Frequently Asked Questions – BBA
- Q. What is BBA Program?
Answer: VIT-AP School of Business (VSB) builds on VIT’s long history of excellence in technical education with liberal arts and humanities, topped with best of the management courses, to offer a world class BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) program. VSB believes that every manager should be strongly grounded in the fundamentals of management, thus, the BBA programme is designed to provide breadth and suitable depth with well-designed curriculum built on the liberal education foundation and exposure to engineering and technology. The BBA programme consists of courses designed in collaboration with industry experts and academicians from IIMs and international universities.
Students can choose Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Fintech or General Management as specialisation. As part of the specialisation, students will undergo practice oriented skill building courses leading to certifications in Business Analytics, Digital Marketing or Fintech.
VSB has International Credit Transfer Agreements with University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA (UMD) and Arizona State University, USA (ASU) leading to BBA from UMD and BS Business Data Analytics from ASU.
- Q. What are the different programmes under BBA?
Answer: The school offers the following programmes-• BBA (Specialization in Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Fintech, General Management)
• BBA from University of Michigan, Dearborn (UMD), USA – 2 years at VSB + 2 years at UMD (Majors in Accounting, Digital Marketing, Finance, HRM, IS Management, Marketing and Supply Chain Management)
• BS Business Analytics from Arizona State University (ASU), USA – 2 years at VSB + 2 years at ASU
- Q. What are Specialisations in BBA?
Answer: A student joining BBA program in VSB can choose any of the following specialisations after the completion of first year.
BBA with specialisation in Business Analytics BBA with specialisation in Digital Marketing BBA with specialisation in FinTech
BBA with specialisation in General Management
- Q. What are International Credit Transfer Programs?
Answer: Students can opt for a degree from our partner university in USA. The student will have to fulfil the requirements of the partnering university and may have to take additional courses during the summer semesters.
Student opting for 2+2 UMD and ASU program need to inform after first semester
BBA from University of Michigan, Dearborn (UMD): 2 years at VSB + 2 years at UMD Click here for more details
BS Business Analytics from Arizona State University (ASU): 2 years at VSB + 2 years at ASU Click here for more details
University of Michigan Dearborn offers the following Majors in their BBA program Click here for details
- Q. What is Business Analytics?
Answer: Business Analytics is a field that drives data-driven decisions-making in the businesses. It is the practical application of statistical techniques that focuses on providing actionable recommendations to the businesses based on data. It harnesses the power of information technology to process and analyse ever-increasing amounts of data available to businesses. Business Analytics as a field requires skills and competencies in the domains of business & management; mathematics & statistics, and IT & computer science.
- Q. Why should I choose Business Analytics?
Answer: You should choose Business Analytics, if
* You have a flare for numbers and data,
* You are comfortable with Mathematics and Statistics,
* You like working with Information Technology and have interest in the latest developments in Computer Science,
* You are comfortable working with latest tools and technologies available in the market,
* You like to do coding and programming in various programming languages.
- Q. What is unique about the BBA Curriculum?
Answer: Liberal Arts Courses– Anthropology / Sociology, Psychology / Social Psychology, Theatre and Literature.
Critical thinking – How to think
STEM Courses – Environmental Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Python, Mechanical Workshop.
Unique Courses – Ethics & Values, Systems Thinking & Dynamics and Design Thinking & Innovation. All BBA students will have the option of joining Discovering Self and Globalisation and Culture workshops (highly acclaimed courses from IIM Kozhikode).Other than these innovative workshops are planned every semester on culture, development, ecology, economy, gender, global issues, innovations, rural India, start-ups, technology, theatre and so on.
Field work every year– Students will go on field work on variety of themes such as a. Cultures of India, b. Appreciating Rural India, c. Heritage and Current Social Reality, or d. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship.
- Q. What are the Key features of the program?
Answer: Industry recognised certification
Co-Opt project during the 6th Semester Curriculum benchmarked against US Universities
Liberal Arts Foundation + Exposure to Technology Visiting faculty from US Universities and IIMs
- Q. What is the eligibility criteria for each program?
Answer:Programme Eligibility BBA (Specialization in Business analytics, Fintech, and Digital marketing, and General management) Minimum 55% aggregate marks in 12th Std. or Equivalent
Candidates awaiting results can also applyBBA from UMD
2 years at VSB + 2 years at UMDMinimum 55% aggregate marks in 12th Std. or Equivalent
IELTS / TOEFL score (valid at the time of application to UMD)
Candidates awaiting results can also applyBS Business Analytics from ASU 2 years at VSB + 2 years at ASU Minimum 55% aggregate marks 12th Std. or Equivalent
Minimum 55% in Maths in 12th Std. or Equivalent IELTS Score / TOEFL Score + SAT Score Candidates awaiting results can also apply
- Q. What is the Admission Process?
Answer: Step 1 – Apply Online
Step 2 – Attend Personal Interview – eligible candidates will be informed by emailStep 3 – If hostel accommodation is required, apply and make an online payment for Hostel+Mess fees
Step 4 – Join VSB on the specified date for joining formalities and orientation program (date to be announced)
- Q. How to Apply?
Answer: Register online to apply – Click here
You will get login id and password in registered email and mobile number
Log in, change the password and fill in all the required details and upload scanned copies of 10th and 12th Std. Mark sheets. Submit the form. Make a payment of Rs 600 for application fees
Eligible candidates will be informed about the Management Test by email.
- Q. What is the Merit Scholarships?
Answer: We have created merit scholarships, which reduces the academic fees substantially. The various categories of the scholarships and the Academic Fees payable are given below. A merit list will be created based on the 12th marks and performance in Personal Interview (PI). Co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements at the state and above levels will also be given consideration. Only selected candidates will be considered for scholarships.Category Academic Fees*@
1 ₹ 55,000
2 ₹ 75,000
3 ₹ 1,00,000*One time, caution deposit of ₹ 3,000 has to be paid in addition to the academic fees.
@Students opting for 2+2 International Credit Transfer to UMD or ASU will have to pay the full academic fees.
Fees
Tuition Fees (Per Annum) INR 1,00,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) INR 3,000 Total fees to be paid for the first year INR 1,03,000Hostel & Mess Fees – We suggest all BBA students to enroll in the hostel, to fully benefit from the curriculum. The hostel+mess fees will be intimated shortly.
Conditions Refund Rule For Not Eligible Candidate The entire academic fee after deducting INR 1,180/- (including GST) may be refunded For Withdraw request *before the commencement of the programme (Orientation/Class whichever is earlier) The entire academic fee after deducting the counselling processing fee of INR 7,080/-(including of GST) may be refunded For Withdraw request * received within 25 days from the commencement of the programme (Orientation/Class whichever is earlier) The entire academic fee after deducting 10% may be refunded (including GST at 18%) For Withdraw request *received after 25 days and within 40 days from the commencement of the programme (Orientation/Class whichever is earlier) The entire academic fee after deducting 20% may be refunded (including GST at 18%) For Withdraw request *received after 40 days from the commencement of the programme (Orientation/Class whichever is earlier No refund of any fees except Caution Deposit
- Q. What are the career opportunities after BBA ?
Answer: BBA students have great opportunities in the Indian corporates, start their own business or join the family business. Startup incubation support is given by the university. Industry recognised certifications will give VSB students a competitive advantage over others in the Job Market.
Students aspiring for to go for higher studies, join family business or start their own companies can go for specialisation in General ManagementBusiness Analytics Digital Marketing FinTech General Management Associate Consultant
– Analytics Associate Business Analyst
Associate Retail Analyst
Associate Insurance Analyst
Associate Market Research Analyst Associate Competitive Intelligence Analyst Associate Financial Analyst
Associate Marketing Analyst
Associate Campaign Analyst
Associate Customer Care Analyst Associate Operations Analyst
Associate Store Analyst
Associate Logistics and Supply Chain Analyst
Associate HR AnalystSocial/Search/Digital Marketing Analyst/Executive Search/Social/Digital Marketing Specialist Social/Search/Digital marketing strategist/Team lead Search/Social/Digital marketing account manage Blockchain Experts & Developers
App Developers. Skills/experience required include Quantitative Analysts & Data Scientists Financial Analysts Product Owners/Managers Cybersecurity Analysts/Experts Risk Control Managers
Compliance ExpertsManagement Trainee – Marketing Management Trainee – Service Operations Management Trainee – Sales Management Trainee – HR Graduate Trainee – Store Operations Graduate Trainee – Retail Sales Graduate Trainee – Institutional Sales Graduate Trainee – Business Development Graduate Trainee – HR
Associate Recruiter Associate – Sales Associate – Store Sales
Associate – Business Development Associate – Service Operations Management Associate – Retail Stores Management Associate –
Procurement Associate – Logistics Operations
Associate – Supply Chain Management
- Q. What is the Eligibility criteria ?
Answer:
BBA (All Specialisations)
Candidate should have born on or after 01.07.2004
Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply
55% aggregate or equivalent grades in 12th Std. Candidates studying 12th Std. in any group are eligible Candidates awaiting 12th Std. results can also apply.
BBA @University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA
Complete the BBA Prerequisite courses
Establish a minimum grade point average of 2.80 in a minimum of four upper level COB courses at UM-Dearborn, including at least one from FIN 401 or BE 401
Fulfill the writing requirement
English Language Proficiency: Minimum of 6.5 in IELTS or 80 in Internet-Based TOEFL
BS Business Analytics @ Arizona State University, USA
CGPA of 3.00 in the first two years coursework at VIT-AP
1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016), or 25 ACT score.
English Proficiency: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 61(iBT), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum 6.0, or Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum 53
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| BBA (Specialization in Business analytics, Fintech, and Digital marketing) | Minimum 55% aggregate marks in 12th Std. or Equivalent |
| BBA from UMD 2 years at VSB + 2 years at UMD |
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in 12th Std. or Equivalent IELTS Score / TOEFL Score |
| BS Business Analytics from ASU 2 years at VSB + 2 years at ASU | Minimum 55% aggregate marks 12th Std. or Equivalent IELTS Score / TOEFL Score + SAT Score |
Details about 2 + 2 BBA Programme with University of Michigan, Dearborn (UMD), USA
- Click here for more details about 2+2 BBA from UMD
- Click here to know about fees at UMD
- Click here for details about the VIT-AP and UMD partnership
- Click here for details on Specializations available at UMD
Details about 2+2 BS Business Analytics from Arizona State University (ASU), USA
- Click here for details about BS Business Analytics degree from ASU and career options
- Click here for details about the VIT-AP and ASU tie-up
- Click here for details about fees at ASU
International Collaboration
FAQs on BBA from UMD
- Q. Will all VSB BBA students be transferred to UMD?
Answer: Students will be given the option of transferring credits to UMD and complete the studies there and get BBA there.Only students fulfilling the UMD criteria will get admission UMD admission criteria
– English Language Proficiency – Expected Scores – TOEFL 80 (internet based), IELTS 6.5, or MELAB 76
– Complete all BBA prerequisite courses as given in
– Should have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 (out of a scale of 4.0) in minimum of four upper level COB courses
- Q. What will be the fees at UMD?
Answer: For the academic year 2017-18 the feesAnnual Fees @ 15 credits / semester ~ $29000 / year All other expenses ~ $ 13500 / year
Total Expenses ~ $ 42500 / year Scholarship ~ $ 9500 / year
Total Cost ~ $33000 / yearOther expenses details
Books – 1500
Health Insurance – 1000 Room & Board – 8000
Personal & Miscellaneous – 3000Check University of Michigan, Dearborn website for up to-date fees.
The fees provided here is tentative. It will be based on the fees fixed by UMD for that specific academic year.
- Q. How much do I have to spend totally?
Answer: Total Cost ~ $33000 / yearThis is tentative and will change based on changes at UMD and includes tuition fees and living expenses.
- Q. Will UMD help in getting Visa?
Answer:Accepted students will be provided with an admission letter and initial Form I-20 to assist students in processing F-1 visa application process.
- Q. What visa category should I apply for?
Answer:Students will apply for F-1 Visa.
- Q. What are the academic requirements??
Answer:– Complete all BBA prerequisite courses as given in agreement
– Should have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 (out of a scale of 4.0) in minimum of four upper level COB courses
- Q. Will I get BBA from VSB also if I go to UMD?
Answer:A student can apply for transfer of UMD credits to VSB, it will be dealt with on a case to case basis.
- Q. Can I apply for MBA / MS at UMD?
Answer:VIT-AP students will get preference for admissions at UMD masters level courses, including scholarships.
- Q. What is the rank of UMD?
Answer:Please check UMD website and internet.
- Q. Will I get placements from UMD after completing BBA?
Answer:All VSB students studying BBA/MBA/MS in UMD will get the same support and opportunities that all international students get. Refer to UMD website for latest information.VIT-AP students will get preference for admissions at UMD masters level courses, including scholarships.
- Q. Which are the UMD web pages which have info on the program costs?
Answer:
COST of the 2 years at UMD for BBA – Click Here
The costs given above are indicative and will vary with the changes in the UMD fees.2 + 2 Curriculum guide
The above link is indicative and is of similar agreement between UMD and another international university. VIT-AP agreement will have some changes based on the Indian context and VIT-AP courses.