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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Master of Business
Administration
Built on Technology. Designed for Leadership.
A two-year full-time MBA program at Global Academy of Technology, designed to develop business leaders through industry-integrated, experiential and technology-enabled management education.
2Years
4Semesters
6Specializations
VTUAffiliated
MBA AT GAT
Management education for the digital business era.
Learn to connect business strategy, data, technology and innovation to solve real-world challenges and build sustainable careers.
01 / COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
A curriculum shaped around tomorrow's business.
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Industry-Integrated Academic Learning
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Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making
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Exposure to Global Technology Companies
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Entrepreneurship Networks, Startups, Unicorns, FinTech & Digital Businesses
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AI Integrated Curriculum – Learn through Technology
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Experiential, Applied & Research-Driven Learning
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Domain Training
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Career Opportunities Across Sectors
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Advantages of Interdisciplinary Exposure
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Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation
02 / PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Built on technology.
Built on technology.
Designed for leadership.
The Master of Business Administration program at the Global Academy of Technology (GAT) aims to cultivate aspiring management leaders by providing a comprehensive understanding of key managerial functions across various industries. With a focus on practical application, the program enhances students' skills in communication, leadership, and decision-making, while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Established in 2004, the Department of Management Studies at GAT offers a two year full time MBA program affiliated with VTU, approved by AICTE, and recognized by the Government of Karnataka. The program provides a holistic management education across various disciplines, preparing students to become proficient business leaders with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today's competitive global business environment.
DEPARTMENT MISSION
M1
Develop professionally competent managers through rigorous, experiential and industry relevant management education.
M2
Foster innovation, entrepreneurship and collaborative engagement with industry to create and scale responsible business ventures.
M3
Shape ethical Innovative & socially responsible leaders & entrepreneurs who create sustainable value for business & society.
03 / OUTCOMES
What the program is built
What the program is built
to achieve.
PEOs
Program Education Objectives
- PEO1: To equip students with subject knowledge and expertise of managerial functions.
- PEO2: To empower students with application driven skills.
- PEO3: To nurture the spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among students.
- PEO4: To develop effective communication, decision making and leadership skills among students.
- PEO5: To inculcate ethical qualities and a sense of social purpose among students.
PSOs
Program Specific Outcomes
- PSO1: Develop the students into effective leaders and administrators ready to face the challenges of the corporate world.
- PSO2: Equip students with professional skills of management and entrepreneurship to have sustainable career.
- PSO3: Inculcate social, legal and ethical responsibilities among the students to become responsible citizens of the country.
04 / WHY CHOOSE MBA AT GAT?
Learning that moves beyond the classroom.
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Industry-Integrated Learning
The program bridges classroom concepts with real business practices through internships, live projects, corporate mentoring, simulations, and industry interactions.
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Experienced Faculty and Personalized Faculty Mentoring
Learn from highly qualified educators and industry experts guiding students in academics, research, and real world problem solving. Receive focused guidance and mentorship through small group interactions with experienced professors.
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Experiential & Research-Oriented Pedagogy
The curriculum emphasizes case based learning, business simulations, analytical problem solving, consulting assignments, and application oriented research projects.
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Exemplary Facilities
The institution provides world-class facilities that support experiential learning through live projects, simulations, and internships. Dedicated spaces for international immersion programs and industry interactions add practical exposure alongside academic rigor.
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Leadership & Holistic Development
Empowering future leaders through immersive learning fostering strategic communication, high emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making and teamwork for peak managerial effectiveness.
05 / SPECIALIZATIONS
Choose your domain.
Choose your domain.
Build your expertise.
From the third semester onwards, students deepen their expertise by choosing from six high-demand specialization domains designed to align with current industry requirements and emerging business trends.
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Marketing
Brand management, digital marketing and market research.
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Finance
Corporate finance, investment banking and financial analysis.
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Human Resources
Human resource management and people-focused business practice.
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Business Analytics
Business analytics, data mining and predictive modeling.
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Logistics management, operations planning and procurement.
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Entrepreneurship & Small Businesses
Innovation, entrepreneurship and responsible business ventures.
06 / LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you will learn.
Establish a strong foundation in Business management, Finance, Marketing,
Human resources, Business analytics, Logistics, Supply chain &
Entrepreneurship.
Develop strategic decision making skills to assess and address complex
business challenges.
Gain practical knowledge of budgeting, investment, financial management,
and planning.
Build expertise in branding, consumer insights, and digital marketing
strategies.
Leverage data analytics and AI driven tools to support informed business
decisions.
Enhance leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and people management
skills.
Understand customer expectations, market dynamics, and consumer
decision-making patterns.
Explore digital transformation and emerging technology enabled business
models.
Strengthen professional communication, presentation, negotiation, and
interpersonal skills.
Foster creativity, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and problem
solving abilities.
Apply critical and analytical thinking to address real world business
situations.
Develop a global business perspective through exposure to international
markets, practices, and environments.
07 / ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Program structure &
Program structure &
learning approach.
The program structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
Core Management Foundation
- Management Concepts & Organizational Behaviour
- Managerial Economics
- Business Mathematics and Statistics for Managers
- Financial Reporting Analysis
- Business Communication
- Marketing Management
- Professional Skill Development Course ADMA-1
- Organization Structure Training
SEMESTER 2
Core Management Foundation
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Production and Operations Management
- Operation Research
- Business Research Methods
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Professional Skill Development Course ADMA-2
- Societal Project
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 3
Core Specialisation
Exclusive courses and electives based on each specialization.
Core Schemes & Dual schemes: Core Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship & small businesses.
- Professional Core Course
- Professional Elective Course 1
- Professional Elective Course 2
- Professional Elective Course 3
- Professional Elective Course 4
- Professional Skill Development Course ADMA-3
- Internship
SEMESTER 4
Core Specialisation
- Professional Elective Course 1
- Professional Elective Course 2
- Professional Elective Course 3
- Professional Elective Course 4
- Professional Skill Development Course ADMA-4
- Capstone Project
08 / HOW DO WE TEACH
The future belongs to professionals who can combine Technology, Data and Innovation and Business strategy.
TEACHING & LEARNING PEDAGOGY
09 / ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION CRITERIA
Start your MBA journey.
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Qualification and Eligibility – Overview
Candidates who have passed a recognized Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of three years duration or equivalent examination and obtained an aggregate minimum of 50% marks considering all the courses including language courses in all the years of the Degree Examination. SC, ST, and Category-I of Karnataka candidates who are ordinarily resident of Karnataka should have secured not less than 45%. Those who secured less than the prescribed standards shall not be eligible for registration to the MBA program.
Candidates who register under Karnataka Examinations Authority abbreviated as KEA for Post-Graduate Common Entrance Examination abbreviated as PGCET can seek admission through the Government quota by fulfilling eligibility requirements.
Candidates seeking admission under the Management quota should have appeared in any one of the following entrance examinations approved by the competent authorities viz. Government of Karnataka, AICTE, Visvesvaraya Technological University, All India Management Association (AIMA) or any other Universities in the State of Karnataka.
- PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority
- KMAT conducted by Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association
- CMAT conducted by AICTE, New Delhi
- MAT conducted by AIMA, New Delhi
Candidates from other States in India and Foreign Candidates shall obtain Eligibility certificate from Visvesvaraya Technological University to seek admission for MBA Program under Management quota and should fulfill the prescribed requirements.
ADMISSION ROUTES
Government quota
Management quota
Other State & Foreign Candidates
10 / CAREER PATHS, OPPORTUNITIES & ROADMAP
Foundation → Specialization → Industry.
Select a specialization track to explore a learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.
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Foundation Phase
Semester 1 & Semester 2Students build a strong foundation in management principles, business fundamentals, communication, analytical thinking, problem solving, and strategic decision making, while developing a broad understanding of contemporary business.
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Specialisation & Advanced Learning
Semester 3 & Semester 4Students deepen their expertise in their chosen specialization through advanced domain specific learning, internships, live projects, industry interactions, consulting assignments, and practical applications, preparing them for diverse professional roles and career opportunities.
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Industry & Career Readiness
Application → Career ReadinessUpon successful completion of the program, graduates can explore a wide range of industry roles and career pathways tailored to their chosen specialization.
MarketingBrand management · Digital marketing · Market research
FinanceCorporate finance · Investment banking · Financial analysis · International Taxation
Human Resource ManagementTalent acquisition · HR consulting · Organizational
development
Data ScienceBusiness analytics · Data mining · Predictive modeling
Supply Chain ManagementLogistics management · Operations planning ·
Procurement
11 / INSTITUTION'S INNOVATION COUNCIL
Innovation with purpose.
The Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, established in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Global Academy of Technology has active IIC and its primary goal is to systematically foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the Institution.
IIC aims to encourage students and faculty to engage in various innovation and startup-related activities, ultimately contributing to the development of a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the institution.
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12 / COLLABORATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Connected to the business ecosystem.
PREPARATORY CENTRE
Cambridge Assessments
Cambridge, United Kingdom.
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
NSE Academy
Skillfyd
MEMBERSHIPS
- Life member of All India Management Association (AIMA)
- Bangalore Management Association (BMA)
- National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
- National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
- Institutional member of National HRD Network (NHRD)
- Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP
Continental Automotive India (P) Ltd
Institutional partner facilitating industry interactions and placements.
Career Counseling, Training and Placement (CCTP)
As one of the fastest growing economies, India’s future Global Academy of Technology nurtures industry ready graduates with strong technical knowledge and practical exposure. Students are trained through innovative learning, internships, and industry interaction programs.
Our graduates possess excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. The institution focuses on innovation, research, and employability enhancement to meet industry needs. We welcome organizations to partner with us in building successful careers and strong industry academia collaboration.
INDUSTRY READY INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
International Taxation Training
We focus on intensive training in US Taxation to equip students with industry relevant knowledge and placement ready skills.
Training prepares students for placement opportunities with leading professional services and consulting firms such as Ernst & Young (EY) GDS LLP, Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly, RSM, Tranquility Consultants, KPMG and Wipfli.
Advanced Data Modeling & Analysis (ADMA) training equips students with practical analytical skills and industry ready capabilities for successful placement opportunities.
14 / QUALITY POLICY
Committed to excellence.
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Provide excellent education through qualified and dedicated faculty.
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Evolve creative processes for optimal knowledge, research thinking and developing competency.
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Build state-of-the-art infrastructure with green practices.
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Provide conducive environment for holistic personality development.
ABOUT IQAC
Continuous improvement is part of institutional growth.
Quality enhancement is an ongoing process, and maintaining quality awareness is essential for institutional growth. The IQAC, established at Global Academy of Technology (GAT) on 23rd August 2016, aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic and administrative performance.
IQAC ensures holistic academic excellence by planning, guiding, and monitoring quality initiatives. It supports academic audits, accreditation, feedback systems, and coordinates with institutional committees.
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15 / CAMPUS LIFE AT GAT
Where learning, community, creativity and well-being come together.
Life at Global Academy of Technology (GAT) goes beyond classrooms and textbooks. Our vibrant campus provides students with an enriching environment where learning, creativity, leadership, collaboration, and personal growth come together. From academic pursuits and industry interactions to sports, cultural celebrations, student clubs, social initiatives, and campus events, GAT offers students diverse opportunities to discover their interests, develop new skills, and create lasting memories.
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