Founded in 2004, Department of MBA, RNS Institute of Technology, (RNSIT-MBA) has been in the forefront imparting high quality executive education and is one among the top five colleges in the state of Karnataka. State of the art infrastructure, dedicated and qualified staff, highly conducive environment for teaching-learning process and a lush green campus are the hallmarks of this professionally managed institution. The institute is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and ‘A’ Accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore
Activities
Every course of the MBA Programme has been designed in a structured manner which indicates Credits, Number of hours to teach, practical components, CIE (Continuous Improvement Examination) and SEE (Semester End Examinations) etc. Various activities are designed in line with the Curriculum of the MBA Programme:-
(i) Classroom activities :
The major activities of the classrooms are case study discussions, question-answer sessions, scientific observations for slow learners, use of audio-visual aids, role play, Course topic Presentations, Problem solving, experiential learning, skill based activity sessions etc.
(ii) Library Activities :
Library Activities: Compulsory library hours are allowed to students to develop the reading habits of text, journals and periodicals to enhance their knowledge of the real world. This helps the students to write the articles, to participate in the conferences and to prepare for their news paper reviews etc.
(iii) Lab Activities :
Various Lab activities such as Excel Learning, SPSS, and Analytics training are designed to enhance the analytical ability for the students which are very essential for them to use for their professions of all kinds.
(iv) Seminars, workshops and conferences :
The Department has created a platform for the students to participate in the Seminars, Workshops and conferences to build more confidence to address the research issues.
Committees
For smooth conduct of curricular activities the institute has made different committees pave the way for proper institutional management.
(i) Department Advisory Committee :
The major activities of the classrooms are case study discussions, question-answer sessions, scientific observations for slow learners, use of audio-visual aids, role play, Course topic Presentations, Problem solving, experiential learning, skill based activity sessions etc.
(ii) Time Table Committee :
Library Activities: Compulsory library hours are allowed to students to develop the reading habits of text, journals and periodicals to enhance their knowledge of the real world. This helps the students to write the articles, to participate in the conferences and to prepare for their news paper reviews etc.
(iii) Internal BOE :
The major activities of the classrooms are case study discussions, question-answer sessions, scientific observations for slow learners, use of audio-visual aids, role play, Course topic Presentations, Problem solving, experiential learning, skill based activity sessions etc.
Semesters
Semester-I
MBA students in the I semester are exposed to courses such as those that cover Basic Principles and to acquire the strong fundamental knowledge in all the areas of specialization. The semester seeks to enhance students' knowledge of advanced English to be used in corporate communication by training sessions for the same. Students need to study 6 courses this semester.
Semester-II
In this Semester students need to study 7 courses including one Audit course (Societal Project). The curriculum is designed involving the current and emerging issues in management and is updated every two years to keep it abreast with the current business environment. These courses are exposed to basic concepts in the border areas of management which lay the foundation for all the functional areas of management.
Semester-III
Students of III Semester need to opt the specialization area of Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources OR any of dual specialization based on their ability and interest. The department is offering all combinations of specialization and students can choose either single OR dual specialization. Along with the specialization courses they need to study two courses commonly. The total courses are seven including the ‘Internship Study’
Semester-IV
Like in the previous semesters, in the IV semester, students need to study two common courses irrespective of their specialization. Most of the courses are designed in each specialization area focusing on the global environment such as Global Financial Management, International Marketing Management, International HRM etc., In addition, students need to undergo a project work in their specialization area to understand as to ‘How to solve business problems’. This helps students to become an expert in their chosen area of specialization.
