Overview

The Department of Business Administration is a pioneer in the field of Management Education. Established in 1956, as a full-fledged department under the Faculty of Commerce, the Department has the proud distinction of having its faculty trained at the Center for Advancement of Management Education, Stanford University, California (USA). The faculty of the department has a combination of academic, research, business and international teaching experience.

Besides maintaining close interaction with other leading Management institutes such as IIM's, the department has been actively assisting and supporting other institutions in the field of business education. The department having more than 1800 alumni dominating the corporate scene in India has successfully created popular LUMBA brand.

MISSION: To be a leading institution on the field of management education and research engaged in providing contemporary management knowledge, development of business skills and inculcating professional attitudes among motivated individuals for preparing them to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in the fields of management endeavor.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

A global perspective in terms of course structure, teaching methods, technology integration, emphasis on leadership, human values and team skills are some of the unique features of the programs offered by the department. Exposures to practical applications and industry interaction to develop insights into contemporary industry practices are integral parts of the curriculum. Case discussions are extensively used to develop analytical and decision making skills of the managers. The objective is to develop problem-solving skills in complex business situations, apply management concepts in real life situations and exhibit leadership traits. Great emphasis is laid on presentation skills of students. Organizational based studies, industry reports, Internet based assignments, and summer internship as well as comprehensive projects are facilitated. In order to foster all round development of the prospective managers, the department always promotes participation in competitions, cultural events, and students' publications.

At the department, changes are occurring in the form of revised course structures, increased industry interaction, focus on management research, leadership