MBA (Social Entrepreneurship)

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About the Center for Sustainability Management & Social Entrepreneurship

The Center for Sustainability Management & Social Entrepreneurship, NMIMS has been established with deep respect for talent / passion and dedication of the countless individuals who have devoted their lives to the working for the common good. This work is difficult and involves unparalleled challenges. We believe that social sector leaders, business school faculty, M BA students and alumni can all benefit by joining in a systematic search for better ways to develop, sustain, and spread innovative and effective responses to social needs. Through thoughtful application of business expertise, we aim to foster entrepreneurial responses to social problems. The Center blends social concern with professional response through an integrated approach that combines research and consultancy, teaching and field action. Its interventions include professional development of social sector, capacity building for the resource poor and entrepreneurship development. The comprehensive Disaster Management program of the center specializes in providing capacity building programs in the area of disaster preparedness and disaster mitigation for both for- profit and non-profit organizations. The Center has increasingly been involved in research and providing consultancy in areas of management of social enterprises, CSR, micro-enterprise management and conducting social audits.

Societies are searching for innovative and efficient ways to provide socially important goods in health, education, social services, environment and community development. With the emergence and growth of cross sector partnerships, there is a growing realization that there is a way to combine the very best of the not-for-profit, philanthropic world with the very best of the for-profit, enterprising world. This hybrid is the wave of the future for both profit and nonprofit organizations. In the face of this new reality, an increasing number of forward-looking non-profits / NGOs are beginning to appreciate the increased revenue, focus and effectiveness that can come from adopting “for profit” business approaches. Increasingly, they are reinventing themselves as social entrepreneurs, combining “the passion of a social mission with an image of business-like discipline, innovation, and determination.

NMIMS is committed to nurturing the social entrepreneurs of tomorrow and strengthen the social entrepreneurs of today. In this context in 2007, NMIMS designed and launched a uniquely architectured One Year Diploma Program in Social Entrepreneurship and a Three Year Part Time MBA Program in Social Entrepreneurship.

Part Time MBA in Social Entrepreneurship:

This is a comprehensive program for development sector professionals who aspire to excel in an increasingly complex and competitive scenario. The program endeavours to develop strategic orientation and motivation for success with social conscience. The Part Time MBA in Social Entrepreneurship prepares students for innovatively approaching public needs with a combination of entrepreneurial practices and social purposes through the for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental sectors.

Program Objectives

Objectives of the Social Entrepreneurship Programmes

Part Time MBA Programme:

1. To focus on execution of projects and develop sustainability of development organisations through innovative management approach.

2. To develop a holistic perspective on contemporary issues in management of social sector.

3. To complement the operational skills of management with a strategic vision to develop social enterprises.

4. To make the participants abreast of the latest professional trends in civil society interventions and organisation.

5. To expose the participants to international benchmarks in stakeholder management in the social sector.

Whom will the programmes be of interest?

This vigorous weekend programmes are primarily aimed at:

1. Executives, Trustees and Board Members of Public & Charitable Trusts, Foundations, Co-operative societies and community based organisations seeking guidance to strengthen an already established organisation.

2. Voluntary social service providers who wish to offer highly accessible and practical organization development programmes in their areas.

3. Executives / Managers from Business Organisations working in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility.

4. Officials in public services, health officers and community workers.

5. Volunteers in the social sector who wish to professionalize their inputs.

6. Social work professionals who wish to upgrade their knowledge.

7. Graduates / Post Graduates from any discipline who are interested in the social sector.

Pedagogy

The Diploma Programme (one year duration) as well as the Part Time MBA Programme (three year duration) will commence in June and end in April. For the First Year of MBA and Diploma, classes will be arranged between 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Saturdays and 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on Sundays.

For Second and Third Year of Part-time MBA, the classes will also be held on Saturday evenings form 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in addition to the classes on the timings as mentioned above.
Teaching Methodology will focus on development of knowledge, skills and attitudes of the participants so that they can successfully manage the responsibility of the tasks, which they handle in the social sector. Emphasis will be laid on participatory learning. The courses take the form of lectures, discussions, case studies as well as academic analysis and framing of the issues. The theoretical and informational inputs will be imparted through classroom lectures. Group discussions will be held to facilitate the participants in exchanging their views, ideas and also their problems and prospects leading to mutual learning. The course includes a range of guest speakers from relevant organizations. Extensive use of case studies, simulations and discussions will be held to facilitate intellectual, networking, and professional development.

Application Procedure

The application fee for the said courses is Rs. 1000/- (One thousand only) which can be paid vide demand draft drawn in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS”, and sent at the Accounts Office at the NMIMS address. .

Forms will be available for sale in hard copy at the Accounts Department of NMIMS during office hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, except on Bank Holidays) by paying Rs. 1000/- in cash. Application forms can also be obtained by post/courier by sending a Demand Draft for Rs. I000/- drawn in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai.

For further details visit NMIMS website.

Selection Procedure

Selection to both the programmes will be based on selection test which will comprise of a) Essay Test and b) Personal Interview. The selection test will be held at the NMIMS Campus. The list of selected candidates will be displayed on the website and on the institute notice board one week after the selection test.

Scholarships

Loan scholarships from Rotary Club of Bombay West and Need-based scholarships from Shroff Family Charitable Trust (SFCT) are also available for the deserving students.

Admission Criteria Process

The application fee for the said courses is Rs. 1000/- (One thousand only) which can be paid vide demand draft drawn in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS”, and sent at the Accounts Office at the NMIMS address. .

Forms will be available for sale in hard copy at the Accounts Department of NMIMS during office hours (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, except on Bank Holidays) by paying Rs. 1000/- in cash. Application forms can also be obtained by post/courier by sending a Demand Draft for Rs. I000/- drawn in favour of “SVKM’s NMIMS” payable at Mumbai.
For further details visit NMIMS website.

Evaluation Criteria

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their presentations, written assignments and written examination scheduled at the end of each trimester.

Award of Part Time MBA Degree:

Degree will be awarded based on the attendance, participation, project work, presentations and examination for each course paper.

Candidates are requested to clearly indicate their preference of opting for the Part Time MBA program in Social Entrepreneurship at the time of admission.

Venue of the Programme:
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai – 400 056

Contact Information

1. Dr. Meena Galliara, Director, Center for Sustainability Management & Social Entrepreneurship, NMIMS
2. Ms Anuradha Bhawe, Community Development Officer, Center for Sustainability Management & Social Entrepreneurship,NMIMS
3. Ms Sushma Louis, Secretary
4. Dr. Sujata Mukherjee, Faculty, Center for Sustainability Management & Social Entrepreneurship.
5. Ms Shobha Pereira, Course Coordinator

Curriculum

Diploma Programme / Part Time MBA (SE) - 2013

Ten lectures of three hours each for Diploma/PT MBA Iyr, IIyr & IIIyr.

Part Time MBA (SE) Second Year

 Part Time MBA (SE) Third Year

Instruction Sheet

Part Time MBA in Social Entrepreneurship / Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship (Batch 2013)

Information Handout

1. Eligibility Criteria:

For Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship

Graduation in any Discipline & Minimum one year work experience in social sector either as NSS/NCC student or as volunteer or as full time or part time staff member. Work experience shall be exempted for fresh graduates having BSW/MSW or M.A i n Social Work

For Part Time MBA in Social Entrepreneurship

Graduation in any Discipline & Minimum two years work experience in social sector either as NSS/NCC student or as volunteer or as full time or part time staff member. Work experience shall be exempted for fresh graduates having BSW/MSW or M.A in Social Work.

2. Registration Process:

Hard copy of the application form will be available at the accounts counter on 8th floor from 11 am to 5 pm during the registration period mentioned in the important dates sheet on submission of demand draft of Rs. 1000/-drawn in favor of SVKM’s NMIMS payable at Mumbai (non refundable).

Please submit the following documents along with the hard copy of duly filled in application form to the below mentioned address between 11 am to 5 pm latest by 28/3/2013.

Admission Department

8th Floor, SVKM's NMIMS

V.L.Mehta Road,Above Mithibai College

Vile Parle (W),

Mumbai-400 056, India

• Graduation Marksheet

• Degree Certificate

• Work Experience certificates (if applicable)

3. Duration of Program:

PTMBA in Social Entrepreneurship–3 Years

Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship–1 Year

4.Selection Procedure :

Essay Test & Personal Interview

5.Please check the important dates put up on the NMIMS website and preserve it as a guide. All announcements from the NMIMS will be through its  NMIMS web site.

6. Please check eligibility criteria before applying for the Program.

7. Please note that registration fees is non refundable.

8. All disputes under Mumbai jurisdiction only.

9. NMIMS will not be responsible for non-delivery or non-receipt of Demand Draft sent through postal authorities or courier.

Important Dates

Three Year Part Time M.B.A. Programme–Social Entrepreneurship

(Batch 2013-15)

&

One Year Part Time Weekend Diploma Programme–Social Entrepreneurship (Batch2013-14)

Sundays and Holidays excluded

Refund Rules in case of cancellation of admission:

The Schedule of refund of fees will be as follows:

SVKM's NMiMS - School of Business Management

The School of Business Management (SBM) of SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University), one of India’s  premier business schools is situated in Mumbai- the financial hub and nerve centre of  the country.

Apart from offering diverse cutting-edge programs for students, it also offers executive education programs for professionals who want to make the key transition in their careers. The SBM educational experience aims to equip students with a bedrock of management skills to help them navigate through the complex business environment of today.  A dynamic curriculum designed in conjunction with academics and industry practitioners, provides them the opportunities to master new skills and explore varied perspectives.

The School uses the case method as its chief pedagogical tool to bring to the classroom real world business scenarios that provide compelling opportunities amidst challenging settings; the emphasis here  is on practical knowledge and personalized learning. SBM has an abundance of intellectual capital in the form of faculty members who are renowned in their respective fields and are committed to creating a dynamic learning environment.

Social sensitivity is the credo at SBM, where students are sensitized to respond to the changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge for creating a sustainable society.