About the Program
Education has revolutionized learning across the globe. Dayananda Sagar University, a state private university under the aegis of the Government of Karnataka, India is proud to offer its Executive MBA. SCMS offers programs for working professionals on a flexible platform. These programs are contemporary, well-crafted and industry relevant. Programs are designed to offer an executive a strong flavour of general management. Specializations end with an immersive capstone project that combines learning experiences and technology and management certificationsApply NOW
Program Overview
The Dayananda Sagar Institutions have fuelled the growth of Bengaluru as an international destination by mentoring within its portals young men and women who have done exceedingly well as leaders in the industrial world both in India and abroad. The university strives to create and innovate and comes with wonderful infrastructure – innovation centers, laboratories, incubation centers and a start-up eco-system that is unparalleled. Executive Education is an important vertical for the university and caters to the working professional, offering a wide bouquet of programs that allow the executive to acquire new skills and improve their managerial competencies.
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Eligibility
Graduate with a Minimum 1 year of work experience.
Duration
17 months minimum and maximum 3 years.
Why Choose Us
Our Executive MBA program is designed specifically for working professionals, integrating advanced management theories with real-world applications.
Balance work, life, and studies with our tailored schedule, including online and weekend classes, ensuring minimal disruption to your professional commitments.
Engage with a curriculum that reflects current business challenges and opportunities, designed in collaboration with industry leaders to provide actionable insights and practical skills.
Connect with a diverse cohort of experienced professionals, fostering invaluable relationships and expanding your professional network across various industries.
Learn from seasoned educators and industry practitioners who bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom.
Enhance your strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills, positioning yourself for senior leadership roles and accelerating your career progression.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global business dynamics through international modules and exposure to global best practices.
Welcome to Alpha Education
At Alpha Education, we are committed to providing quality education to every aspiring Indian student. As part of the prestigious Alpha Education of Institutions, our mission is to open doors to higher education and empower individuals with knowledge and skills for their future.
Founded by Dr. Rizwan Ahmed S A, Alpha Education was established in an era when educational opportunities were scarce and difficult to access. With a proud legacy spanning nearly fifteen years, we have become a beacon of success and an inspiration in the field of educational entrepreneurship and healthcare.
Our academy has played a pivotal role in transforming the GCC region into an international education hub. Through our dedicated mentorship, we have nurtured young men and women who have excelled as leaders in the industrial world, both within the GCC and beyond.
A key vertical of our institution is Executive Education, which caters to working professionals. We offer a diverse range of programs designed to help executives acquire new skills and enhance their managerial competencies.
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Curriculum & Structure
| Executive MBA (17 to 21 months) (54 to 72 credits) | ||||||
| Course code | Course/ Subject Name | L | SLC | P | C | |
| Lecture | Self Learning Component | Practicals | Credits | |||
| Trimester 1 ( 16 weeks ) | ||||||
| 18EPG101 | Human Resource Management | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG102 | Accounting for Managers | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG103 | Marketing Management | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG104 | Organization Theory | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 12 | ||||||
| Trimester II ( 16 weeks ) | ||||||
| 18EPG201 | Corporate Finance | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG202 | Managerial Economics | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG203 | Business Law, Ethics & Social Responsibility | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG204 | Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 12 | ||||||
| Trimester III ( 16 weeks ) | ||||||
| 18EPG301 | Operations Management | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG302 | Global Business | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG303 | Strategic Decision Making & Management | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18EPG304 | Research Methodology | 18 | 108 | 2 | 3 | |
| 12 | ||||||
| Trimester IV ( 16 weeks ) | ||||||
| 1. Business Analytics | ||||||
| 18EPG416 | Introduction to Analytics | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG417 | Prescriptive Analytics | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG418 | Predictive analytics | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 2. Digital Technology Management | ||||||
| 18EPG425 | IT Strategy for Business | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG426 | Digital Enterprise | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG427 | Product Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 3. Entrepreneurship & innovation Management | ||||||
| 18EPG422 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG423 | Opportunity Identification & Generating Ideas | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG424 | Positioning as an Entrepreneur – Starting Your own Business: BPD | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 4. Financial Management | ||||||
| 18EPG419 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG420 | Financial Derivatives and Risk Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG421 | Project Appraisal and Financing | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 5. Global Business | ||||||
| 18EPG407 | Global HR | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG408 | Global Sales, Marketing & Distribution | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG409 | Global Finance | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 6. Human Resource Management | ||||||
| 18EPG401 | Performance Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG402 | Learning & Development | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG403 | Compensation Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 7. Logistics & Supply Chain Management | ||||||
| 18EPG428 | IT in SCM | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG429 | Logistics & Material Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG430 | Sales & Operations Planning | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 8. Marketing Management | ||||||
| 18EPG404 | Consumer Behavior & Research | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG405 | Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG406 | Social Media Marketing | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 9. Operations Management | ||||||
| 18EPG413 | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG414 | Total Quality Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG415 | Lean Operations Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 10. Product Management | ||||||
| 18EPG431 | Product Life Cycle Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG432 | Product Strategy | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG433 | Product Go To Market | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
| 11. Project Management | ||||||
| 18EPG410 | Emerging Areas in Project Management Practices | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG411 | Project Planning – Production Planning & Control | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG412 | Project Risk Management | 18 | 156 | 2 | 4 | |
| 18EPG400 | Capstone Project | 0 | 6 | |||
| 18 | ||||||
Admissions
Programs offered at the Centre for Executive Education are meant for working professionals and the applicant must have a degree as relevant from a university/institution that is on the recognized list of the UGC/AICTE. Admission criteria are as follows:
Eligibility
| Programs | Executive MBA | Certificate in Management | Certificate Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 year & 4 year Degree | Undergraduate Degree with one year of work experience | Undergraduate Degree with one year of work experience | - |
Process
- Application Form
- Telephonic Interview
- Provisional Offer Letter
- Scrutiny of documents
- 10th
- 12th
- Graduation
- Proof of work
- Invitation to Orientation Program & Issue of ID Card by the Registrar’s Office
Deadline for admission: 15 Feb 2025
Fee Structure
| Program | Fee Instalment | Amount (INR) | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA | Application Fee | INR 1,000 | At the time of Admission |
| Initial Reg. Fee | INR 50,000 | At the time of Admission | |
| 1st Instalment | INR 50,000 | At the time of Admission | |
| 2nd Instalment | INR 50,000 | 15-Sep-25 | |
| 3rd Instalment | INR 50,000 | 15-Dec-25 | |
| 4th Instalment | INR 50,000 | 15-Mar-26 | |
| Total | INR 2,50,000 | ||
The Application Fee, Initial Registration Fee, and 1st Instalment will need to be paid prior to the commencement of the program in June 2025. A late fee will be levied where applicable.
Awards and Recognitions
What our students are saying
Client Engagement Manager at Wipro limited Experience: 12+ years
The executive MBA from Dayananda Sagar University stuck into my mind as I was fascinated by the faculties, course structure, and practical teaching. Faculties were there to guide us with great examples from Harvard University and IIMs case studies for providing broader exposure to us.
Nutrition Officer at Nestle India Ltd Experience: 4 years
It’s a great learning experience at Dayananda Sagar university. EMBA course is well designed with focus on case-study and peer discussion-based learning. The faculty members are friendly and come with industry experience. Overall, the ecosystem of students, faculties and admin staff members is great, which helps you to be better at what you do. A great place to network and grow.
Top 10 Advantages of an Executive MBA
1.
Dual specialization with New Age Subjects like Dual Specialization with Domain Expertise | Business Analytics Supply Chain Management | Information Technology
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Core Specializations in Business Analytics | Digital Technology Management |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management |
Financial Management |
Global Business |
Human Resource Management |
Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
Marketing Management |
Operations Management |
Product Management |
Project Management
3.
Over 75+ World Class Faculty pool from IITs/ IIMs and Ph.D. Scholars with Industry Experience
4.
Business Simulations in association with international agencies like Dataiku USA, UIpath USA, IT Switzerland, NASSCOM India, IBM India for academic engagement.
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Opportunity to network with working professionals from top multinational corporations
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Opportunity to work with special groups in solving business problems
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Program that drives problem-solving and decision-making in dealing with the current workplace dynamics using top-class case studies
8.
An opportunity to access diverse industries, domains, and employees
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A curriculum and pedagogy that is driven by incumbent industry needs issues and dynamics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What Should I do to Complete the Executive MBA Program?
By registering with this program, you will have the choice to access the content of the entire course (lectures, workshops, assignments, quizzes and rated work) by paying the tuition fee, attending lectures, completing assignments, passing examinations paves the way for obtaining a degree certificate. Faculty driven assignments are extremely important and must reflect your own learning and work.
2 Why Should I do an Executive MBA Program?
In a world that is turning increasingly complex and uncertain, managing careers need special skills. This MBA program provides a career success fundamental, a framework where learners can recognize problems, solve them and make decisions.
Dayananda Sagar University Executive MBA program allows a student to collaborate and communicate, competencies that are critical in the present scenario. The programs strong general management base gives a student a stable managerial foundation and a platform to construct a further specialization.
The pedagogy exposes the student to business cases studies from the foremost national and international management schools like Harvard Business School, MIT- Sloan, INSEAD and the IIMs. Case study analysis is driven by the professor.
3 Does the Program have a Fixed Syllabus?
Each of the fifteen courses that you will be required to take has a set course outline that is followed by the professor and acts as a guide for the student. These course outlines have been vetted by subject matter experts and are altered as required after due approval to keep the program current and follow industry closely.
4 Do the Faculty have Industry Experience?
About 90% of our professors have held senior leadership positions in industry and also have outstanding educational qualifications from world-class institutions like the IIT, IIM, MIT, Rochester Institute of Technology, SDA Bocconi, University of Illinois, University of Maryland and Babson College. Professors are not only teachers but are brilliant mentors and career guides too.
5 Does the Program have Placement Assistance?
Since the Executive MBA program is specifically suited to the working professional, we do not directly assist a student in terms of placement. However, students are urged to actively network and scout for career opportunities. We are also open to mentoring students, on the students request and coaching them on career opportunities.
Personal branding is crucial to cultivating a successful career. Marketing yourself and your career as a brand is more than just about creative business cards or pretty fonts– it’s about how you present yourself to potential clients, customers, and anyone else imperative to your career. The program is extremely beneficial in this regard.
6 Where are the examinations held?
All the exams will be held after every trimester in the University City Innovation campus, Bengaluru, India