Management

Master of Business Studies

Master of Business Studies (MBS) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate management programme that some universities offer as an alternative to the MBA, covering a similar range of subjects. Spread across four semesters, it includes marketing, finance, human resources, operations and strategic management, along with research methods, a summer internship and a final dissertation or live project. Admission generally requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline, with at least 50% marks, followed by an entrance exam such as CAT or CMAT, or the university's own test, and usually a group discussion and interview. MBS suits graduates from any background who want a broad management qualification and the flexibility to specialise later.

2 years
Duration
Postgraduate
Level

About Master of Business Studies

Master of Business Studies (MBS) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate management programme that some universities offer as an alternative to the MBA, covering a similar range of subjects. Spread across four semesters, it includes marketing, finance, human resources, operations and strategic management, along with research methods, a summer internship and a final dissertation or live project. Admission generally requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline, with at least 50% marks, followed by an entrance exam such as CAT or CMAT, or the university's own test, and usually a group discussion and interview. MBS suits graduates from any background who want a broad management qualification and the flexibility to specialise later.

Why Choose MBS

A broad management foundation

MBS covers the same core functional areas as a general MBA, giving graduates flexibility across roles.

Choice of specialisation

Students can lean towards finance, marketing, HR or operations electives based on their interest.

Recognised postgraduate qualification

The degree is a recognised postgraduate management qualification accepted by employers across sectors.

Open to graduates of any discipline

Students from science, arts, commerce or engineering backgrounds can apply without a prior management degree.

Detailed Syllabus (4 semesters over 2 years)

Core Subjects

Principles of Management
Organisational Behaviour
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Business Economics
Operations Management
Business Research Methods
Strategic Management
Management Accounting
Business Statistics
Business Communication

Elective Subjects

Finance Specialisation Electives
Marketing Specialisation Electives
HR Specialisation Electives
International Business
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurship
The programme uses case studies and group projects through the two years, along with a summer internship after the first year with a company relevant to the student's chosen area, workshops and guest sessions with industry professionals, and a final dissertation or live project based on an organisation study.
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