SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

THAPAR INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, PATIALA 147004

TIET Patiala, a 50 years old institute with a Deemed University status, launched the School of Business Management in its Golden Jubilee year to reinforce the techno-management education in the country.

TIET ANNOUNCES ADMISION TO THE FOLLOWING COURSES FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2007-08.

For detail regarding BE-MBA and BE (IE)-MBA, the candidates may visit the Institute website: www.tiet.ac.in or Click here

MBA (IT NET)- The course offers an opportunity to the Engineering/Science graduates to build on their capability in IT and Computer Networks Management, a high growth area of economic activities in the near future. This is a two year post graduate programme leading to the degree of MBA (IT-NET)

MBA (MFG)- The course offers an opportunity to the students to have an in depth knowledge of the world of manufacturing management. They will appreciate the uncertainties and risk to build on their capability advantage. This aims at converting environment weakness into growth opportunities. This is a two year programme specially designed for Engineering/Science graduates.

ELIGIBILITY- Graduation in any branch of Engineering and Technology or MCA. Candidates with B.Sc/MSc will alos be considered with a one year bridge course specially designed by the School of Business Management. MCA graduates are eligible for MBA (IT-NET) only.

SELECTION- The candidates who have appeared for any of the nationally recognized entrance tests for management education like CAT, MAT, XAT, JMET etc. will be considered for admission through group discussion and personal interview. The candidates who did not take any test will be required to take a test to be offered by SBM in Patiala on a date to be announced through the website. Candidates with work experience are preferred. They must have aptitude towards academic pursuit.

HOW TO APPLY- Candidates can secure the application form cum information brochure on payment of Rs. 1000/- by a crossed DD in favour of Registrar, TIET, Patiala. From AR (Academic) TIET, Patiala. Forms can be downloaded from the website and send along with a DD for the above-mentioned amount. The aspirants should be in constant touch with the institute website.

Last date for application: 22 nd March 07.

For further clarification please contact:

Prof. K.K. Bhattacharya,
Professor & Head, SBM
Ph. No 0175-2393505, M: 0-9915555808.

Details of BE-MBA and BE (IE)-MBA

• BE-MBA- A 5 year conjugate dual degree programme leading to BE in any discipline and MBA.
• BE (IE) MBA- A 5 year integrated post graduate programme leading to a dual degree in BE (Industrial Engineering)- MBA.

General Information

The future requirement of techno - managerial skills as postulated by the eminent academicians of India and supported by a few in abroad, is to activate innovation in product, technology and market that impelled the integration of courses of Management and Technology per se. The Programme has the best quality student intake that make it the most sought after programme in the country. This programme provides dual academic certification BE-MBA after the completion of required credits in 10 semesters. Students can opt for this programme after completing the credit requirements of 4 semesters. Students acquire a substantial degree of analytical skill backed by a sound understanding of Technology and Management issues. All these imply that SBM (School of Business Management) 18 graduates are able to visualise the complexity of the real life problems and deliver effectively the situations in a more altruistic way. The need for such an academic initiative was felt for a long time by global industry leaders and academic stalwarts. A few have already taken successful initiative to put in place this programme. The SBM has also joined the league by launching this programme in July, 2006 . Knowing the basics of Technology right from the first semester make them experts at visualizing future changes and providing business solution through technology media in an effective way. Being one of the most unique programme in the world it converts students of highest calibre available in the country into Techno-Managers, after a rigorous 5 year academic curriculum which effectively integrates concepts and practices of Technology and Management. The flexible ambience also infuses apart from
technical & Managerial skill, team work, leadership qualities, capability to think in multi dimensional ways, and aptitude to adopt to entrepreneurial skills and local knowledge according to global demands. A two week minor project on social sector appreciation after 4½ years and a 8 week summer placement, along with a complete field project in the final year offer them a chance to hone their research aptitude in their own areas of interest. Accolades won by this breed of young techno
managers range from winning prizes in national event to publishing thought provoking papers in national and international journals. This proves the metal these future business stalwarts are made of, and with very active industry institute participation are full of promises for the ever changing corporate business scenario.

ADMISSION

Admission to this programme will be made through AIEEE conducted by CBSE, New Delhi, followed by
a test by the Institute.

Test:- The Students desirous of taking this programme need to apply in the prescribed format after
paying an application fee of Rs 250/-. A test will be conducted to assess the candidate’s strength &
weakness in the following areas.
(i) Aptitude
(ii) Communication Skills & English Comprehension
(iii) Analytical Skills
(iv) Basic Sciences

The test will be followed by GD/ Personal Interview. Final merit list will be prepared considering.
(a) Student’s two years performance represented by CGPA.
(b) Performance in the Test.
(c) Performance in the GD/PI
To apply the candidate must possess a minimum of 6.5 CGPA in the last three semesters.

Fee Structure

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ADMISSION PROCESS

Admission to the Programme
Intake : 80
General Category(G) : 60
NRI Category (N) : 20
Entry level : 10+2
Eligibility : AIEEE qualified (same as for B.E/B.Tech. Programme)

The students who are completing their second year of study in any branch of engineering & Technology
would enter third year in 2006-07 and 2007-08 be admitted in the programme.
For NRI Students: based on their performance up to second year.

OVERALL STRUCTURE AND INTERFACING WITH THE EXISTING B.E. PROGRAMME

PROPOSED TIME ADJUSTMENT OF THE FINAL YEAR OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAMME

AWARD OF DEGREES

Two separate degrees will be awarded at the end of five years if all requirements have been completed by the student. There would not be a provision to opt out after four years and earn only BE degree. The student has to complete 5 years programme. If at the end of 5 years study, he/she has completed BE/ B.Tech. component but not the MBA component, he/she may be awarded a BE degree.