Eclectic Approach to Teaching

A variety of methods are used to teach students. Lecture sessions are supplemented with case studies, individual and team exercises, live projects, assignments, seminar presentations, business games, etc. Considerable emphasis is placed on team assignments, team discussions and teamwork.
Attendance

Students are required to be on time for classes and regular in their attendance. 100 percent attendance in each course is expected of every student. Absence is permitted for reasons such as sickness, accidents, bereavements or officially assigned work. However, such absence should not exceed 10 percent in a course.
Comprehensive Evaluation System

Performance in each course is evaluated separately. It is based on a continuous and multifaceted system of periodic quizzes, class tests, midterm tests, home assignments, class performance and end-term written examination. As a general rule, the final end-term examination is not given more than 50% weightage in determining the grade in a course.

The grading system is as follows:

Qualifying Requirements

A minimum standard of academic performance is required on the part of the student, to qualify for the award of the diploma. A minimum CGPA of 4.5 is required for the promotion from first year to second year and a CGPA of 5 (average of B grade) is required at the end of the second year to be awarded the PGDM.
Programme Highlights

At the end of the programme the students would have developed:

• A strong knowledge base in all areas of management theory and practice.
• Key management skills and techniques.
• Confidence in analyzing and evaluating problems and taking decisions.
• Ability to think through issues and problems and see different angles involved as well as the integrated picture.
• A lively ethical concern.

The programme also aims at moulding the students as socially responsible and sensitive citizens, in addition to being efficient corporate managers.