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: [email protected] & [email protected]
Visit our website: www.iipmb.edu.in