School Of Management Sciences – [SMS], Lucknow Overview Courses and Fees

Courses offered at the School of Management Sciences, Lucknow

The Institute offers a number of courses including the postgraduate courses and undergraduate courses and is equally popular for offering both kinds of courses. Management courses offered by the Institute include PGDM, MBA, BBA, B.Com, B.Com (Hons), B.Voc., and B.Sc. A detailed description of the management courses at SMS like PGDM and MBA is given below.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

SMS Lucknow offers a two-year postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM). PGDM program equips the students with deep conceptual learning skills to manage a business in an integrated manner. This program is built to develop intrinsic properties such as deep analysis and problem synchronization in the students so as to make them effective in dealing with modern-day industry requirements and challenges. With rapidly updating technology and machinery, the measures and methods to deal with modern-day market and business are also framing accordingly. SMS ensures that with the PGDM program, the students are able to set a vision and make up a self-analyzation strength to cope with the present requirements in the functional areas of the industry.

The two year PGDM diploma course at SMS is approved by the AICTE, Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India. The PGDM course at SMS follows a choice based credit system (CBCS) and is adopted as a semester wise program with dual specialization. Interactive activities like group discussions,role-plays and presentations are frequently conducted among the students in order to develop a scenario that is more open sourced and healthy for the development of the students in various aspects. Experimental live projects, industrial tours, presentations of business models is also conducted to create an environment that is able to inculcate in students a sense of professionalism and responsibility.

According to the current industry demands, the AICTE enables the Institute to the subjects and areas in the curriculum as per the current requirements. This is a plus point with PGDM programs that they have the flexibility to design their own courses within the parameters prescribed by the AICTE. By learning this program, an individual can broaden his/her educational horizons and can make them eligible for different leadership positions in different industries and job sectors.

There are following learning outcomes of the PGDM program-

• Knowledge of the business environment and related domains.
• Developing critical thinking skills and learning the deep roots of business analysis and problem-solving.
• Global Exposure and Cross-Cultural Understanding.
• Social Responsiveness and Ethics.
• Effective communication.
• Leadership and Teamwork.

Apart from the core learning the program also focuses on the presentation and personality development skills. Presentability is one of the most important skills that a management professional requires during the course of professional activities and in the same arena. To equip the students with the same qualities, some value-adding programs have been merged with the program, and they are as follows-

• Employability Enhancement Programs
• SPSS / Business Analytics Workshop
• Microsoft office workshop
• Certification on management on courses like Field Sales, Global marketing management, Total Quality Management & Financial Analysis and reporting through NPTEL
• Digital certifications on Online marketing & E-commerce
• Certification in Foreign Language
• Certifications through National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
• Certifications through NSE’s Certification in Financial Markets (NCFM)

Masters in Business Management (MBA)

MBA is a two-year full degree course affiliated to Dr Abdul Kalam technical university, Lucknow. MBA not only enables the students to develop advanced and flexible management skills but also provides access to an extensive business network. MBA is also best for a career change and thriving business opportunities. After successful completion of this program, students are able to acquire various positions in government, semi-government or non- government sectors. MBS opens doors to the conceptual and analytical study of the modern-day issues, and the program helps the students to visualize the problems through various different activities and methods. Many MNCs compulsorily require MBA professional to deal with various business and finance-related tasks,, and thus, an open-source platform is available for MBA graduates. SMS indulges into different activities so as to employ the students in an innovative learning pattern that is more productive and appealing.

The learning outcomes of the MBA program at the SMS are given below-

• Business Environment and Domain Knowledge.
• Critical thinking, Business Analysis, Problem Solving and Innovative Solutions.
• Global Exposure and Cross-Cultural Understanding.
• Social Responsiveness and Ethics.
• Effective communication.
• Leadership and Teamwork.

To gain an idea of the real working of the industry, students at the SMS are inculcated withs several value-added programs. These programs help the students to learn about the different aspects of the working scenario in the business industry and how to deal with the different issues and come with effective solutions for them. Value-added programs under MBA at SMS include-

• MOOCs/Online courses like Financial Analysis and reporting
• Total Quality Management.
• Foundation Course in Managerial Economics and Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality through NPTEL.
• Digital certification on online marketing & E-commerce to enhance their skills.
• Udemy courses.

Fee structure for the MBA program at SMS

This is the fee structure for the MBA program at the SMS Lucknow campus.

Hostel and transportation fee

Note:

• The registration fee will be paid extra as per the course.
• Tuition fee is provisional, subject to pending appeal to fee Committee.
• Admission fee, Internal Exam fee and other, the miscellaneous fee will be charged as applicable.
• Enrolment fee and Examination fee will be paid extra as per University norms.
• D. in favour of “School of Management Sciences”, payable at Lucknow.

Eligibility criteria for MBA at the School of Management Sciences, Lucknow.

The eligibility criteria for taking admission under the MBA program at the SMS Lucknow campus is as follows-

• Applicant must have completed his/her three year Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Association of India Universities (AIU) with a minimum of 50% marks for G.E. N/OBC and 45% marks for SC/ST.
• Individuals appearing for their final year degree examination can also apply. The eligibility, in general, shall be governed by the Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow / All India Council for Technical Education Norms.
• The candidate should qualify the UPSEE or other equivalent examination. However direct seats can be filled with students having a percentage of 50% (45% for SC/ST category candidates) in aggregate

*Total intake for MBA program – 60

Procedure

The admission is made through the State Entrance Examination conducted by the Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.