Executive MBA + PGPM

FAQs

1. What are the key qualitative features of the program?
The executive MBA (EMBA) + PGPM is a full-fledged MBA+PGPM program for experienced managers, who are either already in top position in their organization, or the aspiring future top managers. This qualification at PIMAR is a composite of formal MBA from a university and autonomous institute devised PGPM. The MBA ensure the person the person for any progression pathway as approved by the regulated bodies of the state and central government while PGPM unique to PIMAR in terms of delivery and assessment enhance the professional value of the learner

2. Why is it called EMBA?
The MBA (Executive) program has been developed in consultation with the Global Corporate world. The program prepares students to work in global Corporates within and outside India. Specific emphasis is given on Marketing, Communication, HR Practices, with special discussion on case studies based on live experiences from the local as well as global industry.

The program offers contemporary curriculum and courseware. With its general management focus, wide range of electives and case-based learning, the students are exposed to local and global perspectives by a team of industry-experienced faculty from PIMAR.

3. Apart from saving one year, what are the other benefits of pursuing the Executive MBA Program?
As the name itself indicates the 1-year Executive MBA Program is meant for candidates with work experience of 5 years and above in an executive position, whereas the 2-year MBA Program is mainly meant for fresh students, generally without any work experience. Basically both the programs cover almost same subjects in the area of business management. However, the Executive MBA Program is more intensive because of the greater levels of maturity of the candidates. Hence the same subjects are covered within one year, without any compromise in the program structure. The pedagogy used in the Executive MBA Program is more oriented towards the case studies, faculty-student interactions, and other interactive processes. The focus is more on practical applications rather than a pure theory. Keeping in mind the candidates’ background of work experience, we have designed the virtual class-room interactions at a different level to draw from the experience of the candidates. In the Executive MBA Program great emphasis is given to the self learning.

4. As the Executive MBA Program is only for one year instead of the normal two years for the regular MBA Program, is there any abridgement/curtailment of any courses?
First of all, it has to be understood that the 2-Year MBA Program is actually a program that comprises of 4 semesters that are compressed into 5 levels in 12 months on a practically non-stop basis. Thus the Executive MBA Program is obviously a more intensive program compared to the 2-year MBA Program. The Executive MBA Program does not include any internship, as the candidates already have work experience of five years and above.

The Executive MBA Program is more in content when compared to a standard MBA Program. Thus there will be no compromise, abridgement or curtailment of any of the courses in Executive MBA Program compared to Regular MBA Program.

5. Is the Executive MBA Program intensive, can I cope with it?
We believe that working students with a strong focus on the learning can certainly cope with the rigor of the Executive MBA Program. We believe that mature candidates with five years and above work experience can cope with the requirements, if they make the necessary commitment of their time and energy. If you have the will, there is always a way.

6. What are the specialization streams offered to the e MBA students?
Students can choose 1 specialization from the elective streams available. They are Marketing, Finance, IT & Systems, HRM, and Hospital Management. Each specialization has 4 compulsory electives.

7. What are the flexibilities in choosing the Specialization and Electives?
PIMAR offers its e MBA students a range of elective streams to choose from different streams. Students also have a great flexibility in choosing these elective streams. They can specialize in a single stream of electives like Marketing, Finance etc.

8. When do I have to select the elective streams?
The student has to choose the specialization at the time of registration.

9 I have not studied in the English medium? Can I still join?
The student has to assess his own levels of proficiency in English and after enrolling gets support in developing English with a subject called English Communication and business skills. This supports a student from a colloquial background to cope up to English.

10. Is there any education loan facility?
Yes, we have education loan facility from Bank of Maharashtra and State Bank of India. However loans are given on case to case basis.

11. Will study materials be provided?
Study Material in the form of Self Instructional Online Material is provided by the PIMAR at no extra cost. These learning materials are designed to cover complete course content and ensure quality.

12. When are the examinations conducted?
The annual University Examinations will be held in the month of June / July for all the programmes. Subsequent examinations will be conducted in the month of January.

13. What is the criterion of the distribution of Marks?
Each subject consists of 100 marks with the following split:

• Assignment (weightage of 25%).
• Annual Examination (weightage of 75%)
  There will be separate assessment for the project work done and with the following split:
• Project Report (weightage of 75%)
• Project Viva (weightage of 25%)

14. What is the mode of exams?
As of now exams and assignments are off-line with subjective questions. Assignement can be submitted online.

15. What is the minimum pass percentage?
To pass, students have to score a minimum of 50% in each subject, taking both Internal and Annual Examination into consideration.

16. What happens if the student is not able to attend the requisite number of classes?
It has been designed to ensure that the students have an interactive and collaborative learning opportunity. The students have to make most of this experience. If the student is unable to attend classes recorded versions of the class is available.

17. What happens if the student is not able to clear the examinations in the first attempt?
The Supplementary examinations are conducted after 6 months.

18. Are programs offered by SMS PIMAR affiliated to any university?
SMS PIMAR has entered into a technical collaboration with the Vinayaka Mission University, to offer MBA & BBA degrees.

19. Is the Degree awarded by the university recognized for a Government job?
The degree awarded by VMU University is valid for all government jobs.

20. What are the placement prospects for students of EMBA at PIMAR?
The student centric, experiential learning at PIMAR gears a student to face all challenges of the industry. The skills acquired during the tenure at PIMAR enable a student to successfully convert any challenge into constructive and productive one. Since the students are already working, placement assistance is not a problem.

21. What compensation can I expect after completing the program?
The compensation paid to a student depends on many factors such as nature of work experience, length of experience, educational background, skills, achievements, attitudes etc and of course the position being offered. The compensation varies from industry to industry and is based on the suitability of an individual to that industry.
What a prospective student should see is not the compensation per se but the qualitative jump in position and career prospects thereafter. Compensation benefits happen automatically.

22. Can you explain the University status?
The VMU is recognized under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. Also approved by the Joined Committee of UGC – AICTE – DEC.

23. Can I opt for more than one program?
The program combines the PGPM program comes with EMBA. A candidate can opt for any other programs if he or she is able to cope up with the pressures of both the programs.

24. What will be the degree I receive?
You will receive an Executive MBA degree from the University and a PGPM Certificate from PIMAR after the completion of the program.

25. I have only 4.5 years of experience? Will I be considered for the Executive MBA program?
Yes, you will be considered for the PGPM program. However the MBA degree will be awarded from the University to only such students who satisfy the criteria of five years of work experience or have a gap of atleast 5 years between the degree and the program.

26. If I wish to pursue PhD after the EMBA program, will the Universities recognize this program?
Yes, the degree is recognized by the UGC and is a valid post graduation degree for further qualification.

27. Where are the examinations held by the University?
The university has around 150 examination centers throughout India. A candidate is supposed to select the examination center before filing the examination form.

28. Due to personal reasons can I take a break in between the program and rejoin after a year or so?
The decision will be taken on a case to case basis if the situation arises.

29. If need be can I have a face to face/ telephonic interaction with the faculty/counsellor anytime during the program?
All the concerns are dealt with during the program, and if a query persists , assistance will be given after looking at the nature of the query.

30. What is re-registration facility?
A student who has withdrawn during the program can come back to the Program within 2 years time with no re-registration fee. After 2 years will have to pay re registration charges of Rs. 4000 and continue the program. The re registration facility can be availed within 4 years of the initial registration. However the student will have to pay the charge for attending the classes in case they have done so before taking a break.