The School of Business, Alliance University, has carved a niche for itself among the best B-schools in the country, having been ranked consistently among the top B-schools and for being the first Indian B-school to be accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA.

The School of Business is the first B-school outside the USA to be recognized with the “Gold Award” for TQM Implementation by the American Society for Quality, USA - the world's foremost body of Quality Professionals. The honor was accorded at the National Quality Education Conference held at Reno, Nevada, USA in November 2008.

International Linkages

The School of Business, Alliance University has a range of articulation agreements with several accredited universities and business schools across the world. Through collaborative arrangements with international universities, the School of Business offers study abroad programs and facilitates educational experiences in several countries such as, USA, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, and Russia. Apart from providing an opportunity to understand different cultures in a globalized economy, these exchange programs provide students with the opportunity to gain first-hand international experience and to develop as global citizens.

In order to augment students' intellectual, professional, and personal development, there are several international educational opportunities at the School of Business. To meet the diverse needs of the student population, the Office of International Affairs offers options such as student exchange programs, joint programs, dual-degree programs, and summer programs. Students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program are encouraged to consider international programs to advance their academic goals.

The following are some of the universities and institutions with which the School of Business has collaborative arrangements:

Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany
Duisenberg School of Finance, The Netherlands
European Business School, Germany
Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA
San José State University, USA
The University of Central Florida, USA
The University of Memphis, USA
Togliatti Academy of Management, Russia
Toulouse Business School, France
University of Antwerp, Belgium
University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany
University of Bedfordshire, UK
Oakland University, USA
Telecom Ecole de Management, France

Center for Industry Interactions

Center for Industry Interaction provides an interface between the academic and the corporate world through interactive sessions organized at the School of Business. Leading practitioners from diverse industry backgrounds share their insights and management lessons at interactive sessions with students.

As a facilitator between academics and the corporate, the Center for Industry Interaction creates distinct spill-over benefits for the School in areas such as, curriculum review, alignment with ‘recruiter expectations,’ and as reinforcement for wider internship and campus placements opportunities for students.

Facilities

Alliance University has magnificent infrastructure, comparable to the best in the world. Some of the outstanding features include:

Spacious seminar halls with excellent acoustics for interactions with practitioners and other professionals
Amphitheater classrooms
State-of-the-art ambience created by the appropriate use of technology
An information technology backbone for seamless integration
An excellent library with unmatched brilliance and aesthetics
Halls of residence for students
Residential accommodation for faculty and staff
A food court built to the highest standards of hygiene
Administration Block
Departmental Stores
Fitness center
Recreational Facilities
Health care center
And, many more features that provide a unique learning and living experience to all residents

Faculty

The School of Business has some of the finest faculty, each one a specialist in a chosen field. Besides developing a forward-looking and contemporary curriculum, faculty constantly strive to bring innovations in the learning process through the use of global and Indian cases, simulations, role-plays, presentations, assignments, and project work. Faculty members enhance the nature of the teacher-student relationship by actively involving in counseling, mentoring, and self-improvement initiatives. Besides being excellent teachers, faculty at the School of Business has published extensively in scholarly journals. In addition to resident faculty who teach in the program, senior managers/entrepreneurs are invited on a visiting basis to embellish the delivery of the program with keen practitioner insights.

Programs

Masters of Business Administration: The flagship program of the School of Business is the Master of Business Administration. Crafted with utmost care and with the cooperation of academics and practitioners, the curriculum of the program is rigorous, contemporary, and forward-looking. The program is designed to equip its graduates with the skills, abilities, and knowledge that will enable them to take up positions of higher responsibility in the corporate world anywhere, or to become entrepreneurs.

Mode: Full time
Medium of instruction: English
Duration: Two years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Business Administration program should have passed Bachelor's Degree / Master Degree Examination of any recognized University, in any subject – Commerce, Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Technology or equivalent, and have secured at least 50% of marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in the Bachelor's Degree Examination in aggregate. Further, wherever applicable, the minimum qualification shall be as per Government norms in the case of Common Entrance Test.

Short-listing criteria: The School of Business encourages candidates who have a consistent scholastic record to apply to the Master of Business Administration program. In particular, candidates who have scored a minimum of 60% throughout their studies (X, XII and Graduation) are encouraged to apply. Students in their final year of graduation may also apply provided they meet the minimum scholastic record at the time of application. Candidates having full-time, relevant, post-education experience are preferred.

A high score in an All India Management Aptitude Test — CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA, or a score of 550 and above in GMAT is required.

Selection criteria: Admission to the School of Business is strictly based on merit. Candidates are required to appear for the Admission Selection Process comprised of:

Alliance Aptitude Test
Oral presentation
Personal interview

The School also uses other parameters such as scholastic and extracurricular record and work experience for admission. The final selection of the candidate will be based on the overall performance in the Admission Selection Process.
Placements

School of Business provides 100% assistance for Industry Internships and final Placements. The Career Advancement and Networking cell (CAN) at School of Business is an interface between industry practitioners and the student-body of School of Business, facilitating both entities to make strategic hiring and career decisions.

The office of the CAN has contacts and databases of thousands of sectors, companies and personnel working in various positions, with whom the office shares a wonderful mutual relationship. Many organizations recruit students from School of Business and visit the institute year-after-year seeking extremely well prepared, highly motivated, professional and dynamic young individuals to join them in varied roles and responsibilities in the context of a challenging environment.

Recruiting Partners:

Some of the top recruiting partners of 2010 were:

Accenture
Embassy Group
Akamai Technologies
Emerson Network Power (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Allegro Advisors
Family Christian Health Center, USA
Alpine Hospitality
Fedex
Amba Research
Fenesta (DCM Shriram Group)
American Express
Finance World
ANZ
FirePro Systems
Asia Motor Works (AMW)
Google India
Aviva Life
Grange Holborn Hotel, London
Bangalore Stock Exchange
Green Energy LLC, Dubai
Berger Paints
HCL Comnet
Beroe Inc.
HCL Technologies
Biocon
Hidesign
BioEra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Hiranandani Upscale
Blue Star
Honeywell Technology Solutions (HTS)
Brigade Group
HSBC
Bright Star Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
IFB Industries Ltd.
Business Octane
iGATE Corporation
Butterfly India
Indiabulls Securities
Cadbury India Ltd.
IndianOil Skytanking
CB Richard Ellis
Indus League
Century Plyboards (I) Ltd.
Infosys BPO
Citibank
Irevna (A CRISIL Company)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
ITC Infotech
Contineo
Janalakshmi Financial Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Jeevan Diesels
DE Shaw
Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj (JLLM)
Decathlon
Keselec Schréder Pvt. Ltd.
Deloitte
Kotak Life Insurance
Deutsche Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
DoubleSpring Media India (P) Ltd.
Kotak Securities
DMV Business and Market Research Ltd.
KPMG
Dun & Bradstreet
Lenovo
LG Electronics
The Writers Block
LIC Housing Finance Ltd.
Time Inc.
Lowe Lintas
Titan Industries
Max New York Life
Transparent Value
Mercedes-Benz
TVS Motor Company
MindTree
Union Bank of India
MRM Worldwide
Virtual Logic Systems
National Instruments
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd.
Ness Technologies
Way 2 Wealth
Network18
Wipro Technologies
Nilkamal
Xchanging
Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
Yes Bank
Ogilvy & Mather
Oracle
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Pantaloon Retail
PepsiCo
Prajna Consulting
Precision Engineers
Quest Career Solutions
Radio Mirchi
Reliance Communications
Royal Bank of Scotland
SBI Life
Shreeji Asia
Siemens
Sivitek Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Sonata Software
South Indian Bank
Space Fashions India Ltd.
Spandana Spoorthy
Sprinklr
Standard Chartered Bank
Strides Arcolab
Sundaram BNP Paribas
Surya Roshni
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Target Corp
Tata Consultancy Services
Tavant Technologies
Tecnotree
Tecpro Systems
Tesco Hindustan Service Centre
The Hindu
The Leela

Executive Post Graduate Program in Management: The School of Business offers the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management for working professionals who are unable to pursue a full-time program in management. Designed on a flexible platform of delivery that combines the benefits of classroom interaction with the reach of technology, the part-time program affords an opportunity for working professionals to upgrade their skills and climb up the corporate ladder.

The program is co-designed and delivered based on inputs from a panel of renowned faculty from international universities, senior practicing managers, and resident faculty at the School of Business. Executive PGDM responds to the functional needs of working professionals through quality management education, without interrupting their professional careers. Dynamic and highly motivated working professionals aspiring to strengthen their functional domains and excel in their careers can enroll in this world-class program. An innovative and interactive program, Executive PGDM, addresses industry-relevant theories, concepts, best-in-class practices, and applications to prepare leaders for the global marketplace.

Modes: a. Mixed (in-class + Online) b. Online

Duration: 16 months

Eligibility: A graduate with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent, and with a minimum of two years of work experience is eligible to apply to the program.

How to Apply:

Students are encouraged to apply online through our website www.absindia.org
The Application Form and Prospectus for the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management program, can be obtained from the Office of Admissions on payment of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) in cash or through Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Alliance Business School,” payable at Bangalore.

Affiliation: Alliance University

Contact No.: 080 - 26681444, 26684372

Email: enquiry@alliance.edu.in, epgp@alliance.edu.in

Website: www.absindia.org

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