Course Architecture

In consistency with internationally renowned Indian and international higher learning institutions, the programme will comprise off our phases of course and the siswork. During the first two phases, the candidates will be expected to complete course work over a period not exceeding first two academic years. During the third and fourth phase the candidates will be involved in proposal development, data collection and the siswriting.

Candidates will go through coursework in 6 terms spread over two academic years, and complete 45 credits. The academic group that a candidate joins will be treated as the Major Area, while the candidate may additionally choose another academic group as a Minor Area of specialization. Each credit consists of 10 hours of classroom interaction.

In the firstyear, candidates would be required to earn 28.5 credits through the courses mentioned above.

Courses on Business Policy and Advances in Entrepreneurship Theories are compulsory for every FPM student. The courses under Policy and Theories will be run as a lecture and seminar course.

 

The major and minor seminar courses are compulsory for all FPM students. The courses under major/minor areas will be run asa seminar course. Compulsory and Elective Courses in Each (Major & Minor) Area: (4.0 Credit Major + 2.0 Credit Minor Courses)

 

Collaborative Academic projects are mandatory for every FPM student. The candidate has to review academic literature and develop article/empirical paper which can be submitted for the publication. FPM candidates also have to contribute as a teaching assistant (in minimum two courses) with any faculty member during 2nd year of the program, on their preferred courses.

 

Quantitative & Qualitative Techniques & Research Methodology Courses are compulsory for every FPM student. The courses will be run as lecture and seminar course.

 

Thesis and Academic Writing Course is compulsory for every FPM student. The course will be run as lecture and seminar course.

The Teaching Assistantship is compulsory for every FPM student. The student has to choose the at least one full course (of minimum 3.0 Credit each) for teaching in Post Graduate during 3rd and 4th year. FPM Students are also encouraged to design and coordinate short term programmes/project.

Assessment

1. The Institute follows a system of continuous evaluation monthly and annually through multiple assessment methods to monitor candidate’s academic performance. The aim of assessment exercise is to measure enhancement in candidate’s knowledge, skills, and application based ability. Candidate understands of concepts, theories, business practices and applications and their decision making abilities are assessed through varied evaluation tools and methods.
2. The student will present two seminars (one major and one minor) and based on feedback given by faculty group(s) will produce two working papers (one for major and minor). The working paper will be evaluated and suitable grades will be awarded.
3. The Compulsory Collaborative Academic Project (CCAP) will be evaluated and suitable grades will be awarded to student based on the quality ofreview paper and empirical paper, submitted by the student.
4. The assessment of the Teaching Assistantship Assignment (TAA) will be based on feedback given by PGP-Students.

 

Duration of the Programme

Students are expected to complete the programme within four years. However, under special circumstances extension of one more year may be granted without any financial aid.

Exemption from Courses in First Year

Candidates who have passed their two year management programme (MBA or PG Degree/Diploma in Management or Entrepreneurship) from an AICTE/UGC recognized Institute/University and have work experience of more than two years will have to pass the examination of compulsory papers, however they may be exempted from the classes in consultation with instructors inthe first year.