Masters in International Business (MIB)

(With Dual Qualification of PGPM)

"SHAPING GLOBAL MANAGER OF TOMORROW....................."

About Program:
It is a two years four semester full time UGC and Bangalore university recognised programme which includes compulsory internship in the last semester, learning of two foreign languages to give the programme factual international perspective. It has a inbuilt option for students to study and acquire dual qualification namely PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management) alongside MIB (Masters in International Business).

Mission:
The MIB programme is committed to provide the quality learning experience to its students through creation of an environment that stimulates them in pursuit of excellence in the field of International Business.  

Objective:
The programme Aims at training and developing the candidates capable of holding Managerial positions in the field of International Trade and Business.

Message from H.O.D:
The MIB programme  (with dual qualification of PGPM) enables the students to reach their maximum potential and prepares them to meet the challenges of the corporate world, innovatively, intelligently and confidently on the completion of the programme the students will be competent to handle various aspects of International Business and will be well versed with nuances of Business Administration.

Introduction to the Course:

MIB is considered as an attractive career option by many students because of the interesting career opportunities it offers. It gives special training to students in various aspects of International Business such as:

• Export and Import Management rules, procedures and documentation involved in Exports and Imports.

• International Marketing in which the students are taught the various methods of approaching customers in foreign countries to obtain orders from them.

• Foreign Exchange management which deals with Currency Conversion, Fluctuation in currency rates and also how to guard against Foreign Exchange Rate fluctuations.

• International Finance, which deals with raising Capital from International Markets.

• International Logistics, which deals with the distribution, network for making the goods from the country of production to the foreign country.

MIB gives a strong foundation in general management subjects and all the basic areas of International Business during the first year. In the second year the students are team aligned into areas of marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc., with special emphasis on International Business perspective. 

 In essence, MIB is equivalent to normal MBA with additional inputs on fundamental theories and areas of International Business. Infact it is a specilaised management programme.

 The students specialize in the usual functional areas of marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, etc., But the courses have special emphasis on the International Business perspective. Infact with Globalisation and increasing competition from MNCs and foreign competitors, all students must be exposed to global environment. Even domestic companies insist on having knowledge on the International Business scenario. 

 Eligibility:

• Graduate in any discipline with minimum of 50% marks.
• Candidates with industry experience will be preferred.
• Candidates appearing for the final degree exam can also apply.
• Admission test  is conducted at college.
• Candidates who have score of 650 or more in MAT are exempted from the written test to be conducted at the college.  They should come for the group discussion. 

 Duration:

 It is a 2 Years (4 semesters) Full time programme.  ( In which 3 semesters i.e. approximately one and half years will be class room teaching. In the last semester classes will be conducted only one day of the week.  During the other days the students will have to do project / dissertation. Students are to devote time to internship, placement activities and are encouraged to take up part time assignments.

 Salient Features of the Course:

• Specifically deals with issues on management in context of International Business.
• Two Foreign Languages (German and Chinese) taught during the course.
• Compulsory Internship
• Provision available to pursue courses in Tally, Excel, PGD ERP,PGD Commodity & Capital Market.
• International Business is listed as the top most specialized program of management under “Hot Opportunities” in the annual issue of “ASPIRE” – Jan-June 2008-“India Today” publications 
• Provision available to pursue e-learning courses from IIM Calcutta, MDI Gurgaon, IIT Delhi & IIFT Delhi as part of credit programmes of the college.
• Classes  commence from  last week of July each year.

 Note:  MIB students who opt for PGPM (dual qualification) do not have to fill up any separate form for  PGPM.

Career Opportunities for students pursuing MIB:

Good placement opportunities in the following areas are available due to specialized training received by them:

1.     International Marketing, Departments of Companies having Exports abroad(Automobile Companies such as Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, etc.,)

2.    International Placements in company office abroad (MNC’s such as Procter and Gamble, Nestle, etc.)

3.     In Export or import departments of engineering and FMCG Companies.

4.     In Global shipping companies (Maersk shipping, Mitsubishi shipping).

5.     In travel houses and tourism sector (Thomas Cook).

6.     In International Logistics and Courier companies (DHL, Excel Logistics).

7.     In Consultancy Firms (Mckinsey, Price Waterhouse).