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SIMSSYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Vision

SIU will be the preferred destination for all those who aspire to excel.

Mission

Lead the value based pioneering efforts to:

Facilitate intellectual stimulation to generate, maintain and disseminate knowledge Empower participants to meet the challenges of a collaborative and competitive globalized environment Synergize excellence amongst participants through world class ambience Institute the culture of inclusiveness and provide wide access to higher education opportunities. Foster attitude for a sustainable environment Develop a unique university where the branches provide sustenance to the tree and bear fruits for all Initiate trends which impact global higher education policies and practices

About Symbiosis International University

Symbiosis is one of Indias leading educationalInstitutions imparting quality education for over 30years. Symbiosis is a family of 36 academic institutionsspread across 14 campuses in and around Pune and ishost to over 45,000 Indian and International students oncampus and over 1,00,000 students off campus. Thesecampuses epitomize the Symbiosis motto, PromotingInternational Understanding through Quality Education

Keeping its excellent track record in mind, in 2002, theMinistry of Human Resources Development,Government of India conferred the Deemed to beUniversity status on Symbiosis, and further in 2006 theUniversity Grants Commission, Government of India videits notification renamed the University as SymbiosisInternational University.

Chancellors Message

Welcome,

Symbiosis society was founded with a view topromote world understanding between Indianand foreign students through education. We atSymbiosis, believe that the 'World is OneFamily'. Symbiosis is now a multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary educationalcomplex of international repute.One of the basic requirements to be asuccessful leader is to have great expectations.I can assure you that the educational processat SIMS effectively prepares young men andwomen to stretch their abilities andcapabilities as change agents. This brochurevividly highlights the SIMS experience. We lookforward to presenting to your organization,these young and confident individuals, whoare eager to prove their abilities.

Padmashree Dr. S.B. MujumdarChancellorSymbiosis International University

Principal Directors Address

Symbiosis in the last three decades has striven forexcellence in education and the future ofstudents joining Symbiosis. Amongst all 36institutes that range from school level to postgraduation, the student is central to Symbiosis.

Symbiosis has been rated amongst the topmanagement and technology postgraduateinstitutes in India time and again and has a widenetwork of alumni excelling in the corporateworld.

The Symbiosis International University welcomesall students and wishes them a bright future.

Dr. (Mrs.) Vidya YeravdekarPrincipal DirectorSymbiosis Society

Vision

Mission

To be the premier hub of management education for armed forces personnel, their dependents and civilians.

Champion excellence in management education for Defence Community.

Create and sustain professional research and knowledge based services.

Advance knowledge in all business related disciplines in a cross- continental environment.

Develop ethos of corporate professionalism in the student managers.

Provide a forum for sharing experience and knowledge between the academic- business-services fraternity.

I am pleased to welcome you to the SymbiosisInstitute of Management Studies (SIMS) underthe aegis of the prestigious SymbiosisInternational University. The B-School, which is anISO 9001:2008 quality certified managementinstitute, has been accredited with an A Gradeby NAAC. SIMS is an accredited Centre forCorporate Governance in the western region,selected by the National Foundation for CorporateGovernance and is recognized as a premiermanagement education institution with an ethicalapproach.

The thought process in providing a fulltimeMasters in Business Administration (MBA)program is to provide future managers with acritical understanding of management functionsand organizational skills which provides a basis formaking informed decisions.The Admission criteria are defined under a MoUwith the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.

Brig Rajiv Divekar (Retd) Director, SIMS

From the Director

The transformation of student managers into thought leaders who can give direction and inspiration to all is a process in itself. This requires the integration of leadership with student development, focusing on ethical practices, strategic thinking and above all understanding ones own true potential. This is achieved through:

Company project study Exchange Programs Mentorship Programs from Corporates Pedagogy Study Groups

Driving Excellence

We at SIMS believe that student managers need to be ready to face a dynamic and fluctuating business environment. For this we have rigorous academic modules focused on providing a balance of conceptual and practical learning.

Why SIMS?SIMS has been established by the nationally renowned Symbiosis Group and is a constituent of the prestigious Symbiosis International University. SIMS is an ISO 9001:2008 quality certified management institute and a top-tier provider of business education across the spectrum.

Competent faculty assisting in the learning process of contemporary management disciplines Accredited 'Centre for Corporate Governance' of National Foundation for Corporate Governance Executive MBA and PG Diplomas in management education for working executives Programs for Ministry of Defence, Government of India (DG Resettlement) & logistics training for Indian Navy. Global perspective through MoU with Leeds Business School, UK. MDPs & innovative customized education programs for corporates. Focused collaborations with industry. Entrepreneurship education through NEN and TiEcollaborations.Increasing focus on research, projects and consultancy. Academic and campus infrastructure of optimal quality and scope.

Exchange Programs

Students at SIMS are uniquely sensitized to the needs ofan ever-changing business scenario. The instituteprovides a global perspective in management educationand has entered into a MOU with Leeds Business School,UK. SIMS is an accredited Centre for CorporateGovernance, a part of National Foundation forCorporate Governance.

Talent Pool for the Finest Companies

Students are encouraged to learn through leadership byexample. This inspires them to gauge real life situations,think on their feet and be proactive. Hands-on learningmethods give the student a platform to work on theirorganizational and team-building skills. Recruiters like J PMorgan, Essar Group, Citibank N.A, Deloitte, WiproTechnologies, and IFFCO are a testimony to the highcaliber of our student managers.

Alumni

The yardstick of any educational institution is the success of its alumni. Our outstanding alumni continue to bring laurels to their alma mater. Our global alumni network offers a wealth of knowledge, business experience and networking opportunities. It consists of achievers of great distinction all entwined in the same enriching experience.The SIMS experience.

Well Placed Alumni

Sanjeev Dixit - Country HR Director, Alstom India Royce DCosta - Head HR, Goldman Sachs Gautam Suri - Global Sr. Brand Manager, Reckitt Benckiser UK Manish Rathour - General Manager - Marketing and Communications, Accenture Harsh Gahlaut - Regional Head, Religare Macquarie Aditya Kohli - Head of Country HR Operations, Standard Chartered Bank Siddharth Golikere - Assistant Vice President - Enterprise Banking, DBS Bank Ravindar Popli - Chief Technical Officer, Bharti Airtel Limited Rajiv Rajan - National Manager, Bajaj Finance Abhijeet Desai - Vice President HR, Credit Suisse

Pedagogy

At SIMS a comprehensive array of pedagogical tools such as Lectures, Case Studies, Role Plays, Project Presentations, and Simulations, are used to facilitate effective learning. Every discipline requires different teaching methods. The faculty employs a wide range of teaching methods to create a demanding and varied learning environment.

Aims & Objectives of the Program

Demonstrate a critical, ethical and reflective approach to the field of management.Evaluate, synthesize and apply advance and contemporary theories and techniques to a range complex and open ended issues, problems and situations in the field. Apply with a degree of creativity and sophistication, ones intellectual, subject/professional skill to a range a complex and open ended problems and situations.Evaluate and apply relevant research methodologies Make informed judgments on problems or opportunities in the field.Learn interdependently and accept responsibility for professional development.Demonstrate originality in application of theory and techniques through dissertations.

Additional Qualification

Modules on ERP, NCDEX, NCFM, MCX, Six Sigma and courses with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have been provided for the students. A course on SPSS is also offered to the students. These courses complement the MBA and facilitate identification of preponderant management issues and alternatives.

Company Project StudyCompany Project Study is an integral component of the MBA Program. The projects extend for over a period of 8-10 weeks. The purpose of the internship is to provide hands-on exposure and an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real-life situations. The benefit to the Company is in the form of new ideas and fresh perspectives.

Students are assigned specific projects and work closely with assigned mentors from their respective companies and faculty guides from SIMS. At the end of 8 weeks, the interns submit their reports and recommendations to a team from the company. Companies have appreciated the initiative and we have been able to build a valuable relationship with them. These projects are assessed by the college by a panel of experts through analysis of the reports and viva where they defend their findings; this is a graded assignment.

Study GroupsThe study group brings together a wide range of perspective, interests and business skills. It forms an important part of SIMS education. Students divide responsibility for group projects and negotiate varying workloads, helping each other balance educational demands with their work and personal responsibilities.

Programs OfferedCompanies in India have to survive in an increasingly global, interconnected business ecosystem. The emphasis is now on extended enterprises, innovation networks and co creation. At SIMS, we are aware of these needs and act accordingly. We offer:

A two year full time MBA programOur flagship program consists of four semesters. The design ensures that academic inputs are practiced and applied to meet changes and problems faced by organizations.

The Executive MBA programA Two and a half year part-time program for working professionals with a minimum of two years work experience.

Executive PGDM programA fifteen month full-time program for professionals with a minimum of three years work experience.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)*Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (PGDIB)*Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Human Resource (PGDPM & HR)*

Management Development Program (MDPs) and Collaborations

Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Banking and SalesJV with Standard Chartered BankPost Graduate Diploma Course for employees of John Deer India Pvt. Ltd. (JDIPL) and John Deer Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (JDEPL)Post Graduate Diploma for employees of Bajaj Allianz6-months certificate courses for employees of Cognizant Technologies Ltd.

* Part-time courses for working professionals.

Curriculum

A strong Curriculum base has always been SIMS forte. We pride ourselves in streamlining our courses to the specific requirements of the industry. Course Structure for the two year program is as follows:

1st Semester 2nd Semester

3rd Semester 4th Semester

Compulsory Papers

Organizational BehaviorCost & Management AccountingStatistics & Quantitative TechniquesManagerial EconomicsMarketing ManagementProductions and OperationsHuman Resource ManagementPrinciples & Practices of ManagementFinancial AccountingBusiness LawComputer Applications in ManagementBusiness CommunicationBusiness Environment

Compulsory Papers

Research Methodology & SPSSCurrent trends in ManagementCorporate FinanceMacro EconomicsManagement Information SystemsAcademic Research Project ( Internal)

Plus more Electives

Compulsory Papers

Strategic ManagementSummer Project (Internal)

Plus more Electives

Compulsory Papers

EntrepreneurshipBusiness Ethics and CSRCases in electives

Dissertation

Business Outlook/ Live ProjectCase Development

Plus more Electives

A strong Curriculum base has always been SIMS forte. We pride ourselves in streamlining our program

Streams Offered

FinanceInsurance & Risk Management, Taxation, International Trade and Finance, Derivatives, Risk Management

MarketingSales Management, Retail MarketingBusiness Marketing, Rural Marketing

HRMCompensation & Benefits, IR, TUM and Labor Welfare, HRIS, Conflict and Negotiation Skills, Cross Cultural and Global Management

Information SystemsSoftware Quality Systems,Software Engineering, Data Mining and Warehousing, Software Project Management, ICT Technologies

OperationsTotal Quality Management, Operation Research, Materials Management, CRM

International BusinessDomestic and International Logistics, International Trade and Finance, Global Financial Management, Channel Management

Faculty The experienced faculty represents the very foundation of SIMS.

We are privileged to host entrepreneurs, researchers, consultants & managers of extraordinary caliber as a part of our faculty. All the disciplines are covered by academic experts and industry experienced professionals. Our professors skillfully guide class discussions encouraging students to reach a deeper understanding of concepts, apply their analytical skills, and arrive at creative solutions. Through their diverse experience they make the learning environment consequential and stimulating.

Some of our visiting faculty includes

environment consequential and stimulating.

Dr. A B Rao, M.A (Maths and Statistics), L.L.B, PhD - 42 years experienceAdv. (Mrs.) P Sukhatme, MA, LLM, Legal consultant for IPR and Cyber Laws - 19 years experienceDr. V V Ramasastry, MSc, PhD, MMS, MIE, MIF - 34 years experienceMr. H S Currimbhoy, BSc, PGDBM (XLRI) - 28 years experienceMr. Pranthosh Banerjee, B.Tech., PGDBM(IIM-C) - 20 years experienceDr. Benno Wilhelm, B.E. (University of Aachen), PG in International Studies (Imperial College, London),MBA (Thunderbird University), PhD (University of Aachen) - 6 years experienceMr. Santanu Gokhale, B.E, MS(Lehigh University), MBA (McMaster University, Canada)Mr. Hiren Malani, B.E.(Computer Science), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)Mr. S.X. DSouza, MA (PM & HR), TISS - 30 years experienceMr J. Karkhanis, B.Sc, MBA, Six Sigma Belt - 20 years experienceMr K.Bhadury, BHM, MDBA, MHCIMA-UK - 13 years experienceMr J. Khurshigara, MSW (TISS) - 30 years experienceMr S.R. Phadke, BE, MMS, ICWA, SET - 34 years experienceDr Vivek Sane, M.Com, MLS, M.Phil, PhD - 19 years experienceDr. V.N. Joshi, M.Sc, PhD - 36 years experienceMr P.N.N. Iyer, MBA - 35 years experienceDr Harnita Choudhary, MA, PhD, PGDCA, PGDPC - 11 years experienceMr H.S. Pundle, B.E., VP, Operations, Bajaj Tempo - 35 years experience

Our full time faculty include:

Mr Dhirendra Deshpande, M.Com, MPhil - 30 years experienceMs Ashwini Purandare, M.Com, MBA - 12 years experienceMr Praful Dhar, B.Com, MPM, PGDP (IR & PM) - 22 Years experienceMr Govind Hemrajani, B. Sc, MBA - 26 years experienceMr Pravin Kumar, B.E., MBA -9 years experienceMr George Zacharia, MPM, PGDP, Dip. (T &D) - 10 years experienceMs Vartika Joshi, MBA - 4 years experienceMr Komal Chopra, B.E. (Electrical), MBA - 7 years experienceMs Suruchi Pandey, M.Com, MPM, Dip (T &D) - 10 years experienceMs Nitya Krishna, BA, MBA 2 years experienceDr Pradnya Chitrao, M.A, PhD - 26 years experience

(Non PhD faculty are pursuing/enrolled for their PhD)

The following fulltime facultys papers were accepted, presented, and published at the International Conference organized by Dept. of Management Sciences, University of Puneon Global Meltdown: Opportunities & Challenges on 20th -21st March09

Dr Pradnya Chitrao - Coping with Increasing Communication Challenges in the Face of Growing Cultural Diversity, A Fallout of Global Meltdown

Prof George Zacharia - Self Reliant IndiaA Vision Rooted in Spiritual Values

Prof Komal Chopra - Organized Retailing in India: Sustainability in Downturn Economy

Prof Pravin Kumar was awarded a sponsorship of Rs. 2,00,000/-by National Foundation for Corporate Governance for conducting two research projects namely: Improving Internal Controls & Corporate Social Responsibilities

Prof George Zacheria wrote an article on Ethical Dilemmas of HR Professionals in HR newsletter - Nexus.

Prof D. Deshpande writes a weekly column on Economic matters for 'Navhind Times', Goa.

Ashwini Purandare- Global recession, Survival and growth- Role of management education along with Prof Komal Chopra at IIM Bangalore.

Faculty Achievements

Our full time faculty include:

Facilities and Information TechnologyWe strive to create a rich and engaging environment in which technology is woven into the very fabric of the school. Technology enables the creation of a dynamic environment for experimental learning and facilitates a greater understanding of concepts

Synapse The online portal of the institute aims to move towards a paper-free environment

Library equipped with an exhaustive collection of 15,000 volumes and e-journals, online resources like prowess, ebsco etc.

The Symbiosis Centre for Health Centre (SCHC) - Is the focal point for student development both physically and spiritually. It provides students with in-house medical facilities and a host of other activities like yoga, gym, swimming Pool

Apart from these, student managers at SIMS are provided with a state-of-the-art auditorium, 24x7 Wi-ficonnectivity and a serene environment

Campus Life

At SIMS, we ensure holistic development of our students by creating an idyllic setting through our campus. The residential campus fosters strong bonds among the diverse and talented people, who live and study here. These bonds extend far beyond the campus and far longer than the two years spent together.

Student InitiativesClubs are an active expression of Who we are! They provide a vibrant, collective and fun community. Here we can not only explore areas of our interest but also enjoy a plethora of activities

Sur The Music Club

Aks The Dramatics Club

Vibes The Dance Club

inFINite The Finance Club

Adrenalin Sports and Adventure Club

The People Tree The HR Club

SMARK The Marketing Club

Importance of Philanthropy

Pranay - our Social Initiative:Passion, love and hard wok combined can domagic, it can change lives and revolutionizecivilizations.

PRANAY, a social initiative by SIMS is the first ofits kind to be launched by a B school whichsignifies the beautiful reality of the scope forcreating a life of dreams.It works towards not just spreading joy andbringing smiles on the faces of under privilegedbut also believes in its potential to bring about aphenomenal change in the existing economy.PRANAY is not about sacrifice and selfless workbut about loving yourself and your work so muchthat it touches the lives of the people around you.Its about working towards the well being of thesociety in tune with your own dreams and wishes.Its about rising above the existing evils like powerand arrogance while keeping in touch with thepride and esteem experienced by doing goodwork.

PRANAY integrates elements of humanity, managerial skills, art andpeople. It isnt a club or cell; its the soul of SIMS. It comprises of allstudent managers doing work that is a stark proof of the fact that theyhave the ability to heal the world and create better things in life.

In the words of one of the founding members of Pranay,

Pranay is not an NGO neither is it a cell and it most definitely isnt aclub. Pranay is in fact an incessant effort to reach out. Pranay is not acompulsion, its a choice you make - the choice to make a difference

Through our efforts at PRANAY, we help the less fortunate in realizingtheir true potential while truly comprehending the significance ofCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Working with NGOs helps us tokeep in touch with social realities and inspires us to make meaningfulcontributions to society; while simultaneously furnishing us with realtime exposure for implementing and applying our theoretical knowledgein environments of adversity.PRANAY works closely with NGOs like Akanksha, Mobile-Crche, Beautywithout Cruelty (BWC), Queens Mary Training Institute (QMTI), CRY andMAHER. Weve organized events like Medical Camps, Walkathons,Literary fests and blood donation camps to do our bit in past.Recentlywe have signed a MoU with PMC to make Business plans for slumdwellers. As a part of the collaboration, we have started working with anorganization called PRAGATI that works towards employing women inslum areas by training them to stitch and is steadily growing into a smallscale business.

IIM Shillong (2009)Event: Conquiztadors; Position Secured: 1st, Mr. Gurjinder Singh

Insight '09, IIM AhmedabadEvent: Ad Making Competition; Position Secured: 3rd, Mr. Yuvraj Singh. Mr. Gunjjan Sharma, and Mr. Amritpal Singh

Nirmiti '09, IIT KanpurEvent: Employees Engagement - A Tool for Managing Change; Position Secured: Top 5 finalists, Miss Ranita Brajbasi and Miss Smiti Kumar

Yugantar, 09, IMT NagpurEvent: Heures D Bureau; Position Secured: 2nd, Mr. Sanjay Kumar

Prahelika 2009 Event: Leadership Board, an Online Stock Invest Competition; Position Secured: 2nd, Mr. SalilKhanolkar and Mr. Venkata Ravichandra

Essar 16th Business School Affaire (Sept '08)Event: Presentation Contest; Position Secured: 1st Prize Piyush Sharma & Shweta Behl SahilGrover & Rahul Uppal (2nd MICA, and then IIMs etc)

N L Dalmia College Paper Presentation Shikhar (Sept '08)Event: Paper Presentation Innovative Marketing Practices Panacea for Economic downturn; Position Secured: 1st Prize Deboshrita Roy, Abhimanyu Sharma & Bhupendra (2nd, IIM A)

JBIMS (Oct '08): Prayag '08Event: Polestar (Branding event) Position secured: 1st. Kevin Tharayil; Pranay Batra Event: Titanomachia (HR event); Position secured: 2nd. Amar Mehta, Pranay Batra, Prasanjeet Roy

PUMBA, University of Pune: SUMMER 08 (Aug '08)Event: National Paper presentation Contest 2008Mr. Ravi Kr. Ojha and Mr. Inderjeet Singh - Best Summer Project Study in Finance.Mr. Saurabh Bhandari - Best Summer Project Study in Systems

SCMHRD: Neev 2008 (Nov '08)Event: Nuwafaxi (Live Case Study) Position secured: 2nd

MDI Gurgaon : Imeprium '08 (Dec'08)Event: Marketing Game "Arthur & I; Position secured: Best Creative team - Sumeet Sandhu, Devyani Lamba

IIM Indore (Nov '08)Event: IRIS; Position secured: 3rd. Saurabh Bhandari.

Student Achievements

Interaction of Ideas

In addition to the regular academic rigor we provide a healthy platform for exchange of ideas through business plan presentations, forums and debates. This provides a cosmopolitan outlook to the students and greatly enhances the effectiveness of classroom teaching.

4Thought An annual affair,4thought aspires to set a benchmark for seminars held throughout the country.It aims at creating a conducive environment for student managers to enhance their responsiveness to the business environment for the future belongs to those who can see the possibilities before they become obvious.

Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw Annual Lecture SeriesThe Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Annual Lecture Series was started in 2004 with a view to create a platform for the interaction of leading thinkers with our student community and members of the public.Eminent speakers who have participated include the likes of Dr. K Kasturirangan, Former Chairman, ISRO and Member of Parliament, Dr. Ganesh Natrajan, Chairman, NASSCOM and Global CEO, Zensar .

Womancipationwhere freedom and empowerment is spelled WOMAN. It is an initiative by the womens cell started in order to inspire women to break free and chase their dreams. Women not restricted by boundaries, free-spirited and independent, this is what Womancipation aims at bringing forth. It provides a platform for women to be able to discuss their troubles and inhibitions and seek solutions and advice.

Shikha Sharma, CEO & MD, Axis Bank

A Recruitment Base for the Finest Companies

SIMS campus has consistently proved to be a major resource pool for the finest companies over the years. Some of the finest companies like ABN Amro, Accenture Services, Citibank N.A, Deloitte Consulting, Godrej & Boyce, HCL Technologies, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Infosys Technologies, KPMG, JP Morgan Chase, Kirloskar Group, Mindtree Consulting, Satyam, Sybase, Tata Motors, Whirlpool, Wipro Technologies etc. have recruited student managers from our campus. SIMS graduates receive consistently high ratings by corporate recruiters and our peers. SIMS provides students with an unparalleled management preparation, plus the opportunity for specialization across all major functional areas. Our talented students graduate with defined skills, grounded in teamwork and reinforced through application. Placement assistance is provided to students meeting laid down academic standards as well as attendance parameters.

Star Recruiters 2009

J P Morgan Services India

Essar Group

Citibank N.A

Deloitte

Wipro Technologies

IFFCO

HSBC Bank

Kelloggs

General Mills

Mercer Consulting

FCB-ULKA

Star Placements 2009

JP Morgan Services- Srishti Chatterjee

HP- Saurabh Bhandari

Kelloggs- Trupti Indulkar

Infosys BPO- Mayank Malhan

Citibank-Garima Pande

HSBC-Dipankar Sehgal

Zinnov-Bhavna Naik

Tata Motors- Kirneet Tiwana

Wipro Kshitij Saxena

Bank of America Continuum-Kapil Singh

Godrej & Boyce- Santosh Kumar

McDonalds- Prashant Prakash

Qualitative RequirementsCandidate for the full time program should be a graduate from a statutory university having undergone a full time bachelors degree program with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks as indicated in mark sheet provided by the university.

Defence category candidates should be dependents of servicing armed forces personnel or ex-servicemen.

Candidate scheduled to appear in the graduation examination up to 15th June 10 may also apply however the cases of those selected for admission will be treated as provisional.

The criteria in respect of Defence Officers including short service commissioned (SSC) will be in terms of MoU with the Ministry of Defence.

How to Apply

For Full Time Programmes Online application will be available till 10thJan 10 . Application form duly filled along with required appendices and Certified True Copy of certificates should reach SIMS office by 15th jan 10. Payment can be made online or via DD drawn in favour of The Director, SIMS payable at Pune.

Full Time Programmes for Defence Officers on Study Leave Submit the application form duly filled with registration fees of Rs. 1,000 drawn in favour of The Director, SIMS, latest by 1st May 2010

For Part-time Programmes Submit the application form duly filled with the registration fees of Rs. 1000 drawn in favour of The Director, SIMS, by July 1, 2010

Admission CategoriesIntake 300 students per batch for Regular MBA

As per MoU with the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, vacancy for full time courses are as under

Defence Open Category 80% vacancies for MBA allotted to dependants of armed forces personnel.

Defence Special Category 10% vacancies allotted to dependents of armed forces personnel affected in War, Counter-Insurgency or War-like operations.

Industry Sponsored Category 10%

Officers of Armed forces on Study Leave As authorized by respective service HQs.

Proposed Fee Structure

Important DatesOnline SNAP Registration 26th Sep 09Sale of SIMS Application form Commences 1st Oct 09SNAP Examination 20th Dec09Last date of filling of online application forms 10th Jan 10Last date for the Hard Copy of Duly Filled in Application 15th Jan 10Form Reaching SIMS Admissions OfficeShort list of candidates for Personality Assessment 19th Jan 10Dates for Personality Assessment 3rd Feb - 7th Feb 10Admission list of selected candidates 3rd Mar 10Last date for payment of 1st installment of fees 31st Mar 10Pre-induction e-program 20th Apr 10Course commences on 2nd June 10*

* The dates for programs subsequent to program commencement will be given in the Students Handbook issued on joining.

Batch 2010-12

Open Defence

Mgmt Quota

Industry Sponsored

Due Date

Year 1 - 1st

Installment1,43,800 2,12,800 1,95,550 31st Mar 10

Year 1 - 2nd

Installment58,075 1,74,225 1,45,190 31st Jul 10

Year 2 - 1st

Installment1,71,600 2,91,200 2,61,300 30th Jul 11

Year 2- 2nd

Installment40,250 1,20,750 1,00,625 30th Nov

11

Grand Total 4,13,725 7,98,975 7,02,665 -

The above fee structure is for the flagship MBA program. All figures are in INR. Fees are subject to change and text books will be provided in first semester

Symbiosis Institute of Management StudiesRange Hills Road, Kirkee Cantt, Pune 411 020 | Tel: 020-30213200/201/239, Fax: 020-30213333 | admissions@sims.edu | www.sims.edu

The Community

The profiles of the class of 2011 highlight the mix of personal, regional and educational background to the program. The SIMS community is diverse and is supported by shared values and mutual respect. The common thread binding the students together, however, is the desire to learn. The exceptionally rich resources of the institute create a platform from which the students act on their expanding ideas, plans and dreams. Our graduates use the skills they cultivate here to bring about positive change throughout their lives. Our alumni exemplify our belief that leadership is a way of life.

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