Nalanda University: School of Management Studies: MBA in Sustainable Development and Management

Nalanda University was established in November 2010. It came into being by an act (Nalanda University Act 2010) of the Indian Parliament, a testimony to the important status that Nalanda University occupies in the Indian intellectual landscape. Nalanda is a standalone international university unlike any other established in the country. Located in the town of Rajgir, in the State of Bihar, Nalanda University is mandated to be “international institution for the pursuit of intellectual, philosophical, historical and spiritual studies” (Act). This university contains within it a memory of the ancient Nalanda University and is premised on the shared intent of Member States of the East Asia Summit countries to rediscover and strengthen “educational co-operation by tapping the East Asia Regions centres of excellence in education… [and] to improve understanding and the appreciation of one another’s heritage and history”.

Nalanda University has been designated as an “institution of national importance” (Act). The particular emphasis of this university, which sets it apart from all other existent universities in the region, is its foundational philosophy. The philosophy seeks to recover the lost connections and partnerships that existed in the region of Asia. Asian cultures have many such links that go deep into the past and are reflected in many common cultural features. The rediscovery of inter-Asian linkages in recent times has led to a resurgence in discovering and building upon a shared history. Nalanda University is envisaged as an icon of this new Asian renaissance: a creative space that will be for future generations a center of Inter civilizational dialogue.

Nalanda University offers 2 years full time MBA in Sustainable Development and Management which is open to both Indian and International students/ professionals. Students have the option to exit after one year with diploma.

MBA in Sustainable Development & Management:

• The MBA programme in Sustainable Development and Management is a 74 credits program which is open to both Indian and International students/ professionals and the incumbents would have the option to exit after one year with diploma. At the school, the student experience will revolve around hands on training through summer internships, industry visits, coupled with case discussions, role playing, simulation exercises and interaction with visiting faculty from corporates and other institutions.

Salient Features of MBA at Nalanda

• International learning environment
• Open for working executives with option to exit after one year with diploma
• Internships
• Fully residential campus located in bucolic and historic setting of Rajgir hills
• Focus on interdisciplinary, solution-oriented approach to learning
• Encourage critical thinking and sustainable behavior amongst the students
• Experiential learning based on case discussion, simulations and role plays in class
• Internationally acclaimed faculty from various Universities/ Institutes from abroad and India
• Experience enrichment through industry visits, field visits , community engagement
• Strong corporate interface through internships, mentorships, lectures etc.
• Industry focused curriculum
• Seminar courses on Business communication
• Wide range of specialized electives to choose from
• Admission through CAT/ MAT/ XAT with minimum score of 70 percentile ( for Indian students ) and GMAT for International students followed by interview

Other Programs

• Masters in Ecology and Environment Studies
• Masters in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religion
• Masters in Historical Studies
• Diploma and certificate Programmes in Languages

Nalanda University MBA Fees

Nalanda University MBA Fees is much lower than the fee charged by many other B-schools. Nalanda University MBA fee structure for 2 years MBA is only Rs.2,22,000/-.  Note: All fees including course fee, residence and meal charges need to be paid semester wise in advance. Meal charge are subject to change. Click here

Career Prospects for MBA in Sustainable Development & Management at Nalanda University  

On successful completion, students of MBA (SDSM) would have opportunities to work in different industries such as Oil & Gas, information technology, textile, cement, agribusiness, environment and education. Some of the prospective departments/ domains where they could utilize their expertise are sustainability, environment, health and safety (EHS) department, CSR, energy consulting, sustainability consulting, sustainability reporting and green marketing. Students can also opt for conventional profiles like marketing, finance, operations, IT, consulting. A few examples of the entry level profiles for our students include:

• Sustainability Managers/ consultants
• Research analysts
• Green Finance Managers
• Financial Modelling Experts
• Product/Brand Managers
• CSR Managers
• Project Managers
• Business Associates
• EHS Officers