor specializations in the following areas:
  • (* A specialisation may not be offered if the enrolment for a specialisation is less than 10 students of the enrolled students.)

Opportunities For Specializations:

The focus of marketing specialization is on imparting knowledge and skill set needed to understand, interpret and apply marketing concepts in live corporate scenarios. Students can advance their knowledge and expertise in areas such as Digital Marketing, Services Marketing, Brand Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing and B2B Marketing. Developing skill sets in these areas has the potential to increase their lifetime earnings, and qualify for positions of greater power and responsibility.

A specialization in Finance is designed to provide students with a foundation in applied financial management. It equips the student in acquiring knowledge which can help in financial decision-making, deep understanding of the financial aspects of the economy and the corporate world. The quantitative and analytic skills of the students are enhanced with a deep dive into contemporary areas like Derivatives, Financial Modeling and Financial Analytics. The specialization also helps develop financial analysis skills that can be used to guide a company's fiscal operations and policies.

Human resource specialization provides students with the skills required for successful human capital management. It familiarizes them with current corporate practices. It juxtaposes the traditional learning areas like Industrial Relations and Labor Laws with the latest like HR Analytics. The course also focuses on technical, interpersonal and people management skills to enable students to transcend the scope of traditional Human Resource Management and develop into Strategic Business Partners.

Operations and Supply Chain Management specialization deals with understanding and integrating business processes within and between organizations. Logistics and Distribution networks have become huge differentiating factors for an organisation when competes in the market. The course structure in this specialization, with subjects like Lean Six Sigma, Operations Analytics, Service Operations Management, Supply Chain Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management ensures that technological knowhow are integrated with current industrial practices to equip students to deliver beyond standard service levels for the businesses to grow further.

Analytics & Information Technology specialization aims at developing students for IT Businesses and its specialized streams. The program builds Management skills and reinforces IT skills to create Leaders & Entrepreneurs in IT domain. This program enables students to gain in depth knowledge in the niche areas such Machine Learning, IoT, Data Visualization, Mobile Analytics, Social Media Analytics, IT analysis, Security Management, and other areas, where industry has a constant demand for people with such expertise.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship specialization equips students to apply design methodologies and innovation tools in a corporate environment. The students can use the skills acquired to work closely within their company and identify real problem to solve by adopting innovative framework and approaches. With knowledge in subjects like Design Thinking, Creativity & Innovation, Product Design, Business Modelling & Planning, Venture & Private Equity Funding, students learn how to employ a business-design framework that includes identifying new business opportunities based on market needs, designing and testing breakthrough concepts and developing a viable business plan for their new ventures.

Course Title Credits

Generic Core Courses

Project I

5

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship

3

Fundamentals of Innovation

3

Business Communication

2

Creativity and Problem Solving

2

Design Thinking

2

Essentials of Marketing Management

2

Financial Accounting

2

Marketing Research

2

Sectorial Innovations - I

3

Tinker Lab

2

Managerial Economics

2

Total

30

Course Title Credits

Generic Core Courses

Project II

5

AI and ML for Business Management

2

Sectorial Innovations-II

3

Internship

3

Business Analytics

2

Organizational Behaviour

2

Management of Operations

2

Lean Startup

2

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Strategic Management

2

Product Design

2

Industrial Automation & Robotics Lab

1

Integrated Disaster Management *

Non Letter Grade

Total

28

*Satisfactory completion of the non letter grade course 'Integrated Disaster Management' is mandatory for award of degree.
Course Title Credits

Generic Core Courses

Project III

5

Project IV

4

Basics of Intellectual Property and Business Law

3

Finance Strategy

3

Marketing Strategy

3

Conflict and Negotiation

2

Management Information Systems

2

Human Resource Management

2

Project Management

2

Venture and Private Equity Funding

2

Research Publication *

Non Letter Grade

Total

28

*Satisfactory completion of the non letter grade course 'Research Publication' is mandatory for award of degree.
Course Title Credits

Generic Core Courses

Project V

4

Innovation Lab I

3

Innovation Lab II (New Venture Planning)

3

Export Import Management

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Total

14

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Project V

4

Innovation Lab I

3

Innovation Lab II (New Venture Planning)

3

Export Import Management

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Total

14

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Project III

5

Sectorial Innovations-I

3

Sectorial Innovations-II

3

Internship

3

Advanced Management Accounting

2

Human Resource Management

2

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India

2

Lean Startup

2

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Strategic Management

2

Integrated Disaster Management *

Non Letter Grade

Total

26

*Integrated Disaster Management is mandatory for the award of Degree.
Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Project IV

5

Internship

4

Basics of Intellectual Property and Business Law

3

Finance Strategy

3

Marketing Strategy

3

Conflict and Negotiation

2

Management Information Systems

2

Product Design

2

Project Management

2

Venture and Private Equity Funding

2

Research Publication *

Non Letter Grade

Total

28

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Project V

5

Innovation Lab I

3

Innovation Lab II (New Venture Planning)

3

Operations Strategy and Control

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Total

15

Director's Message

Dr R Raman

MBA (Executive) Programme that SIBM Pune offers for working executives, are designed to develop talent in contemporary Indian settings. These programmes will help participants to acquire the managerial knowledge and skills, required for a successful corporate career. Our pedagogy integrates the best of Indian and Western practices and theories. The class room sessions for intensive programmes, are conducted over the weekends and we aim to bridge the gap between the prevailing industry practices and expected industry standards, by creating industry-specific curriculum.

While MBA (Executive) programme helps participants add value to themselves by learning all subjects core to business including marketing, strategy, finance, operations and human resource.

All the weekend programmes make the participants learn the art of solving real time business problems. Hence we are confident that they deliver great returns on investment for individuals.

If you wish to look beyond the obvious, enhancing the knowledge and leadership skills, learn the latest management techniques by managing your work and academics, then these programmes are best suited for you. Enroll and get empowered to make a difference.

Dr R Raman

Director - SIBM Pune

WHY SIBM PUNE

Located among lush hills of Lavale, SIBM offers a chance to co-exist with nature as it stands over a valley surrounded by clouds and greenery at its best. Powered by solar sources, its eco-friendly functioning makes for a perfect setting for contemplative and incisive study far from the worries and hustle of the city.

Designed to conserve natural resources, the Lavale campus incorporates a rain water harvesting project to conserve water and re-use it effectively for various purposes. The facilities provided on the sprawling 300 acre campus go a long way in ensuring productive campus life and a perfect ambience for academic pursuits.

Library: SIBM Pune has a splendid reference and lending library with over 20,000 books, reports, journals, periodicals, CDs and video cassettes.

Computer Lab: The Computer lab, with broadband connectivity to the Internet and Intranet boasts of 140 Computers with exclusive lease lines. Apart from general computer labs, there is one Marketing & Behavioural Lab and a Bloomberg Lab which help students in doing research projects. Additionally, students at SIBM Pune are privy to a unique Wi-Fi campus.

Classrooms: All classrooms are well equipped with the latest audiovisual facilities.

FACILITIES

Cafeteria & Mess: A multi-cuisine all-day cafeteria and a mess located on campus serve both veg and non-veg food of high quality to ensure refreshments for busy minds.

Shopping Complex & ATM: These are located on campus to take care of items of everyday need and to withdraw cash.

Programme Structure

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Economics for Managers

3

Marketing Management

3

Human Resource Management

3

Management of Operations

2

Management Accounting

2

Research Methodology

2

Legal Aspects of Business

2

Total

17

Course Title Credits

Generic Core Courses

Economics for Managers

3

Marketing Management

3

Human Resource Management

3

Management of Operations

2

Management Accounting

2

Research Methodology

2

Legal Aspects of Business

2

Total

17

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Advanced Business Communication

3

Fundamentals of Innovation

3

Corporate Governance and Ethics

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Business Transformation and Organizational Turnaround

2

Project Management

2

Business Analytics

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Indian Ethos and Values for Management

2

Total

2

Specialization Core Courses: Marketing

International Marketing

2

Business to Business Marketing

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Customer Relationship Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Human Resource

International Human Resource Management

2

Labour Laws

2

Talent Management

2

Assessment Centres and HRD Instruments

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

2

Derivative Markets

2

Advanced Corporate Finance

2

International Finance

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Strategy and Control

2

Technology in Supply Chain

2

Logistics Management

2

Procurement Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Analytics and IT

Machine learning

2

Data Mining

2

Internet of Things

2

Mobile Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Global and Indian Mega Trends

2

Lean Startup

2

Marketing Innovation

2

Technology  Innovation

2

Total

8

Choose any one group

Specialization: Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communication

2

Consumer Behaviour

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Compensation and Reward Management

2

Performance Management System

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Corporate Valuation

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Lean Six Sigma

2

Operations Research

2

Total

4

Specialization: Analytics and IT

Information Risk Management

2

Digital Transformation

2

Total

4

Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Design Thinking

2

Creativity and Innovation

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Research Project

20

Strategic Management

3

Leadership and Capacity Building

2

Total

25

Specialization Core Courses : Marketing

Retail Marketing

2

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

2

Brand Management

2

Marketing Strategy

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Human Resource

Industrial Relations

2

Strategic Human Resource Management

2

Organizational Development and Change

2

Learning and Development

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Investment Banking

2

Mergers and Acquisitions

2

Fixed Income Markets

2

Financial Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Analytics

2

Supply Chain Strategy

2

Service Operations Management

2

Warehouse Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Analytics and IT

Data Visualization and modeling

2

Security Management through VAPT

2

IT Business Analysis

2

Social Media Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Modeling and Planning

2

Service and Process Innovation

2

Venture and Private Equity Funding

2

Product Design

2

Total

8

Specialization Group

Specialization: Marketing

Services Marketing

2

Digital Marketing

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Cross Cultural Management

2

HR Analytics

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Wealth Management

2

Commercial Banking

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

2

Enterprise Risk Management

2

Total

4

Specialization : Analytics and IT

ERP Modules and their Integration

2

IT Consulting

2

Total

4

Specialization : Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India

2

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Advanced Business Communication

3

Fundamentals of Innovation

3

Corporate Governance and Ethics

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Business Transformation and Organizational Turnaround

2

Project Management

2

Business Analytics

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Supply Chain Management

2

Management Information Systems

2

Organizational Behaviour

2

Basic Business Statistics for Data Analysis

2

Conflict and Negotiation

2

Introduction to Financial Management

2

R Programming

2

Data Driven Decision Making

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Advanced Business Communication

3

Fundamentals of Innovation

3

Corporate Governance and Ethics

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Business Transformation and Organizational Turnaround

2

Project Management

2

Business Analytics

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Indian Ethos and Values for Management

2

Total

2

Specialization Core Courses: Marketing

International Marketing

2

Business to Business Marketing

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Customer Relationship Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Human Resource

International Human Resource Management

2

Labour Laws

2

Talent Management

2

Assessment Centres and HRD Instruments

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

2

Derivative Markets

2

Advanced Corporate Finance

2

International Finance

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Strategy and Control

2

Technology in Supply Chain

2

Logistics Management

2

Procurement Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Analytics and IT

Machine learning

2

Data Mining

2

Internet of Things

2

Mobile Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Global and Indian Mega Trends

2

Lean Startup

2

Marketing Innovation

2

Technology  Innovation

2

Total

8

Choose any one group

Specialization: Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communication

2

Consumer Behaviour

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Compensation and Reward Management

2

Performance Management System

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Corporate Valuation

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Lean Six Sigma

2

Operations Research

2

Total

4

Specialization: Analytics and IT

Information Risk Management

2

Digital Transformation

2

Total

4

Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Design Thinking

2

Creativity and Innovation

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
Title of the Courses Credits

Research Project

20

Strategic Management

3

Leadership and Capacity Building

2

Total

25

Specialization Core Courses : Marketing

Retail Marketing

2

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

2

Brand Management

2

Marketing Strategy

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Human Resource

Industrial Relations

2

Strategic Human Resource Management

2

Organizational Development and Change

2

Learning and Development

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Investment Banking

2

Mergers and Acquisitions

2

Fixed Income Markets

2

Financial Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Analytics

2

Supply Chain Strategy

2

Service Operations Management

2

Warehouse Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Analytics and IT

Data Visualization and modeling

2

Security Management through VAPT

2

IT Business Analysis

2

Social Media Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Modeling and Planning

2

Service and Process Innovation

2

Venture and Private Equity Funding

2

Product Design

2

Total

8

Specialization Group

Specialization: Marketing

Services Marketing

2

Digital Marketing

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Cross Cultural Management

2

HR Analytics

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Wealth Management

2

Commercial Banking

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

2

Enterprise Risk Management

2

Total

4

Specialization : Analytics and IT

ERP Modules and their Integration

2

IT Consulting

2

Total

4

Specialization : Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India

2

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Economics for Managers

3

Marketing Management

3

Human Resource Management

3

Management of Operations

2

Management Accounting

2

Research Methodology

2

Legal Aspects of Business

2

Total

17

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Supply Chain Management

2

Management Information Systems

2

Organizational Behaviour

2

Basic Business Statistics for Data Analysis

2

Conflict and Negotiation

2

Introduction to Financial Management

2

R Programming

2

Data Driven Decision Making

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Advanced Business Communication

3

Fundamentals of Innovation

3

Corporate Governance and Ethics

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Business Transformation and Organizational Turnaround

2

Project Management

2

Business Analytics

2

Total

16

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Indian Ethos and Values for Management

2

Total

2

Specialization Core Courses: Marketing

International Marketing

2

Business to Business Marketing

2

Sales Force and Channel Management

2

Customer Relationship Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Human Resource

International Human Resource Management

2

Labour Laws

2

Talent Management

2

Assessment Centres and HRD Instruments

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

2

Derivative Markets

2

Advanced Corporate Finance

2

International Finance

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Strategy and Control

2

Technology in Supply Chain

2

Logistics Management

2

Procurement Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Analytics and IT

Machine learning

2

Data Mining

2

Internet of Things

2

Mobile Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Global and Indian Mega Trends

2

Lean Startup

2

Marketing Innovation

2

Technology  Innovation

2

Total

8

Choose any one group

Specialization: Marketing

Integrated Marketing Communication

2

Consumer Behaviour

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Compensation and Reward Management

2

Performance Management System

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Corporate Valuation

2

Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Lean Six Sigma

2

Operations Research

2

Total

4

Specialization: Analytics and IT

Information Risk Management

2

Digital Transformation

2

Total

4

Specialization: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Design Thinking

2

Creativity and Innovation

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses

Research Project

20

Strategic Management

3

Leadership and Capacity Building

2

Total

25

Specialization Core Courses : Marketing

Retail Marketing

2

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

2

Brand Management

2

Marketing Strategy

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Human Resource

Industrial Relations

2

Strategic Human Resource Management

2

Organizational Development and Change

2

Learning and Development

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Finance

Investment Banking

2

Mergers and Acquisitions

2

Fixed Income Markets

2

Financial Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations Analytics

2

Supply Chain Strategy

2

Service Operations Management

2

Warehouse Management

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses : Analytics and IT

Data Visualization and modeling

2

Security Management through VAPT

2

IT Business Analysis

2

Social Media Analytics

2

Total

8

Specialization Core Courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Modeling and Planning

2

Service and Process Innovation

2

Venture and Private Equity Funding

2

Product Design

2

Total

8

Specialization Group

Specialization: Marketing

Services Marketing

2

Digital Marketing

2

Total

4

Specialization: Human Resource

Cross Cultural Management

2

HR Analytics

2

Total

4

Specialization: Finance

Wealth Management

2

Commercial Banking

2

Total

4

Specialization: Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

2

Enterprise Risk Management

2

Total

4

Specialization : Analytics and IT

ERP Modules and their Integration

2

IT Consulting

2

Total

4

Specialization : Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India

2

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Total

4

Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
Marketing Management
3
Human Resource Management
3
Management Accounting
2
Operations Management
3
Economics for Managers
3
Research Methodology
2
Total
16
Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
Marketing Research
3
Organizational Behaviour
3
Introduction to Financial Management
2
Supply Chain Management
3
Conflict & Negotiation
2
Project (Internal)
3
Total
16
Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
Sales Force and Channel Management
2
Learning and Development
2
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions
2
Project Management
2
Business Analytics
2
Business Transformation & Organisational Turn around
2
Design Thinking
2
Internal Course

4

Strategic Management
2
Management Information Systems
2
Total
18
Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
Specialisation: Marketing
12
External Course
10
International Marketing
2
Business to Business Marketing
2
Customer Relationship Management
2
Integrated Marketing Communication
2
Product Management
2
Internal Course
2
Brand Management
2
Specialisation: Human Resource
12
External Course
10
Talent Management
2
Performance Management System
2
Organizational Development and Change
3
Employment Related Laws
3
Internal Course
2
Compensation and Reward Management
2
Specialisation: Finance
12
External Course
10
Advanced Corporate Finance
2
Derivative Markets
2
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
3
Project and Infrastructure Finance
3
Internal Course
2
International Finance
2
Specialisation: Operations
12
External Course
10
Operations Research
3
Logistics Management
2
Service Operations Management
2
Business Statistics
3
Internal Course
2
Lean Six Sigma
2
Core Course (Internal) common for all specialisations
3
Project IV (as per specialisation)
3
Total
15
Course Title Credits
Generic Core Courses
External Course
25
Research Project
20
Advanced Business Communication
3
Indian Ethos & Values for Management
2
Internal Course
10
Corporate Governance and Ethics
2
Leadership and Capacity Building
2
Introduction to International Business
2
Corporate Law
2
Entrepreneurship
2
Total
35
*Subject to final approval

Eligibility Criteria

Student seeking admission for MBA (Executive) must possess

  • Bachelor’s Degree from any statutory/recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Minimum two-year work experience after graduation. (Work experience to be calculated as on 31.05.2021)

    Selection Procedure:

  • Selection of students shall be done on the basis of Personal Interview.


Intake

100 seats

FAQ

Why should one take admission for the MBA Executive Program at SIBM, Pune?

SIBM Pune is the ‘flagship institute’ under Symbiosis International (Deemed University)-SIU. From its humble beginnings in the year 1978, SIBM Pune has come a long way to become one of India’s top business schools with an illustrious journey spanning over four decades. It is the only Management Institute under SIU, in the all-India National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking. It was chosen as the Best Private Management Institute in Maharashtra by WBR Corp.- a Leading Management Brand Consultancy Firm in Asia. The Institute was also awarded the 'Gold' Star by the QS Star University Rating 2018. Known to equip students with required knowledge, skills and abilities to grow in their careers, SIBM Pune stands tall for its academic excellence.


What are the advantages of this Program?

It focuses on the following aspects for working professionals:

  • What are the advantages of this Program?Enhances business skills and leadership capabilities of Managers
  • Improves capacity for strategic decision making, faster thinking and becoming more creative
  • Deepens understanding of organizational dynamics to improve the design and implementation of new initiatives
  • Builds capabilities for leading cross-border and cross- functional teams
  • Develops knowledge in the core areas of business such as Finance, Marketing and Strategy, Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Analytics & IT, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, based on current research and best practices
  • The features as listed above help in the career progression of a working professionals, be it in the form of an increment or a promotion or even a job switch

What is the duration of the MBA Executive Program?

The MBA Executive Program is a 30 months (2.5 years, 5 semesters) program comprising of 100 credits. Classes are conducted on all weekends i.e. Saturday and Sunday, between 9am-5pm.


What is the eligibility criteria to get admission in MBA Executive Program?

Student seeking admission for MBA Executive Program must possess:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from any statutory/recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Graduation through Distance Education is accepted provided it is approved/recognized by UGC or AICTE.
  • A minimum of two-year work experience after graduation. (work experience as on 31.05.2021). Documentary evidence of work experience will have to be provided at the time of admission.

What is the process of selection in MBA Executive Program?

Selection of students shall be done on the basis of Personal Interview. Personal Interview is focused more on getting to know the candidate than testing only the knowledge of the candidate.


Does it offer any options to choose specialization? What is the minimum student strength required for any specialization to offer?
  • 1.Marketing 2. Finance 3. Human Resources 4. Operations & Supply Chain Management 5. Analytics & IT and 6. Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Dual specialization with Major- Minor subjects is offered.
  • As per University norms, minimum 10 students must opt for a specialization to be offered. Hence, in case only 2/3 students opt for a particular specialization, it will not be offered.

Can I continue with the Program if I leave or switch my job?

SIBM, Pune does not have any problem with either. However, if the student is a sponsored candidate, it has to be checked with the employer.


What if I get transferred to some other city or go abroad for a long stint on project? Can I still continue?

This is not a Distance Education Program. Attending classes is mandatory for which one has to visit SIBM Lavale campus for the entire duration of the course. Inter university transfer to any other location of SIBM is not possible.


Can I do the Program at my own pace, taking a break?

Yes, you can. However, the Program has to be completed within a duration of five years from the date of registration.


What is the criteria for passing?

The assessment done for each student is based on the relative performance. For all courses, a student is required to pass both the internal and the external examinations separately, with a minimum Grade Point of 4.000. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to those students who achieve a minimum CGPA of 4.000 out of a maximum of 10.000 for the entire program.


What if I miss or fail in the final exam?

There are continuous evaluations that take place throughout the semester in the form of assignments, quizzes, class tests, etc. In addition to this, there are internal and external exams in each semester. External exams are conducted by SIU- Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and Internals are conducted by the Institute (SIBM). If anyone misses any exam due to unavoidable circumstances, he/she gets an opportunity to appear for it in backlog.

A student of First Year (Sem I & II) will be allowed to be promoted to the next year irrespective of backlogs in the First Year. However, he/she will be permitted to take Sem III examinations only if Sem I is cleared. Sem IV examinations can be taken only if the student has cleared Sem I & II. Similarly, when the student clears his/her Sem III, only then he/she would be eligible to complete his/her Sem V. If there is a backlog, the student has to reappear for the exam and extra fees shall be charged per subject (course). There will be a maximum of three attempts given to clear the course.


What type of peer group can one get to study with in the MBA Executive Program?

All the students admitted to the MBA Executive Program are working professionals from diverse sectors and profiles, right from Junior Managers to Vice Presidents. The usual span of work-experience is between 2-25 years. It is a great opportunity to interact with such a diverse group and a golden chance to benefit from such an enriching peer-learning experience!


What is the teaching methodology adopted in the MBA Executive Program?

It is a blended teaching/learning approach. It is a mix of theory, practice and experiential learning. Considering the students' profile and their work experience, classroom teaching is supplemented by:

  1. Course Assignments
  2. Fieldwork
  3. Integrated Projects
  4. Guest Lectures
  5. Hands-on experience on Research
  6. Experiential Learning
  7. Case Study based learning

Is it possible to participate in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities on campus?

We welcome participation of students of MBA Executive, in specific Seminars/Conferences which are relevant to the Program.


Can someone pursue any other Post Graduate Program along with MBA Executive?

Two University Programs cannot be pursued simultaneously. However, if it is a non-university course, it is possible.


Is MBA Executive a Part-Time, Full-Time or Distance Education Program? How is the degree awarded? Is it recognized by UGC?

MBA Executive is a part-time degree program recognized by UGC. Degree will be awarded at the end of Semester V, taking into consideration the performance of all the 5 semester examinations, with a minimum requirement of 4.000 CGPA out of 10. Final Degree Certificate will mention that the course is completed as MBA Executive in part-time mode.


Is it possible to pursue further education after completing this Degree?

Yes, you can go for higher education such as Ph.D. from any University within or outside India.


Can I avail a Bank Loan/ Educational Loan to fund my MBA Executive Program?

Educational Loans can easily be availed from Axis Bank, Indian Bank, Canara Bank, Credila, Bank of Baroda, or Corporation Bank.


Is Placement assistance provided at the end of the Program?

As this Program is offered to working executives, placement is not an integral part. However, you get an opportunity to network with other executives working in diverse corporations. As a result, your network expands which will certainly help you if you are planning for career progression or a change of job.


Can reference of people passed out from the Institute be taken?

Yes. Please write to Mr. Santosh Pise on santoshpise@sibmpune.edu.in to place a request.

You can contact us at: weekendprogramme@sibmpune.edu.in

Ms. Poorva Zende

Sr. Coordinator

Telephone: 020- 28116066/61936066

Ms. Pradnya Gugale

Coordinator

Telephone: 020-28116044/61936044

Mr. Santosh Pise

Sr. Coordinator

Telephone: 020-28116090/61936090

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

Constituent of SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)

Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi

Dist: Pune-412115

Telephone: 020- 28116000 / 020-61936000

Important Dates

Admission Process Date
Online registration starts January 30, 2021
Last date of registration Will be communicated through Email
Personal Interview for MBA (Executive) Will be communicated through Email
Merit List - Selected Candidates will be informed by Email
Last date for paying fees Will be informed by Email to the Selected Candidates
Commencement of Programme Online session from July 24,2021

How to Apply

Application Process :

Candidates applying to the 30 months MBA (Executive) programme, need to apply online and pay the application fee.

  • Candidates must register themselves online by filling the Online Application Form.
  • Candidates can make Online Payment of the application fees.
Payment :

Online Payment

  • Online payment can be made using Credit Card/Debit Card or NEFT/RTGS.
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