Symbiosis Institute of Business Management - Pune

Introduction

Symbiosis Institute Of Business Management (SIBM) was established in 1978. For over two and half decades SIBM, has been the fountainhead brand of Symbiosis. A name, which has become a synonym for the best business schools in the country, and in most parts of the world. SIBM is now a part of Symbiosis International Educational Centre, a Deemed University.

At SIBM the teaching-learning process combines a global approach to business and is facilitated by the knowledge and experience of highly qualified faculty. Its rigorous and immensely contemporary syllabi are based on industry feedback and current trends.

Courses Offered

The two-year full time Courses offered are:

Masters in Business Administration (MBA Dual Specialization)
It is a two year full time course with specializations in Marketing , Finance , Human Resource,
Manufacturing , Materials & Logistics Management.

Eligibility:  
A graduate from any statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks at graduation level. Candidates passing degree examination by part time / correspondence course, or in one sitting are not eligible. Final year appearing students can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks.

Intake: A total of 180 students shall be selected for this course. These include: 60 seats for International students, 15% and 7.5% of seats reserved for SC / ST candidates respectively.
15% seats reserved for sponsored candidates.
2% seats reserved for physically handicapped candidates.
Kashmiri Migrants - 2 seats, over and above the total intake.

Sponsored Category: Any Company or organization whose turnover is above Rs. 5 crores p.a. could sponsor a candidate applying under this category. It is obligatory on the part of the sponsoring Company to offer summer project / final placement to the candidate. A sponsorship letter mentioning the same and signed by the MD / CEO should be submitted along with the form.

Selection Procedure: The selection procedure consists of initially a Written Examination. Subsequently, a qualified candidate undertakes a Group Discussion & a Personal Interview.
The weightages assigned are as below:
Written Test: 150 marks
Group Discussion: 60 marks
Individual Presentation / Interview: 60 marks
*Past Academic Record: 10 marks
Work Experience: 10 marks
Written Communication Skills: 10 marks

Past Academic Record: The marks for academic record would be allotted as follows:
Std. X:
80% and above = 5 marks
65 % and above but less than 80% = 2 marks
Std. XII:
80% and above = 5 marks
65% and above but less than 80% = 2 marks

Work Experience: No weightage is given to experience below one year and the criteria for distribution of marks for experience are length of experience, continuity, relevance & job profile.
1 year and below = 0
1 to 2 years = 4 marks
2 to 3 years = 8 marks
3 years and above = 10 marks

Written communication skills: An essay would have to be written by the student before he/she appears for the G.D. & Individual Presentation and after the process is complete students would be required to write a report based on his / her observation (Topics will be given separately)

Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Marcom (Marketing & Communications)

It is a two year full time course with  Focus on Brand Management, Market Research & Corporate Communications.

Eligibility
A graduate from any statutory University with a minimum of 50% marks at graduation level. Candidates passing degree examination be part time / correspondence course, or in one sitting are not eligible. Final year appearing students can apply but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks.

Intake: A total of 60 students shall be selected for this course. These include: 20 seats for International students, 15% and 7.5% of seats reserved for SC / ST candidates respectively.
15% seats reserved for sponsored candidates.
2% seats reserved for physically handicapped candidates.
Kashmiri Migrants - 2 seats, over and above the total intake.

Sponsored Category: Any Company or organization whose turnover is above Rs. 5 crores p.a. could sponsor a candidate applying under this category. It is obligatory on the part of the sponsoring Company to offer summer project / final placement to the candidate. A sponsorship letter mentioning the same and signed by the MD / CEO should be submitted along with the form.

Selection Procedure: The selection procedure consists of initially a Written Examination. Subsequently, a qualified candidate undertakes a Group Discussion & a Personal Interview.
The weightages assigned are as below:
Written Test: 150 marks
Group Discussion: 60 marks
  Individual Presentation / Interview: 60 marks
Past Academic Record: 10 marks
Work Experience: 10 marks
Written Communication Skills: 10 marks

Work Experience:
No weightage is given to experience below one year and the criteria for distribution of marks for experience are length of experience, continuity, relevance & job profile.
1 year and below = 0
1 to 2 years = 4 marks
2 to 3 years = 8 marks
3 years and above = 10 marks

Written communication skills: An essay would have to be written by the student before he/she appears for the G.D. & Individual Presentation and after the process is complete students would be required to write a report based on his / her observation (Topics will be given separately)

Fees and Expenses
For MBA and MBA in communications management will be approximately Rs.1,60,000/- for the entire programme.

The Part-Time evening courses offered are

Executive MBA
It is a 30 months, part-time, post graduate degree programme.
It presents a deeper understanding of organizational dynamics and develops core business competencies in marketing, finance, strategy and management, incorporating new age learning techniques such as e-learning.

Eligibility
The SIBM Executive MBA is open to Bachelor's Degree holders with a minimum of 5 years' work experience after graduation.
Eligibility for company sponsored candidate: The candidate must furnish the basic eligibility criteria for applying under this category. Candidate must be working in the sponsoring company at the time of admission. The top authorities like CEO or MD must sponsor the candidate & submit a letter to that effect. The candidate shall continue his services in the sponsoring company as long as he / she is doing the course. The moment he / she leaves, his / her studies admission will also be terminated. The candidate must give an undertaking to that effect.

Criteria for Company sponsor: Any company whose turnover is more than 5 crores. Preferences will be given to the corporates who are associated with SIBM in terms of summer & final placements, live projects etc.

Selection Procedure: The selection shall be on the basis of entrance test. The test will be of objective type with no negative marking. Students will be tested on Business Awareness / Verbal Ability / Reasoning Ability / Personnel test etc.
Intake: Total 60 Seats (Open 30/ Company Sponsored 30)

How to Apply: Prospectus and Application Form can be obtained from the institute's office on payment of Rs 600/- in cash.

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising and Communication Management  (PGDACM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Insurance Management (PGDIM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Financial Services (PGDFBFS)

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)

Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM)

Eligibility
Graduate or Diploma holder with work experience of 2 years.

For more details log on to the website www.sibm.edu