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Department of Management Studies (Master of Business Administration)

Department of Management Studies & Research Center (MBA)

Department Overview

The MBA program was started in the year 2002. The department is a recognised research centre by VTU. Department of Management Studies & Research Centre offers a rigorous and intensive Master’s degree in Business Administration aided by an eclectic mix of academic and industry professionals. Students can pursue a choice of specializations.

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Vision

To emerge as a Center of Excellence in the field of Business Management, and produce globally competent business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs.

Mission

  • M1: To prepare students for a global career in business management by enriching the curriculum with a blend of theory and practice.
  • M2: To build a faculty team with industry and academic exposure to nurture competent management professionals.
  • M3: To engage with industry and institutes of repute and to collaborate in academics, research, development and consultancy involving faculty and students.
  • M4: To envisage and implement real world projects and foster continuous learning amongst students through life-skill, industry relevant programming and internship.

The programs offered

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • PhD in Management

 

Approvals / Affiliation / Accreditation / Recognition

The Department of Management studies is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and is permanently Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (Belagavi), and Recognized by Govt. of Karnataka and is also accredited by NBA.

Features

Job-Oriented Trainings:

  1. Digital Marketing & Data-Driven Customer Insights
  2. Financial Modeling, Valuation, and FinTech Basics
  3. HR Analytics & Strategic Talent Management
  4. Business Intelligence with SQL & Visualization (Power BI/Tableau)
  5. Corporate Intrapreneurship & New Venture Incubation
 

Co- Curricular activities:

  1. The Live Case Challenge (Integrated Business Simulation)
  2. The Venture Capitalist Pitch Panel
  3. The Cross-Cultural Negotiation Tournament
  4. The Operational Turnaround Hackathon
  5. The Corporate Diplomacy Crisis Simulation
 
R&D Activities
  1. DRC: The Department Research Committee (DRC) promotes research orientation among students and faculty through research activities, publications and taking up research projects. DRC frequently conducts workshops, training programs and conferences to internal and external participants.
  2. Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics (CoE-BA): The Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics (CoE-BA) is a specialized hub that develops knowledge, research, and consulting in analytics. Through industry-linked programs, internships, interdisciplinary research, and guided projects, it prepares students with cutting-edge skills to meet real-world business challenges.
 
Facilities
  1. Advanced Learning & Collaboration Hubs
  2. Career Development &Placement bureau
  3. Financial Trading Lab & Business Analytics Suite
  4. Executive Wellness & Networking Spaces
  5. Incubation Hub & Entrepreneurship Support

Department Infrastructure

Academic & Learning Infrastructure:

Hybrid-Flex (HyFlex) Classrooms: State-of-the-art rooms with multiple cameras, top-tier audio, and interactive displays. Allows synchronous in-person and remote attendance. Enables live virtual class visits for prospects, attracts international faculty for guest lectures.

Design Thinking & Innovation Labs: Flexible spaces with writable walls, prototyping tools (3D printers, basic electronics), and collaboration software.

Networking Infrastructure that Builds Students Community:

The MBA Student Lounge / Commons: A dedicated, well-designed hub only for MBA students. Features comfortable seating, small meeting pods, coffee bars, and display screens for announcements.

Interview Suites & Recruiting Hub: Professional, soundproof rooms for virtual and in-person interviews. Adjacent to a well-organized “recruiter lounge” and a corporate presentation auditorium. 

Alumni & Corporate Engagement: These facilities for alumni weekends, executive education, and corporate training.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1 – Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.
PO2 – Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data based decision making.
PO3 – Ability to develop value-based leadership.
PO4 – Ability to understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal and ethical aspects of business.
PO5 – Ability to lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals contributing effectively to a team environment.

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1: To equip students with subject knowledge and expertise of managerial functions.

PEO2: To empower students with application driven skills.

PEO3: To nurture the spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among students.

PEO4: To develop effective communication, decision making and leadership skills among students.

PEO5: To inculcate ethical qualities and a sense of social purpose among students.

Our Core Pillars:

  • Distinguished Faculty & Thought Leadership: Learn from an unparalleled blend of accomplished academic experts and seasoned industry practitioners. This fusion of intellectual capital and real-world insight ensures a learning experience that is both theoretically grounded and immediately applicable.
  • Future-Focused, Dual Specialization Curriculum: Gain a competitive edge by mastering two in-demand specializations from our New-Age portfolio: Business Analytics, Marketing Management, Finance Management, or Human Resource Management. This strategic combination provides both depth and breadth, maximizing your career versatility.
  • Experiential & Immersive Learning Pedagogy: Move beyond theory. Our creative pedagogy is built on case studies, live simulations, interactive global lectures, field studies, and capstone projects. This hands-on approach culminates in immersive internships, ensuring you graduate with a proven track record of solving real business problems.
  • Comprehensive Professional & Skill Development: Through our dedicated Tie-Your-LACES (TYL) initiative, we deliver specialized Value-Added Programs (VAP) in critical areas such as Advanced Aptitude, Soft Skills, Personality Development, Python, Tableau, Advanced Excel, and Digital Marketing. This guarantees you possess the holistic skill set modern employers demand.
  • Personalized Mentorship for Transformative Growth: Each student is supported by a dedicated mentor who provides personalized guidance for both professional development and personal transformation, fostering the leadership qualities essential for long-term success.
  • Placement-Ready Ecosystem: Our career-focused model seamlessly integrates internships, corporate projects, TYL training, and dedicated placement support into the core program. This structured pathway, enriched by student-led clubs, management competitions, and simulation programs, ensures every graduate is prepared to excel from day one.

At CMRIT, we don’t just teach business—we build leaders.

Program

Postgraduate Program

MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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Doctoral Program

Ph.D. in Business Administration
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