Karnataka State

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Manasagangotri, Mysore 570006 Quality and Affordable Higher Education for Everyone... Everywhere...

Executive MBA Prospectus 2012 - 2013

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About the University The Karnataka State Open University was established in 1996 by an Act of Government of Karnataka and is considered as one of the top universities for Open and Distance Learning. Keeping in view the educational needs of the modern times, the university has geared up to meet the needs of the new age learners and has perfected over the years to cater to the desire of higher education of the masses. The Karnataka State Open University has been recognised by the UGC, Distance Educational Council and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The university is also a regular member of the Association of the Indian Universities, a permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, Asian Association of Open Universities and also a distinguished member of Commonwealth of Learning. KSOU offers online and virtual programmes on a dedicated Interactive Learning Platform-KSOU Virtual Varsity.

Vice Chancellor's Message Dear Learners, Karnataka State Open University takes great pride in being responsive to the needs of the young learners and has developed application oriented virtual programmes keeping in mind the needs of the new age learners. The programmes assume importance as the professional world attracts many young professionals to its resource-based industries. For the success of learners, as well as for the success of their employers, developing world-class employment skills are important. The new programmes developed and rolled out on the virtual platform provide those skills, both through the instruction provided by highly qualified faculty through virtual mode as well as through the enrichment that comes through interaction with other capable and aspiring students and industry experts. The degrees offered combine subject theories with the insights that come through corporate and industry experience. In addition, KSOU degrees create networking opportunities that add further value to the learning that occurs. We look forward for you to apply and pursue an academic programme that helps you to produce a strong opportunity to build a successful career for yourself and effective leadership qualities in you to contribute to the country's growth. Best Wishes Prof. K. S. Rangappa Vice Chancellor KSOU

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About KSOU Virtual Varsity Programmes The programmes being offered through virtual mode are recognized worldwide and are being hailed for applied professional skills. Upon your graduation from KSOU you will have developed a well-rounded understanding of the professional needs required to be an effective leader in private and public sector organizations, and be equipped to face the challenges in different enterprises in general, and have skills to solve problems in particular. Here at KSOU Virtual Varsity, from your learning experience, you can expect quality guidance, revetting discussions on dedicated forums and first-rate opportunities that will take you beyond best-practices. We will connect thought and action, bridging theory and practice together. We will go beyond the conventional approach and evaluate real-world challenges through in-field exercises, guest speakers from industry and relevant projects. Instructional System and Learning Material KSOU Virtual Varsity programmes are predominantly offered through hybrid mode supported by an advanced and dedicated learning portal which is accessed through individual passwords. The online and virtual classes conducted are academically equivalent to face-to-face classes but have few or no face-toface meetings. When compared to conventional education, KSOU Virtual Varsity education offers many advantages to disciplined and motivated students. The following are some of the benefits students can expect:
All programmes are applied in nature, provide job oriented skills and knowledge. World class audio-visual learning content. Continuous update of learning material. No weekend classes or contact programmes. Online classes conducted with flexible timetable. Interactive learning for subjects involving practical classes. Time for reflection and interaction with experts and mentors. Online submission of assignments. Easy and Flexible examinations. Participation in an online learning community.

Corporate Learning Scheme KSOU Virtual Varsity programmes are specially developed to impart application oriented skills and knowledge. Hence, they are highly sought after by corporate learners. To facilitate easy and flexible learning experience, KSOU Virtual Varsity extends the following benefits exclusively to the prospective students seeking admission from the corporate sector.
Free counseling and expert guidance from academic counselors. Spot admission at your workplace. Concession in tuition fee for group admissions (five candidates or more for a programme) Affordable fees paid in easy installments, payable quarterly. Elective specializations for sectoral skills and knowledge. Exclusive examination centers at your work place. Fee concession for other family members of the candidates who study at KSOU Virtual Varsity

simultaneously.

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Programmes Offered by KSOU Virtual Varsity for Academic Session July 2012
PG Degree 1. MBA 2. Executive MBA Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters) 1 Year (2 Semesters) 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years Eligibility Graduation Graduation / 10+3 years Diploma + 5 years work experience Graduation Graduation Graduation Total Programme Fee Rs. 48,150 (Paid in 8 installments) Rs. 24,950 (Paid in 4 installments) Rs. 18,850 (Paid in 4 installments) Rs. 18,850 (Paid in 4 installments) Rs. 18,850 (Paid in 4 installments) Total Programme Fee Rs. 6,450 (Paid in 2 installments) Rs. 6,450

3. MSW 4. MCom 5. MA Applied English

Diploma 1. Diploma in Functional English 2. Diploma in Montessori Education

Duration 1 Year 1 Year

Eligibility 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC

(Paid in 2 installments)

Note: 1. Tuition fee concession of 5% applicable to group admissions under corporate promotion scheme. Not extended to those who opt for installments. 2. Refer individual programme details for eligibility and fee installments.

Important dates: Last dates for admission without penal fee Last dates for admission with a penal fee of Rs. 500 Last dates for admission with a penal fee of Rs. 1000 15 September 2012 15 October 2012 05 November 2012

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Executive MBA Executive MBA is an excellent professional preparation for a management career and provides a starting block for understanding the structure of the business that you have entered. It is a common understanding that an eMBA is required for you to exhibit better decision-making abilities, develop structural thinking and have focus to do better business. By pursuing this programme you will come to know how business theory is applied in practice. The programme provides knowledge of many aspects of business helps you to learning fast. The programme relates extensively to your professional experience and equips you with the kind of skill-sets that an employer look for and are put to use effectively. The Executive MBA Program will also impart you with a perspective which enables you to relate to the entire business environment help you understand business sufficiently to plan your own career and entrepreneurial moves successfully along with a rewarding life and recognition. Duration 02 semesters spread over 01 year

Eligibility for Admission

Graduate of any subject stream from a recognised university with two years of work experience. or An equivalent degree from a recognised institution with two years of work experience. or Three year Diploma (10 + 3) from a recognised board with 5 years of experience at supervisory level.

Offered in both Kannada and English. Medium of Instruction Students can opt for either of the languages to submit assignments, write exams, submit project and answer viva voce. Candidates can change the medium of instruction if necessary. Change in medium of instruction is subjected to conditions.

Programme Structure

Five core papers in first semester, common to all subject specializations. Three core and Two papers of selected elective in second semester as opted.

Examinations

Examinations for Executive MBA are conducted at designated examination centers at the end of each semester under the supervision of Registrar Evaluation of KSOU.

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Executive MBA : Fee Structure

Fee Type Application Fee Identity Card Registration Fee Course Material Fee Exam Fee Convocation Fee Total Fee per semester Total Programme Fee Semester 1 Rs. 200 Rs. 50 Rs. 500 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 1,600 Rs. 1,000 Rs. 13,350 Rs. 24,950 Rs. 11,600 Semester 2 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 1,600

Executive MBA Fee Payment : Installment Schedule

To facilitate easy learning, KSOU Virtual Varsity provides an option to pay the programme fees in easy installments. Fee for Executive MBA can be paid in four quarterly installments as scheduled below.

Fee per Semester

Installment Number First Installment

Amount Rs. 7,550 Rs. 5,800 Rs. 5,800 Rs. 5,800 Rs. 24,950

Due Date At the time of admission 05-10-2012 05-01-2013 05-04-2013

Semester 1- Rs. 13,350 Second Installment Third Installment Semester 2 - Rs. 11,600 Fourth Installment Total Fee to be paid

Fee installments towards admission can be paid in different modes like Cheque, Demand Draft, Internet Banking,

Mobile Transfer or Debit Card Transfer. Be sure about how you are going to effect the transaction.
If it is a Cheque or Demand Draft, it should be issued / drawn in favor of KSOU Virtual Varsity, payable at

Bangalore e.
If you are paying-in or transferring through online banking the fee is transferred to State Bank of India, Current

Account Number - 32441626675, Nagarabhavi Branch - Bangalore, , in favor of KSOU Virtual Varsity account directly. The IFSC code is SBIN0009050. If it is through Internet Banking or Debit Card, keep the card details ready. Note: Tuition fee concession of 5% applicable to group admissions under corporate promotion scheme. Not extended to those who opt for installments.

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KSOU Virtual Varsity : Syllabus - Executive MBA

Semester 1 Course Code Course Title
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 VEMBA101 VEMBA102 VEMBA103 VEMBA104 VEMBA105 Modules Units IA Exam Total Credits

Fundamentals of Business Administration Applied Business Economics Business Accounting Processes Applied Organizational Management Applied Business Considerations

4 4 4 4 4

20 20 20 20 20

25 25 25 25 25

75 75 75 75 75

100 100 100 100 100 500

5 5 5 5 5 25

Semester 2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 VEXXX201 VEXXX202 VEMBA203 VEMBA204 VEMBA205

Elective / Specialization 1a Elective / Specialization 1b Applied Business Strategies Corporate Affairs and Legal Aspects Project

4 4 4 4 4

20 20 20 20 20

25 25 25 25 25

75 75 75 75 75

100 100 100 100 100 500

5 5 5 5 5 25

Project and Viva Voce Students of Executive MBA are required to carry out a study related to the area of specialization / elective subject and submit a project report for evaluation and are required to defend the work done during viva voce. Elective Specialization: KSOU Virtual Varsitys eMBA is a single specialization programme and has many elective subject specialization options to choose from. Students are expected to choose their elective specialization subject at the time of admission itself. However, elective opted can be changed at the later stages as allowed. The list of elective subjects is given below. If you need expert guidance to choose an elective, talk to the Programme Director on 98441 09777.

Elective Specialization Subjects for Executive MBA

Elective Specializations Advanced Finance Management Advanced HR Management Advanced Marketing Management Apparel and Fashion Merchandising Banking Management & Insurance Business Process Outsourcing Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Relations Management Entrepreneurship Development Event Management Hospital and Health Care Management CODE FIN HRM MKT AFM BNK BPO CSR CRM ENT EVT HCM Elective Specializations Hospitality and Tourism Management Information Technology and Systems International Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management Media and Entertainment Management NGO Management Police Administration Public Relations Retail Management School Management Tax Planning & Management CODE HTM ITS INB LSC MEM NGO POA PRL RTL SCH TXM

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KSOU Virtual Varsity Programmes offered from January 2013 onwards

PG Degree 1. MA Advanced Media Studies 2. MA Applied Economics 3. MA Education 4. MA Governance & Public Policy 5. MSc Criminology & Forensic Science 6. MSC Applied Information Technology UG Degree 1. BA 2. BA Education 3. BCom 4. BCS* 5. BBL** 6. BBM 7. BBA 8. BCA 9. BSc IT *Bachelor of Corporate Secretaryship **Bachelor of Business Laws PG Diploma 1. PG Diploma in Marketing 2. PG Diploma in HRM 3. PG Diploma in Finance 4. PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship 5. PG Diploma in Business Administration 6. PG Diploma in Tax Planning & Management 7. PG Diploma in Forensic Science 8. PG Diploma in Police Administration 9. PG Diploma in Counseling Psychology Duration 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Eligibility Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Total Fee* Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Rs. 8,950 Duration 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years (4 Sem) Duration 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years Eligibility Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Graduation Eligibility 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC 10+2 / PUC(Science) 10+2 / PUC(Science) Total Fee* Rs. 18,850 Rs. 18,850 Rs. 18,850 Rs. 18,850 Rs. 18,850 Rs. 40,250 Total Fee* Rs. 16,050 Rs. 16,050 Rs. 16,050 Rs. 16,050 Rs. 16,050 Rs. 66,500 Rs. 66,500 Rs. 53,650 Rs. 53,650

(6 Sem) (6 Sem) (6 Sem) (6 Sem)

Note: *Fee Tuition can fee becan paid be inpaid installments. in installments.

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(Exactly as it appears on the academic transcript / certificate of qualifying examination) Affix a recent passport size color photograph and place another photograph in the envelope provided

Fathers Name: ................................................................................................................................................................................ Mothers Name: .............................................................................................................................................................................. Date of Birth: Marital Status: Single Group Category: I II A Married II B Male Female Nationality: ...........................

Name of the Spouse ............................................................Mother Tongue ....................................... III A III B SC ST GM Annual Family Income:.....................

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Other Information Do you have computer / laptop with Internet access? Yes at Home

Office

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Fee Payment Details (DD/Cheque to be drawn / issued in favor of KSOU Virtual Varsity, payable at Bangalore or transfer to Current Account Number 32441626675, State Bank of India, Nagarabhavi Branch, Bangalore. IFSC Code SBIN0009050. Read instructions)
DD / Cheque / Transaction Number Date of Payment Amount in INR / US $ Name of the Bank and Branch Code

Declaration and Undertaking

I declare that the particulars given above are correct. I fully understand that my admission will be cancelled and legal proceedings initiated if it is discovered at any stage that I do not have the minimum qualification and any information given by me or any document submitted by me is found to be false. I agree to abide by the provisions of Karnataka State Open University and its Statutes, Ordinances and Rules and regulations. I have read the terms and conditions of the University given in detail on the webportal www.ksouvirtualvarsity.in I also confirm that I will regularly visit and login to the learning portal www.ksouvirtualvarsity.in and access / receive all relevant details of my opted programme. I also undertake that I agree to all terms and conditions of KSOU Virtual Varsity.
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Signature of the Applicant

TO BE FILLED IN BY THE EMPLOYER (If Employed)

Certified that Mr./ Ms. / Mrs. ................................................................................................. S / D / W /of Shri ................................................................................ is serving in this organization as .................................................................. in ......................................................................... department with effect from ................................................... and this certificate is issued to him to seek admission for ....................................................... programme of Karnataka State Open Univeristy, Mysore. His / Her qualification(s) as per our records match with the details given in this application. Status of the Organization: Limited Private Limited PSU Government Others

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FOR ADMISSION COUNSELING CENTER USE ONLY

All the originals certificates mentioned above were verified carefully for their authenticity and returned to the student. Copies of the original certificate and marks cards including qualifying certificates and Transfer Certificates were verified and signed by me in addition to attestation by a Gazetted Officer. The student has been instructed to produce the originals whenever demanded by the University. I understand that Admission Counseling Center is responsible for any lapse in this regard. Admission Counseling Center Code:

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Signature of the Counselor

For University Use Only The applicant is registered to ................... year / semester ..................... session of the ............................................................................................................... programme in the year .......................... The applicant has opted .......................... as medium of instruction and has paid a programme fee of Rs. ...................................................................................... The information submitted by the applicant is duly verified for authenticity.
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Admission Instructions
Be sure about the programme you want to pursue. To select a programme that suits your aptitude and necessities,

visit www.ksouvirtualvarsity.in and go through the details offered in Select a Programme link or Admissions category on the Home page. Alternatively you can talk to one of our Admission Counselors.
Select a programme category of your choice from the radio buttons on the online application format. You can opt for

multiple programmes with one application. But the programme selection is only as allowed by KSOU Virtual Varsity. Students are not allowed to pursue more than on programme from PG, UG, Advanced Diploma and PhD programmes simultaneously. However you can opt for Diploma, Certificate, Professional Certification, Competition Exam Courses and National Scholarship programmes when pursuing PG, UG, Advanced Diploma and PhD programmes.
Fee towards admission can be paid in different modes like Cheque, Demand Draft, Internet Banking, Mobile Transfer

or Debit Card Transfer. Be sure about how you are going to effect the transaction. If it is a Cheque or Demand Draft, it e. If you are paying-in or should be issued / drawn in favor of KSOU Virtual Varsity, payable at Bangalore transferring through online banking or debit card, the fee is transferred to State Bank of India, Current Account Number - 32441626675, Nagarabhavi Branch Bangalore, in favor of KSOU Virtual Varsity account directly. The IFSC code is SBIN0009050. If it is through Internet Banking or Debit Card, keep the card details ready.
The transaction is safe and secure. Do not give out confidential information to anyone. KSOU VV will never ask for

any confidential information such as passwords or PIN details from the students. It is advised to keep a Photostat copy of the Cheques / DD issued / drawn and details of transaction till you complete your programme.
Fill-up your first name, middle name and last name in the designated columns only. Initials if any, are to be given. If

you do not have a middle name, leave the column blank.

While providing names of your father / mother / spouse, give complete names with initials or surnames if any. Date of birth should be supported with proof such as SSLC / X Marks sheet. No other documents like affidavits are

accepted.
Category to which the candidate belongs shall be filled. The information is only to comply with government

regulations. Caste of an applicant is neither required nor asked.

Income of the candidate's family is asked to plan various services of the university. It does not have a bearing on the

students association with KSOUVV or the learning process. It is again to plan various welfare measures like scholarships and financial assistance to needy students.
A certificate from the employer is necessary to claim group admission benefits and eligibility relaxation in case if it is

claimed.
If you opt for online submission, all self attested enclosures asked should be scanned and kept ready to be attached.

The file size of each attachment shall be below 100 kb. If submitting hard copies, attach the same to the application format.
Scanned copy of a passport photo should be uploaded. If filling offline application, paste the photograph in the box

provided.
Read the policies and other terms and conditions of KSOU VV before ticking the boxes. Ticking the boxes provided is

to accept the same.

Go through / Preview the details before submitting the application.

Enclosures Required: Passport Size Photograph - 2 / SSLC Marks Sheet / Academic Certificates / Demand Draft / Cheque / Fee Transaction Details / Service Certificate if necessary.
For Admission Details and Counseling Contact

The Director of Programmes KSOU Virtual Varsity 3, Reliance Building, Off Bangalore University Campus Ullal Main Road, Bangalore 560056

Expert Guidance: Admission helpline: Counseling helpline:

98440 09777 98441 09777 98447 09777

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