MBA Programme for Working Professionals Delhi Centre
Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals
About The Program
Programme Structure and Courses
The Two-year Master of Business Administration degree program offered by IIM Sambalpur is designed for working professionals, strategic leaders, and entrepreneurs. The program is offered in a blended mode, with the option of obtaining a dual degree from international universities. It will be conducted on weekends at IIM Sambalpur – Delhi Campus, ISID, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. This program is specifically designed for individuals seeking to transform themselves into innovative leaders.
The programme is specifically designed for entrepreneurs and working professionals seeking to upskill themselves. It spans 915 hours and is structured into two years. In the first year, participants will acquire the core aspects of management, while the second year will offer an in-depth understanding of various management functions. Participants have the option to specialize in Data Science & Product Management, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Sustainability & Risk Management and Functional domains.
Uniqueness of The Program
This is a comprehensive program in a blended mode with an option for dual degree for professionals who aspire to lead, transform and excel in an increasingly complex and competitive global scenario. The Program is designed for minimum three years’ experienced professionals who would continue to be engaged in their respective profession and at the same time upgrade their management skills & knowledge. With a focus on flipped classroom strategy, practical application and real-world projects, professionals will have the opportunity to immediately apply what they have learned and see the impact in their own careers and profession.
Key Benefits
Two-year MBA Degree program for Working Professionals/Entrepreneurs with minimum 50% marks in graduation and minimum 3 years work experience. Selection based on profile, SOP and interview.
The weekend classes in blended mode using Experiential Learning Flipped classroom pedagogy will be held at IIM Sambalpur – Delhi Centre, ISID, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi and One week module at Sambalpur campus, Odisha.
CEO Immersion Programme and Support for Career counselling. The session will be taken by faculties from IIM Samabalpur, International Partner Universities and Industry experts
Global Certifications Receive global certifications of international repute from NSE Academy partners – RIMS, US & Training by Prof. Damodaran.
Specialization in Data Science & Product Management, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Sustainability & functional domains.
The programme gives an option for international Immersion as well as Dual MBA degree from international universities.
Pedagogy
A judicious mix of flipped classroom, lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, role-play, seminar presentations, assignments, management games and simulations in a blended mode.
Contact Details
Indian Institute Of Management Sambalpur
www.iimsambalpur.ac.in
mbadelhi[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in , chairmbadelhi[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone
8655647411 / 9540595555 (During working hours from Monday to Saturday)
Helpline
Candidates having any queries related to admissions including TECHNICAL PROBLEMS can call the helpline:
Contact Person: Mr. Tej Pratap Singh
+91 9540595555 (Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 17:00 IST)mbadelhi[at]iimsambalpur[dot]ac[dot]in
Programme Structure
In line of the established norms of conferring an MBA degree, the total minimum contact hours for the program are mentioned below:
Total 900+ hours of classroom teaching, 540 hours in first year and 375 hours in second year.
First Year: Term I, II & III – 540 hours of core courses.
Second year: Term IV, V & VI – 384 hours of elective courses.
Term VI –CEO immersion program, Mini dissertation, and an option of International Immersion/Dual Degree from International Universities which includes 04 weeks of study & stay at the respective foreign Institute.
Course delivery would include an eclectic mix of flipped classroom, case-based methods of teaching, simulations, problem solving exercises, assignments, role play and in-class discussions.
Course Structure
The MBA degree (For working professionals) offers two types of courses: Core courses and Elective courses. The Core courses are compulsorily offered to all the students in the first year i.e. in Term I, Term II and Term III. The Elective courses are offered in the second year i.e. in Term IV, Term V and Term VI.
Core Courses
| Term I | Term II | Term III |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate communication | Organisational Behavior | Human Resource Management |
| Marketing Management I | Marketing Management II | Strategic Management |
| Financial Reporting | Business Research Methods | Operations Management |
| Business Economics | Operations Research | Business Governance and Sustainability |
| Managerial Statistics | Corporate Finance | Entrepreneurship |
| Management Information System | Data Science for Business | Business project / Live project (spread over 3 terms) |
Elective Courses
In the second year of the programme, students will have the option to choose elective courses as per their interest in the following functional domains spread over Term IV, Term V and Term VI.
Compulsory Elective Courses
Data Science & Product Management
Entrepreneurial Innovation
Sustainability & Risk Management
Functional Electives Courses
Accounting & Finance
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Economics
Information System Management
OB & Human Resource Management
Policy and Strategic Management
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to make changes in the above mentioned curriculum at its sole discretion without any prior intimation.
Dual Degree From International Universities
Students would have the option to pursue a dual degree program offered by international universities, an additional cost such as tuition fees, travel expenses, meals, etc. would be borne by the student.
Risk Management certification and Valuation Training
To enhance global mobility and the international repute of MBA participants– Enterprise Risk Management and Valuation. RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional) is delivered in collaboration with the Risk Management Society, US and the Valuation training in collaboration with Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA).
CEO Immersion
The CEO Immersion programme in the VIth Term offers the students to interact with the CEOs & top Executives of MNCs, large Indian corporate houses, unicorns, starts-ups, PSUs, etc. These events stress the value of fostering an atmosphere of trust and understanding among the workforce including the applications for strategic processes, policies and planning to unlock & generate the value chain as well as strategies for leading today’s VUCA environment – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous.
In the past, IIM Sambalpur has conducted various CEO immersion programmes hosted by eminent corporate executives. The list includes top experts of industry such as Hindalco Industries Ltd, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd, Vedanta Ltd; Deloitte, Western Digital India, Ashok Leyland YES Bank, MCL, IBM, Flipkart, ITC Ltd, Reliance etc.
Mini Dissertation
In order to gauge whether the student is conversant with the domain understanding and method of research, for obtaining the MBA degree, a Mini Dissertation is included in the 2nd year of the programme. The Mini Dissertation is indicative of a research project reflected through a manuscript or a written report. The prescripts of dissertation include but not limited to objectives, problem statement, research methodology, argumentation and findings with implications.
International Immersion Programme
IIM Sambalpur is committed to enhancing internationalization; the students would receive an opportunity to participate in the Immersion Programme with our international partner intuitions to study abroad. The programme aims to help the students become culturally sensitive and academically oriented with global business perspectives. It would be a one to two weeks programme, in which students, accompanied by a faculty from IIM Sambalpur, would attend classroom sessions, including at least one industry visit. The programme would follow an appropriate evaluation mechanism.
International Collaborations
In order to retain its position as a top B-School and a highly rated global Research Organization, IIM Sambalpur has been continuously strengthening its relationship with international Institutes. This helps the students to gain dual degree as an additional option, opportunity for international exchange and immersion programmes and learn global standards of business management strategies. IIM Sambalpur has collaborated and signed up MoUs with following international institutes:-
Duration & Class Timings
The duration of the Programme is 02 years spread over six terms. Classes will be held at IIM Sambalpur – Delhi Campus, ISID, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on Saturday & Sundays between 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM. There would be no classes on third Saturday & Sunday of the month.
International Immersion & IIM Sambalpur Campus Module:-
In the 2nd year of the programme which would be informed to the students accordingly.
Masters of business administration(MBA) for working Professionals- Delhi campus
Admission Process
Eligibility Conditions
Qualification
Selection Process
Self Financed Candidates
In the case of self-financed candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria as above shall be called for the PI process. The Admission Committee in consultation with the Competent Authority will decide the number of candidates to be called for PI. Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the MBA for working professionals at IIM Sambalpur – Delhi Campus from his or her employer.
Industry Sponsored Candidates
Industry Sponsored candidates are allowed admission in the MBA for working professionals at IIM Sambalpur -Delhi Centre. A sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company. A candidate selected under this category will have to abide by all the Rules and Regulations applicable to student admitted under the normal category.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Candidates should submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) not exceeding 2000 words. The SOP should include a discussion of the candidate’s career path, interests, professional contributions, goals, and the driving force behind their pursuit of an MBA for working professionals.
Personal Interview
Upon being shortlisted the candidates shall appear for a personal interview in front of the selection panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
Preparing The Merit List
The Final Merit List for admission to the program will be prepared based on the candidate’s Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, diversity and Statement of Purpose (SOP).
The Personal Interview will be given a weightage of 60 percent. The candidate’s profile, which comprises of their Past Academic Performance and Diversity will each be given a weightage of 10 percent. The Statement of Purpose (SOP) & Career Objectives submitted by the candidate will carry a weightage of 20 percent.
IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify any part of this document including the various criteria and cut offs mentioned at any time till the actual admission process for the batch is completed. Any dispute concerning Admission for the 2023 batch would be subject to jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of city of Sambalpur only.
How To Apply
The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to MBA for working professionals.2023, IIM Sambalpur -Delhi Centre. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Along with the application supporting documents to be uploaded
Application Fees
Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee of Rs. 2500/- plus GST (non-refundable) along with your application.
Programme Fees
The Programme Fee is Rs. 14,00,000/- (Rupees Fourteen lakh only). The Enrolment fee is payable at the time of accepting the Institute’s offer of admission. The Institute offers Term-wise course structure and accordingly the term-wise fee is payable before the commencement of a term as shown below:-
| Fee particulars | Amount (in Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Enrolment fees | 50,000.00 |
| Term I fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Term II fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Term III fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Term IV fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Term V fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Term VI fees | 2,25,000.00 |
| Security deposit (Refundable) | 10,000.00 |
| Alumni fees | 10,000.00 |
The security deposit is payable at the time of Term I fees. The Alumni fee is payable at the time of Term VI fees. The term fee includes charges for library access, cost of materials/cases/library materials/databases/archives, etc.
However, for getting the dual degree, the students would be required to bear the additional cost of tuition fee, travel cost, accommodation, meals, etc.