“How is the MBA in Energy or in Power or in Oil & Gas at UPES? With CAT percentile of 70+, should I go for it?” It is one of the many queries that MBAUniverse.com has been receiving from the MBA aspirants all over the country on specialized MBA programmes offered by B schools where the admission are available for the session 2014. It is but natural for the candidates who raise such querries as they are worried about their future after completion of specialized MBA. MBA aspirants now have become more specific on choosing the MBA programme instead of focusing only on B school.
Specialized MBA: Demand of today
Do these specialized MBA programmes substitute the regular programmes? What are their USPs? When and why should one go for such specialized MBA programmes like Oil & Gas, Power, Infrastructure, tourism, Transport & Logistics, Aviation, and so on. The future of a candidate depends upon the right decision and obviously it can’t be taken in haste.
UPES is one such University that has emerged as an innovative institution offering programs that are specifically designed for core sectors with high growth projections. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) was established in the year 2003 through UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand. Today the UPES offers industry-focused specialized graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in key areas such as Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation, Information Technology and Legal Process
The university endeavours to be recognized as a 'Nation Builders University' with a progressive vision of creating specialized professionals in the core sectors that can contribute in the economic growth of the country.
9 MBA Programmes at UPES: Offering promising career
With the high anticipated growth in next few years in the core sectors, MBA programmes at UPES could fulfill the dream of a promising career in specialized MBA domain. UPES proposes to offer admission to 455 candidates to pursue MBA 2015-17 at its B school the College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), UPES Dehradun.
Following specialized MBA programmes are proposed by UPES in core sectors
|
Program Name
|
No of Seats |
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MBA OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT |
80 |
|
MBA POWER MANAGEMENT |
60 |
|
MBA ENERGY TRADING |
40 |
|
MBA INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT |
30 |
|
MBA AVIATION MANAGEMENT |
40 |
|
MBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
60 |
|
MBA PORT & SHIPPING MANAGEMENT |
25 |
|
MBA LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT |
80 |
|
MBA BUSINESS ANALYTICS |
40 |
Getting into UPES
University of Petroleum and energy Studies -UPES, Dehradun will organize online UPESMET for admission to the MBA programmes 2015 from Feb 12 to Feb 16, 2015 in 3 slots each day. It will be an online MBA Entrance Test for admission to 9 specialized MBA programs in the high growth sectors of Power, Energy, Infrastructure, Aviation, Port & Shipping, Business Analytics, International Business and Entrepreneurship. The last date to apply is February 1, 2015
Unique Test
UPESMET 2015 is a completely online exam which the aspirants can take from any location in India, provided they have a laptop/desktop with a webcam and an internet connection. The exam will be conducted in a test window of 5 days with 3 exam slots each for every day commencing on Feb 12 and concluding on Feb 16, 2015. The test will be centrally proctored to ensure that the integrity of the test process is not compromised.
Nature and pattern of exam
The test paper comprises 140 questions with 35 questions each divided in four sections listed below. The test will have to be attempted in 120 minutes. There is no negative marking in the test.
Section-1 General English comprising Reading comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability
Section-2 Quantitative aptitude, Data Interpretation and data sufficiency
Section-3 General Awareness comprising General Knowledge, current affairs and business scenario
Section-4 Analytical and Logical reasoning
Online Test Process
Candidates will appear for the Online test by logging in with their credentials from their computer connected with a webcam and an internet connection. Candidates have the convenience to appear for the test from their home, office or internet café.
The candidates will be sent their login credentials at least 24 hours before the exam on the registered email ID of the applicants
Important Dates & Venue Details
Exam will be held during a 5 day test window commencing on February 12 to 16, 2015. Three Exam slots from 10 A.M. to 12; 1 PM to 3.00 P.M.; 4PM to 6 P.M. will be available during the test window of 5 days.
Last Date to apply is February 1, 2015 and the Results will be declared on or before June 12, 2014.
Applicants will be shared a username and password and detailed instructions to take the test at the designated time slot.
Eligibility Criteria
The aspirants applying for UPESMET need to have minimum 50% marks in both Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th and 12th respectively) as well as in graduation from a recognized university.
Placement at UPES
UPES MBA Placements 2015 have started on a spectacular note with close to 70 percent of the MBA batch already placed in just over a month of placements having started.
More than 90 percent batch of MBA Logistics & Supply Chain program has already been placed. MBA International Business and MBA Port & Shipping Management follow closely with more than 70 percent and 50 percent students placed. MBA Energy Trading placements stand at 40 percent.
New notable recruiters who have visited the UPES campus this year include Flipkart, Nestle, Grand View Research, IKEA and CMIE. Repeat recruiters include Accenture, Adani Wilmar, MEC Intelligence.
Students have received pre-placement offers from the global FMCG major - Nestle India, ship management major – Transocean Shipping Ventures and a US based consulting and research firm - Grand View Research.
The average package received by MBA students till now is INR 4.3 lacs with the highest package being INR 7.7 lacs
Last opportunity to pursue MBA at UPES
UPESMET Online Test is for the MBA admissions 2015 to the domain focussed UPES MBA programs offered at the College of Management & Economics Studies (CoMES), UPES Dehradun. The students who do not have the minimum score in CAT/XAT (70-75 percentile), MAT/CMAT (75 percentile) or have not appeared for any competitive exam, should appear for the UPESMET Online Test for admission to a UPES MBA program.
Related Links
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