Department of Management Sciences, Pune University MBA

Overview:

Department of Management Sciences, Pune University MBA (PUMBA), Pune was established in the year 1971 and it is an autonomous institute under University of Pune. The institute is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as well as the Government of Maharashtra. The college received NAAC ‘A’ Grade with 5 stars. The college is permanently affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and its campus is spread over a gigantic 414 acres of land.

Ownership - Private

Gender’s accepted - Co-Ed

About PUMBA

Department of Management Sciences, also known as Pune University MBA (PUMBA) is one of the top management colleges in Pune. It is a top business school in Pune that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business and management. Since its inception in 1971, the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), Savitribai Phule Pune University has served as a centre for learning and growth. It has been continually evolving to be at the forefront of the evolutionary academic entity on the one hand and a professional human resource supplier to the business sector on the other. One of India's first Management Institutes, it is a pioneer in the field of Management Studies. Being the official department for the MBA programme at Savitribai Phule Pune University has helped PUMBA's image. It has also greatly aided PUMBA's contribution in the field of management. Situated in the midst of 414 acres of lush green surroundings of the Savitribai Phule Pune University, PUMBA provides just the right atmosphere to develop a perfect manager out of an individual. With around 360 students, the institution is a melting pot of many cultures, resulting in students learning from one another, establishing lifetime friends, and, in many cases, developing future business relationships. Add to it the 40 or so international students from all over the world, and PUMBA becomes a worldwide Management School.

Scholarship

Scholarships are subjected to central/state government rules

Entrance Exams

·       Common Admission Test (CAT)

·       Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

·       Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)

·       AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA)

·       Common Entrance Test (MAH-CET)

Why to get admission in PUMBA?

Rankings:

·   Ranked 43th in Management category colleges in India by Recruitment Inboxx in 2019

·       Ranked 19th best B-School in the west by Times of India i3 Research Consultancy Survey in 2016

·       Ranked # 19th best B-School in the west. (Source- Times of India i3 Research consultancy Survey 2016)

·       Ranked India’s #41 best B-School. (Source-THE WEEK magazine's Hansa National Survey 2015)

Placements: The department's placement cell is well-known for its excellent placement record. This year, 144 students were placed in reputable firms, accounting for about 97% of the students. Total 154 offers were made by 110 visiting companies. The highest package offered was INR 16.5 LPA and the average package was INR 6.43 LPA.

Infrastructure: Pumba offers 24x7 Wi-Fi connection, a well-equipped library, computer labs, and conference halls outfitted with cutting-edge audio-visual technology. The library comprises a collection of around 9000 volumes, as well as journals, newsletters, project reports, theses and dissertations, CDs, newspapers, and magazines. The institution provides its students with a high-speed sophisticated Wifi connection that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The computer dome holds branded computers and has dedicated lease lines that connect the whole campus. The dorms and meal facilities are in great shape, and the campus is tidy.

Faculty and Curriculum: PUMBA has a team of experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom and are actively involved in research as well with many of them having their research submissions featured in National and International journals. PUMBA's curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business and management principles, as well as practical experience through internships and projects.

Courses: The college offers its flagship MBA++ programme which follows a trimester rule in : Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Pharma-Biotech, Systems Management. The department also offers Executive MBA in Systems, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Finance and Information Technology. Apart from these, BBA and Ph. D in Management Studies are also offered here.

Career Opportunities

·   Sales Manager

·   Professor or Teacher

·   Operations Managers

·   Systems Manager

·   Business Managers

·   HR

·   Marketing Manager

·   Business Analyst

·   Pharmaceutical Manager

·   Bio-Tech Management

·   Investment Banker

·   IT Manager

·   Finance Expert

·   Intellectual Property

·   Entrepreneur and so on…

Location Perks

Pune is a hub for industries and businesses, providing students with ample opportunities to network and learn from industry experts. It is situated 12.6 KMs from Pune International Airport and 6 KMs from Pune Railway Station.

FAQs

Q. How is PUMBA MBA++ different from a normal MBA?

PUMBA's MBA programme follows a trimester structure, with six trimesters spread out across two years. The two +s in MBA stand for functional and sectoral specializations in which the student gains expert knowledge.

Q. What is the fees structure of PUMBA for the MBA program?

Fees charged for the MBA program is approx. INR 65,000/- per year (for General category), which comes down to approx. INR 1,30,000/- for the whole MBA program.

Q. What is the admission procedure for the MBA course?

PUMBA follows DTE Maharashtra’s centralized admission process abbreviated as CAP.