In this ever-changing world, we at the Institute of Management Studies are clear about our purpose, which gives us unmatched strength and influence. Our commitment to general management education focuses on building a deep understanding of business, teaching with skill and passion, and communicating ideas that have power in practice. Our dedication to dealing with actual management situation, taking up problem-focused research, and application of case method of instruction, continue to be the hallmarks of our curriculum. The MBA programme at Himachal Pradesh University prepares students for management and staff positions in regional, national, and international organizations. Co-curricular emphases are on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives, environment concerns, and skilful applications of information technology.

We, the members of the IMS strive for the very highest standards in everything that we do. We interact with each other to produce important new knowledge as the leading edge of our disciplines, to create an intellectually rigorous learning environment and to show uncompromising dedication to our stakeholders.

Determined to provide a quality management education, IMS has overhauled MBA curriculum in the light of UGC Model Curriculum released in December 2001. This ensures the students how all the functional areas (e.g., accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and production) must work in harmony with each other.

• A Unique feature of the new curriculum is offering of Two Major Specializations where students have the choice to pursue studies in the areas of their interest and also empower themselves for seeking suitable jobs in the ever-changing world of business.
• Students have a "real world experience" through on the job training, project work, and opportunity to 'shadow' an executive- The Institute has State-of-the-art IT-laboratory, modern educational gadgets, well-equipped class theatres and Institute's own library with latest volumes of books and video cassettes on management.
• Institute-industry interaction has enabled the Institute to provide better placements of its students.
• Alumni Association has invigorated the Institute with cutting-edge vision and profuse enthusiasm to perform better amidst hard-hitting global environment

The Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from our institute have excelled in the business world as professional managers and entrepreneurs.  Keeping in view the global environment of business, we have re-engineered the management development processes in this institute.  A large number of foreign students from the South Asian, Middle East and African countries have been trained in recent past.  In the New Millennium, the institute is trying to reach out overseas students community, especially the wards of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the countries of Europe and North America.

The institute is proud of some eminent personalities in the field of management education who were associated with its establishment and development, but we do not believe in hawking our rich tradition alone.  We continue to keep our training and development effort up-to-date.

Excellent climate, state of the art infrastructural facilities and a beautiful location make learning in our institute a unique experience. 

The Core Faculty comprises of about sixteen management graduates with research qualifications. Instructions are supplemented by distinguished guest faculty drawn both from the Industry and Academic World. Total Quality Management is the hallmark of education in the institute.

The LAN of the institute is presently connected through the BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd)  with the Cyber World. The institute has its own website, www.imsshimla.org. The class rooms, faculty rooms and IT Lab is connected through a LAN. Internet facility is available to all students and teachers. The institute has latest technology for utilizing Internet facility including latest hardware and software. The courses have a strong IT content. The institute also offers IT specializations, besides, two compulsory courses on Management Information System (MIS) and Applications of computer in Business..  Further, The institute has strengthened IT- enabled electronic business management by a strategic alliance struck with Regional Computer Centre (DOEACC) a leading IT training establishment in this part of the country.

The institute publishes biannual management journal, “Shimla Management Journal”, which is a rich source of disseminating the management knowledge across the country. The paper/research articles contributors may send manuscripts not exceeding 20 pages and a abstract not exceeding 500 words along with soft copy (floppy diskette) to the director or editor, SMJ. The journal may be subscribed at the rate of Rs.50/- per issue, through DD/Cheque in favour of Director, IMS, H.P.University, Shimla. 

Shimla Management Association, a group of alumni, functions within the institute so as to have an intense interaction with the Industry.  The association looks after the training, placement, industrial tours, consultancy and liaison with old students as well as industrial world.  The students of the institute may become the members of the association. The institute is the pioneering spirit behind the Shimla Chapter of All India Management Association.  The University-Industry interaction has been intensified and the institute plans to work in close contact with H.P. Chapter of CII. 

Aspirant candidates having three years of full time working experience or having qualified UGC-NET/JRF may register for PhD in management.

(ii)   Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme

            The MBA programme runs over four semesters. The curricula of programme have been designed with the objective of inculcating technical, human, analytical and conceptual skills among the students. The knowledge of different functional areas of management is further enriched by offering specializations    in six fields, namely – Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Production and Technology Management, Information Technology Management and International Business.

The course curricula of programme focuses on infusing problem-solving skills and dispositions among the students.  They empower them to aptly scan the opportunities and challenges emerging in the business environment.  Seminars, workshops, conferences and symposia are organized to expose students to the development in the macro environment and also to develop necessary analytical and interactional skills. All through the course, an inter-disciplinary approach is adopted in order to develop a multi-faceted personality.

For facilitating participative learning, the institute utilizes a number of techniques including case study, management games, role plays, group discussions, brain storming, simulations, quizzes, problem solving, etc.  Through a spectrum of modern educational gadgets, learning is made a more pleasant and unforgettable experience. Besides, the judicious blend of internal and external evaluation in examination and during training makes this management development exercise a rewarding experience for the participants.

The institute admits 90 students for MBA course.  Out of these 90 seats 60 seats are under subsidized category and 30 seats are under Self-financing/NRI/NRI Sponsored.

Minimum eligibility for the course is any first bachelor degree of a university, established by law in India, at least with 50% marks (with 45% marks in the case of Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates).  The candidates who are appearing for their final examination of bachelor degree examination in April/ May, 2004 shall be allowed to appear in Management Aptitude Test (MAT), but the final selection is subject to their satisfying the above said eligibility condition.

Except for Self financing/ NRI/NRI Sponsored / Foreign National candidates, serving or retired defence personnel, the maximum age limit  is 26 years on the 1st of July of the year concerned, provided that in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the upper age limit will be raised by three years.

            Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to permit age relaxation for reason to be recorded in writing up to a maximum of three months.  Provided further that age bar shall not apply in case of in-service candidates/ students and the State/ Government of India nominees.

The admission is based on the merit in competitive examination, which comprises of Application Rating, Management Aptitude Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Management Aptitude Test (MAT) will be of objective type consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). 

            The candidates for Self-financing/NRI/ NRI Sponsored/ Foreign National seats shall compete among themselves, so is the case with the subsidized seats.  The MAT will be conducted at Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and Dharamshala.  The weightage assigned in computing merit is as follows: -

• 1         Application Rating [10 % of the percentage of marks obtained in each of the following examinations i.e. matriculation, +2 and graduation.] 30 Marks
• 2         Management Aptitude Test (M.A.T) 50  Marks.
• 3         Group Discussion 10 Marks.
• 4         Personal Interview 10 marks.

            The MAT will be conducted at Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh and Dharamshala. The institute reserves the right to alter the date/centre of M.A.T.

( NOTE: - The centre will be created depending on the number of students’ applications ).

( ii )             COMPOSITION OF TEST

            The MAT will have four sections of English Comprehension, Reasoning, Business Environment and Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Interpretation. The performance in MAT is the basis for screening the candidates for group discussion and personal interview. Normally, three candidates for each seat are called for group discussion and personal interview.

Admission to MBA programme except for seats reserved for Self-financing/ NRI/ NRI Sponsored and Foreign National candidates shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. 15% and 7½ % seats shall be reserved for S.C. and S.T. candidates respectively, who have passed their qualifying examination from Himachal Pradesh University or Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidayalaya, Palampur, Kangra, H.P. or Dr.Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan,H.P.
2. The remaining 77 ½ % seats shall be filled up as under: -

a.                  25% of the seats for admission shall be open for all the candidates- irrespective of the Institution from where they have passed their qualifying- examination.

b.                  75% of the seats shall be filled out of the candidates, who have passed their qualifying examination from Himachal Pradesh University or H.P. Krishi Vishwavidayalaya Palampur or Dr.Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry subject to the following reservations:

3. 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding sportsmen/ women.
4. 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding cultural activists.
5. 3% of the seats shall be reserved for physically handicapped candidates.

6. Provided that the minimum eligibility for admission to a course in case of SC/ST will be 5% lower than the eligibility conditions for other students.
7. Provided further that one seat (Supernumerary) shall be reserved for the serving/ retired defence service personnel, if they fulfil the minimum eligibility conditions prescribed for admission.
8. Provided further that the candidates seeking admission to MBA course, having passed +2 or equivalent examination from the institution located within the territorial jurisdiction of Himachal Pradesh, with a degree in Engineering from an Institution outside the state or other degree which is not available in the H.P. University shall also be considered under categories provided in clause (A) and (B) above.

The roster of admission, showing reservations of various categories shall be used as per H.P. University rules (Which was made applicable from the session 1995-96).

The Application Form duly filled up is required to be submitted to the office of  Director, IMS, H.P. University, Shimla-171005, along with the following:

  I.      Crossed Indian Postal Orders/Bank Draft of Rs.100/- (Rs.25/- in case of SC/ST candidates) in case of Indian Nationals, and US $10 (Ten Dollars) in case of Foreign Nationals, payable to the Director, IMS, H.P. University, Shimla-171005.

II.      The Admit Card along with the two enclosed envelopes bearing stamps of Rs. 25/- (registered letter) and Rs 6/- each or as per the norms of postal services.  In case of foreign addressee, stamps of required amount should be affixed by the applicant.

(a) On Admission  ( In Rupees )

1. Caution Fee                 200.00

2. Admission Fee              25.00

3. Library                         200.00

4. Examination Fee           60.00 

(b) Annual Charges       102.00

(c) Monthly Charges     42.00       

COMPUTER FEE

The candidate admitted under NRI / Self-Financing / NRI Sponsored/Foreign Nationals scheme shall be charged a consolidated training fee of US $ 2000 (Two thousand dollars) per annum or its equivalent in Indian Currency (in Rupees) as on 01-07-2004, in addition to the fees charged from the student admitted against subsidized seat.  These dues have to be deposited at the time of admission to the First and Third Semesters through a bank draft in the name of Director, I.M.S., H.P. University, Shimla-171005. This will not cover boarding, lodging, medical, travel and other personal expenses.

( Note: The rate of US$ at the time of admission will be applicable for whole session 2004-06. )

The institute reserves the right to decide the number of seats for the above said category of students, depending upon the availability of facilities in the institute.

  In support of eligibility, for being considered for admission under this scheme, candidate shall be required to submit, along with the Application Form any one of the following documents as may be applicable for the category of his/ her candidature :-

1.   Proof of nationality in case of Foreign Nationals.
2. Proof of his/ her status, in case of NRI.  For this purpose, either of the following documents shall be considered as a proper proof:
3.  Copy of the Non-Resident Card/ Employment Card issued by the Employer.
4. Photocopy of the Immigration/ Employment Visa entry on the passport along with details of the passport.
5. Certificate issued by the Indian Embassy/ High Commission  in the country where NRI is residing.
6. Photocopy of the latest Assessment Order of the Income Tax  Authorities either in India or the country of employment filed in the status of Non-Resident Indian.
7. Certificate of Sponsorship from a NRI in case of sponsored candidate, along with proof of NRI status of the sponsorer as required under Para (2) above.

( NOTE: The institute reserves the right to fill up any vacant seats in the self-financing category. If sufficient number of candidates do not qualify for admission on the basis of competitive examination. Seats would be filed on the basis of academic performance in the qualifying examination. FEE ONCE DEPOSITED SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED )

University hostels accommodate some students on the basis of merit, depending upon the number of vacancies in the hostel. The residential arrangement for the rest is the responsibility of candidates themselves.

( NOTE:- Notwithstanding anything contained in this Handbook of Information, the students will have to abide by provisions of the HPU Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules & Regulations as may be framed and amended from time to time.)

The programme is of two years duration spread over four semesters.  In addition to various courses, students conduct field research survey and undergo eight-weeks  ‘On-the-Job’ training in industrial undertakings.

The list of papers offered during First Year and Second Year of the programme shall be as follows.

FIRST SEMESTER

101  Management Process & Organisational Behaviour

102  Management Science-I

103  Managerial Economics

104  Business Environment

105  Indian Ethos & Values

106  Accounting for Managers

107 Computer Applications in Management

SECOND SEMESTER

• 201     Organizational Effectiveness, Change and Organizational Development
• 202     Management Science – II
• 203     Human Resource Management
• 204     Financial Management
• 205     Marketing Management
• 206     Operations Management
• 207     Research Methodology
• 208     Viva – Voce based on 1st & 2nd Semesters

THIRD  SEMESTER                 

• 301     Strategic Analysis
• 302       Management Information System  (MIS)
• 303        On-the-Job Training Report

304 - 306 Specialization – I  (Three Courses)

307 – 309 Specialization – II (Three Courses)

FOURTH SEMESTER

• 401        Strategic Management
• 402        Specialization – I
• 403        Specialization – II
• 404        Project Study
• 405        Viva – Voce

Industrial training will be an integral part of the course structure.

SPECIALISATIONS

Students will have the option of taking two specialization fields. Under each specialization, they will opt for three courses in third semester and one in forth semester.

FINANCE:

FM-01. Indian Financial System

FM-02.  Security Analysis and Investment Management

FM-03.    Portfolio Management

FM-04.    International Financial Management

FM-05.   Management of Financial Services

FM-06.   Management Control System

FM-07.  Advanced Financial Management

FM-08. Corporate Taxation

FM-09.  Financial Derivatives

FM-10.  Project Planning, Analysis and Management

FM-11.  International Financial Markets

FM-12.  Management of Financial Institutions

FM-13.  Working Capital Management

FM-14.  Foreign Exchange Management

FM-15.  Infrastructure Finance 

MARKETING:

MM-01. Marketing Research

MM-02. Advertising Management

MM-03. Strategic Marketing

MM-04. Rural  Marketing

MM-05. Sales and Distribution Management

MM-06. Industrial Marketing

MM-07. Sales Promotion Management

MM-08. Marketing of Services

MM-09. Marketing for Non-profit Organizations

MM-10. Brand Management

MM-11 .Marketing of Social Services

MM-12. E-Commerce 

PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT:

PTM -01.Advanced Production Management

PTM -02.Advanced Operation Research

PTM –03.Total Quality Management

PTM –04.Technology Management

PTM -05.Materials Management

PTM –06.Advanced Operations Research

PTM –07.Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Management             

PTM –08.Business Process Re- Engineering

PTM -09.Enterprise Resource  Planning

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

HRM – 01.Industrial Relations.

HRM – 02.Advanced Industrial Psychology.

HRM – 03.Personnel Research.

HRM – 04.Managing Interpersonal and Group Processes.

HRM – 05.Human Resource Development.

HRM – 06.Labour Legislations.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT:

ITM – 01.Enterprises Resource Planning (E.R.P.)

ITM – 02.Object Oriented Programming with C++/VISUAL C++

ITM – 03.System Analysis and Design.

ITM – 04.Management Support Systems

ITM – 05.Strategic Management of Information Technology.

ITM – 06.E-Commerce.

ITM – 07.Internet and Web Page Designing.

ITM – 08.Database Management System Application Development Using ORACLE and DEVELOPER 2000.

ITM – 09.Telecommunications for Business.

ITM – 10.Security and Control Information System.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:

IB – 01.International Marketing

IB – 02.International Financial Management

IB – 03.International Trade Procedure & Documentation                     

IB – 04.Marketing of Thrust Products and Characteristics of Trading Partners.

IB – 05.Comparative International Management

IB – 06.Overseas Project   Management   

IB – 07.International Marketing Logistics

IB – 08.International Business Environment

( Note: Institute reserves the right to offer or not to offer a particular specialization in any academic session. )

EVALUATON:

Each paper will carry 100 marks of which 40 will be internal assessment and remaining 60 for written examination. The duration of written examination for each paper shall be three hours.

 Name, Designation, Specialization                                                                                                        

Dr. Suresh Kumar, Professor & Director, Human Resource Management

Dr. M.K. Sharma, Professor, Business Environment, Strategic management

Dr. Deepak Sood, Professor, Strategic Management

Dr.Balram Dogra (On leave), Professor, Marketing

Dr.Yoginder Verma, Professor, Organisation Behaviour & HRM

Dr. (Mrs.) Sadhana Mahajan, Professor, Management Science, Operation Management

Dr.J.B. Nadda, Professor, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing

Dr. C.L. Chandan, Reader, Accountancy, Finance

Dr. (Mrs.) Shashi Verma, Reader, Organisational Behaviour, HRM

Dr. Yashwant Gupta, Reader, Finance & Accounts

Dr. Shyam Lal Kaushal, Lecturer (Selection Grade), Human Resource Development

Dr.Pawan Kumar Garga, Senior Lecturer, Marketing

Dr. Jai Singh Parmar, Senior Lecturer, Economic Analysis, Business Policy

Dr. Parmod Sharma, Senior Lecturer, Marketing

Dr Dinesh Kumar, Lecturer, Finance                     

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