Overview
Alliance Ascent College, Alliance University, offers the course of Master of Business Administration (MBA) designed with a laser focus on corporate and social relevance. The course is fueled with a robust combination of academic rigor and experiential learning enabling students to develop strong business acumen.
The range and depth of electives are key differentiating features of the curriculum including:
- Horizontal and Vertical disciplines
- Choice-based electives / Narrow verticals
- Open electives
that reflect the student's chosen area of specialization. The specialization areas include a field-based Industry Internship Program and a Dissertation. Students are encouraged to choose an area of specialization that suitably matches their interests and skillsets. A specialization area is offered in the MBA course subject to a minimum enrollment.
Course Duration
Two years (Full time)
Why MBA at Alliance Ascent College?
The goal of our MBA programme is to prepare students for key managerial positions with competencies - including critical thinking, systems thinking, team building, decision making, and ethical leadership—that can be applied in any type of enterprise.
An MBA at Alliance Ascent College equips students with holistic knowledge of the fundamentals of management, as well as challenges them to think globally. The Ascent MBA programme provides a strong alumni network to tap into; it also facilitates excellent networking and career opportunities in the corporate.
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline from a recognized institution.
For MBA, Alliance Ascent College will accept AMAT*/GMAT/CAT/NMAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT scores of years 2022/2023. All applicants are required to take one of the entrance exams as part of the process.
*Alliance Management Aptitude Test
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS
Key Features
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is awarded by Alliance University.
Global perspective and focus.
International exposure through 'Global Study Abroad Program'.
Rigorous, relevant, contemporary and progressive curriculum.
Delivered by accomplished full-time faculty and embellished by international adjunct faculty.
Extensive industry interactions.
Regular updating of elective subjects to reflect the needs of industry.
Continuous evaluation method using the honor point system for the calculation of Grade Point Averages (GPA).
Comprehensive learning methodology.
Objectives
Major objective of this degree course are:
- To disseminate contemporary management theories and practices.
- To integrate the latest management concepts with current industry needs.
- To prepare students for managerial and leadership positions by inculcating in them comprehensive state-of-the-art management practices.
Learning Methodology
The learning methodology is primarily experiential in nature with a focus on the application of concepts. The methodology includes the following based on the requirements of a specific subject:
- Interactive lectures
- Case study analysis
- Classroom projects and exercises
- Simulations, role plays and business games
- Group presentations
- Study of contemporary articles from journals
- Field projects and company visits
- Video presentations
- Expert guest lectures
- Activity labs
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Course Structure
Horizontal Disciplines
Semester |
Horizontal |
Subject Title |
Semester I |
Data Science |
Introduction to Contemporary Programming Language |
Statistics for Business Decisions |
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Technology Management |
Information Systems for Managers |
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General Management |
Corporate Communication |
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Economic Analysis for Business Decisions |
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Public Speaking |
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Placement Readiness Course-I |
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Semester II |
Data Science |
Management Science |
Technology Management |
Emerging Technology Innovation and Industry 4.0 |
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General Management |
Placement Readiness Course-II |
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Macroeconomic Environment and Policy |
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Semester III |
General Management |
Placement Boot Camp |
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation |
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International Business |
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Semester IV |
General Management |
Business Law and Ethics |
Strategic Management |
Vertical Disciplines
Semester |
Area |
Subject Title |
Semester I |
Finance |
Advanced Cost and Management Accounting |
Marketing |
Marketing, Theory and Practice |
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Information Systems and Operations Management |
Operations Management |
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Human Resource Management |
Human Resource Management |
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Semester II |
Finance |
Corporate Finance |
Marketing |
Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Growth |
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Human Resource Management |
Organizational Behavior |
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Semester III |
Industry Internship Program |
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Semester IV |
Dissertation Program |
Electives
Semester II
Area |
Subject Title |
Marketing |
Services Marketing and Customer Experience Management |
Marketing Research and Analysis |
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Finance |
Financial Performance Analysis and Valuation |
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management |
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Human Resource Management |
HR Analytics |
Strategic Workforce Management |
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Information Systems and Operations Management |
Research Methods in Business Operations |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
Semester III
Area |
Subject Title |
Marketing |
Consumer Behaviour and Neuro Marketing |
Advertising and Integrated Brand Promotion |
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Nurturing and Managing Brand Equity |
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Contemporary Retail Management |
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Sales and Channel Management |
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Inbound Marketing |
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Finance |
Multinationals and Global Financial Management |
Financial Derivatives and Risk Management |
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Financial Markets and Institutions |
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Financial Analysis and Modelling |
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Project appraisal decisions and Infrastructure Financing |
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Commercial Banking and Treasury Operations |
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Human Resource Management |
Learning and Development |
Performance Management |
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Total Rewards Management |
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Employee Relations Management |
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Measurement and Research Methods in HRM |
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Contemporary Trends in HRM |
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Information Systems and Operations Management |
Project Management |
Operations Strategy and Sustainability |
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Business Analytics using R |
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Managing Service for Competitiveness |
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Digital Transformation and Blockchains |
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Total Quality Management |
Semester IV
Area |
Subject Title |
Marketing |
B2B Marketing |
Digital Marketing and Digital Ecosystem |
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Customer Value Creation and Innovation |
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Luxury Marketing: Across-the-Pyramid Approach |
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Entrepreneurial Marketing and Growth Hacking |
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Finance |
Corporate Taxation and Financial Planning |
Research in Finance and Econometrics |
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Fixed Income Securities and Financial Innovations |
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Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate restructuring |
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Strategic Corporate Finance |
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Human Resource Management |
International Human Resource Management |
Organization Development |
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Talent Management |
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Sustainability and HRM |
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Power, Politics and Influence |
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Information Systems and Operations Management |
Design Thinking |
Lean Method of Operations |
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Digital Transformation Lab |
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Disruptive Technology Management |
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Analytics in Operations |
Choice-based Electives/Narrow Verticals*
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Business Model Generation
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Entrepreneurial Competencies Development
RETAIL MANAGEMENT AND E-COMMERCE
- E-Commerce Management
- Mall Management
- Business Intelligence and Analytics in E-commerce
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
- Media Planning and Buying
- Measurement, Metrics and Audience Research
- TV Production Business and Film Studies
FINTECH
- Fintech Fundamentals
- Digital Finance, Banking, and Insurance
- Blockchain Technologies and Crypto currencies
WEALTHTECH
- Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading
- Wealth Management and Crowd Funding
- Startup Financing
WORKPLACE GAMIFICATION
- Gamification Mindset
- Gamification as Learning Systems
- Game Design for Effective Gamification
LEADERSHIP
- Leadership in the 21st Century
- Emotional Intelligence and Self-awareness
- Leading Teams
DIGITAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
- Hypothesis-driven Development
- Agile Product Management
- User Interface and User Experience (UI and UX)
DIGITAL BUSINESS
- Blockchains and Cryptocurrency
- AI Applications in Business
- SAAS Products
*One course will be offered in each of the semesters. i.e., Semester II, Semester III & Semester IV
Open Electives (SWAYAM Courses)
- Design Thinking: A Primer
- Demography: Theories and Trends
- Business Analytics & Text Mining Modeling Using Python
- Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics (By Vivek Kant, PhD. | IIT Bombay)
- Design technology and Innovation