AMRUT MODY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Master of Business Administration Class of 2021 Class of 2021 Master of Business Administration AMRUT MODY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT www.ahduni.edu.in

CONTENTS Contact theCareerDevelopment Centre School ofManagement Representative ListofFaculty atAmrutMody Career DevelopmentandIndustryEngagement Graduate ProgrammesforPlacement2021 Amrut ModySchoolofManagement Message fromDean, About AhmedabadUniversity List ofParticipatingOrganisation –2020 Placement PreparationActivities Integrated MasterofBusinessAdministration2016-2021 Master ofBusinessAdministration2019-2021 Graduate Programmes Undergraduate Programmes Amrut ModySchoolofManagement Centres atAhmedabadUniversity Schools atAhmedabadUniversity 23 13 17 15 14 4 5 9 11 9 5 2 7 1 1 Located in one of India’s most vibrant cities, Ahmedabad University has a unique mindset to develop cultural and entrepreneurial sensitivity in our graduates. It was established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES) which is an 85 years old academic trust.

We recognise that social challenges and job opportunities occur at the intersection of various AHMEDABAD axes of influence, defined by disciplines (data, materials, biology, and behaviour), nature (air, ABOUT US water, forests, and land), sectors of impact (health, transport, energy, and education) and Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit institution of higher learning dedicated to society (individual and community). Accordingly, Ahmedabad University strives to guide rigorous academic pursuit with a focus on building enquiry as a value through interdisciplinary students on how to learn through interdisciplinary academic and real-life experiences that learning. We provide liberal education that prepares students to think deeply and creatively traverse these intersections. across fields and emerge as independent thinkers and compassionate leaders who can innovatively engage with the complex challenges of our society. As a research university, we Ahmedabad University has four Schools; each School has its own unique institutional character are committed to the discovery of ideas that enhance our understanding of the issues that face and guiding vision, yet they are all driven by a common spirit that fosters interdisciplinary our society. learning and organic exchange that strives towards the development of innovative solutions to present day problems. We are building an environment where students and professors explore by reflecting, challenging views and assumptions of each other through data and rigorous discussions, and collaborating to develop insights. This unique learning process is mediated by projects, fieldwork and a belief that good theory leads to good practice.

• Amrut Mody School of Management

S • School of Arts and Sciences

L C E N T RES • School of Computer Studies

O • Centre for Heritage Management • School of Engineering and Applied Science • Centre for Learning Futures

• Global Centre for Environment and Energy In addition to Schools, Ahmedabad University has Centres that provide students with a host of exciting opportunities. The Centres are also involved in • Venture Studio

CH O a series of other projects: from research-oriented undertakings to on-the-ground interventions and the nurturing of young start-ups. All of these

S initiatives are open to student participation.

1 2 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Amrut Mody School of Management

In a VUCA world made ever so dynamic with rapid technological advances, the young graduates who come into the employment world have a challenge to be industry ready and employment ready.

At Ahmedabad University, we have adopted experiential pedagogies such as project-based learning, ENABLE, and we place special emphasis on interdisciplinarity in our programmes, to provide education that equips students to think deeply and creatively across multiple domains to handle the complex challenges of our societies. We encourage discovery of new ideas, and are of the belief that good theory results in good practice.

The Amrut Mody School of Management o ers management programmes for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral students, and working professionals. Our School has adopted a unique learning process, which has eldwork and industry sponsored projects at its centre. This enables students, researchers, and faculty to develop insights into the real world industry/corporate scenarios to arrive at solutions through rigorous analytical experimentation..

To groom industry-ready graduates, in addition to deep disciplinary knowledge, we provide training in business etiquette, professional behaviour, soft skills, and robust engagement with the industry within and outside the classroom. Towards this goal, we seek collaboration with industry stakeholders to create internship opportunities for our students during their programme and nal placements upon graduation.

I look forward to your participation in the placement process of our campus.

Dean, Amrut Mody School of Management

3 4 The School currently offers a multitude of programmes, from Undergraduate to Doctoral degrees as well as short term Certificate programmes. The School works closely with industry partners to provide B a chelor of Commerc e Profe s s iona l (Honour s ) a balance between rigorous practice and strong conceptual education. Moreover, it strives to bring interdisciplinary inputs to management students to develop innovative solutions to contemporary problems and The Programme is aimed specifically at students who wish to pursue professional courses such foster the entrepreneurial visions to transform the society of tomorrow. as CA, CS, CMA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, and CFP concurrently with their BCom degree. Students enrolled in this programme may also earn up to 27 credits for the articleship or internship they undertake for the professional qualification.

Undergraduate Programmes The Undergraduate programmes at the Amrut Mody School of Integ r a t e d Maste r of Business Administration Management are all crafted to provide a comprehensive grounding in the canonical subjects in Business Administration and Commerce: be it Human Resources Management, Marketing, or Finance. The five-year Integrated Master's programme in Business Administration offers Family Business and Entrepreneurship as Major. It provides training in business, finance, marketing, All students of undergraduate programme at Ahmedabad University go and management principles to enable the students to take up leadership roles in managing, through our common core, the Foundation Programme, in the first year. scaling-up, or turnaround of a family business and craft a business plan to start an enterprise. This builds the foundations of interdisciplinary learning and enables The Major helps build effective skills to assess risks associated with a business, make students to engage with issues of the society through project-based responsible decisions, and recognise opportunities within and outside one’s own businesses. It learning. focuses on identifying goals, strategies for facilitating growth, and creating experiential learning through concepts like bootstrapping, business canvas, prototyping, and building proof of concept. The Major provides an opportunity to build a new product or service based business by becoming a fellow at Venture Studio, Ahmedabad University incubator, while earning credits for the same. B achelor of Bus iness Administr ation (Honour s )

After a year-long foundation programme, the students choose one of the ten majors offered by the school as well as a minor across schools. Student engagement, innovative pedagogy, exchange programmes, and internships makes the BBA programme at Ahmedabad University unique.

B achelor of Comme r ce ( Honour s )

The School offers undergraduate degree in commerce with major in accountancy and a minor from across schools. We emphasise on interactive pedagogy for classroom learning, as well as project-based curricula. The programme focuses on linking classroom knowledge with extra-mural application by supporting regular internships and industrial visits over the course.

5 6 AMRUT MODY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Graduate Programmes M a ste r of Ar t s in E conomics The Management School's graduate programmes provide specialised domain focus to scholars, as well as a wide selection of choices from other disciplines. In-class sessions are complemented by opportunities to learn The programme combines academic rigour in the field of theoretical Economics, with through projects, industrial visits, field visits, international collaborations, emphasis on development of analytical skills, research dissertation and practical exposure in and participation in workshops, conclaves, and fairs. In addition, graduate terms of internships. This programme aims to build sensitivity among students towards the students benefit from a robust programme of guest lectures by leading economic and social issues in the world today. It enables them to understand the emerging experts from industry and academia. drivers of economic activity, both at local and global level.

We offer access to courses from other schools and partner universities. The choice-based credit system empowers students to take ownership of their learning process. Curricula across programmes are continually reviewed and updated to ensure that they remain relevant and contemporary.

Glob al Ex ecutive MBA in Pha rma c e utica l Ma n agement

M aster o f Business Administr ation (Honours ) Ahmedabad University in collaboration with the University of California San Diego offers a Global Executive MBA degree in Pharmaceutical Management for working professionals in the sector. This customised and rigorous 2-year degree programme aims to empower existing The Ahmedabad MBA is an interdisciplinary programme that combines management teams with leadership capabilities to enhance decision making and sharpen liberal education and analytical rigour. Our MBA graduates are not only execution throughout the pharmaceutical value chain. academically sound, they gain real-world experiential learning, and an appreciation of social, cultural, and ethical contexts within which a business operates. Our MBA programme prepares student to be not merely better managers, but better leaders, better citizens, and better human beings.

The combination of interdisciplinary learning, analytical mindset, and liberal education breadth of vision ensures that we prepare leaders of outstanding character who do not just build cutting-edge organisations, but strive to create a better world.

M aster in Managem e nt S tudies ( H eritage Managem e nt)

The programme emphasises on critical understanding of heritage, and holistic management approach to heritage sector. The areas of exploration within the curriculum include diverse range of heritage sectors spanning tangible and intangible, cultural and natural, historic and contemporary/living, and so on, but with a strong emphasis on holistic approach to heritage management. The programme is about processes of understanding and working in heritage sector, and NOT about learning specific heritage as such. 8 AMRUT MODY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT The Route Camp projects helps students learn crucial skills like:

Problem Identification Connecting Theory and Practice Managing Uncertainty and Change PLACEMENT 2021 Learning to Solve Issues as a Team Master of Business Administration 2019-2021 LAB COURSES

The Ahmedabad MBA is an interdisciplinary programme that combines liberal education and analytical Communication Lab: rigour. Our MBA graduates are not only academically sound, they gain real-world experiential learning, The purpose of communication lab is to strengthen persuasive speaking ability among students. The and an appreciation of social, cultural, and ethical contexts within which a business operates. Our MBA primary focus is to train students to make clear and persuasive speeches in various public and business programme prepares student to be not merely better managers, but better leaders, better citizens, and settings. better human beings. Behavioural Lab: The combination of interdisciplinary learning, analytical mindset, and liberal education breadth of vision The Idea of the lab is not to deliver a concept but to look at behaviour and activities around it as a mecha- ensures that we prepare leaders of outstanding character who do not just build cutting-edge nism to develop lifelong skills, which makes a person survive what awaits them in the professional world. organisations, but strive to create a better world. Introduction to Analytics: THE THREE PILLARS OF OUR MBA PROGRAMME: The lab aims to establish a resource centre to enhance the data and technology interpretation skills of students. LEARNING: Interdisciplinary learning is a key pillar of our MBA programme. Students of course learn traditional management subjects; but they also have the option to take courses as diverse as climate SUMMER INTERNSHIP change, environment, ethics, psychology, philosophy, heritage, and computer science. This makes them Students undergo a 6-8 week summer internship at the end of their first year. The mandatory summer well-rounded leaders, with a sense of responsibility to all stakeholders, not just driving shareholder value. internships aligns our students to learn, understand and face the workplace challenges, thus giving them a significant advantage over their peers and competitors. DOING: The MBA programme is built on the principle of doing, beyond learning. Experiential learning is at the heart of the curriculum. Our students work with real companies – through our unique Route Camp projects – for the entire duration of their MBA, with the opportunity to put their learning to practical use in real-life settings.

BECOMING: The Ahmedabad MBA programme transcends Learning and Doing, to focus on Becoming – our graduates are trained to develop a moral compass, a focus on not simply doing things right, but doing the right things. They become aware of world issues and develop a moral compass for doing business in an ethical manner, which does not just benefit the organisation but the community, and the world.

To graduate with Master of Business Administration, student must successfully earn minimum 80 credits and secure a CGPA of 2.00. Credit structure is divided into six major components: Programme Core Courses, Category A – Industry Elective Courses, Category B – Free Elective Courses, Summer Internship, Route Camp Project, and Lab Courses.

The Ahmedabad MBA programme stands out for its unique combination of liberal management education and real-world experience, through unique elements like:

Route Camp The Route Camp Programme is a 12 credit academic project that spans the 2 year MBA programme The sponsoring organisations elects a real business issue that needs solving. They provide the project objectives, expected outcomes, and deliverables A group of 5-7 students, guided jointly by a faculty advisor and industry mentor works on the project and develop creative and practical solutions to address the business issue A periodical review of the progress is done by the committee along with sponsoring organisation to ensure the project is on track and in the right direction At the end of the project, the students present their analysis, outcome, and recommendations 10 PLACEMENT 2021 Integrated Master of Business Administration 2016-2021 The five-year Integrated Master's programme in Business Administration focuses on identifying goals, strategies for facilitating growth and creating experiential learning through concepts like bootstrapping, business canvas, prototyping, and building proof of concept. A student needs to take courses leading up to a minimum of 203 credits (Undergraduate: 123 Credits and Graduate: 80 Credits with passing grades and a final CGPA of 2.00 in order to receive the Integrated Master of Business Administration degree. Credit structure is divided into five major components: Programme Core, Electives Category I, Electives Category II, Internships and Immersion, and Free Electives.

Internships form an integral part of the Integrated MBA programme at Ahmedabad University. Students are exposed to multiple short duration internships every year in organisations varying from NGOs to corporates, which fosters personal development and enables them to gain first-hand exposure of working in the real world.

The unique elements of the programme that prepares students for the Industries are: Internships Internships are a required component of Integrated MBA Programme, to equip students in dealing

• NGO Internship • Corporate/Start-up/SME Internship

First Year: Summer Break Third Year: Summer Break

• Corporate Internship • Semester Long Industry Internship

Second Year: Summer Break

International Immersion Discovering India

“Discovering India”- a two-semester experiential learning course that incorporates an excursion Rennes in France and Warsaw University in to sites of History, Ethnic Studies, Culture, Poland. Politics, Economics and Heritage. Students learn to critically examine the relationships between a Period: Fourth Year Summer or Winter Break nation and provinces, national and global cultures, the meaning of culture within a variety Due to the pandemic this year students have of personal and political perspectives. opted for Industry Internship / Industry Research Project in lieu of International Immersion.

11 12 P L ACEME NT PRE P A R ATION A C T IVIT I E S CAR EER DEVELOPMENT A N D IND USTRY E N G A G EME N T Career Counselling G uidanc e & Planning The Career Development Centre (CDC) has an empaneled The Career Development Centre helps team of Professionals, Trainers and Certified Counsellors to the University build a strong and active design a comprehensive, developmental programme that university-industry interface by organising visits, industry speakers, and grooms students to make informed educational and jury for various students’ activities, occupational choices. Students monitor their scholastic journey seminars and understanding industry with the help of their faculty mentors. needs that can be served by the university. Career Asse ssm e nt a n d T esting The Centre provides services, resources and experiences to its faculty and The Career Development Centre (CDC) provides facilities for students which helps them in achieving Aptitude and Psychometric Test to help students identify their their research, learning, and career goals. skills and competencies. This encourages students to work on The Centre, in particular, co-ordinates their respective areas of development. opportunities for employers to engage with and recruit students across Career Dev e lopme nt Workshops Ahmedabad University. • • • • Group Discussion & Personal Interview Training • •

Indus t r y E n g age m e n t

The Centre engages with industry throughout the year, and

organises various fora of engagement with students and faculty

in the form of Guest Lectures, CEO series, Workshops,

13 Seminars, Conferences. CU Rise Analytics Finance TATA AIG List of Participating Merkle Sokrati Evosys GTPL Organisations 2020 Cygnet Infotech Radio Mirchi Tatvic Analytics MRF EXL Service Harsha Engineers Aditya Birla Fashion IndusInd Bank Khimji Ramdas Dineout Reliance Money Torrent Group (Pharma & Hero FinCorp Awazz De Capital First Ltd Nestle Extramarks Education Power) Amul Infoedge (Naukri.com) Kotak Life Insurance Edenred S&P Global Havells HFFC Axis Bank Ceasefire OYO Rooms Federal Bank Trident Creation Anarock ITC La Renon Helathcare eInfochips Secure Meters HDFC Bank Hindustan Coca-Cola Bandhan Bank Cimpress Perfetti Van Melle Galaxy Surfactants Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Beverages JK Tyre LIDO Learning Ekart- Flipkart Sundyota Numandis HDFC Life Arvind Berger Paints Crest Data Systems PhonePe Gateway Group Vodafone ICICI Prudential Kent RO Magicbricks Electrotherm Symphony HDFC Ltd. Asian Paints BYJU’s CU Rise Analytics Piramal Capital & Housing Godrej & Boyce Yes Bank

15 16 Representative List of Faculty at Amrut Mody Pra dyumna Vya s

School of Management Master in Industrial Design (IIT, Bombay), Honorary Master of

Pankaj Chandra

Vice Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Management PhD (University of Pennsylvania)

Ramadhar Singh

and Hi-Tech Entrepreneurship PhD (Purdue University)

Devanath Tirup ati Research Methods

Dean, Amrut Mody School of Management

Par a g Pate l

Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programmes PhD (Gujarat University)

Chakr avarthi R ang a r ajan Decisions

of the Reserve bank of India, Former Governor of Andhra Pradesh PhD (University of Pennsylvania) Kamal G hosh Ra y

Economics, Policy Development and Financial Professor and Associate Dean, MBA Programme Planning

Priyadarshi Shukla Corporate Finance

Global Centre for Environment and Energy PhD (Stanford University) Pank aj Vais h

MBA (University of Minnesota) Renewable Technologies, Decentralized Planning, Integrated Assessment Modelling and Climate Change Policy Analysis Startup Mentor, Focus on Scaling and Transforming Businesses

17 18 Ravi Miglani Mahe ndr a Singh Rao

PGPM (IIM Ahmedabad) Fellow Programme in Management (XLRI Jamshedpur)

Psychological Distance

Satish Mehta Supratim Das G upta

Chartered Accountant PhD (University of South Carolina)

Resource and Environmental Economics, Energy Finance

Jeemol Unni Punee t Arora

PhD (SPIESER, Ahmedabad) PhD (Georgia State University)

Labour Economics, Development Studies, Development, Public and Experimental Economics

Vinodh Ma dha v a n Ishita T ripathi

PhD (Louisiana State University) San Francisco)

Economics, Crime, Law and Economics Hypothesis

Palla vi Vyas Vaibhav Kadia

PhD (University of Chicago) MPhil (Gujarat University)

Labor Economics, Human Capital Theory, Public Health and Development Economics

20 Swati G hulyani Kunal Mank odi

PhD (IIM Indore) PhD (Ganpat University)

Rahul Singh A mrita Bihani

PhD (IIM Bangalore) PhD (CEPT University)

Development Economics Management

Amol A graw a l Poona m Dugar

PhD (IIM Bangalore) PhD (Gujarat University), F.C.A.

Macroeconomics, Economic History, and Financial Markets Equity

Samvet Kuril Siddhar tha S S axe n a

PhD (IIM Ahmedabad) PhD (GLS)

SNA, Entrepreneurship, Family businesses (Focus on Succession planning)

Sudhir Pandey The complete list of Faculty at Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad PhD (University of Lucknow) University can be viewed at www.ahduni.edu.in/amsom/faculty

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