Master of Business

Administration (MBA) for

Working Executives (Batch 5)

15 months | Online | ₹3,30,000

A Times Group Initiative

 Chancellor’s Message
Welcome to Somaiya Vidyavihar University. We are a
place where you can explore new possibilities, pursue
your passion, and above all, find yourself.
Our motto is: Kkunso rq dSoY;e~A Knowledge alone liberates.
Knowledge provides opportunity. To make the life lived
more meaningful. In the service of one’s family, one’s
community, one’s lekt, country, and indeed the world.
The education we provide will reflect its timeless
fundamentals, its current context, and applications. We
will strive to provide you with an environment to engage
Shri Samir Somaiya this world, to discover new truths, make new applications
Chancellor to create and share knowledge. Our education will also be
Somaiya Vidyavihar
experiential and holistic with projects that are ‘real’ and
University
those that complement the learning inside the
classroom. We want you to be at the cutting edge of
change, to incubate companies, to create NGOs, and
pursue any field of your passion. Our education will also
instill an appreciation for art and culture, the Indian
tradition, and will include sports as a part of the campus
experience. We want each of you to lead a full life, to fall
in love with life.
Our dream is to build a world class research and teaching
institution, that is global in the reach of its ideas, and
universal in its service. I invite you to come and be a part
of our community and to further this mission.
 Vice Chancellor’s Message
I have great pleasure in welcoming the prospective management
education aspirants to the Somaiya Vidyavihar University,
Mumbai for their studies in the university’s K J Somaiya Institute
of Management. The subject of Management as an academic and
professional discipline has been undergoing revolutionary
changes during the last few decades. Appropriate knowledge
and skills are necessary to manage the rapid changing times and
technologies in a globalised and interconnected world. We are in
an era when knowledge is expanding at an unprecedented rate.
Mastering theoretical, experimental and practical management
Prof. V. N. and business skills through effective education programmes is
Rajasekharan indispensable for developing core competencies and for giving
Pillai the students a competitive edge. For maximisation of the
Vice Chancellor opportunities for the cost-effective management education and
Somaiya Vidyavihar training, globalisation, localisation, contextualisation and
University individualisation of curriculum and transactions are necessary.
Bearing these basic principles and dynamic challenges, we at K J
Somaiya Institute of Management have been at the forefront of
quality and responsible management education in the country.
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes are
designed, transacted and delivered following internationally
renowned patterns evolving the best practices in business and
management education. Amongst our alumni are top-ranking
and highly-placed executives all over the world. Highly qualified
and experienced faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, the
business and industry environment of the financial capital of the
country, and a serene, beautiful green campus with several
sporting facilities and other educational, research and
innovation institutions are the hallmarks of K J Somaiya Institute
of Management and the Vidyavihar campus of the University. Our
academic credentials, achievements, national and international
accreditations and recognitions put us among the top- most
institutions in the country. I am extremely glad to welcome you
as a student of this premier management institute in the
Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Once you are here, I am sure you
will enjoy the best of teaching and learning, research and
community experiences in your student life.
 Director’s Message
K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Somaiya Vidyavihar
University, works with a mission to foster a spirit of inquiry,
enable livelihoods, encourage innovations and create good
citizenships.
The Institute has evolved offering core MBA, domain specific
and multi-disciplinary MBA programmes in step with the
requirements of the various sectors of the industry and
growth opportunities in the economy.
The Institute has re-cast its current MBA Executive
programme under the 4 pillars of Digitalisation, Leadership,
Raman Global Business and Strategy. This will give the students
Ramachandran, (who are mid career professionals) a solid platform through
Ph.D
which they can update their knowledge and skills with the
Director, K J Somaiya
latest in the field of management thought and practices –
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thereby preparing them for the opportunities being brought
Management
Dean - Faculty of forward by Industry 4.0 and beyond. The Institute also offers
Management incoming students an opportunity to learn from its sister
Studies, Somaiya Institutions of Somaiya Vidyavihar. The Institute has
Vidyavihar subscribed to several e-databases including the Coursera
University for Campus, to facilitate holistic learning for the students.
Thus becoming a truly global business school, in line with
the offerings of the leading business schools in India and
abroad. These initiatives along with facilities for experiential
learning, sports, etc. help students to develop their physical,
emotional, spiritual and adaptive quotients as they get to
work on individual and team assignments. Studying in a lush
green campus in the heart of Mumbai creates a pure
academic learning ambience which adds immense value to
the student community. Along with these advantages, the
Institute is able to raise the average salary of the student of
MBA Executive by an average of almost 50% if not more.
I invite you to join our Institute and prepare you for a great
career and life journey ahead.
 Management & Enterprises
In a post-pandemic world characterised by rapidly evolving technology, the role and
function of general management has acquired greater significance and has become
critical to an organisation’s survival and sustainability.
The change in business dynamics has led to a 'new normal' requiring skilled managers
with effective future-ready competencies. Cross-functional skills, leadership qualities,
technology disruption, and change management are a few of the many expectations from
the managers of today's ever-evolving businesses.

Modern Management: A Paradigm Shift

FROM BEING TO BEING

Directive Instructive

Restrictive Expansive

Exclusive Inclusive

Repetitive Innovative

Problem-solving Challenging

Employer Entrepreneur

Source: Harvard Business Review

 Management Education: All Round Benefits
The benefits of acquiring and building holistic managerial competencies for career growth
is indisputable and undeniable. Understanding management principles, learning
management techniques and tools, and developing management acumen are
career-defining imperatives for working professionals seeking role elevation and
recognition as thinkers, influencers, decision-makers, and leaders.

Benefits of Management Education

Enhanced Business Acumen Transformative Learning

• Cross-functional Knowledge • Broader Perspective
• Operational Skills • Strategic Insights
• Strategic Competencies • Innovative Thinking

Leadership Skills Creating Value

• Self-awareness • Integrate Functions
• Team-building • Apply Tools
• Conflict Management • Implement Solutions

Managing Change Cultivating Executive Presence

• Disruption • Communicate
• Adoption • Inspire
• Sustainability • Mentor
 Benefits of an MBA Degree
An MBA degree from a credible B-school offers unparalleled benefits on the professional
front as well as on the personal development front. The learning, skills and experience
gained during an MBA create numerous opportunities for successful graduates.

Broader Business Perspective

and Worldview

Advanced Management
Knowledge and Competencies

Enhanced Communication Skills

and Empathy

Effective Leadership Qualities

Wide Choice of Specialisations

Newer Job and Career

Development Options

Global Networking
Opportunities

Presents Entrepreneurial
Opportunities

An MBA degree overcomes career inertia and accelerates career development. It can help
junior, mid-level, and senior executives acquire a strategic perspective, gain relevant
knowledge, develop new skills, forge stronger relationships, and foster creativity and
self-confidence. This will help them leverage new opportunities and create exceptional
value for their organisations.
 Programme Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Working Executives is
crafted to enhance essential management skills while you continue your
professional journey. In the first year, the curriculum encompasses all critical
areas of management, followed by specialised courses in the second year.

This programme's application-oriented approach combines foundational

management knowledge with integrative learning across various domains.
This design equips participants with the tools and techniques needed to
analyze data and make informed decisions.

Programme Highlights

Flexible curriculum
Live projects
with a choice of seven
specialisations

Pedagogy of Bloomberg Early Exit and Re-join

labs, Harvard case studies, option after completion
Omniverse lab of the first semester

KJSIM Alumni status

Learning Outcomes

Deep understanding of the facts, frameworks, and theories

of management

Develop advance knowledge and skills in any one of the

specialised areas of management

Gain actionable knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership

competencies

Integrate knowledge, practice, and ideas to create value

Gain a world view of key management issues and challenges

Attain the skills, capabilities, and techniques essential for decision

making, integrated critical thinking, and research orientation
 Programme Benefits

• You have the opportunity to earn an MBA degree from KJSIM

• The course content and structure are designed entirely by KJSIM
• Lectures are delivered by eminent faculty from KJSIM as well as industry
experts
• You have an "Early Exit and Re-join Option" after completion of the first
semester of the programme
• Live Project - The live project is usually the final assignment, and it plays
a vital role in preparing participants for the world of work due to its
practical applications and ability to help hone participants' professional
knowledge and skills
• You also gain KJSIM Alumni status
 Programme Curriculum

Structure: 15 Months

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

6 months 4.5 months 4.5 months
Full Specialisations

Semester 1: Common 6 months

• Financial and Cost Analysis

• Organisational Behavior
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Managerial Economics
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Business Statistics
• Spreadsheet Modelling

Semester 2: Common 4.5 Months

• Business Research Methods

• Business and Corporate Law
• Strategic Management
• Business Writing and Communication
• Financial Management
• Macro Economics
• Data Science using Python
Semester 3: Specialisations 4.5 Months

Finance
• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
• FinTech
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Project Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Institutions and Markets
• Action Learning Project

Data Science and AI

• Introduction to Data Science and AI
• Business Intelligence
• Machine Learning for Business Decision making
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Business Applications
• Big Data Modeling & Management
• Strategic Implementation of AI in Business
• Action Learning Project

Marketing Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• International Marketing
• Services Marketing
• Digital and Social Media Marketing
• B2B and Sales Management
• Strategic Brand Management
• Action Learning Project

Operations
• Service Operations AI and ML in Operations
• Operational Excellence (TQM, BPR, and Benchmarking)
• Productivity Improvement and Simulations
• Manufacturing Strategy and Tech Management
• Project Management
• Action Learning Project
 Strategy
• Corporate Strategy
• Strategic Innovation
• Contemporary Topics in Strategic Management 1
• Contemporary Topics in Strategic Management 2
• Strategy Consulting
• Global Strategy
• Action Learning Project

Business Analytics
• Interactive Dashboards and Data Storytelling
• Multivariate Analytics
• Decision ScienceSocial Network Analytics
• Time Series Analytics
• Application based Analytics
• Action Learning Project

*Disclaimer: KJSIM reserves the right to modify the programme

curriculum and change the session timings.

*Specialisation Disclaimer: Specilisations offered are subject to minimum

enrolments of 10 students.
 Pedagogy

• The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE virtual lectures that will be
beamed online via the internet to the desktops/laptops of students or classrooms. The
lectures will be delivered by eminent faculty from KJSIM.
• The programme’s teaching methodology and approach are designed to leverage
technology and maximise interaction seamlessly and simultaneously across
geographies.
• The programme follows a tried, tested, and proven pedagogy that is a blend of lectures,
case studies, white papers, lecture-discussions, behavioural simulations, projects,
assignments, class presentations, role plays, and quizzes, among others.

Programme Delivery
Sessions will be conducted via a state-of-the-art Interactive Learning (IL) platform and
delivered in Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode that can be accessed by learners on their
Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone.
A participant’s platform is provided for access to course presentations, projects, case
studies, assignments, and other reference materials as applicable for specified courses.
Participants can raise questions and doubts either in real-time during the live class or
offline through the Cloud Campus.

Duration
15 months

Schedule
Batch 5 – Div.- 1
Saturday: - 9 am to 12 pm
Sunday :- 9 am to 12 pm

Batch 5 – Div.- 2
Sat 12.30 to 3.30 pm
Sun 12.30 to 3.30 pm

*Disclaimer - The Sessions for

Semester 3 (Specialisation) can
be scheduled over weekdays
7.30 to 9.30 pm.
 Eligibility Criteria
• Graduation in any discipline with
minimum 50% or equivalent CGPA and
10+2+3 and 3 years of full-time
relevant working experience or
10+2+4 and 2 years of full-time
relevant working experience.
• Experience only after graduation is
considered; it has to be a full-time*
and paid position.

*Part-time/Project/Internship/Articleship/
Apprenticeship/Pre-graduation work
experience, etc., which forms an integral part
of a course study, should not be entered, and
will not be counted as work experience.

Who Should Attend?

• Working executives seeking to advance in their careers in managerial position
• Entrepreneurs who want to apply managerial knowledge and skills in their business
practices

Admission Criteria
Participants will be eligible to apply for the programme based on their overall profile
and credentials.

Attendance Criteria
A minimum of 75% attendance is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the
programme.
 Assessment & Evaluation
The end-term examination would bear 50% weightage in the final
assessment. The remaining 50% would be through internal assessments,
which would be a mix of evaluation elements such as quizzes, live project,
assignments, and class participation as decided by the course faculty.

Certification & Alumni Status

Participants who successfully meet the evaluation criteria and satisfy the
requisite attendance criteria, will be awarded the ‘Master of Business
Administration (MBA) for Working Executives’ certification.
Successful participants will also be accorded Alumni status.

Disclaimer: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the
discretion of K J Somaiya Institute of Management.
 Faculty Profile
Dr. Rashmi Jain is a prudent professional and academician
with 22 years of experience. She brings 12 years of rich
experience in successfully designing customer-centric
strategies for growth, building innovative product
roadmaps, and enhancing the customer experience with
revenue growth in companies like Reliance
Communications and Tata Teleservices Ltd., and 10 years of
academic experience in training working executives and
post-graduate students.

Prof (Dr.) Rashmi Jain Digital & Social Media Marketing, Innovative Marketing
Ph.D. (Mumbai University), Technology (Martech), Customer Experience, Design
MBA Marketing (KJ Thinking, and Data Visualisation are her areas of expertise.
Somaiya Institute of In these domains, she has undertaken consultancy
Management), BE projects with organisations like Future Group, Mira
Computers (Mumbai Bhayandar Police, etc. She has been a speaker at the World
University) Marketing Summit organised by Kotler, Impact, and various
summits organised by the SME Chamber of India. Dr. Jain
has conducted many training programmes for working
executives in her domain of expertise. Dr. Jain is actively
involved in research that is relevant to the industry and
significantly contributes to academic knowledge. She has
numerous research paper publications in national and
international journals of repute, including ABDC journals.
She is also a reviewer for Sage Journals and Taylor &
Francis journals.
 Faculty Profile
Dr. Harnesh Makhija is a faculty in the Finance area at K.J.
Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai. He has a
Ph.D. in financial performance evaluation criteria from
Mumbai University. He has close to a decade of teaching
experience in the areas of corporate finance, project finance,
project management, and financial modelling, with a keen
understanding of capital markets and financial
management. He did his MBA in Finance from Mumbai
University, holds a NET certification from UGC, and has
enrolled for PMP certification.
Dr. Harnesh Makhija He conducted various training programmes for companies
Assistant Professor, like Wellness Forever, Mahindra & Mahindra (Auto Division),
K J Somaiya Institute Arkema, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd., Sujan Cooper Standard
of Management
AVS Pvt. Ltd., NSE-SIMSR-certified programmes, and INS
Hamla in the areas of project finance, project management,
financial management, and corporate finance. He did fund
research project for IRDA research grant scheme titled as
“Insurance awareness among millennials: With reference to
purchase and policy holders’ protection”. He is actively
involved in a funded research project from Somaiya
Vidyavihar University titled “M-payment adoption among
vendors in India: Barriers and drivers.”

His work has been published widely in various

peer-reviewed international journals. He has presented
research papers at various national and international
conferences. He was a guest editor of the International
Journal of Business and Globalisation (InderScience
Publications) and is a reviewer of several leading
international journals. He is also the Board of Studies
member for VPM’s Joshi Bedekar College (Autonomous),
Mumbai.

His current role as Assistant Professor at K J Somaiya

Institute of Management includes teaching, research, and
training assignments and various committee work. He is the
division in charge of a full-time MBA (Finance) course as well
as an active member of the academic excellence task force.
Programme Fee

Particulars Amount (₹)

Application Fee 2,950

Total Fees 3,30,000

(Excluding Registration Fee)
Instalment Schedule

Instalment Instalment Date Amount (₹)

I Within One Week of Offer Rollout 66,000

II 10th March, 2025 66,000

III 10th June, 2025 66,000

IV 10th September, 2025 66,000

V 10th December, 2025 66,000

Programme Timelines

Last Date to Apply Refer To Website

Programme Start Date 4th January, 2025

Programme End Date March 2026

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Somaiya Vidyavihar was established by Padmabhushan Late Shri K J Somaiya in 1959. An
entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a visionary, he firmly believed that modern education
had to have its roots in strong values. This underlying theme and legacy of Somaiya
Vidyavihar was continued and further strengthened by Dr. S K Somaiya. Somaiya
Vidyavihar strives to emphasise on both the liberal and professional aspects of higher
education in the continuously evolving business world.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) lays great emphasis on holistic development
of students. The Institute provides a range of opportunities outside the classroom as well
- be it industry interaction, cultural activities, sports competitions, entrepreneurial
pursuits, socially relevant activities, consultancy for small and medium enterprises.
KJSIM offers students opportunities to interact with and learn from corporate
professionals, spiritual leaders, leaders of the business, representatives of government
and non-government organisations, artists, and intellectuals who regularly visit our
campus to deliver talks and presentations that provide insights to the careers and
personal attributes of these role-models. It offers world-class infrastructure that
supports the pursuit of knowledge and the exercise of individual interests.
KJSIM ranks among the top B-Schools in India. Being located in the financial capital of
India, featuring experienced faculty with a cumulative experience of 1800+ years, strong
industry connect, placements, a global alumni base, state-of-the-art sports
infrastructure, and a vibrant students community helps the institute to consolidate its
ranking year on year.

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