Department of Management Studies
University of Roorkee

THE MBA PROGRAMME

AN OVER VIEW

Economic liberalisation and globalisation of Indian industrial scenario offers new industry challenges and opportunities for young qualified Management Personnel. Establishment of a large number of Institutes for imparting education in Business Management in the country reflects the growing need of such personnel. However, only a few institutions have the infrastructure, expertise and resources to meet the stringent requirement and demands of a top grade Management Course.

University of Roorkee, a premier institution of technical education with

a history of 150 years of excellence which meet these requirements and feels pleasure in announcing the start of its MBA programme from 1998 session.

The organization and course structure of the M.B.A. programme has been carefully drafted by a group of experts drawn from Industry, IIMs, Faculties of Business Management from various Universities and other organisations and the University of Roorkee, keeping in view both the needs of a balanced MBA programme and strengths of the University.

The MBA programme at the University of Roorkee will provide quality management education comparable to other reputed organisations like the IIMs and the IITs. The MBA program at the University of Roorkee has been duly approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the U.P. Government.

The University has well established computer facilities and a well stocked library. In addition, to the above the University has a modern Information Super Highway System which is connected worldwide through a satellite system. This enables users uninterrupted internet facilities and worldwide connectivity without time restrictions. It is proposed that the students will extensively used this facility as well as the Multimedia systems

for regular course work and extension programmes. The training will include lectures, group discussions, seminars, lectures by guest faculty and managers The University has a well established placement and training organisation and about 60 companies visit the University for “on campus” recruitment offering an excellent prospects for summer training during the programme and job opportunities after completion of the programme. The University has a very strong base and tradition of Institution Industry interaction and offers consultancy services to a wide variety of industries which is co-ordinated by the Dean, Research & Industrial Liaison.

Overall the University promises an exciting experience during MBA programme and the new entrants are welcome to join the best traditions of the University of Roorkee for a bright future.