Institute of Management

Four trimesters in Christ University

Classes by VCU faculty at Christ University in Trimester IV

Nine months in VCU, USA.

Specializations: Finance/ Global Marketing Management / Human Resource/ MIS

This Programme offers Dual Degree option with Christ University MBA and MS Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, through credit transfer facility. Students will spend the initial 12 months at the Christ University main campus and complete the entire first year MBA curriculum including internship. Thereafter, students will spend another 3 months at Christ University main campus and taught by faculty from the Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Then students will go to USA and study in the VCU campus for a duration of 9 months. The students upon successful completion will obtain two degrees from two universities in two years with an international exposure of 9 months in USA.

At VCU campus, students can opt for any one of the following three concentration available in MS program:
1. Master of Science in Business with a Global Marketing Management concentration
2. Master of Science in Business with concentration in Finance
3. Master of Science in Management Information system with Information Risk, Security and Assurance concentration
The Master of Science in Business with a Global Marketing Management concentration offers students the opportunity to concentrate their studies in two related areas: Marketing Management and Global Business Management. Studentsinterested in preparing for ever increasing global nature of business will be well suited for this unique Master of Science degree program. All degree candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in an intensive study program in a foreign language and/or a foreign study program.

The Master of Science in Business with concentration in Finance is primarily designed for students who possess an undergraduate degree in business. The programme prepares students for taking up jobs in investment banks, equity research firms, banks and financial institutions especially in the risk management area.
The Master of Science in Information Systems with concentration in Risk, Security and Assurance is primarily designed for students who possess an undergraduate or graduate degree with some experience on Information technology related subject areas. By specializing in Risk, Security and Assurance students will gain an education in assessing information security risks, developing security policies, defining contingency plans, understanding compliance aspects and existing international regulations.
Note:
It is mandatory for students to go to USA for 9 months.

Students should additionally spend for Airfare, insurance, Visa Charges, Accommodation, Textbooks, food and other living expenses (approximately Rs. 7.25 lakhs @ the existing exchange rate)

Visa formalities are the student’s responsibility. However Christ University will provide assistance. If by any chance visa gets rejected and students are unable to go to USA, then the students may be considered to continue regular MBA program in India.

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