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Program Offered

Program Offered

Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies (VIMS), a premier B-School in Coimbatore, offers a comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The program is designed to bridge the quality gap between academia and industry expectations, preparing students for successful careers in management.

Program Overview

The VIMS offers Two-Year MBA full-time Postgraduate Degree Program, approved by AICTE and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The program focuses on developing holistic management skills, integrating academic and industry expertise.

Specializations

VIMS offer the following MBA specializations:

MBA with Finance Specialisation

Subjects: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Markets, Banking and Financial Services, Financial derivatives, Fintech and Sustainability and Behavioural Finance with practical exposure through case studies, projects and internships.

Scope: The specialization has wide scope across industries including banking, insurance, corporate firms, financial services, consulting, and capital markets, where sound financial decision-making is critical for growth and sustainability.

Career Opportunities: Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, Investment Bankers, Risk and Credit Analysts, Corporate Treasurers, Tax Consultants, Portfolio Managers, Auditors, and Financial Consultants in Indian and global organizations.

 

MBA with Marketing Specialisation

Subjects: Retail Marketing, Consumer behaviour and Neural Marketing, Services Marketing, Sales and Distribution Management, Product and Brand management and Digital Marketing combining strong theoretical foundations with practical learning through case studies, projects, and industry exposure.

Scope: The specialisation has a wide and continuous scope across various industries, including FMCG, IT, banking, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, and startups, driven by the growing importance of customer-centric and data-driven marketing strategies.

Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities including marketing and sales management, brand and product management, digital marketing, market research, business development, advertising, consulting, and entrepreneurship at both national and global levels.

MBA with Human Resources Specialisation

Subjects: Industrial Relations, Strategic HRM, Compensation Management conflict management, International HRM, HRM in Digital Age and organizational development, combining management theory with practical exposure through case studies, projects, internships, and industry interaction.

Scope: The specialisation has wide scope across all sectors including manufacturing, IT, services, healthcare, education, and corporate organisations, as human capital is a critical driver of organisational success.

Career Opportunities: HR Managers, Talent Acquisition Specialists, HR Business Partners, Training and Development Managers, Payroll and Compensation Analysts, Employee Relations Officers, Organisational Development Consultants, and HR Consultants in both Indian and global organisations.

MBA with Operations Management Specialisation

Subjects: MBA with Operations Management Specialisation focuses on Quality Management, Materials Management, Services Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma and project management integrating analytical tools with practical exposure through case studies, simulations, live projects, and industry visits.

Scope: The specialization has strong scope in manufacturing, services, logistics, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, IT, and infrastructure sectors, where efficiency, cost control, and quality are critical for competitiveness. Career Career Career Opportunities: Operations Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics and Procurement Managers, Production and Plant Managers, Quality and Process Improvement Analysts, Project Managers, and Operations Consultants in domestic and multinational organizations.

MBA with Business Analytics Specialisation

Subjects: Data mining and Decision Science, Deep Learning, Social media Web analytics, E- Business Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and Business Analytics using Python integrating analytical thinking with real-world business applications through case studies, live projects, and industry-based datasets.

Scope: The specialization has strong and growing scope across industries including IT, banking, finance, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and consulting, driven by the increasing reliance on data for strategy and performance improvement.

Career Opportunities: Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Analytics Consultants, BI Managers, Strategy Analysts, Operations and Marketing Analysts, and Decision Support Specialists in both Indian and global organizations.

MBA with Logistics and Supply Chain Management Specialisation

Subjects: Supply Chain Concepts and Planning, Sourcing and Supply Management, Supply Chain Inventory Management, Supply Chain Information Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation and Distribution management, Reverse and Contract Logistics, Air Cargo Management, Exim Management, Containerisation and Allied Business, Fundamentals of Shipping and Port and Terminal Management, integrating analytical tools with practical exposure through case studies, simulations, live projects, and industry interaction.

Scope: Strong scope across manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, ports, shipping, and logistics service providers, driven by globalisation and the growth of integrated supply chains.

Career Opportunities: Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Managers, Procurement and Sourcing Managers, Warehouse and Distribution Managers, Demand Planning Analysts, Operations Planners, and Supply Chain Consultants in domestic and multinational organizations.

MBA with Infrastructure and Real Estate Management Specialisation

Subjects: Infrastructure Planning Scheduling and Control, Contract and Arbitration, Project Management for Infrastructure, Management of Human resources, Safety and Quality Disaster Mitigation and Management, Economics and Financial Management in Construction, Urban Environmental Management, Smart Materials, Techniques and Equipments for infrastructure, Strategic Airport Infrastructure Management, Real Estate Marketing and Management, Infrastructure and Real Estate Entrepreneurship and valuation of Real Estate and Infrastructure Assets, integrating managerial concepts with practical exposure through case studies, live projects, and industry interaction.

Scope: infrastructure development, real estate, construction, smart cities, urban development authorities, and government and private projects, driven by rapid urbanization and investment in infrastructure.

Career Opportunities: Infrastructure Project Managers, Real Estate Development Managers, Project Planning and Control Managers, Asset and Facility Managers, Real Estate Finance Analysts, Urban Infrastructure Consultants, and Roles in PPP and Infrastructure Advisory firms in India and abroad.

MBA with Tourism Management Specialisation

Subjects: MBA with Tourism Management specialization focuses on planning, development, and management of tourism and hospitality services through subjects such as Tourism Principles and Practices, Travel management, International Tourism, Tourism Geography, Culture and Heritage, Tourism products in India, Accomodation and House Keeping Management, Travel Media and Public Relations, Destination Planning and Management, Tour Operations, Lesiureand recreation Management and Medical Tourism, integrating management principles with practical exposure through case studies, internships, field visits, and industry interaction.

Scope: The specialization has wide scope across travel and tourism, hospitality, airlines, cruise lines, event management, resorts, destination management companies, and government tourism bodies, driven by the growth of domestic and international tourism.

Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue careers as Tourism Managers, Travel and Tour Operators, Destination Managers, Hospitality and Resort Managers, Event Managers, Airline and Cruise Operations Executives, Tourism Marketing Professionals, and Tourism Consultants in India and abroad.

MBA with Entrepreneurship Development Specialisation

Subjects: Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and new Business Venturing, Business Model Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship., Entrepreneurial marketing, Family Business Management, Intellectual Property Rights, Rural Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurship, Project formulation and Feasibility Analysis, Designing and Managing, Social Business Models and Managing Technology Commercialisation and innovation., integrating theory with practical exposure through case studies, live startup projects, incubation support, mentoring, and industry interaction.

Scope: The specialization has strong scope for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, successors in family businesses, and innovation-driven roles in corporate organizations, supported by government initiatives and a growing startup ecosystem.

Career Opportunities: Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders, Business Owners, Intrapreneurs, Venture Analysts, Innovation Managers, Business Consultants, and SME Development Professionals in India and globally.

Functional Specializations

MBA in Finance
MBA in Marketing
MBA in Human Resources
MBA in Operations Management
MBA in Business Analytics

Sectoral Specializations

MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MBA in Infrastructure and Real estate Management
MBA in Tourism Management

Curriculum

The MBA program consists of four semesters, with a total of 24 courses, including:

  1. Professional Core courses: Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resources Management, Operations Management, and Strategic Management.
  2. Professional Elective courses: Students choose from a range of electives in their specialization.
  3. Employability Enhancement Courses
  4. Soft skills courses: Communication, Team Building, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.
  5. Project work: Students undertake a comprehensive project in their final semester.
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