MC&I INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANTATION MANAGEMENT BENGALURU

(An Autonomous Organization of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

2020-2022 (9thBatch) PGCET CODE: B355

Approved by AICTE-MHRD-GOI & Affiliated to Bangalore University

The Institute Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), centre of excellence and

the first-of-its-kind national Institute was established at the initiative of the

Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The institute is

co-promoted by the Commodity Boards of India, viz. Coffee Board, Tea

Board, Rubber Board & Spices Board and Industry & Plantation

Associations. IIPM has been conceived as a world renowned academic

institution focusing in the field of agribusiness, commodity, plantations and

associated management education. IIPM has educational membership with

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-

USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-

Brussels) and Permanent Accreditation from Higher Learning

Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

Message from the Director

Welcome to Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM) Bengaluru. IIPM has been serving as a

premier national institute of higher learning and offering array of postgraduate programmes. Our

strategic academic alignment plan for the HLAC-Texas (USA) permanent accreditation has been

approved. IIPM is in the process of obtaining additional accreditations from AACSB-USA and

EFMD-Brussels.

The MBA Programme offered at IIPM will equip the students to become future leaders and

innovative thinkers. The students will learn fundamental business concepts through a variety of

teaching methods, like case studies, lectures & seminars, team projects, simulations and corporate

learning options, better equipped to lead in the employability. Through the interdisciplinary approach,

our students will be given the ideal skill set to tackle the toughest business challenges, solve complex

problems, excel in their careers and lead a positive and meaningful life. Our leading-edge research

delivers research based industry-relevant education and best management practices.

Through this programme, the students will be equipped to gain knowledge to become leaders and

learn how to ignite growth in an organisation. We aim for innovative leadership, fresh thinking,

positive impact and an incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community that forms an invaluable

and lifelong network. We look forward to welcome you and best wishes for a successful year at

IIPMB

Prof. V. G. Dhanakumar

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Approved by AICTE-Bangalore University

Curriculum Outline and Contents:

SUBJECT PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

PER WEEK

DURATION OF THE EXAM

IA MARKS

EXAM MARKS

TOTAL MARKS

CREDIT

A) I SEMESTER

CORE SUBJECTS: 6T

6X3 6X30 6X70 6X100

1.1 ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS

1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

1.3 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

1.4 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

6X4

6X4

1.5 MARKETING FOR CUSTOMERVALUE

1.6 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

SOFT CORE: 1T 1X2 1X3 1X30 1X70 1X100 1X2

1.7 COMMUNICATION SKILLS

TOTAL CREDITS 26

B) II SEMESTER

CORE SUBJECTS:

2.1 TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGEMENT 6T

6X3 6X30 6X70 6X100

2.2 MANAGERIAL RESEARCH METHODS

2.3 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ETHICS

2.4 HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

2.5 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 6X4

2.6 QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES

ANDOPERATIONS RESEARCH 6X4

SOFT CORE:

2.7 INNOVATION MANAGEMENT 1T 1X2 1X3 1X30 1X70 1X100 1X2

TOTAL CREDITS 26

C) III SEMESTER

CORE SUBJECTS: 5T 5X4 5X3 5X30 5X70 5X100 5X4

3.1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

3.2 PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

3.3 FINANCE

3.4 MARKETING

3.5 HUMAN RESOURCES

THREE ELECTIVES IN

SPECIALIZATION STREAMS

3.9 OPEN ELECTIVE: 1T 1X3 1X3 1X30 1X70 1X100 1X3

3.10 PROJECT WORK FOR 4 WEEKS 1X50 - 1X50 1X3

TOTAL CREDITS 26

D) IV SEMESTER

CORE SUBJECT: 4T 4X4 4X3 4X30 4X70 4X100 4X4

4.1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

DYNAMICS ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

4.2 FINANCE 4.3 MARKETING

4.4 HUMAN RESOURCES STREAMS

4.8 DISSERTATION FOR 6 WEEKS - 4 REPORT 1X50 1X200 1X250 1X8

EVALUATION

1X2

VIVA

TOTAL CREDITS 26

PROGRAM GRAND TOTAL CREDITS 104

Teaching and Learning IIPM contributes to students through three primary activities: teaching, research, self-learning and corporate

training/internship. The Faculty and academic facilities viz., library, computer centre, technical lab, knowledge

resource centre, placement unit, campus and academic ambience are unsurpassed by those of any institutions.

The institute offers its teaching and learning transactions through lectures, video, seminars, group works, case

study methods, Business situation analysis, cyber learning, role plays, market surveys, field & industry visits and

guest lectures. The Knowledge Resource Centre of the institute is equipped with state-of-the-art; digital language

and communication skills lab, where students get a hands-on experience to acquire business communication

skills. The faculty carefully developed effective Assurance of Learning (AOL) resources and best practices for

student learning.

Industrial visit

Every semester, the students visit different companies to understand all facets of business. Right from

procurement of raw materials to final dispatch of goods out of the factory, the students are exposed to all

strategic-decision making areas in a company. Students will have both local visits and outstation visits.Some of

the industries visited by the students are TVS motors, Parle, Coco-Cola, Big basket and Bombay stock exchange.

Placements

Students face an intensely competitive job market. Graduating students expect to be placed at well-known

companies at market salaries. The highly-respected IIPM brand attracts top companies to recruit from our

campus. A sizable number of them are companies. We have had an excellent track-record with our placement,

with pay-packets that are in the top quartile of the industry. Admission & Selection The minimum qualification for MBA admission is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or

institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC, ST and Persons with

Disability) as per AICTE norms

Students can apply through PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority through Counselling

by selecting college code: B355.

Non PGCET candidates must have a valid score of CAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT or KMAT exam and has to

apply directly to IIPM by downloading application from website or apply online for admission. The Selection will be made purely based on merit through GDPI by the IIPM MBA selection committee.

Last Date for submission of Application: 20th September 2020

Reservation The reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates is applicable as per the Government of India regulations,

subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria for admission. Scholarships SC/ST and OBC scholarship can be availed as per the regulations of the State Government. Loan facilities MBA programme @ IIPM is AICTE approved, the loan can be easily available from any nationalized banks

including united bank of India, IIPM campus branch

Our Recognition Indian Agri- business Excellence Award, 2017 ASSOCHAM National Educational Excellence Award, 2016 Indo-Global Educational Excellence Award, 2015 DNA Star Group Innovative B-School Award, 2015 Accreditation to ABPM from NBA, AIU & AICTE-MHRD-GoI

The Institute has educational membership with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

(AACSB-USA) & European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)-Brussels) and obtained

permanent accreditation from Higher Learning Accreditation Commission of Texas (HLACT-USA).

How to Apply

Kindly visit our website www.iipmb.edu.in for submitting your online application form or download

application and submit by post to admission office (MBA) . The application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs.500/- for

SC/ST/PWD candidates with relevant certificates) can be made through internet banking / NEFT / RTGS

payment or Demand Draft in favour of “Indian Institute of Plantation Management”, payable at Bengaluru.

Admission Office (MBA) Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bengaluru

(An Autonomous Organization of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GoI) Near Jnana Bharathi Campus, P.O. Malathalli, Bengaluru-560 056

Tel: 91-80-23212767, 91-80-23211716 (EPABX) Fax: 91-80-23212775

Mobile: 9845516602/9972868690

E-mail: iipmbmbaadmission@gmail.com & mbachairperson@iipmb.edu.in

Visit our website: www.iipmb.edu.in