Vivekanand Business School [VBS] Chembur, Mumbai Overview

About Vivekanand Business School Mumbai - Introduction

The Vivekanand Business School (VBS) carries with it the rich legacy of Management teaching methods of its parent, VESIM. VBS was initiated as the standalone Institute to offer the autonomous programme of PGDM, in keeping with the rules of the apex body, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) that oversees technical education in the country. VBS is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Vivekanand Business School Mumbai, affiliated with Vivekanand Education Society (VES), stands as a vital component of this esteemed educational institution established in 1962. Situated in Mumbai and founded by a highly regarded entity, VBS is recognised as a premier hub for individuals seeking excellence in management education.

Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Management Studies & Research (VESIM) and the newly established Vivekanand Education Society’s Business School (VBS) are separate entities, established by VES to impart management education.

The VBS Mumbai strives to uphold the values and interests of the students and the community at large. We have committed ourselves to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s world of business. VBS will channel its energies to build and make its name and become a well-respected business school with highly-qualified and experienced faculty and thus appeal to the top talents and career-focused students. These industry-ready candidates would be able to get bright opportunities and career prospects with top corporates.

It is one-of-a-kind program where students learn about Global environment & equip themselves with a career that is fit for the future. To make this possible, VBS conducts an International immersion program where students are taken for an International study tour. Every student gets through this to understand the global business process.

Rankings & Awards 

• Ranked 6th among Top private MBA Institution Mumbai by Outlook iCare India MBA Ranking 2024
• Awarded as the Best Institute for Placements by ASSOCHAM in the Education Excellence Awards 2023
• Ranked 2nd in “A” category B Schools and ranked 7th amongst the Top B Schools in “Western Region” by 13th Chronical All India B School Survey 2023
• Ranked 7th amongst Top Private B-Schools in Mumbai by The Times of India B-School Survey 2023
• Ranked 12th among the top institutions of super excellence by ‘Competition Success Review: GHRDC Ranking 2023
• Awarded in the category of Most Promising & Trusted Business School of the Year at the National Educational Excellence Awards and Conference 2022
• Awarded as Best Management College in Maharashtra for Placement 2021 by Centre for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) at 15th Rashtriya Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar Ceremony
• Bronze winner in "9th Indian Management Conclave Award 2018" held at IIM Bangalore

Vivekananda Business School Courses

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

Today, every business is technology driven, and business knowledge alone is no longer a suitable foundation for a successful career. Vivekanand Business School employs a unique cross-disciplinary approach to education emphasising Technology, Data Analytics along with leadership skills that create employment opportunities for students. VBS strives to keep the curriculum ahead of the curve in a fast changing business world.

VBS is centrally-located in Chembur, Mumbai with good connectivity, helping in easy engagement with Industries, Researchers and International Teaching.

The PGDM of VBS has been accorded equivalence of an MBA degree by the Association of Indian Universities(AIU)

The institute began the unique two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) to provide students cutting edge knowledge and advanced learning skills in Business Analytics. The course is designed keeping in mind the industry's needs in the emerging business scenario where corporates are using Big Data and Big Data analytics to gain edge over competitors. The course covers five specialisations: Business Analytics, Banking & Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management & Human Resource Management. Also, it will help to sharpen their ability in decision making on critical management and policy issues. The Business Analytics specialisation includes 13 Analytics focused subjects, while Banking and Finance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management specialisation has 5 subjects each focused on Analytics.

VBS has specially established Big Data/Business Analytics - Centre of Excellence, where students are trained on the latest technologies of Data Analytics including Hadoop, Python & R programming and Machine Learning thus generating innovative insights that may be hidden within the data. 

The Features of the Program

The PGDM program is designed to ensure the holistic development of the students. The curriculum has been structured to develop skills like Leadership, Innovative and Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Emotional Intelligence.

Our PGDM program not only teaches the business concepts, but also helps them understand the importance of networking with their colleagues, faculty members and corporates to make appropriate business decisions. In essence, students are job-ready from day one.

In a nutshell, the PGDM program offers

• A strong curriculum approved by Industry Experts; Training to the students to face Global Challenges;
• Experiential learning through Industry-Based Projects;
• An Additional Certification Program from Reputed Certifying Bodies;
• Training on innovation and critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in VBS Ideation Lab;
• An Analytics Lab equipped with the latest hardware and software to acquire skills in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning;
• A strong mentoring program that will guide you in your career development and placement;
• An Industrial visit to get real life exposure.

VBS Mumbai fees structure & Financial Assistance

Program Expenses for 2024-2026, the VBS Mumbai fees and payment schedules are as follows:

Vivekanand Business School Mumbai Placements 2023

Vivekananda Business School (VBS) emphasises the holistic development of its students. The institute organises specialised training programs with companies like Vikalp and TCS, which train students to prepare for aptitude tests. In the 2022-2023 session, 93% of students were placed. Many alumni and corporate leaders visit the campus to conduct mock interviews. Additionally, VBS students interact with industry experts throughout the program. VBS also offers a "Know Me Program" where students write their own stories in their own words, helping them gain confidence for future interviews.

The institute has successfully concluded its 2023 placement drive. The highest salary was INR 21.42 LPA, and the average salary was INR 8 LPA. Some of the placement highlights of VBS are as follows:

VBS Mumbai Placements 2023 Report

VBS Mumbai Scholarships 

1. Late Karmayogi Shri. Hashu Advani Merit Scholarship

VBS has always contributed to the tradition of academic excellence through its well- designed academic programs. We have always strived to honor students with brilliant academic records by providing them scholarships. A student who has scored brilliantly in graduation can approach us with the mark sheet and Entrance Exam Score card, if he/she wishes to take advantage of this scholarship program.

2. VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan)

VES Trust has always supported and helped needy and brilliant students from weaker sections of the society for further studies. VES Trust has been given financial assistance to the needy VES students in the name of “SAMARTHAN” for further education. The students may apply and get the financial assistance based on the eligibility criteria prescribed by the VES Trust. This financial assistance scheme will be subject to approval and approval related to all the rights are reserved.

3. Special Encouragement Scholarships:

Topper Female Student Scholarship
This merit-based scholarship is awarded to female students, who have secured high marks in their PGDM course. The selected student will receive an amount of Rs 25,000.

Topper Scholarship to PH – Physically Challenged Student
This scholarship intends to provide financial assistance to differently-abled students based on their merit in the PGDM course. The selected student will receive a reward amount of Rs 25,000.

4. Minority Scholarships

Under this scholarship scheme, Rs 25,000 is awarded on the merit-basis and is subjected to government policies and rules, and compliance to requirements and eligibility criteria. This scholarship is for candidates belonging to minorities, including such Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, Sikh, Christian, Jew and Muslim

PGDM USP’s 

• Approved by AICTE & NBA Accredited*
• Full Time Course recognised as Equivalent to MBA by the AIU*
• A Progressive Curriculum with focus on Advanced Excel, Business Statistics, Decision Science, Project Management, etc
• Scholarship of 100% tuition fees waive off for Meritorious Students
• Outbound Program to improve leadership, planning, delegation, teamwork and motivation.
• Foundation Course for added advantage and competitive edge
• Communication, Soft Skills, Interview facing skills and value added workshops
• International Study Tour
• Summer Internship Program(SIP)
• Capstone Project
• Strong Academic alliances with leading International Institutes (Delaware state University - USA, UPCT - Spain, Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Cape Town - South Africa, University of Economics, Katowice - Poland and more)

Add on Certifications courses in each specialisation

• Banking & Finance – Certification from NSE Knowledge Hub (25 Certifications)
• Human Resource Management - Master Certification from SHRM
• Marketing Management – Digital Marketing Certification
• Operations & Supply Chain Management – Six Sigma
• Business Analytics – Power BI Certification
• Entrepreneurship Management - Financial Modeling Certification 

Value Added Track

The Value Added Track provides opportunities to the student to gain holistic knowledge in an experiential mode. These activities are designed to increase the student's employability and prepare them to be successful in life. The Value Added Track nurtures students' progress alongside their regular courses to ensure that they are on a path to progress in their chosen field. The Value Added Track is mandatory for all students and he/she is not eligible for final award of the degree if the requirement of Value Added Track are not satisfied.

Following are the activities that a student must complete as part of the 'Value Added Track'.

1. International Immersion Program

2. Soft Skills Course

3. Employability Skills Course

4. Power BI Certification Course

5. Value Workshops

6. Self-Guided Learning

7. Mentoring

8. Outbound Program (Parichay)

9. Participation in International Conference (BASIC)

10. Participation in Leadership Talk Series

11. Guest Lectures

Vivekanand Business School Mumbai Infrastructure

VBS offers state-of-the-art digital classrooms featuring MaxHub Interactive Smart Panels for an immersive learning experience, complete with air conditioning and high-speed internet. The library, spanning two floors, houses over 15,000 books and journals, including a digital section with 40,000 E-books and access to online databases. The turf play area promotes holistic development, emphasising physical well-being through sports like football and cricket. The innovation lab stimulates creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, while the analytics studio provides hands-on experience in data analysis. A versatile auditorium, Medical room, Recreation Room, Lounge for Indoor activities and a vibrant cafeteria and many more facilities.

Vivekanand Business School Mumbai Admission Process

Eligibility

• Aspirant who has graduated from any recognised Indian university with a minimum 50% marks.
• Final year graduating students can apply, but their admission will be withheld until they clear the qualifying exam with 50% marks.
• Entrance Exam test scores of CAT /XAT /MAT/ MH-CET/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA will be accepted.
• Aspirants registered in any of the above Entrance exams can also apply for the course & admission will be on Provisional Basis. 

Intake
180 seats

VBS Mumbai Selection Process

• VBS’s Unique Profile-based selection process assigns significant value to academic performances, written test (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/CET) along with Group Discussion & Personal Interview.

VBS Mumbai Alumni

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