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The
MBA Program offered by the Directorate of Distance Education, the ICFAI
University, Tripura prepares men and women with the skills, knowledge and
strategic perspectives essential to the leadership of business anywhere in the
world.
The
MBA Program is designed to provide both a portfolio of strong functional skills
and the ability to apply, adapt and integrate those skills into different
management settings. While the curriculum provides a rigorous grounding in
traditional disciplines, the educational process, with its emphasis on new
strategy and managerial skills, develops the skills for problem solving,
decision-making and leadership of complex organizations.
General
management focus
In
a business environment characterized by rapid change, managers must necessarily
be flexible and adaptable. The MBA Program seeks to prepare managers to cope
with this change. It is this philosophy which has led to the MBA Program
adopting a general management approach. This approach will help students develop
a broad foundation of skills and knowledge in the diverse functional areas of
business management.
A
blend of Indian and International perspectives
The
MBA Program has a blend of Indian and International perspectives. This mix of
the Indian and International emphasis offers students, real and lasting
benefits. Students will:
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be
able to understand the workings of the domestic and international
marketplace.
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become
sensitive to other cultures and capable of working in international teams.
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become
comfortable with and capable of managing diversity.
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develop
strategic skills and adaptability.
Objectives
The
MBA Program aims to improve its students' capability to manage. On completion of
the program, students are expected to have acquired:
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a
systematic approach to identification of business problems and their
solutions.
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analytical,
problem solving and decision-making skills.
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the
ability to make competent decisions.
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effective
communication skills.
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the
skills necessary for the potential senior manager, techniques in finance,
marketing, manufacturing, human relations, information technology and
strategic planning.
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familiarity
in applying these tools in business like situations.
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a
broad knowledge of concepts, policies and techniques applicable to efficient
administration and management of business.
The
MBA Edge
The
MBA Program will give you the opportunity to develop a range of highly valued
professional skills and a competitive edge in your career.
Career
progression: In most professional organizations, the senior managers are usually
MBAs. There are more opportunities for MBAs than for almost any other functional
qualification. The MBA Program will provide a quantum jump in your career
progression.
Personal
growth: The MBA Program will impart you with a perspective which enables you to
relate to the entire business environment within which you may operate. You will
be able to understand the impact of various decisions and play a significant
role in them. The MBA Program will also help you understand business
sufficiently to plan your own career and entrepreneurial moves successfully.
Continuous
learning: The MBA Program is a tremendous learning opportunity. It will allow
you to update your knowledge and skills significantly.
The
knowledge you acquire needs constant upgradation and the learning methodology in
the MBA Program provides you with a mechanism to seek, comprehend and
internalize knowledge on a continuing basis.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s
Degree in English medium (any discipline) with 45% and above aggregate marks.Students
who have pursued their degree program in non-English medium are advised to
undergo proper preparatory courses in Business English so that they can cope
with the MBA Program.
Duration:
Two years.
Medium
of instruction: English.
Validity
of enrollment
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For
students who pay fee stage-wise: They are required to complete Stage I of
the MBA Program within a maximum period of two years from the date of
enrollment. Students who are unable to complete the program within two
years, but are still keen on continuing in the program, are required to
register de novo by paying the requisite fee.
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For
students who pay full fee for all
3 stages: They are required to complete all 3 Stages of the MBA Program
within a maximum period of four years from the date of enrollment. Students
who are unable to complete the program within four years, but are still keen
on continuing in the program, are required to register de novo by paying the
requisite fee.
Flexible
Learning Program
The
MBA Program is based on study and examinations.
Study:
The University provides a detailed study plan and prescribed books specially
designed (as per the curriculum of the University) and meant for self-study.
Contact
classes: Students may attend contact
classes
on optional basis
Examinations:
The examinations serve to finally assess and certify the students'
understanding of the subjects.
Examinations
The
examinations are conceived, developed and administered on a rigorous and fair
basis to bring out the best in the students and prepare them for challenging
careers in the world of management. Examinations for the program are conducted
four times a year in January, April, July and October.
Subject-wise
Waivers
Students
with prior qualifications are eligible to get waivers from certain subjects of
the MBA Program as indicated below:
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Subject |
Eligibility
for Waiver |
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Business
Economics |
CFA,
MA (Economics), MS (Finance), DBF |
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IT
& Systems |
B.Tech,
BE, MCA |
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Accounting
for Decision Making |
CFA,
CA, CWA, MS (Finance), MS (Accounting), DBF |
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Business
Law |
CA, CWA, CS, BL, MS (Finance), DBF |
What
the qualifications refer to:
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MS
(Finance), DBF (Diploma in Business Finance) and MS (Accounting) from the
ICFAI University.
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CFA
means a person, who is a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Council.
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CA
means a person, who has passed the final examinations conducted by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
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CWA
means a person, who has passed the final examinations conducted by the
Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.
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CS
means a person, who has passed the final examinations conducted by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
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B.Tech,
BE, Bachelor of Law (BL), MA (Economics) from any University.
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