Department Of Management

Placement Brochure

MBA 2015 -17

BITS Pilani

“What we propose to do here, we want todevelop a scientific approach in Pilani whichmeans no dogma. There will be a search fortruth. What we propose to do here is to cultivatea scientific mind”

- Late Shri G.D.BirlaFounder Chairman, BITS Pilani

“…to prepare young men and women to act asleaders for the promotion of the economic andindustrial development of the country and to playa creative role in service to humanity”

- Late Dr. K.K. BirlaFormer Chancellor, BITS Pilani

What is it that can empower our nation? Theobvious answer is education. Education thatenhances livelihoods and also education that isvalue based. Education that gives roots andwings as well.

- Dr. Kumar Mangalam BirlaChancellor, BITS Pilani

Our Management Program shall provide agrounding in analytical skills and shall seek tocreate leadership mindset which will transformproblems into opportunities, conceptualize goals toseize those opportunities and learn to makeimportant decisions in a dynamic globalenvironment in the face of inadequate information;It shall produce management professionals whocan make a difference in whatever societies theyoperate, by inspiring other people while displayinghighest level of integrity and social sensitivity.

VISION

Our curriculum shall reflect the latest thinking onmanagement education specifically incorporatingexperiential learning, global awareness and value-based components. The programme shall be oneof the top ranked - one in its niche.

MISSION

LEADERSHIP

CONTENTS

1. Overview

2. Messages

3. Salient Features

4. Programmes

5. Admission to MBA Programme

6. BITS MBA Curriculum

7. Management Faculty

8. MASSOC

9. Achievements

10.Placements

11.Summary of 2015-17 Batch

12.Some of our Past Recruiters

13.Some of our Summer Recruiters

14.Practice School Programme

15.Practice School Stations

16.Glimpses of BITS Pilani

17.How to reach BITS Pilani

OVERVIEW

Established in 1971, the Management Group initially offereda two year MBA Program, but in 1973, to ensure anintegrated educational structure, MBA evolved into theintegrated first degree program – Master of ManagementStudies (MMS) which was a blend of engineering andmanagement. After having been successfully offered forover three decades, the course was restructured as MBA inthe year 2006 to keep up with the demands of the industry.MBA at BITS Pilani has been designed as a full time twoyear residential course for graduates who wish to pursuetheir careers in management domain.

HISTORY OF BITS MBA

BITS MBA program is about developing distinctive leaders.At BITS, leadership development is woven into the fabric ofMBA program and assessment modules complemented byinteractive workshops. Through a rigorous generalmanagement curriculum and innovative extracurricularlearning experiences, it teaches how to become a leader whocan harness new ideas to create value. ManagementEducation at BITS is about the independent thinking thatdifferentiates it from others.

BITS has always proved a good fit for individuals who exhibita strong leadership potential and who want to learn how tocontribute to the organization through their ideas. Theinstitute is committed to generating knowledge andcontinuously works with the environment to this knowledge tobear on great challenges. It is about the pioneering researchand teaching of our faculty and the innovative leadership ofour students and alumni.

ABOUT US

Prof A.K. SARKARDirector – Pilani CampusBITS Pilani

Prof. ANIL K.BHATHead, Department Of ManagementBITS Pilani

Greetings!

With BITS Pilani being committed to excellence in the fieldof management education, this flagship course blends thebest of learning practices with experience and realism. Therigorous curriculum with assignments, live and simulatedprojects, periodic evaluations and demanding academicschedules ensure holistic development of the students.

The course also prepares the future managers to pursuevarious responsibilities and outperform the expectations ofthe industry. The Department strives its best to yield talentthat would be leaders of change and are worthy of leadingthe industry in the future.

The current batch of students are a diverse mix of highlymotivated and talented individuals with technical knowledgeand functional experience, looking forward to add value toyour esteemed organization.

Greetings to All!

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is adeemed to be University, established under Section 3 of UGCAct 1956. Accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, the institutehas been a pioneer in the field of higher education fordecades. It offers flagship programmes in the field ofScience, Engineering, Pharmacy and Management. At BITSPilani, we are committed to play a key role in nation buildingthrough quality education, innovation and creation of state-of-the-art facilities for merit to thrive.

With a vision to develop exemplary talent in the field ofmanagement and enterprise, the Department ofManagement, BITS Pilani relentlessly strives to foster asound understanding of various facets of business amongstits students. Our pedagogy inculcates innovative thinking,ethical mindset and leadership abilities. The distinctivefeatures of this program have always been well received bythe industry and the achievements of our alumni testify to thesame. I believe the students of MBA Batch 2015-2017 willuphold this winning streak and wish them a bright future.

MESSAGES

#1Private university

Management Department

#10Top private B-Schools

#18Best B-School

General Management Programme with specialized functional areas

Sound curriculum focused on experiential learning

6 months industry immersion(Practice School)

Develops analytical skills and innovative attitude

MBA at BITS Pilani is designed to trainstudents into professionals who can drawon the complexity of the modern businessenvironment to create feasible solutions.Throughout the curriculum, studentsapproach problems by factoring in therequisite skills and resources asnecessary to churn niche possibilities.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

INTEGRATED

Structured over 4 intense terms thestudents are imparted with fundamentalconcepts from Managerial communicationto Business strategy. The processinvolves creating individuals who exhibithigh standards of performance and striveto make a positive difference in the world.

RIGOROUS

Along with the theoretical foundation ,students are also exposed to modern andclassical business cases which reflect thereal world business scenarios . Few othercomponents of practical learning includeBusiness plan formulation, first handperspectives on various topics throughindustry professionals.

PRAGMATIC

While the core curriculum teaches theessentials of management, the electivecourses allow the students to dive deepinto their area of professional interest.From the diverse range of electives beingoffered across various domains studentscan utilize the resources to align theirgoals with values.

CUSTOMIZABLE

SALIENT FEATURES

Rankings Source : Outlook Drishti B-School Survey 2015

MBA (2 Years Full Time) Work Integrated Learning Programme

(WILP)Doctoral Programme

PROGRAMMES

BITS Pilani offers a doctoralprogramme leading to the Ph.D.degree in all disciplines includingmanagement (with all functionalareas). The programme preparesthe scholars for their careers inteaching and research. Theinstitute also encourages researchin interdisciplinary areas through asystem of joint supervision anddepartmental involvement. MBAstudents are also involved indepartmental teaching andresearch activities as well thusfacilitating to gain deeper insightsinto various areas of management.

BITS Pilani offers off-campus work integrated learning and collaborative programmes. Both of these are conducted as a means of continuing education for employed professionals. Here, as part of this, Department of Management offers :M.S. in • Consultancy Management• Educational System Management• Engineering Management• Manufacturing Management• Pharmaceutical Operations and

Management• Quality Management and M.Phil.in Hospital & Health System Management

This 2-years fully residentialprogramme provides a uniqueblend of theoretical knowledgewith practical exposure to theaspiring managers. This enablesthe future business leaders toface and deal with the upcomingchallenges on their way ahead.Three semesters of rigorous classroom training coupled with 6months internship (PracticeSchool) makes this programmeone of its kind. This is the flagshipprogramme of Department ofManagement, BITS Pilani.

The process starts with the careful selection of students who have already demonstratedleadership and a spirit of innovation prior to joining the program . They have challengedconvention and they continually try to anticipate what is coming next. They are independentthinkers and responsible citizens of tomorrow. The culture of “Leadership Through Innovation”

at BITS Pilani reinforces these values.

ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME

ApplicationsAdmissions

in MBAGD & PI

Short listing(CAT/GMAT,SOP*,Profile Summary)

SOP* - Statement of Purpose

Business Structures and Processes

Managerial Economics

Financial and Management Accounting

Organizational Behavior

Managerial Skills

Quantitative Methods

Legal and Economic Environment of Business

Managerial Communication

Management Framework and Functions

Human Resources Management

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Productions and Operations Management

Corporate Finance and Taxation

Management Information Systems

Negotiation Skills and Techniques

Business and Society

Business Policy and Strategic Management

International Business

Electives

Six months of structured and evaluative industrial internship/dissertation

SUM

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SHIP

*

BITS MBA: CURRICULUM

Marketing•Advertising & Sales Promotion•Marketing Research•Services Marketing•Product and Brand Management•Consumer Behavior•E-Business & Internet Marketing•Retail Management Systems•Sales and Distribution Management

Operations•Manufacturing Strategy•R&D Management•Retail Management Systems•Project Management•Material Management•Enterprise Research Management•World Class Manufacturing

Finance•Security Analysis & Portfolio Management• Investment Banking & Financial Services•Risk Management & Insurance•Business Valuation & Analysis•Project Appraisal •Money Banking & Financial Markets•Financial Engineering

IT and ES•Expert Systems•Recent Advancements in ETM•Technology Management •Software Project Management•Service Management Systems• Inter-networking Technologies

HR• Innovative Leadership•Change Management•Performance Appraisal• International Human Resources Management

POOL OF ELECTIVES

*Summer Internship is not a part of BITS MBA curriculum, but a student driven process

Elective

SEMESTER-1 SEMESTER-2 SEMESTER-3 SEMESTER-4

Dr. R. RaghunathanPh.D. – BITS Pilani, Pilani CampusAreas of Interest:Managerial Skills, Negotiation Skills, StrategicManagement, Entrepreneurship & Pedagogical Innovations

Dr. Sarvesh SatijaPh.D. – Jamia Millia Islamia Central UniversityAreas of Interest:Organization Behavior, Positive Organizational Behavior, Organizational Change & Development, Innovation & Business Creativity, Indian Psychology

Dr. Leela RaniPh.D. – BITS Pilani, Pilani CampusAreas of Interest:Sustainable Consumption, Online Consumer Behavior, Retail Consumer Behavior, Services Marketing, E-Business & Internet Marketing

Prof. Anil K. BhatHead of Department , Fellow IIM BangaloreAreas of Interest:Marketing Research, Strategic Marketing, Risk Management, General Management & Entrepreneurship, Business Creation & Innovation

Dr. Anubha DadhichPh.D. – IIT DelhiAreas of Interest:Leadership, Ethics, Culture, HR Analytics & Performance Management

MANAGEMENT FACULTY

Dr. Rajesh MataiPh.D. – MNIT, JaipurAreas of Interest:Operation Management, Quantitative Methods, Theory of constraints

Dr. Udayan ChandaPh.D. – Delhi UniversityAreas of Interest:Marketing Model, Inventory Model, Dynamic Optimization, Bayesian Network

Dr. Satyendra Kumar SharmaPh.D. – BITS Pilani, Pilani CampusAreas of Interest:Supply Chain Management, Project Management & Simulation

Dr. JyotiPh.D. – IIT DelhiAreas of Interest:Entrepreneurship, R&D Management,IPR Management

Dr. Jayashree MaheshPh.D. – BITS Pilani, Pilani CampusAreas of Interest:Cross Culture Management, International Human Resource Management, Management practicesin Indian IT sector, Managerial Communication,Management style of Leaders

Prof. Arya KumarDirector – LBSIM, New Delhi, Ph.D. BITS PilaniAreas of Interest:Entrepreneurship, Finance, Securities & Portfolio Management, Value Management, Strategic Management

Prof. Niranjan SwainDepartment of Economics & Finance,Dean – Practice School ProgrammeAreas of Interest:Business Analysis & Evaluation,Corporate Finance & Taxation

Dr. Arun KumarPh.D. – ABV IIITM, GwaliorAreas of Interest:Consumer Behavior, Relationship Marketing, Digital Marketing

Dr. Praveen GoyalPh.D. – IIT RoorkeeAreas of Interest:Strategic Management, CSR, Corporate Sustainability, Business Environment

Dr. Neetu YadavPh.D. – IIT DelhiAreas of Interest:Strategic Management, Sustainable Business Strategies, Enterprise Performance Management, System Dynamics

VISITING FACULTY

Keeping the essence of management alive in true sense is Management Association (MASSOC), the group of people who cometogether and sweat it out to make INTERFACE the annual management fest, a grand success. It is geared towards hostingmanagement related activities with a desire to put management into practice. Accompanying MASSOC are the following clubs:

FINANCE CLUB: FINOMANIACGiven the love of young minds to learn the intricacies ofstock markets, this club will give you a spectrum ofopportunities to learn about money, financial markets andmechanics behind the driving force of financial world. Tieup’s with the best in the industry, guest lectures, onlinetalks and annual events give students a broaderperspective.

OPERATIONS CLUB: VISHWAKARMAThis club aims to provide a platform where students areexposed to the global operations management bestpractices, industry standards and latest tools andtechniques that organizations use to optimize theirprocesses. It nurtures a culture where students areencouraged to work on real life challenges to findinnovative and viable solutions.

MARKETING CLUB: VISHWASTThis clubs facilitates students with a creative blend ofmind and zeal to become the next marketing messiah.Students pour in their marketing ideas; conduct one-of-a-kind events, discuss best practices and tactics to givelearning a whole new dimension. Learning the art ofconviction blended with the best-of-the-breed practiceswith an input from the industry leaders, this club standsout in terms of ingenuity.

HR CLUB: MANAVThe club strives to keep students abreast with thelatest trends of HRD in various sectors. Throughseminars, conclaves, debates the business acumenand personnel management skills of the students areenhanced.

REFLEXIONAR, our management magazine is thepersonification of dissemination of knowledge whichpresents a holistic view of the diverse managementdomains. It addresses the contemplative currentrealities of the business environment bringing students,professionals and researchers on a single thoughtsharing platform.

INDUSTRY LINKAGE CLUB : It establishes an industrial connectand pursue it further to keep the students updated with the latestindustry happenings. Through industry specific trainings and guesttalks, it helps bridge the gap between industry and academia. Itsupports the Management executive committee and the Placementcommittee in their endeavor.

MEDIA RELATIONS CLUB : This club takes care of brandingBITS MBA regularly showcasing various activities being held oncampus through social media platforms. It also facilitates theadmission process by mediating between the MBA aspirants andDepartment of Management.

CREATIVE CLUB : This club provides a creative touch to thevarious activities in the Department of Management. They designposters, banners, logos and merchandise apart from taking care ofall the creative needs during all the events.

MASSOC

ALUMNI RELATIONS CLUB: This club strives to maintain sustainablerelations with the alumni by keeping them connected with their alma mater.Through a periodic newsletter and chapter meetings it draws valuablesuggestions from alumni for the overall improvement of the batch. This teamalso supports the Placement committee in their pursuit for opportunities.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Competitions play a vital role in motivating students to perform & excel,

and offers more rewards than just winning prizes. Students of Department

of Management, BITS Pilani never miss a chance to grab such

opportunities. It is a proud moment for the department when students not

only participate, but possess the potential to win top competitions in top B

schools like IIT-D, NMIMS, IIT-M, IIM Indore etc.

B-SCHOOL EVENT PARTICIPANTS

Indian Institute of Management - Indore Pitch for piggy bank Shivam Gupta, Himanshu Mishra

Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay AbhyuttanKrishnan S, Prabu Kalidoss ,Nair AbhaySivasankaran

Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay AbhyuttanMohit Saxena, Anubhav Saxena, AakashRathi

Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay LeagileKrishnan S, Prabu Kalidoss ,Nair AbhaySivasankaran

Indian Institute of Technology - Madras 5 SamuraiAnupam Roy, Vaibhav Surange, RohitSharma, Girish Prakash, Nitin Chaudhary

International Management Institute - Delhi Strategy Bazaar Ambuj Jain, Arunodoy Bhattacharjee

BIMTECH - Noida Vihan-The best manager Shivam Gupta

NMIMS - Mumbai ConvisageMohit Saxena, Anubhav Saxena, AakashRathi

LBSIM - Delhi B-Plan Competition Smriti Sinha, Shivam Gupta

The current batch of 2015-17 is a mix of 70 studentsfrom all parts of India. With diverse educationalbackground and work experience, the studentscontribute actively towards academic and professionalexcellence.

Gender Diversity

20 FEMALE 50 MALE

SUMMARY OF 2015-17 BATCH

SOME OF OUR PAST RECRUITERS

somSOME OF OUR SUMMER RECRUITERS

The Practice School (PS) is a distinctive feature of the MBA programme at BITS Pilani. After completing the course work in thefirst three semesters, the students are required to undertake the PS programme in the last semester which is the part of the overallcurriculum. Herein, all the registered students get an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills to real life problems.

PRACTICE SCHOOL PROGRAMME

6 months of structured and evaluative internship

Students are provided with real time projects in domains of area of interest

Enhancement of business acumen through inculcation of team working,

decision making, interpersonal and leadership skills

Handsome stipends along with other perks, which include travel and accommodation. Many students are offered Pre Placement Offers (PPO’s) upon completion

PRACTICE SCHOOLInsight into industries that

groom students for corporate culture

Insight into industries that groom students for corporate culture

PRACTICE SCHOOL STATIONS

GLIMPSES OF BITS PILANI

BY ROAD : 200 to 230 km (4.5 hours) Routes:

Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Mahendragarh-Loharu-Pilani (220 kms)

Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Narnaul-Singhana-Chirawa-Pilani (225 kms)

Delhi-Rohtak-Bhiwani-Loharu-Pilani (220 kms) Buses start from Inter State Bus Terminal

(ISBT), Kashmere Gate, Delhi from 5:40 am to10:00 pm

BY TRAIN : 173 km Sarai Rohilla Railway station to Loharu

Train number : 14812, 14705, 22472, 05624

BY ROAD : 200 to 230 km (4.5 hours) Routes:

Jaipur-Chomu-Ringus-Sikar-Nawalgarh-Chirawa-Pilani (220 kms)

Buses are available from State Bus Terminal(Sindhi Camp), Jaipur starting from 4:00 am tillmidnight.

DELHI to PILANI

JAIPUR to PILANI

HOW TO REACH BITS PILANI

BITS MBA Corporate Relations & Placement Unit

Placement ManagerMr. Tabir Mishra

Tel: +91-1596-515394Mob: +91-8107677009

Email: tabir.mishra@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Faculty CoordinatorDr. Sarvesh Satija, Dept. of Management

Tel: +91-1596-515695Email: sarvesh.satija@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Chief, Placement UnitProf. M.S. Dasgupta

Tel: +91-1596-515308Mob: +91-9829227459

Email: dasgupta@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Student CoordinatorKrishna Chaitanya

Mob: +91-9789495960Email: h2015232@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Pitching LeadMohit Saxena

Mob: +91-9811050794Email: h2015270@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Birla Institute Of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan – 333031Email Id: mbaplacements@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Website: http://mba.bits-pilani.ac.in

BITS MBA Placement Committee