It takes character and focus to champion the business environment for 40 consecutive years. MBA (FT), the flagship course at FMS, has achieved this by imbibing both these qualities in the management education imparted to its participants. This time-perfected course gives you two years to explore; to be bold, to be creative and to learn as much as you can. The first year introduces you to the essential models and tools needed to frame and analyze fundamental management issues that are essential for creation of thought leaders and change managers. In the second year, you decide on your professional development plans by reflecting on the first year learnings and summer internship experiences. This assessment is augmented by advisory sessions with faculty and corporates who share their eclectic experiences with you. The programme is located at the North Campus facility of FMS. You are required to complete 8 core or elective courses or a combination of both in every semester.
 

The intake of this programme is 200 participants

Course Structure

MBA (FT) has a course structure which is closely aligned with the business requirements in today's scenario. The focus of the course is on producing fundamentally sound managers who are ready to hit the ground running when they enter the corporate world. The first year of the course concentrates on imparting management fundamentals like Human Resources, Organisational Effectiveness & Change, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Quantitative Methods, Computer Applications in Management etc. so that you are introduced to the technical, economic, social and human side of management.

The Second year builds on these fundamentals and requires you to focus on your specializations by taking courses in the areas of marketing, finance, systems, operations and human resources. Along with these specialization courses, you get to study business strategy courses which focus on skills that enable managers to diagnose complex business situations and resolve strategic and organizational problems. These courses are supplemented by business simulation game that reinforces the classroom teachings and gives hands-on experience to the participants. In addition to these courses, you can opt for non-credit courses in each semester subject to the approval of the programme coordinator.The classroom sessions are supplemented by corporate sessions, guest lectures,field sessions, live projects, workshops and many such activities which ensure that the participant remains in touch with the corporate environment and learns the practical applications of the acquired knowledge.