K.J.

Somaiya Institute of Management Studies &

Research,
Vidyavihar, Mumbai – 400 077

Admissions Brochure

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (PGDM)

&
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT -
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (PGDM – IB )

Batch 2010 -2012

You cannot teach anybody anything. You can only help them discover it within
themselves" Galileo
 Online Somaiya Application Form

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Institute..……………………………………………………………………….…………….…………………………………………………..3
The PGDM Programmes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)..................................................................................................4
Post Graduate Diploma in Management International Business (IB)......................................................4
PGDM Programme Orientation: ......................................................................................................................................5
PGDM Programme Highlights : ......................................................................................................................................6
Pedagogy :....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Attendance :.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Evaluation :...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Pre Term Induction Programme :......................................................................................................................................7
Specializations :...........................................................................................................................................................................7
PGDM - Dual Specialization:.................................................................................................................................................7
PGDM - Non Credit Subjects…………………………….:………………………………………………………………..………………….7
Foreign Languages : ................................................................................................................................................................7
Dual Degree & International Exchange Programmes :........................................................................................8
Infrastructure :...........................................................................................................................................................................9
Institute Building : .....................................................................................................................................................................9
Computing Facilities : ..............................................................................................................................................................9
Library : ...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Sports facilities: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Canteen:...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Accommodation :................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Medical fitness:......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Campus Etiquettes and Discipline: ................................................................................................................................ 10
Campus Placements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Students Background :....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Students Background :....................................................................................................................................................... 12
-Experience wise Data ( Current Batch 2009-2011 )........................................................................................... 12
-Institutions They Come From : ( Current Batch 2009 -11 ) .............................................................................. 12
-Organizations They Come From : ( Current Batch 2009-11 )...................................................................... 12
Admission Criteria and Procedure :............................................................................................................................. 13
Eligibility…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………13
Procedure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….…………………………13
Fee Details : ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Refund Rules : ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Bank Loan Facility: ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Important Dates……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Student Coordinators…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20
Course Structure ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
First Yeat – Common for PGDM & PGDM ( IB ) ..................................................................................................... 21
Trimester I:.................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Trimester II:................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Trimester III: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
SECOND YEAR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Core Subjects: Common for PGDM & PGDM ( IB ) ................................................................................................ 22
Specialization subjects: ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
SIMSR Way Plan Diagram ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Campus Photographs.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Contact Details ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28
 The Institute

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR) was established in

1981 as a part of K. J. Somaiya Trust and Somaiya Vidyavihar with the objective of
providing state of the art education in management and allied areas. The Institute was
inaugurated by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the present Prime Minister of India, and has since
then established itself among the top B -Schools in India.

The Institute was awarded the “Best Institute of Management ” for the year 2007 -08 by
the Bombay Management Association. The Institute is consistently rated as A+ (Indian
Management – AIMA/IMRB Survey Sept. 2008) and ranked amongst the top 20 B-
schools in India (Business World, May 2009).

The Institute is nestled in a 55 acre campus in the central suburbs of Mumbai and offers
Ph.D. programme in Management of the University of Mumbai & SNDT Women's
University, along with several other full time and part time Masters and Post Graduate
Programmes in Business Management, and Masters in Computer Application. The
Institute also offers several subject sp ecific and industry specific certificate and executive
development programmes for various companies and NGO’s. It has also had the
privilege of developing and delivering management programmes for senior officers of
the Indian Navy.

The Institute campus provides an environment that is conducive for the learning process
and facilities for several foreign languages, yoga and sports & recreational facilities
contribute to the all round d evelopment of the future managers.

The rigorous and case based teaching – learning process ensures that the students of
the Institute are able to apply their concepts to real world business problems. The
alumni have risen through the ranks and now occupy strategic positions of decision
making across different industry in India and abroad.

"The principle goal of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing
new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done" - Jean Piaget
 The PGDM Programmes

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): Intake 120 seats

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management Programme has been accredited by the
National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for 5 years, which makes it one of the handful of
b-school programmes in India to be thus accredited. The programme, since its inception
in 1993 , has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), a
body of the Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India as equivalent to MBA.
The course is extremely well accepted by the industry (rated amongst the top 6 by
recruiters – Outlook, Sept. 2008).

The programme attracts the best student talent from various regions across the country,
with diverse educational backgrounds like engineering, medicine, CA, ICWA, fashion
technology, commerce, pure sciences and arts. Till date, more than 1800 students
graduated from th is programme and are working in top management positions across
the globe. The Institute is currently offering admissions to the 18th batch of PGDM
programme.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - International Business

( PGDM - IB ): Intake 60 seats
The Programme is designed to fulfill the needs of many multinationals and Indian
companies, operating in the international arena and is approved by the All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE ) and is extremely well accepted by the industry,
and considered as equivalent to MBA. The Institute is currently offering admissions to
the 2010-12 batch, which will be the 4th AICTE approved PGDM – (IB) programme

The Institute conducts the PGDM & PGDM – (IB) programmes as per the guidelines
issued by AICTE from time to time.
 PGDM Programme Orientation

The advent of new technologies along with a shrinking of geographical boundaries has
thrown up new challenges due to the constantly changing economic and business
scenario. This requires multifaceted skills and training in cross-cultural sensitivities.

The Institute fosters an environment where students are encouraged to develop an

inquisitive mind and analytical skills that question well established business practices
and come up with innovative solutions.

The PGDM programme aims to develop and foster:

v Team spirit and team work.

v Ability to handle complex multi-dimensional businesses.
v Working in a cross-cultural environment.
v Use of technology and optimization tools for business processes.
v A global perspective on present day business processes.
v A sense of social responsibility and ethical practices in business.
 PGDM Programme Highlights
The unique features of our PGDM programme are:
v Fully-residential programme.
v Conducted in six trimesters of 10-11 weeks each spread over a period of two
years with classes held six days a week.
v First year comprises of compulsory foundation courses and is common across all
programmes and all specializations. Specialization areas like Marketing, Finance,
Human Resources, Operations & Supply Chain Management are chosen by the
students in the second year. International Business(IB) is a specialised course in
itself and no further sub specialization exists in the second year.
v Each trimester has 7-8 full credit subjects, each requiring 30 hours of class work
each.
v Mandatory summer internship after first year for 8-10 weeks in a commercial /
social organisation.
v Fourth and fifth trimesters consist of 8-10 subjects (depending upon the
specialization) each with a mix of core and specialization subjects along with
research and seminar papers.
v Sixth trimester consists of 5 subjects including a final project involving field work
in the student’s chosen area of specialization.

Pedagogy
The pedagogy comprises of case studies, projects, assignments, presentations, guest
lectures, role plays, field visits, field projects and interactive classroom lectures and
discussions. Students are expected to spend considerable time on self study and come
prepared for the classes. The process lays emphasis on case studies, industry relevant
projects, research and seminar papers.
Attendance
100 per cent attendance is desirable for all class sessions, tutorials, guest lectures and
Institute seminars and events. Attendance along with class participation also forms an
integral and important part of the evaluation criteria for each course.
Evaluation
The Institute follows a continuous evaluation process. It is compulsory for the students
to pass in each and every parameter of the evaluation process such as attendance,
class participation, case study analysis and discussions, mid–term examinations,
assignments, projects, presentations, and end term examinations.

Pre Term Induction Programme

The pre term induction programme is an initiative that aims at bringing students from
diverse educational backgrounds, varied ethnic groups and different experiences,
together on a common platform, where group dynamics and collective synergies are
stimulated. It is a two week programme conducted before the commencement of
regular lectures and is mandatory for all to attend.

Specializations
PGDM offers specializations in the areas of Finance, Human Resources Development,
Marketing, Operations & Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the second year of
the programme. International Business(IB) is a specialised course in itself and no further
sub specialization exists in the second year.

PGDM - Dual Specialization

Keeping in mind the Institute’s objective of training versatile managers, the Institute
allows meritorious students of PGDM the option of dual specialization - wherein they
can opt for subjects from two different areas of specialization, offering them
opportunities to explore areas beyond their core specializations. This facility is subject to
a minimum of 20 students applying for a particular combination of specializations.

PGDM - Non Credit Subjects

Meritorious students are allowed the facility of taking a maximum of two subjects as
non-credit subjects outside their areas of specialization. It helps them to work in their
areas of interest and passion. It is mandatory to attend regular classes, complete the
projects and/or assignments and pass the examinations to get the necessary certificates.

Foreign Languages
The Institute provides its students an opportunit y to enrich their profiles with the
inclusion of foreign language as an optional subject for PGDM students.
 Dual Degree & International Exchange Programmes

The Institute has entered into strategic aliiances for student/faculty exchange
programmes with School of Management – Asian Insitute of Technology Bangkok,
Deakin University - Australia, Adelaide University - Australia and Angelo State University
– USA.

The PGDM students can avail of these exhange programmes in the second year of their
course. The students are selected for these programmes based on their merit and first
year marks. The fees for the exchange programmes are decided by the concerned
universities at the time of admission.
 Infrastructure
Institute Building
SIMSR is housed in a spacious, well furnished and air conditioned building of around
one lakh sq feet surrounded by lush green gardens and trees. The entire infrastructure
has been created to develop a truly academic ambience. As the Institute is inside a
campus of around 55 acres, it is away from the noise and pollution of Mumbai city,
making it a true center of learning.

Air conditioned seminar hall with seating capacity of 250, multiple auditoriums,
conference rooms for executive development programs, discussion rooms and Wi-Fi
infrastructure make the Institute one of the best equipped educational centers in the city
of Mumbai.

Comput ing Facilities

The computer center is one of the best equipped IT centers geared to aid the learning
process. The hardware includes 10 servers and 360 PIV nodes. The system software
comprises of Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Server CAL, Windows XP,
Linux Server.

The applications software comprises of SAP, Oracle 10G, Oracle Client, SQL 2000 Server,
SQL CAL, MS Project 2000 Std, MS Office, Rational Rose, .Net. In addition, databases like
EBSCO and PROQUEST provide online access to national and international research
papers, articles and dissertations. Software package like SPSS and CMIE PROWESS
provide the analytics software for conducting data analysis for business and
marketing research activities.

Library
The fully computerized library has more than 30,000 books, CD’s and video films.
Housed in an area of 7,000 sq feet, the library has the internet facility that offers access
to online databases like EBSCO, PROQUEST and financial database like CMIE PROWESS.
The library also subscribes to a wide range of national and international newspapers,
magazines and journals.
 Sports facilities
Facilities for cricket, football, basketball, table-tennis, open air chess, well equipped
gymnasium and yoga are available within the campus.

Canteen
The canteen of around 2,250 sq feet is located on the ground floor of the Institute
building. It is very well ventilated and has a seating arrangement of more than 100
students at a time. This is complimented by a covered open air seating arrangement
with lots of greenery, that makes it a great place where students can get together to
discuss their assignments and projects over cups of tea, coffee and snacks.

Accommodation
The Institute offers compulsory in-campus separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The
hostel offers 760 beds and 20 faculty residences. The hostel is well equipped with all
modern facilities like 24X7 internet facilities, Laundromats, a well equipped gymnasium
and a mess.

In keeping with the values of our founder and the Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust, non-
vegetarian food, intoxicating products like tobacco, drugs and alcohol are strictly
prohibited in the campus.

Medical fitness
Institute expects all students to be physically and mentally fit for the rigors of the course,
for which all students will have to undergo and successfully clear a medical examination
by the campus doctor. The medical test, however, is not a part of the selection process.

Campus Etiquettes and Discipline

As per the guidelines of the Honorable Supreme Court of India, University Grants
Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ragging in any
form is strictly banned & strict disciplinary measures will be taken against any student
indulging in ragging in any form.

The Institute also has zero tolerance towards copying in the examinations / class
assignments and any other form of malpractices indulged in by the students.
 Campus Placements

A large number of reputed MNCs and Indian organizations visit the campus for
placements every year and the Institute has an excellent track record of
placements.

Only students who successfully complete the programme, and conform to academic
integrity are permitted for campus placements.

For more details click here

(http://simsr.somaiya.edu/simsr/placements/SIMSR %20Placement%20Brochure %20201
0.pdf ) to go to the institute website placement details page.
 Students Background

The current batch comprises students from almost all major States & Union
Territories of India. More than 25% of the student population comprises girl
students.

Experience wise Data ( Current Batch 2009-2011 )

> 3 Years
9%
Freshers
38%
2-3 Years
29%

< 6 Months
1- 2 Years 2%
6-12 Months
16% 6%

Ø Some of the institutions they Come From ( Current Batch 2009 -11 ):
o Anna University, Chennai
o VIT Vellore
o NIFT
o M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
o Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi
o Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi
o St. Stephens College, Delhi
o Manipal Institute of Technolpgy, Manipal

Ø Some of the organizations they Come From ( Current Batch 2009 -11 ):
- Forbes Marshall Pvt. Ltd.
- Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
- SAP Labs India
- CRISIL Ltd.
- Infosys Technologies Ltd.
- Mindtree Ltd.
- Verizon Data Services
- IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
- Castrol India Ltd.
 Admission Criteria and Procedure

Eligibility
Students pursuing or having completed a minimum of three year under graduate
programme in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any University,
recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/AICTE, as eligible for Post
Graduate Studies in Management. Those students who are appearing for final
examination in April - May 2010 may also apply. However, they should produce
documentary evidence of having passed the graduation examination with minimum
aggregate marks as specified above, on or before 31st July 2010, failing which the
students will forfeit their admission. The student must have completed the graduation
examination process before joining the Institute. No leave/absence will be granted after
the date of joining for any such examinations.

Procedure

Stage 1 Stage 4
Stage 2
Appear for Stage 3
CAT/GMAT Shortlisting of FINAL
students on the Group SELECTION
Fill Online Discussion, Personal
basis of Interview & Written
Somaiya CAT/GMAT
Application Communication Test
scores
form
 STAGE 1 : ADMISSION TEST
The Institute will use GMAT/CAT scores (based on the CAT, to be conducted by IIMs in
Nov / Dec 2009) as the first stage of admission process. The Institute reserves the right
to use relevant work experience as additional parameter for short listing candidates for
the second stage of admission process. Students who have NRI / PIO status can submit
their GMAT score ( of the last two years but not earlier than June 2007 ) to be used as
the criteria for short listing into the second stage of the admission process.

It is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to this Institute to:

1 . Appear for GMAT or CAT Exam to be held by the IIMs in Nov / Dec 2009.
2 . Apply to K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research for admission
through the On-Line Admission Form available on our website
http://simsr.somaiya.edu
3 . Student can apply for both the PGDM and PGDM ( IB ) programmes. However they
have to fill separate application forms.
4 . Application fees for the PGDM and PGDM ( IB ) programmes are to be paid
separately.
5 . Take printout of the filled up application form/s.
6 . Payment of application fees of Rs 1550/- can be made as follows :
• Online through credit card payment, or
• Demand Draft for Rs. 1550/- in favour of “K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management
Studies & Research ” payable at Mumbai, or
• Receipt of Learning Center (IMS / Career Forum / Career Launcher / Professional
Tutorials ).
7 . Send the following documents to the Institute in an envelope :
• Filled up application form with photograph pasted at the appropriate place.
• Attested photocopies of the Work Experience Certificates and latest pay slip (to
claim credits for work experience ), if any, along with the filled up application
form.
• Photo copy of CAT Admit Card / GMAT Score Card
• Demand Draft and / or Receipt of Learning Center ( as applicable )
 • Superscribe the envelop with “ Admission to PGDM / PGDM ( IB ) Batch 2010 -12 ”
as applicable, and send the above documents to the Institute at the following
address :
Admissions Coordinator
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research
Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar ( East ), Mumbai 400 077.

STAGE 2 : SHORTLISTING OF CANDIDATES

The short listing of candidates will be done on the basis of their CAT / GMAT Scores.
The Institute reserves the right to use relevant work experience and / or past academic
record as additional parameter for short listing candidates for the second stage of the
admission process. The names of short listed candidates, along with date, time and
venue will be displayed at the notice board in the Institute premises by 5:00 p.m. on or
before 15th February, 2010. The above can also be accessed on our website
http://simsr.somaiya.edu.

STAGE 3 : GROUP DISCUSSION / PERSONAL INTERVIEW / WRITTEN

COMMUNICATION TEST

The Stage 3 of the selection process will be conducted at Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai
and New Delhi. However the In stitute reserves the right to change/delete any of these
venues, which will be intimated through a notice on our web site. Group Discussion is
generally held on the basis of a case study and the written communication test consists
of an essay writing on a contemporary topic.

STAGE 4 : FINAL SELECTION

Final Selection will be based on the scores obtained by the candidate in the following
parameters; the respective weightage for the parameters are given as follows:
 Parameters Credit Weightage
Marks
CAT Score / GMAT Score 100 50 %
Group Discussion (GD) 20 10 %
Personal Interview (PI) including 50 25 %
assessment for relevant Work
Experience
Written Communication Test 10 5%
Past Academic Record * 20 10 %
Total 200 marks 100 %

The Management reserves the right to fix the minimum qualifying marks for each of
these parameters and/or change the parameters and their weightage.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE (till 31st December 2009)

Experience Credit Marks

Between 1 – 2 years 03 marks

Between 2 – 3 years 08 marks

More than 3 years 10 marks

1. Relevant Work Experience only after graduation will be considered for giving
credit.
2. Number of years of work experience will be calculated as on 31st December
2009.
3. Only relevant work experience in all public limited / select private limited / public
sector / Government organization in executive position will qualify for credit . The
decision of the Institute authorities regarding the relevance of work experience
will be final and binding and no correspondence in this respect shall be
entertained.
 4. For assessing work experience and / or awarding credits for academics,
candidates must produce original documents at the time of GD/PI, failing which
no credits will be awarded whatsoever.
5. The Institute reserves the right to accept / reject the claim for credit under these
heads and the decision of the management will be final and binding in this
regard.

*Marks for Past Academic Record:

Qualifications Marks Scored Credit Marks
S.S.C. / 10th Standard 70 % – 79.99 % 02 marks
80% and above 05 marks
70 % - 79.99 % 02 marks
H.S.C. / 12th Standard
80% and above 05 marks
Graduate Qualification Marks 60 % – 64.99 % 02 marks
( if appearing – up to the last semester / 65 % - 69.99 % 03 marks
trimester marks ) 70 % and above 05 marks
B.E./ B.Tech / B.P harm /BFA / MBBS
Masters in E conomics, Statistics , C ommerce 60 % and above 05 marks
& Sociology, a nd ACA/ ACWA/ ACS etc.
( for completed course only )

Maximum Marks 20 marks

Important

1. The Institute reserves the right to cancel any venue for the G.D. / Interview
without assigning any reasons whatsoever. Such affected candidates will be
accommodated at other venues. They will be intimated by email/post and such
changes will also be displayed on our website.
2. The Institute will not be responsible for any email / postal / courier delay or non-
delivery of any communication addressed to the students.
3. On all admission matters, the decision of the Director General / Director of the
Institute is final and binding on all candidates. Any grievance / dispute arising
there from will fall only within the jurisdiction of the High Court of Mumbai in the
State of Maharashtra.
 4. The Institute will use email for all communication and therefore the candidates
are expected to fill the correct email ID in their forms. For all information relating
to the Institute and admission process, the candidates are expected to visit the
Instit ute website http://simsr.somaiya.edu. The Institute will not be responsible
for any email delay / non-delivery of any communication addressed to the
students.
5. Misrepresentation of facts, fake mark sheets, or false work experience certificates,
wrong photographs, impersonation at any stage of admission process will result
in the candidate being debarred from the selection procedure / cancellation of
admission, even though he / she may have secured admission and paid fees.
6. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
7. The Institute does not use any brokers, agents or other intermediaries for the
admission process. The application forms are only available online on the Institute
website. Candidates and their parents are warned against any agents offering
admission to the Institute against payment of capitation fees / bribes etc.
Indulging in such activities by the candidates or their parents / guardians is at
their own risk and the Institute is not responsible for such acts.

* Please be advised that the Institute admission is strictly by merit and the
prospective candidates / parents/ guardians are advised to beware of any agents
/touts/intermediaries offering admission to the Institute.
 FEE DETAILS

Annual fee*
Tuition fee: ………........………………………………………………….... Rs.1,70,000/-
Caution Money: ……………………………………………………………. Rs. 5,000/-
Total Fee: ….……………………………………………………....... Rs.1,75,000/-

The fee for the full year has to be submitted at thetime of admission and the fees for the
second year will be announced at the end of first year.
*The fee is subject to approval from Shikshan Shukla Samiti and / or such competent
authorities as empowered by the State / Central Government / Supreme Court / High
Court, if required.
Fee is payable by A/c Payee Demand Draft, drawn in favor of “K.J. Somaiya Institute of
Management Studies & Research ” payable at Mumbai.

Hostel Fees
Accommodation fees per year- Rs. 70,000
Hostel Deposit – Rs. 5,000/-
Mess Deposit - Rs. 5,000/-
Mess Advance – Rs. 3,000/-

REFUND RULES
As per the rules framed by the AICTE / Competent authorities.

BANK LOAN FACILITY

Bank loans are available to students of the Institute from various banks including
Andhra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Punjab
National Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank etc.
 IMPORTANT DATES

COMMON ADMISSION TEST Nov / Dec 200 9

Last date for issue and receipt of Somaiya Application Forms 31 st December 200 9
Tentative dates of announcement of shortlist for GD / PI 15th February 2010
nd
Tentative dates for conducting GD / PI 22 Feb – 22 nd March 2010
Tentative date of announcement of List of Selected Candidates 14 th April 2010
Last date of Payment of Fe es by selected candidates (1 st List) within 15 days
of announcement of selected list

Compulsory Pre-Term Induction Programme starts 14th June 2010

Regular classes commence s 28th June 2010

The dates given above for the admission procedure are tentative and the
management reserves the right to change the same.

For any queries, contact:

pgdmadmission@simsr.somaiya.edu / pgdmibadmission@simsr.somaiya.edu

Student Coordinators

Nishant Sonthalia – nishantsonthalia@gmail.com

Priyadarsh Sharma - priyadarsh_sharma@hotmail.com
Ruchika Agarwal - ruchika.agrawal86@gmail.com
Priya Menon - priya.menon.26@gmail.com
Ananya Sinha - ananya2815@gmail.com
Ayushi Natani – ayushi.v.natani@gmail.com
Jayashree Jaganath Sahu – jayashree.jaganath.sahu@gmail.com
Soniya Sahita – soniya.517@gmail.com

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research

Vidyavihar (East) , Mumbai 400 077.
Fax : (022) 2515 7219
Website: http://simsr.somaiya.edu ;
Email - pgdmadmission@simsr.somaiya.edu
pgdmibadmission@simsr.somaiya.edu
 Annexure - I

COURSE STRUCTURE
FIRST YEAR – Common for PGDM & PGDM ( IB )

Trimester I
1. Business Communication – I
2. Data Models & Decision Making
3. Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
4. Financial Accounting
5. IT in Management
6. Leadership & Organizational Behavior
7. Marketing Management–I
8. Operations Management
9. Foreign language (Optional)

Trimester II
1. Business Communication – II
2. Cost & Management Accounting
3. Data Model Applications
4. Global Economic Environment
5. Human Resource Management
6. International Business
7. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
8. Marketing Management–II
9. Foreign Language (Optional)

Trimester III
1. Business Research
2. Entrepreneurship Management
3. Financial Management including Corporate Finance
4. International & Indian Economic Environment
5. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Business
6. Management Information Systems
7. Strategy Formulation & Implementation
 8. Foreign Language (Optional)

In-company Summer Training – 8-10 weeks

SECOND YEAR

Core Subjects: Common for PGDM & PGDM ( IB )

1. Corporate Governance or Management based on Indian Epics.
2. Business Policy
3. Economic Growth and Sustainable development
4. Cross Cultural Management
5. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
6. Knowledge Management
7. Management Control Systems
8. Mergers and Acquisitions
9. Technology and Quality Management
10. Research Paper
11. Seminar Paper
12. Live End Term Project

Specialization subjects
Marketing
1. Business Marketing/Marketing of IT Products
2. Consumer Behavior
3. Integrated Marketing Communication i/c Interactive Marketing
4. International Marketing
5. Marketing Finance
6. Customer Relationship Management
7. Marketing Research
8. Marketing Strategy
 9. Product / Brand Management
10.Quantitative Models in Marketing
11.Retail Marketing
12.Rural & Social Marketing
13.Sales & Distribution Management
14.Services Marketing i/c Marketing of Financial Services

Finance
1. Advanced Financial Management I & II
2. Advanced Corporate Finance
3. Financial Markets I & II
4. Fiscal & Corporate Tax Planning
5. International Finance
6. Infrastructure/Project Appraisal and Financing
7. Quantitative Models in Finance
8. Risk Management
9. Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
10.Strategic Cost Management
11.Treasury Management
12.Wealth Management
13.Corporate Finance
14.Institutional Finance I & II

Operations and Logistics & Supply Chain

1. Business Process Reengineering and Benchmarking
2. Advanced Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3. Materials Management i/c Inventory Management
4. New Product Development and Concurrent Engineering
 5. Operations Planning and Control
6. Project Management i/c Project Finance
7. Quantitative Methods in Operations
8. Strategic Cost Management
9. Strategic Use of IT in Operations Management
10.Technology Management i/c Manufacturing Strategy
11.World Class Manufacturing Techniques and Strategies
12.Industrial Engineering
13.Environmental Conscious Manufacturing
14.Service Operations
15.TQM

Human Resources

1. Competency and Performance Management

2. Compensation and Benefit Mnagement
3. Industrial Relations and Labor Welfare Management
4. OD and Change Management
5. Organizational Theory, Structure & Design
6. Psychometric Testing & Quantitative Models in HR
7. Talent Management
8. Training and Development
9. HR Planning and Audit
10.Labour Legislation
11.Leadership and Strategic HRM
 International Business

1. Country Analysis and Strategies

2. Exim Policy, Procedures, Documentation and FEMA
3. International Finance
4. International Marketing
5. International Logistics Management
6. Marketing Strategy
7. Multinational Management
8. Sales Management
9. Sectoral Strategies of International Business
10.Strategic Cost Management
11.Advanced Financial Management
12.Consumer Behavior
13.Integrated Marketing Communication
14.Imports Management
15.Foreign Language

PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE INSTITUTE / HOSTEL / CANTEEN / LAUNDROMAT /

GARDENS ETC
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Main building Corridor (Left)

Chess Board (Below)

Computer Center (Left)

Auditorium (Below)

Nostalgia preparations in progress Hostel Complex

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Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar,
Mumbai 400 077
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