MASTER OF

BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION

Student Handbook
CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION TO RULES,
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
3. INDUCTION
4. REGISTRATION
5. CURRICULUM
6. ATTENDANCE
7. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
8. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE
9. EXAMINATION RULES
10. AWARD OF DEGREE
11. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
12. PLACEMENT
13. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
14. BOARD OF STUDIES
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
Mahindra University’s School of Management aspires to be a new age business school and will strive to
achieve excellence across undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is specially designed keeping in mind the
current and future needs of the industry. It prepares young, energetic and curious minds to handle the
complexities in the ‘technology led’ future.

1. INTRODUCTION TO RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

This manual is designed to acquaint students of the MBA Program with the norms for students'
academic and personal conduct at the School of Management. This handbook deals with rules,
regulations and procedures guiding various activities of the S0M. All MBA students at SoM are
required to abide by these rules, and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that lends credibility
to the University and enhances its prestige in the community at large.

Please note that the information, rules, regulations and procedures contained in this Handbook are
liable to change at the discretion of the University at any time and whenever it is deemed necessary to
do so, in the interest of program.

2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The first-year course work, which is fully compulsory, is spread over three terms. This is followed by a
mandatory summer internship. The second-year course work is also scheduled over three terms.
Table 1 provides the calendar for the first year of the MBA program. The first-year curriculum of the
MBA program is presented in Table 2 (at the end of the handbook).

3. INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR MBA

All incoming students of MBA are required to attend the orientation program. The objectives of this
program are:
To acquaint the students with MU and its distinctive features and facilities so that they are able to
take advantage of them to develop themselves.
To acquaint them with the courses, teaching and learning methods used at SOM with special
emphasis on the case method.
To familiarize the students with the various officials of the university and the faculty of the SoM.

4. REGISTRATION
The students will be required to register on the registration day before start of each term. The MBA
Office will announce the details of Registration from time to time.

4.1. MBA-I Year (Term I)

The registration will be provisional subject to verification of certificates and testimonials and receipt of
all the documents required for submission.
Candidates who have appeared for their final degree examination must bring an official certificate
(with seal & date) from the Head of the Institution/Department specifying that they have completed
all the requirements (including examinations, project, viva voce, etc.) for the award of Bachelor's
degree and only the final result is awaited. The final examination mark sheet (showing that the
candidate has passed the examination) must be submitted within 15 days of declaration of result, and
in any case not later than the deadline mentioned at the time of admission, failing which registration in
the program will be automatically cancelled.

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4.2. MBA‑II Year (Term IV- Second Year)
The registration will be provisional subject to the following:
1. Submission of:
Summer Project Report;
Completion Certificate from the summer internship organization; and
(Confidential Evaluation Report from the organization.
2. Meeting the minimum grade requirement in the first year
3. Payment of annual fees.

5. CURRICULUM
5.1. Course Workload
A three-credit course consists of 30 hours of class. Class hours for courses of under three credits
are correspondingly determined in direct proportion to their credit units. A three-credit course
requires approximately 90 hours of work, both in and outside the classroom, from the student.

5.2. First Year Programme

All first-year courses (total of 54 credits) are compulsory. At the discretion of SoM, some
additional credits may be allotted for workshops and practicum such as industry visits, skill
development workshops, rural immersion program etc.

5.3. Summer Internship

Every first-year student will be required to work on an assignment with a company or an organization
for a period of 8 weeks during the summer vacation at the end of the first year of the Program. The
summer internship is an integral part of the MBA Program. The university will assist the eligible
students in finding suitable summer assignments. Company sponsored students will be governed by
the understanding between the sponsoring organization and MU.

Summer internship is of 6 credits. The students will be required to submit a written project report, and
a certificate from the host organization certifying the completion of the assignment, at the time of
registration for the fourth term.
5.4. International Immersion
The school organizes a, week long, mandatory, international immersion program to help participants
develop a global mindset. It includes industry visits, invited talks and cultural immersion. These
immersion programs will be organized in Asia, Middle East and Africa.

5.5. International Immersion

The MBA program Chair will announce the elective courses to be offered in Term IV. This will be
revised annually in consultation with the Dean and faculty depending upon the courses offered by
various academic groups.

A student must take 42 credits (14 courses) from courses offered by the SoM, over three terms of the
second-year.

Choice of electives in Term IV need to be finalized before leaving for summer internship. The choice of
electives for Term V-VI will be finalized by the end of Term IV.
In case due to some exigencies the school decides to drop a course, the students who have
subscribed to that course will be asked to register for another course to meet their requirement of
electives/credits.

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5.6. Second Year

The MBA program Chair will announce the elective courses to be offered in Term IV. This will be
revised annually in consultation with the Dean and faculty depending upon the courses offered by
various academic groups.

A student must take 42 credits (14 courses) from courses offered by the SoM, over three terms of the
second-year.

Choice of electives in Term IV need to be finalized before leaving for summer internship. The choice of
electives for Term V-VI will be finalized by the end of Term IV.
In case due to some exigencies the school decides to drop a course, the students who have
subscribed to that course will be asked to register for another course to meet their requirement of
electives/credits.
5.7. Elective Curriculum
SOM offers a range of electives in Information Systems, Business Analytics, Digital Business, Finance,
Marketing, and General Management. As pointed out above, students can take up to 42 credits of
courses in the second year. Appendix 1 lists out the electives currently offered by the school.

5.7. Dual Specialization

The school currently offers three specializations – Finance, Digital Business, and Business Analytics.
Students can take elective courses in any of them. They also have the option of specializing in two
tracks (e.g. Finance and Analytics, Digital Business and Analytics).

5.8. Workshops and Practicums

In addition to the academic course work, the school may administer workshops and practicums that
are in line with the school’s mission and the learning goals of the program.

5.8. Auditing a course

At present students are not allowed to audit a course.

6. ATTENDANCE
The School insists on regular attendance and punctuality in class. Students are expected to maintain
more than 75% attendance in each course.
Under extra-ordinary circumstances such as illness students may obtain leave of absence from the
MBA program chair. Students are expected to maintain 50% attendance even in case of illness.
A grade penalty will be imposed on all the students who do not meet the minimum 75% attendance
requirement in each course in the following manner:

Attendance of Student Grade Penalty

One sub grade drop

Less than 75% (e.g. from A to A-, B- to C, C to
C- etc.)

Less than 50% I (Incomplete) grade will be

awarded

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7. ATTENDANCE
The evaluation of academic performance is based on varying combinations of the following
components:
a) Assignments, Quiz, Class participation, etc.
b) Project Work
c) Mid‑term Examination
d) Term‑end Examination
Relative weightage of the components for a specific course will be at the discretion of the instructor
within the guidelines given by the SOM. The evaluation scheme for every course will be conveyed to
the students at the beginning of the course along with the course outline.

7.1 8-point grading scale with corresponding letter grades as follows will be used:

A+ > OR EQUAL TO 90
A 80-89.9
B+ 70-79.9
B 60-69.9
C+ 50-59.9
C 45-49.9
D 40-44.9
F < OR EQUAL TO 39.9

The Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) will be calculated by computing the sum of grade points in
respective courses multiplied by their respective credits, and dividing it by the total credits for all
courses in the term. Similarly, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be calculated at the
end of each term as a composite index of the academic performance of the student up to that stage in
the Program.

7.2. A student is required to achieve the minimum standards as prescribed below:

7.2.1. In order to qualify for promotion to the second year, the student's CGPA at the end of the
first year must not be less than 4.0.
7.2.2. In order to qualify for the MBA Degree, the student's CGPA at the end of the second year
must not be less than 4.5.

7.3. If a student is not eligible to receive the Degree, the MBA program chair may
recommend repetitions of course(s)/term(s)/year in the next academic year (based on the
overall academic record of the student). All decisions by the Dean in such cases would be
final.
7.4. The maximum duration allowed for completion of the MBA degree is 3 yrs.

8. ATTENDANCE
The University attaches utmost importance to integrity and honesty in academic work by the
students.Students must maintain strict discipline in classrooms, examinations, quizzes, projects,
assignments, and all other segments of academic work. Students are expected to follow university
rules. The university will take appropriate action in case of indiscipline – academic or otherwise.

9. EXAMINATION RULES
Please refer to examination rules circulated by the Controller of Examinations/Registrar

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10. AWARD OF DEGREE
The MBA degree will be awarded to such students who in the judgment of the MU have fulfilled all
conditions and requirements as stipulated. The degree will be awarded at the University's annual
convocation. All students are required to attend the convocation and must confirm their participation
to the MBA Office, clear the dues and submit a clearance from various departments in a prescribed
form before leaving the University. Those seeking the award of degree in absentia must intimate the
MBA program chair or the MBA Office before the convocation.

11. FEE PAYMENT

The stipulated fee is to be paid before the deadlines provided from time to time. At present the total
fee inclusive of hostel fee is Rs 20 lakhs for two years, which includes the hostel fees, and cost of
boarding and lodging for international immersion.

12. PLACEMENT
12.1. A student is required to achieve the minimum standards as prescribed below:
The career services unit of the university will facilitate, guide and counsel second year students in
securing suitable permanent placement at the end of the program by bringing them in touch with
prospective employers. However, it in no way guarantees an on-campus placement to them. The
campus placement program is conducted according to rules framed each year by the career services
unit in consultation with student representatives. Once finalized, the rules will be binding on each
student participating in the placement process, and its violation may disqualify the student(s)
concerned from seeking campus placement

13. CO‑CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student clubs at SOM organize co-curricular activities. The University encourages active participation
of students in co‑curricular activities, without prejudice to academic work.

14. BOARD OF STUDIES

The board of studies at SOM is the body that approves new courses and programs at the school level.
It also provides feedback to faculty on existing courses and moderates the school’s efforts in
benchmarking its curriculum with the world’s best. The Dean, Prof Ramakrishna Velamuri, is the
current Chairperson of BOS.

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Table 1: Academic Calendar for MBA 2023-2024 Session
FALL SEMESTER 2023

Wednesday 16th August 2023 to Saturday 19th August 2023 Orientation Program

Monday 21st August 2023 Classes Begin

Monday 23rd October 2023 to Saturday 28th October 2023 Exams Week Term Ends

Sunday 29th October to Tuesday 31st October Term Break

Wednesday 1st November 2023 Term 2 begins.

Tuesday 26th December 2023 to Saturday 30st December 2023 Exams Week Term Ends

Sunday 31st December to Sunday 7th January 2024 Term Break

Monday 8th January 2024 Term 3 Begins

Tuesday 26th March 2024 to Friday 29th March 2024 Exam Week Term Ends

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 LIST OF HOLIDAYS

Tuesday 15th August 2023 Independence Day

Wednesday 06th September 2023 Janmashtami

Monday 18th September 2023 Vinayaka Chavithi

Monday 02nd October 2023 Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi

Tuesday 24th October 2023 Dussehra

Monday 13th November 2023 Diwali

Monday 27 November 2023 Guru Nanak Jayanthi

Monday 25th December 2023 Christmas

Monday 01 January 2024 New Year Day

Monday 15th January 2024 Makar Sankranti

Friday 26th January 2024 Republic Day

Friday 08th March 2024 Maha Shivaratri

Monday 25th March 2024 Holi

Friday 29th March 2024 Good Friday

Tuesday 09th April 2024 Ugadi

Wednesday 10th April 2024 Eid

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Table 2: List of Core Courses in the MBA Program

Term Common Core Credits = 54

1 Financial Accounting 3.0

1 Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions 1 3.0

1 Macroeconomics 3.0

1 Organizational Behavior 3.0

1 Spreadsheet Modelling 1.5

1 Business Communications & Storytelling (1/2) 1.5

1 Principles of Marketing 3.0

2 Corporate Finance 1 3.0

2 Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions 2 3.0

2 Microeconomics 3.0

2 Management Information Systems 3.0

2 Digital Marketing 3.0

2 Operations Management 3.0

3 Corporate Finance 2 3.0

3 Strategic Management 3.0

3 Entrepreneurship 3.0

3 B2B Markets 3.0

3 Managerial Accounting 3.0

3 Ethics, Sustainability & Governance 1.5

3 Business Research Methods 1.5

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Appendix 1: List of Elective Courses

Course Title Credit Specialization

AI-ML 3.0 Business Analytics

Big Data & Cloud Computing 3.O Business Analytics

Business Intelligence & Data Visualization 3.0 Business Analytics

Revenue Management & Pricing 3.0 Business Analytics

Time Series Econometrics & Forecasting 3.0 Business Analytics

Digital Advertising & Conversion Optimization 3.0 Digital Business

E-Commerce & Marketplaces 3.0 Digital Business

Digital Transformation & Innovation 3.0 Digital Business

Introduction to Product Management 3.0 Digital Business

Marketing Analytics 3.0 Digital Business

Marketing Research 3.0 Digital Business

Product Management 2 3.0 Digital Business

Entrepreneurial Finance 3.0 Finance

Emerging Technologies 3.0 Digital Business

Business Analysis and Valuation using Financial Statements 3.0 Finance

Fintech 3.0 Finance

Financial Markets 3.0 Finance

Investment Management 3.0 Finance

Banking & Financial Services 3.0 Finance

Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring 3.0 Finance

Options, Futures and other Derivatives 3.0 Finance

Business Law 3.0 General

Negotiation 3.0 General

Strategy Capstone 3.0 General

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