MBA Program

The University offers campus-based, fulltime MBA program of two years duration at FMS. The program consists of four semesters of study, leading to a Master Degree in Business Administration. The MBA program provides a broad perspective in all areas of management. The courses offered in the program are Practice-oriented, with emphasis on the application of principles, tools and concepts to meet business challenges. Courses are carefully designed to develop a managerial perspective in the students, help them in formulating and implementing corporate strategy and taking critical business decisions. Students need to balance both academic and personal commitments effectively in order to complete the degree requirements in the next two years.

1.4 Scope & Learning Objective of the course

a) Marketing

This course is designed to familiarize students with the necessary background about marketing budget, marketing research, product lines and new Product development, branding, pricing, channels of marketing, marketing promotion.

b) Financial Management: - This course is designed to understand the different techniques which are useful in Managing inventories also, to understand the impact of financial leverage on investor’s rate of return. To understand the market price of shares based on dividend policy.

C) Operations Management: - This course is offered for the students of MBA. The objective of the course is to introduce the concepts, models, tools and techniques, to manage operations in Manufacturing and service organizations.

d) Human Resource Management: - The course is an introduction to the various areas of human behavior. It is the human resource who possess skills and qualities and is capable of

Deciding, implementing and controlling activities. Human Resource management is the study of people in the organization- how they are hired, trained, compensated, motivated and maintained. A prior knowledge of human resource keeps the organization prepared for the challenges lying behind.

1.5 Learning Outcome of the course:

Students will exhibit the leadership capacity and teamwork skills for business decision making. Students will understand the ethical implication of business decision making and recognize ethical dilemmas. Students will be demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively.

The revised model curriculum focuses on the alignment of MBA General Program curriculum with department/institute’s mission. The most essential learning outcomes of MBA General Program are identified through consultation. After in depth discussion, the committee identified some mostly accepted learning outcomes of MBA Program as below:

Business Environment and Domain Knowledge: This helps in recognizing the functioning of businesses, identifying potential business opportunities, evolvement of business enterprises and exploring the entrepreneurial opportunities.

Critical thinking, Business Analysis, Problem Solving and Innovative Solutions: Graduates are expected to develop skills on analysing the business data, application of relevant analysis, and problem solving in other functional areas such as marketing, business strategy and human resources.

Social Responsiveness and Ethics (SRE): Developing responsiveness to contextual social issues / problems and exploring solutions, understanding business ethics and resolving ethical dilemmas.

1. Effective Communication (EC): Graduates are expected to develop effective oral and written communication especially in business applications, with the use of appropriate technology (business presentations, digital communication, social network platforms and so on).

2. Leadership and Teamwork (LT): Graduates are expected to collaborate and lead teams across organizational boundaries and demonstrate leadership qualities, maximize the usage of diverse skills of team members in the related context.

Faculty of Management Studies

Academic Calendar for the year 2019-2020

Semester	Activity	Date
First	First Semester Begins	29^th July, 2019 (Monday)
	Registration of students	29^th July, 2019 (Monday) – 2^nd August (Friday), 2019
	Commencement of Class-work for existing students	5^th August, 2019 (Monday)
	Orientation & Preparatory Class for fresher’s	29^th July, 2019 (Monday) – 2^nd August (Friday), 2019
	Commencement of class-work for all batches	5^th August, 2018 (Monday)
	Late registration with fine	5^th August to 9^th August, 2019 (Monday to Friday)
	Last day for substitution of courses	19^th August, 2019 (Monday)
	Last day for withdrawal from courses	1^st October, 2019 (Tuesday)
	MIDTERM	14^th October, 2019 (Monday) – 19^th October, 2019 (Saturday)
	Last day for class-work	29^th November, 2019 (Friday)
	Comprehensive Examinations	2^nd December, 2019 (Monday) to 13^th December, 2019 (Friday)
	First Semester Ends	13^th December, 2019 (Friday)
Second	Second Semester Begins	1^st January, 2020 (Wednesday)
	Registration of Students	1^st to 3^rd January, 2020 (Wednesday to Friday)
	Class work begins	6^th January, 2020 (Monday)
	Late Registration	6^th to 10^th January, 2020 (Monday to Friday)
	Last Day for Substitution of Courses	20^th January, 2020 (Monday)
	Last day for withdrawal from courses	2^nd March, 2020 (Monday)
	MIDTERM	9^th March (Monday) to 14^th March (Saturday), 2020
	Last day of class-work	1^st May, 2020 (Friday)
	Comprehensive Examinations Examination	4^th May (Monday) to 15^th May, 2020 (Friday)
	Second Semester Ends	15^th May, 2020 (Friday)
Summer Term	Internship Program I Begins	27^th May, 2020 (Wednesday)
	Internship Program I Ends	17^th July, 2020 (Friday)
	Next Session Commences	3^rd August, 2020 (Monday)

1.6 Course Credit:-

SEMESTER-I					SEMESTER-II
Course Number	Course Name	L	P	U	Course Number	Course Name	L	P	U
INM511	Marketing Management I	3	0	3	INM512	Marketing Management II	3	0	3
INM521	Quantitative Methods	3	0	3	INM522	Financial Management II	3	0	3
INM531	Financial Management I	3	0	3	INM532	Operations Management	3	0	3
INM541	Organizational Behavior	3	0	3	INM542	Human Resource Management	3	0	3
INM551	Managerial Economics	3	0	3	INM552	Macroeconomics and Business Environment	3	0	3
INM561	Information Systems for Managers	3	0	3	INM562	Business Research Methods	3	0	3
INM571	Accounting for Managers	3	0	3	INM582	Legal Environment of Business	3	0	3
ILS581	Business Communication	3	0	3	SS592	Soft Skills Lab I	3	0	3

SIP591 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Units – 6
SIP591 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Units – 6
SEMESTER-III					SEMESTER-IV
Course Number	Course Title	L	P	U	Course Number	Course Title	L	P	U
Course Number	Course Title	L	P	U	Course Number	Course Title	L	P	U
INM611	Management Control Systems	3	0	3	INM612	Business Ethics & Corporate Governance	3	0	3
INM621	Business Strategy	3	0	3	PEL501	Personal Effectiveness Lab
SS631	Soft Skills Lab II	3	0	3		Elective-V	3	0	3
INT611	Management Thesis	0	0	6		Elective-VI
	Elective-I	3	0	3		Elective-VII	3	0	3
	Elective-II	3	0	3		Elective-VIII	3	0	3
	Elective-II	3	0	3
	Elective-IV	3	0	3

1.7 Eligibility and Admissions

Students with graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply for admission into the MBA Program. Students, whose graduation results have been declared at the time of admission, are given Provisional Admission to the MBA Program. The admission is subject to their submitting proof of clearing the prescribed eligibility criteria for admission on or before the specified date. If a provisionally admitted student fails to submit the proof of completion of the above criteria on or before the specified date, his admission to the program shall stand cancelled and the student will cease to be enrolled in Faculty of Management Studies and will not be permitted to participate in any activity of the University. The medium of instruction is English, and hence adequate knowledge of English is required.

1.8 The Academic Year

The program of two years duration is divided into two academic years. Each academic year comprises of two semesters namely Semester I and Semester II each of them of 18 weeks duration. After the first academic year, students undertake one Summer Internship Program (SIP) of 8-week duration. In the second academic year, students undertake Management Thesis (MT) in 4^th semesters. Semesters are herein after referred to as First, Second, in each academic year.

MBA Program Details

2.1 The Structure of the Program

The MBA program of the University prepares the students with the knowledge, skills and strategic perspectives essential to business leadership and a managerial career in the world. The two years program gives students a wide exposure and training in core subjects, elective courses and integrated general management courses. The courses are intellectually demanding and prepare the students to face the challenges of the Global Business Environment. The Program comprises of 28 courses (20 Compulsory Courses and 8 Elective Courses) apart from soft skills and Management Research Project. The students are also required to undergo a Summer Internship Program (SIP) of 8 weeks duration. These courses are distributed in four semesters. . The structure of the program giving details of courses and credit units is given in table 1.

Table-1: Program: MBA

SEMESTER-I				SEMESTER-II
Course Number	Course Name		U	Course Number		Course Name		U
INM511	Marketing Management I		3	INM512		Marketing Management II		3
INM521	Quantitative Methods		3	INM522		Financial Management II		3
INM531	Financial Management I		3	INM532		Operations Management		3
INM541	Organizational Behaviour		3	INM542		Human Resource Management		3
INM551	Managerial Economics		3	INM552		Macroeconomics and Business Environment		3
INM561	Information Systems for Managers		3	INM562		Business Research Methods		3
INM571	Accounting for Managers		3	INM582		Legal Environment of Business		3
ILS581	Business Communication		3	SS592		Soft Skills Lab I		3
SIP 591 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Units – 6
SEMESTER-III					SEMESTER-IV
Course Number	Course Title	U			Course Number		Course Title	U
INM611	Management Control Systems	3			INM612		Business Ethics & Corporate Governance	3
INM621	Business Strategy	3			PEL501		Personal Effectiveness Lab	3
SS631	Soft Skills Lab II	3					Elective-V	3
INT611	Management Thesis	6					Elective-VI	3
	Elective-I	3					Elective-VII	3
	Elective-II	3					Elective-VIII	3
	Elective-II	3
	Elective-IV	3

*Course structure is a subject to change

Finance Elective Subjects

FIE611	Security Analysis
FIE621	Project Management
BKE611	Money & Banking
IVE612	Portfolio Management and Mutual Funds
ACE612	Advance Management Accounting
BKE652	Rural banking & Microfinance

Marketing Elective Subjects

MKE621	Consumer Behavior
MKE631	Services Marketing
MKE651	Retail Management
MKE642	Sales and Distribution Management
MKE652	International Marketing
MKE622	B2B Marketing

Human Resource Elective Subjects

HRE631	Training and Development
HRE612	Strategic Human Resource Management
HRE622	Managing Knowledge Workers
HRE621	Performance Management and Reward System
HRE642	Employment Laws
HRE652	International Human Resource Management

*Course structure is a subject to change

Operation Management Minor Subject Operation Management Minor Subject

OME611: Supply Chain Management OME612: Materials

Management

Elective Papers
	Course Title	Units
	Marketing of Hospital Services
	Medical records Management
	Health care quality Managements
	Inventory Control & purchase Management
	Organisational training & Development
	Industrial relation & Employment laws
	Compensation Management
	Financial Derivatives
	Corporate Tax, Income Tax, GST
	Health Research
* For any elective paper there should be minimum 25% of the total strength

Note: Course structure is a subject to change

2.2 Elective Courses

In the Third and Fourth Semesters, students study integrated management and strategy courses as electives, in addition to more advanced courses. (Students are required to pursue eight elective courses during the program.) The Program offers students a wide range of electives, broadly categorized into Marketing, Finance, Financial Services, Human Resources and IT & Operations. A number of electives are available under each category. A Student has to choose four electives from one of the specialization streams in order to specialize in that stream. The student can choose the remaining four electives from any other stream leading to dual specialization. Four electives from any other stream up to minimum of 2 from the same stream and balance from any other stream. Prior Preparation: Some elective courses require sound knowledge and proficiency in the related core courses. Students opting for these electives would need to demonstrate their proficiency in the related core courses. To start a particular elective course a minimum of 10 students are required to register for that elective course .List of elective is mentioned in table-3.

2.3 Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Students undertake an 8-week internship at a relevant organization during the intervening period between close of First academic year and commencement of Second academic year. The program carries a weight age of 6 credits. The internship, which would be a simulation of real work environment, requires the students to undergo the rigor of professional environment both in form and substance. SIP exposes the students to technical skills, and helps them to acquire social skills by drawing them into contact with real professionals. Students will be provided detailed guidelines of SIP on the registration day for SIP.

2.4 Soft Skills Lab

The Soft Skills courses which are specially designed to develop the students’ personality and enhance their communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. The Soft Skills courses prepare the students for interviews and help them to fit in the corporate environment. The course allows freedom to innovate and experiment with different techniques, to suit different level of students.

2.5 Uniform

Uniform is implemented among the students to maintain a decent dressing sense required in the corporate sector. The students has to come in uniform in all the days except one day (Wednesday) when they can wear a casual dress maintain neatness & decency.

Registration

3.1 Original Registration

The structuring of the courses with reference to lecture hours, lab hours, etc., is done through the timetable for each semester/term. A student, whether newly admitted or already on rolls, is required to undergo a registration process on the first day of each semester/term to make his/her own timetable for the semester/term. It is the responsibility of the student to complete his/her registration properly, failing which he/she will not be permitted to attend classes or use the facilities of the Institute during that semester/term. However, late registration is permitted only on the 7^th day following the day of original registration with late fine. Physical presence of the student on the day of registration is mandatory. The student should take a written permission of absence from the Registrar & Coordinator, FMS to be allowed for late registration. The permission for the late registration will be sanctioned only under extraordinary circumstances.

3.2 Not Permitted to Register

A student is not permitted to register in a semester/term if;

(i) He/she has outstanding dues to the University, hostel, or any recognized part of the University.

(ii) His/her grade sheet of the immediately preceding semester/term is withheld.

(iii) He/she has an Incomplete ( I ) report in the immediately preceding semester/term.

(iv) She/he has been specifically asked to stay away from the semester.

(v) He/she has failed to convert the provisional admission into a regular admission by the specified date.

3.3 Backlog

If a student has not cleared a named course (other than electives) mentioned in his/her semester-wise chart by the time under consideration, then the student comes under backlog category. While registering, the student should first register for all those backlog courses which are available in that semester to avoid clash in the timetable. Electives are not included in the package of backlog courses.

3.4 Provisional Registration

Registration in certain courses like SIP may be permitted even if the result of the preceding semester is not available due to a very small gap between the semester and the term. But the same will be subject to cancellation without notice later, if the student is found defaulting from any of the conditions given in Section 3.2 (Not permitted to Register)

3.5 Amendment to Original Registration

The registration in a semester, when altered at the initiative of a student, will be called an amended registration and will be covered by the conditions listed below.

(i) A student may request for substitution from a course, in which he/she has already registered to another course any time within two weeks from the beginning of the semester

(ii) If a student desires to withdraw from a course, he/she may submit a formal application for withdrawal from the course within ten weeks from the beginning of the semester.

(iii) A student may be permitted to completely withdraw from all the courses and drop the semester/term when the Vice Chancellor is satisfied about the genuineness of his/her reason(s) under exceptional circumstances.

(iv) A student who comes under the purview of ACC (see Section 4.8) ceases to have any rights in the amendment of his/her original registration. When any alteration in the original registration is called for, it will be done entirely at the discretion of the ACC.

3.6 Revision of Original/Amended Registration

The revision of original/amended registration can be done by concerned authority any time during the semester/term as per the details listed under 3.9 (Flexibilities).

(i) If the registration of a student in a course is found to be not in accordance with the regulations, his/her registration in that course will be cancelled and the grade obtained, will be rejected.

(ii) The registration of a student in a course or a complete set of courses in a semester can be revised through the instrument of RC (see Section 4.6.3) by the concerned authority, when the student is found guilty in cases of unfair means, breach of discipline, etc., or when he/she persistently and deliberately does not clear his/her dues.

(iii) Concerned authority can revise the registration by cancelling registration in all courses, when the student ceases to be on the rolls of the University by his/her own action or by the action of the Institute.

(iv) The ACC can revise the registration of a student who is under its purview.

(v) Concerned authority can revise the registration by cancelling the IP option through the instrument of RRA/DP (see section 4.6.3).

(vi) Revision of registration can be modified by the concerned authority by allowing a student to register in additional courses or by cancelling the registration of a course in which the student has registered, when the situation warrants.

Teaching, Evaluation and Grading

4.1 Teaching

The objective of classroom education is to awaken the curiosity of students, generate habits of rational thinking in them, gear their mind to face the unfamiliar and train them to be independent. Classroom instructions help a student to organize and correlate facts, comprehend ideas and to use knowledge creatively.

The teacher also has the additional responsibility of making the student seek knowledge on their own and encourage them to use all facilities offered by the institution like library and laboratory, to optimize their learning process. As self-study by a student would form an important factor in the planning of teaching and evaluation, a student is required to co-operate and respond to meet this challenge.

Every course, whether single-section or multi-section, is conducted by a member of the faculty called an Instructor-in-Charge, with the assistance, wherever necessary, of required number of Instructors - who will be partners with them in meeting the full academic responsibilities and organizational needs of teaching and evaluation. Wherever the Instructor-in-Charge is mentioned hereafter, it connotes the team of instructors, acting as one entity under his/her captainship.

The Instructor-in-Charge with the team of instructors makes a comprehensive plan with respect to the conduct of the course even before the semester begins. In case of a multi-section course, the team remains in continuous interaction in order to ensure smooth operation of the course. Variations due to personal attitudes and styles are smoothened out so that the operational aspects including grading in various sections of a course are free from any seeming arbitrariness.

The Instructor-in-Charge/Instructor provides necessary information through the Course Handout at the beginning of the Class-work. Each course has a course handout which describes all the operational details of the course.. The Course Handout gives information regarding:

(i) operations of the course

(ii) frequency/duration of classes;

(iii) Tentative schedule; textbooks.

(iv) components of evaluation like quizzes/tests/examination (announced or unannounced, open-book or closed-book), laboratory exercises, home assignments and their relative weightage;

(v) attendance policy;

(vi) chamber consultation hours; and

(vii) Other matters found desirable and relevant.

4.2 Evaluation Components

Teaching and evaluation forms a coherent function and operates on the basis of mutual understanding and trust at IUT. The different components of evaluation are evenly spread out in the semester and are aimed to draw out responses from the students. Various attributes like spontaneous recall, practical application of concepts, ability to work on their own, competence in conceptualized arguments, aptitude to face unfamiliar situations are put to test.

The evaluation component, weightage and evaluation method may vary depending on the nature of the course. The Comprehensive Examination, conducted at the end of a semester, is comprehensive enough to include the entire course.

Mid-semester grading (usually for a weightage of about 40%) for each course will be announced to the students to let them know their current position compared to other students in that course. This grade alert will help the student to improve their performance in the remaining evaluation components.

All written examinations are conducted at specified venues as per the pre-specified schedules. Examination schedules are announced to the students through Course Handouts and/or student circulars. The written examination consists of questions like multiple-choice, short-answer, descriptive-answer, and problems. The pattern and type of questions may vary depending on the nature of the course.

4.3 Evaluation Feedback

Just as evaluation is done in a continuous manner, feedback is also made available at regular intervals. The answer scripts are promptly evaluated, shown to the students for transparency on their performance and returned whenever practicable. The performance of the students with reference to the highest, lowest and average marks is discussed in detail in the class. Solutions with the marking scheme are also displayed soon after a test.

4.4 Attendance Policy

A student must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance, failing which he/she will be barred from appearing in the examinations. If a student misses the MID TERM due to attendance shortage and is unable to secure 75% attendance till the middle of the semester, he/she may withdraw from the course. If a student does not maintain requisite attendance by the end of the semester, his/her registration in that particular course may be cancelled and he/she will be required to re-register for the same course.

4.5 Make-up Policy

Any student, who misses any component of evaluation for genuine reasons, must immediately approach to concerned committee through the course instructor/instructor –in-charge with a request for make-up for the same, stating the reasons. The course instructor will forward the matter to the committee. If the concerned committee is satisfied with the request, a make-up test would be given at the earliest. The decision of the concerned committee in the matters of make-up shall be final.

4.6 Grading Policy

The IUT system emphasizes continuous and regular evaluation, which includes numerical marking in grading the student. At the end of a semester, letter grades A, B, C, D and E are awarded to the students based on their overall performance in the course. These grades are relative to the performance of all the students evaluated for that course.

4.6.1 Letter Grades

The list of letter grades, the grade points associated with them and their qualitative meaning, are given below: -

Sl.no	Marks Range	Grade Description	Grade	Grade Point
1	90-100	Outstanding	A+	10
2	80-89	Excellent	A	9
3	70-79	Very Good	B+	8
4	60-69	Good	B	7
5	50-59	Fair	C+	6
6	40-49	Moderate	C	5
7	30-39	Poor	D	4
8	20-29	Exposed	E	3

In order to arrive at these letter grades, the total marks in a particular course for all the students pursuing the course are tabulated in descending order (equivalently a histogram). The performance of the course is analyzed in terms of the highest, lowest and the average marks and the dividing lines between the clusters of students.

Gaps and dips between the clusters and the nature of the clusters guide in drawing the dividing lines between the grades. In a normal class of large size, the C grade usually covers the average performance. This is, however not a hard and fast rule and exceptions may arise in cases of small classes, skewed histogram etc. Borderline cases may be considered individually on the basis of regularity in attendance, classroom participation, progressive performance throughout the semester, etc.

4.6.2 Reports

At the end of a course, in certain cases, the Instructor-in-Charge can report, certain events/facts in suitable words, in place of letter grades discussed earlier. These reports are not to be construed as grades. The various reports are elaborated below:

1. Incomplete ( I )

2. Grade Awaited (GA)

3. Withdrawn (W)

4. Registration Cancelled (RC), Required to Register Again (RRA) and Discontinued from the Program (DP)

5. Not Cleared (NC).

Incomplete (I)

If the Instructor-in-Charge finds that a student has not fulfilled some of the requirements of a course before the final deadline for transmitting the grades, and is satisfied that the student is able to transmit other grades or a report with or without this particular fulfilment, but at their discretion wishes to give the student an opportunity, then they can within the deadline, send a report ‘I’ (Incomplete) for that student and also inform the student of the same.

It shall be the responsibility of the student to contact the Instructor-in-Charge on time for replacement of the ‘I’ report within two weeks after the end of the semester. This may be relaxed by the Vice Chancellor, failing which the Instructor-in-Charge will communicate whatever the grade/report is possible for that situation. Whenever such relaxation is made, the Vice Chancellor will specify at their discretion, with the consent of the Instructor-in-Charge, the date by which ‘I’ report has to be converted.

Whenever the report I appear in the grade sheet, a student will not be allowed to register for the subsequent semester.

Grade Awaited (GA)

There are many situations where operational and practical difficulties may cause a delay in the communication of a grade. In situations like 1) pending case of unfair means 2) pending case of indiscipline 3) where the courses are being conducted at an off campus centre for IP students, co-ordination between the University and the centers may not work in a timely manner. In these circumstances, the Vice Chancellor may make a specific authorization for the Instructor-in-Charge to report GA (Grade Awaited).

A student may also get a “GA” report if he/she due to genuine reasons is unable to appear for an examination on the scheduled date and his/her request for make-up has been granted. In such a case, the student should ensure by the end of the term that either:

(i) He/she takes the make-up examination and converts the “GA” report into a letter grade or

(ii) He/she makes an application to the Vice Chancellor through the Instructor-in-Charge to convert the “GA” report to “NC” report.

Whenever the report GA appears in the grade sheet, permission for further registration of such a student will be possible with the approval of Vice Chancellor.

Withdrawn (W):

A student may seek withdrawal from course(s) in a semester for any of the following reasons: -

(i) The student is unable to register for the course(s) for genuine reasons.

(ii) The student is unable to cope with the normal load and withdraws from the course(s) to reduce his/her academic load for a particular semester.

Request for withdrawal should be made to the appropriate authority within two weeks of commencement of the semester in case of above point (i) and within the stipulated duration as specified in the academic calendar in case of above point (ii). In such cases, the grade sheet/transcript of the student will indicate ‘W’ (withdrawn) against the course(s) from which the student has withdrawn his/her registration. The student will have to register for the course(s) at the next offering and obtain a valid letter grade. If ‘W’ remark is on a pre-requisite course, registration to course(s) of the subsequent terms is possible only on obtaining a valid letter grade in the course with ‘W’ remark. If the student withdraws after the due date, the event will be reported as “RC” or “DP” as the case may be.

Registration Cancelled (RC), Required to Register Again (RRA), Discontinued from the Program ( DP)

If the registration of a student for a course has to be cancelled, it will be reported in the grade sheet as RC. Registration will be cancelled and a RC is issued in the following cases:

(i) Cancellation is recommended as a part of disciplinary action against the student for resorting to unfair means during examination or other unprofessional behaviour.

(ii) Cancellation is recommended if the student gets less than the minimum required percentage of attendance.

(iii) Cancellation is recommended if a provisionally admitted student fails to submit the proof of necessary documents required for registration and /or does not satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements for the admission within prescribed time limit.

(iv) Cancellation is recommended when a student persistently and/or deliberately does not pay his/her dues.

RC has several meanings and is subject to the following:

(i) If it is clearly known that the student is required to register again in the same course, the event will be reported as RRA (Required to Register Again).

(ii) If RC amounts to discontinuation from the program, it will be reported as DP (Discontinued from the Program).

(iii) If the cancellation of registration is not reported either as RRA or as DP but as RC, the meaning of the constraint has to be construed from the context in which the RC is reported.

Not Cleared (NC)

If a student continues to remain registered in a course but gives the Instructor inadequate opportunity to evaluate him/her by not attending the quizzes/tests/examinations/and other components of evaluation, or by appearing in the same for the sake of appearing without applying himself/herself to the task at hand or by submitting a blank answer script, these events will be reported as NC (Not Cleared).

Whenever a student gets a NC report in a course, irrespective of whether he/she has or has not obtained a grade in the course previously, the following terms will govern further action. It is to be noted that a NC cannot be ignored, except under the situations described in (b) and (c) below:

(a) If a student gets a NC report in a course which is in the compulsory package of his/her program, he/she is required to register again in the same course and get a valid grade therein.

(b) If a student gets a NC report in an elective course, he/she can either repeat the course to get a valid grade or ignore it to choose another course. However, a student must get valid grades in at least the prescribed number of electives in his/her program.

(c) If a student gets a NC report in a course which remains unaccounted after a process of transfer has been completed, it will not be possible for him/her to wipe out the NC report because this course is no longer a part of his/her program; and he/she can graduate with this NC.

(d) If a student gets a NC report in a project course, it will administratively be converted to RC by the appropriate authority and future registration in project courses will be done only if the same authority is satisfied with the candidate’s interest in the course.

(e) If a student gets a NC in Thesis or Seminar, he/she will be required to register in the same for one more semester. Operationally, this is achieved by requiring him/her to register once again in as many units of Thesis or Seminar in which he/she had registered when he/she was awarded NC. If these two courses get separated due to NC in one of them, there is no need to register in the other.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SIP)

5.1 Objectives

SIP forms an important component of MBA Program. It is an attempt to bridge the gap between the theory in books and practice in the corporate world in the student’s perception. Under this program, students undertake a 8 week internship at any organization after completion of Semester I and II courses. SIP carries a Weightage of 6 credits, which is normally equivalent to 2 courses. The internship, which would be a simulation of real work environment, requires the students to undergo the rigor of professional environment both in form and substance. SIP exposes the students to technical skills, and helps them to acquire social skills by drawing them into contact with real professionals. For proper coordination of the Internship Program each student would be under the guidance of a faculty Supervisor assigned by University and a company Supervisor assigned by SIP organization. Students are encouraged to take up time bound multidisciplinary and goal oriented assignment involving team work. Every student works under the counsel of a Company Guide, who supervises and evaluates the performance of the student at every stage of the SIP and gives the feedback to Faculty Guide. It is the responsibility of the students to utilize the knowledge and experience of the Company Guide to complete the SIP. The Students should adhere to the rules and regulations of the SIP organization during their SIP in the manner the regular employees of the organization do. During the period of SIP, the student shall be subjected to the timings and leave rules of the organization. Unprofessional behaviour, misconduct, indiscipline, irregularity at work and unsatisfactory performance will lead to cancellation of SIP leading to award of Not Cleared Report (NC).

5.2 Evaluation

Evaluation is done at various stages of internship on on-going basis by both the Company Guide and Faculty Guide. . All the parameters for evaluation will be rated on a 10 point scale by the Faculty and Company Guide. Ratings of all the parameters for a particular stage will be added and converted into weightage assigned to that particular stage of evaluation. The details of evaluation parameters, the reports have to be submitted along with the details of seminars presentation. The Faculty Guide and Company Guide will rate the performance of the student on each parameter, on a 10 point scale, at each Stage. Detailed SIP guidelines along with formats will be provided at the time of registration of the student for SIP

Section-6

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Faculty

A team of highly qualified, competent and committed faculty members steers the FMS. The University is endowed with teachers drawn from the leading institutions / industry, practicing professionals and academicians to provide high quality of academic delivery at FMS. The institution plays a significant role in ensuring quality education through interactive teaching, continuous multiple criteria evaluation and constructive feedback mechanism. The faculty brings their extensive knowledge, professional experience and advanced education to their task at FMS

6.2 Library Facilities

The University has a well-stocked library containing reference materials, magazines and Indian/International books and journals. The University subscribes to the industry information database to make available large research resources and publications with search facilities to students and faculty. In addition, the library contains directories, industry reports and statistical compilations that provide timely and concise information for project works. Library is open to all students and faculty members and is continuously updated with latest books and journals under the supervision and advice of the library committee.

6.3 Computer Facilities

The University provides the latest hardware and software infrastructure to cater to all the computing needs of the students and faculty. The institution is equipped with powerful servers and multiple terminals with multiple operating systems enabling a client-server environment. The students are guided by well experienced faculty to handle the computer labs. Leased internet facility is available for undertaking.

6.4 Award of Degree

All students who successfully complete the prescribed course work and examinations will receive the MBA degree from the ICFAI University, Tripura

6.5 IUT Alumni Society

Students completing the MBA program are eligible to seek membership in the IUT Alumni Society, a society formed for the benefit of IUT Alumni. The provisional membership entitles the students to participate in seminars, workshops and conferences organized by the IUT Alumni and participate in the local chapter activities. After completion of the Program, students will be automatically eligible for membership to IUT. Students are advised for registration on completion of the program.

6.6 Co-curricular Activities

At FMS, emphasis is laid on the need to balance classroom and out-of-classroom life. The University endeavours to build up personal growth and maturity in the students by providing a variety of opportunities for participation and initiation in co-curricular activities. The activities have been intended to support the educational purpose of the University by working to create experimental learning options outside the classroom and encouraging the students to actively participate in the wider educational arena. Through diverse activities, such as organizing seminars on contemporary

Issues, guest lectures and other intercollegiate competitions, the students learn to value collaborative and collective learning. Students are also encouraged to form informal groups and clubs based on their areas of interests, and share information and exchange ideas. Students also organize annual meets, which offer a wide array of opportunities

To develop closer interaction with other colleges, FMS encourages student involvement in several co-curricular activities like:

· Academic Meets

· Sports Meets

· Cultural Meets

· Skits & Plays

· Publications/ Magazines

· Group Discussions

· Management Games

· Industrial Visits

· Debating

· Elocution

· Quizzes

· Seminars

· Technical Group Sessions

6.7 Guest Lectures and Seminars

Guest lectures and seminars play an important role in the development process of the students. Eminent academicians and practicing professionals are invited for guest lecturers where the students get an opportunity to interact closely with them and understand the practical applications in various industries.

6.8 Student’s Club

Student’s Club consists of Student Representatives. The club regularly interacts with the faculty members for necessary guidance. Student’s Club meets regularly to decide and organize various activities on and off the campus.

6.9 Disciplinary Committee

Students must adhere to the Campus Rules copies of which are distributed to the students. Anyone found violating any of these would come under the purview of Disciplinary Committee of the University and would be liable for the punishment awarded by the committee. A few guidelines are mentioned below: Ragging is strictly prohibited as per the Government Acts. Good behaviour, discipline, and respect towards the faculty, staff and fellow students are expected.

· Cell phones are strictly prohibited in the class rooms, library, computer centre, examination halls etc.

· Decent dress code must be maintained within the University campus.

· Utmost care must be taken to avoid any damage while handling the property of the University.

· Adoption of unfair means in tests/examinations and other components of evaluation are strictly punishable

· Students should carry their identity cards at all time.

· Smoking, gambling, consumption of alcohol or any kinds of intoxicants in the campus premise are strictly prohibited.

· Gossiping or eating in the classrooms, library, and computer centre are not allowed even if the rooms are vacant.

· The students should strive to keep the campus clean and avoid littering.

· A student should not be involved in any case of violence or nuisance within or outside the campus. These guidelines are not exhaustive. Students must adhere to all the rules mentioned in the distributed copies of the “Campus Rules”.

6.10 Conduct Regulations

Students are expected to act in a ways that are consistent with the role and guiding values of the ICFAI University, Tripura. Students should regulate their own conduct so as not to impede or prejudice the work of other members. They are entitled to work, learn, study and participate in the social aspects of the institute’s life in an environment of safety and respect. It is expected that students will act with integrity and demonstrate respect for others and adhere to the standards of conduct. Students should refrain themselves from misconduct of any kind.

6.11 Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment of individuals occurring in the place of work or study or in other settings in which they may find themselves in connection with their association with the University is unlawful and will not be tolerated by the University. Further, any retaliation against an individual who has complained about sexual harassment or retaliation against individuals for cooperating with an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is similarly unacceptable. To achieve this goal, conduct that is described as "Sexual Harassment" in this policy will not be tolerated and a procedure is provided by which inappropriate conduct will be dealt with, if encountered among employees/students. The University will also take all the appropriate steps necessary to protect individuals from retaliation. Such Steps include:

· Action to stop retaliatory behavior.

· Providing required security measures.

· Counseling help to Complainant and Accused.

The University takes allegations of sexual harassment seriously, and will respond promptly to complaints of sexual harassment and where it is determined that such inappropriate conduct has occurred, prompt and appropriate corrective action as is necessary, including disciplinary action, will be taken. While this policy sets forth the goal of the University of promoting a study or workplace that is free of sexual harassment, the policy is not designed or intended to limit the authority of the University to discipline or take remedial action for conduct which the University deems unacceptable, regardless of whether that conduct satisfies the definition of sexual harassment.

6.12 Prohibition of Ragging

Students are prohibited from indulging in any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or written or by an act with the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness, any other student. Indulging in unruly or indiscipline activities which cause or are likely to cause annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any student, junior or senior, or asking the student to do any act or perform something which such a student will not do in the ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of the student is prohibited. Any student violating the above and thus indulging in any act or ragging, will be severely dealt with.

6.13 Career Opportunities

Fresh MBA Graduates will have opportunities to work both in public and private sector firms involved in both manufacturing and service functions. The following are some of the organizations which provide career opportunities for the fresh graduates.

Finance: National and Multi-National Banks; Credit Rating Agencies; Insurance Companies; Central Government project, Trading and Broking Firms and Other Financial Service Firms, etc.

Marketing: Sales and Marketing departments in both National and Multinational firms; Advertisement Agencies; Event Management Companies etc.

Human Resource Management: HR departments in National and Multi-national Companies; Recruitment & Training Agencies; Counselling and Career Development firms etc.

Operations Management: Production, Distribution and Logistics departments in both Manufacturing and Service Organizations.

6.14 Placements-A Joint Effort

The University believes that the entire placement exercise is a joint effort between the University and the students. While the University provides guidance and support and network with potential employers, the students have the responsibility to put in the maximum possible efforts to obtain suitable placements.

6.15 Communication to Students

The primary mode of communication of the institution with the student is through email/Notice board. Students are expected to check their e-mail account regularly. Students can access the complete information like registration, detailed course syllabus, fee details, attendance, grades and various forms through notice board and verbal communication in the class.

Note: The university reserves right to make any changes in any clauses whenever required.