Mahatma Gandhi University was established on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam

Mahatma Gandhi University

Mahatma Gandhi University
മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി സർവ്വകലാശാല
Emblem of Mahatma Gandhi University
Motto	विद्यया अमृतमश्नुते (Sanskrit) [Vidyay āmritamaṣṇute]
Motto in English	Knowledge makes one immortal
Established	1983
Type	Public
Chancellor	M.O.H Farook Maricar
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. P. M. Rajan Gurukkal
Location	Kottayam, KL, IN
Campus	Urban
Website	www.mgu.ac.in

Mahatma Gandhi University, also known as M G University, was established on 2 October 1983 in Kottayam. The University Grants Commission of India does not believe that the names of Indian universities should be unique, so another UGC-recognized government-run Mahatma Gandhi University was established in 2007 in Andhra Pradesh; and was not challenged by the older Mahatma Gandhi University. The older Mahatma Gandhi University (formerly Gandhiji University), has been accredited (B+) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, India. The next visit takes place between Nov 24 and 27, 2011. The University has 223 affiliated colleges spread over five districts in central Kerala. University offers various academic programmes in the fields of Gandhian Thought, International Relations&Politics, Technology, Physics, Nano Science, Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehabilitation Psychology, Behavioural Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Nursing, Journalism, Chemical Sciences including Polymer Chemistry, Nursing, Hospital Administration, Environmental Sciences and Disaster Management among others. Currently Dr. P. M. Rajan Gurukkal is the Vice Chancellor and Prof. Rajan Varughese is the Pro- Vice- Chancellor.Prof. M.R. Unni is the Registrar. Dr. Thomas John Mapra holds the charge of Contorller of Examinations. Abraham J Puthumana is the Finance Officer, Prof. P.P. Ravindran holds the charge of DCDC and Mr. G. Sreekumar is the Public Relations Officer.

The University is funded by the University Grants Commission and Government of Kerala. It is a member of the AIU and the ACU. Association of Commonwealth Universities represents over 480 universities from Commonwealth countries.

The University enrolls 1,50,000 students on an average every year to 210 Courses in graduate, post graduate and M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes through various departments and colleges.

The students have been consistently contributing to the image of the University through their outstanding performance in NSS, NCC, Inter University Youth Festivals, Sports, Games and Intellectual pursuits.

Key Features

The University teaching departments focus on research rooted in inter disciplinary frame work.

• The University has awarded approximately 1250 doctoral degrees (till 2009) for the research activities undertaken by the scholars in various disciplines. Online Access to these doctoral theses are available at www.mgutheses.org . The University has published over 5000 papers in research journals of international repute. Most of the research papers are also provided online by the University Library 
• This university pioneered the total literacy campaign in Kerala(India) with their project in Kottayam(Kottayam was the first district in India to have achieved 100% literacy).
• It operates out of 8 global locations(Other than in Kerala and in other states of India).

Location

The University campus is located at the Priyadarsini Hills which is 13 Kilometers away from Kottayam Railway Station and 4 Kilometers away from Ettumannoor. In order to reach the campus one should take deviation from Ettumannor or Gandhi Nagar (from M. C. Road). The nearest airport is at Cochin which is about 80 km away. Private buses to Ernakulam starting from the Nagampadom bus stand right at the northern end of the railway platform at Kottayam stop at the University. The travel time is around 40 minutes, and the ticket costs Rs.7.00 (15 euro cents) Autorickshas ply the distance for about Rs.150 (about 3 euros).

Mahatma Gandhi University has made its presence outside its territorial jurisdiction through the 72 off campus centres – 55 centres within Kerala, 9 outside Kerala and at 8 global locations.

University Teaching Departments

• Dept. of life long learning & extension
• Behavioural Science,School Of
• Bio science,School Of
• Chemical Science,School Of
• Computer Science,School Of
• Distance education,School Of
• Environmental Science,School Of
• Gandhian thought and development studies,School Of
• Indian legal thought,School Of
• International relation & politics,School Of
• Printing & publishing,School Of
• Letters,School Of
• Pedagogical sciences,School Of
• Physical education & sports science,School Of
• Pure and applied physics,School Of
• Management & business studies,School Of
• Social science,School Of
• Tourism studies,School Of
• Institute for Intensive Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)

Courses :

MBA (MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) - 2 YRS.

The MBA program is designed to develop young men and women into Professional Managers catering to all sections of Organized Economic Activity. It equips the learners with conceptual and interpersonal skills and social purpose for Managerial Decision Making. The course also aims at developing and encouraging the entrepreneurial capabilities of the young generation and to meet the great demand for Management Professionals in UAE and other countries, at the top level Management.

 An MBA Degree from Mahatma Gandhi University is highly valued all over the world and innumerable students from various countries pursue the programme, which will equip them well, to meet the acute job challenges and versatile Managerial and Business responsibilities.

The MBA program of Mahatma Gandhi University is having course duration of 2 years with four semesters, University examinations for two semesters being held at the end of each Academic year. Dual specialization is offered in three functional areas viz.

1. Marketing

2. Finance

3. Human Resource Management

SEMESTER 1 (COMMON / COMULSORY PAPERS)

CC1 Principles of Management

CC2 Environmental Management

CC3 Economics for Business

CC4 Executive Communication

CC5 Financial Accounting

CC6 Business Mathematics

CC7 Statistics for Management

CC8 Data Processing

CC9 Indian Ethos and Values

SEMESTER 2 (COMMON / COMULSORY PAPERS)

CC10 Organisational Behaviour

CC11 E-Business

CC12 Cost and Management Accounting

CC13 Fundamentals of Marketing

CC14 Management Information System

CC15 Human Resource Management

CC16 Production Management

CC17 Operations research

CC18 Indian Legal System

1. ELECTIVE: MARKETING

1. Marketing Management

2. Marketing Research

3. Advertising Management

4. Strategic Management

5. Events Management

6. Service Management

7. Marketing of Financial Services

8. Brand Management

9. E-Marketing

10. Retail Management

11. Industrial Marketing Strategy

12. International Marketing

13. Rural Marketing

2. ELECTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1. Human Resource Management

2. Compensation Management

3. Labour Legislation

4. Business Transformation and HRM

5. Performance Management and Reward Systems

6. Human Resource Information System

7. Strategic Human Resource Management

8. Human Resource Planning

9. Human Resource Development

10. Human Resource Accounting and Auditing

11. Industrial Relations

12. Managing Interpersonal and Group Process

13. Counseling Skills for Managers

14. Managing Interpersonal and Group Process

15. Participative Management

ELECTIVE: FINANCE
1. Financial Statement Analysis

2. Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

3. Management of Banks and Financial Institutions

4. International Financial Management

5. Working Capital Management

6. Accounting Standards

7. Management and Control System

8. Taxation and Tax Planning

9. Management of Financial Services

10. Financial Derivatives and Risk Management

11. Corporate Reconstructing

12. Insurance Management

13. Project Financing and Management

14. Financial Econometrics

THIRD SEMESTER

CC19 Financial Management (Compulsory for all electives)

CC20 Research Methodology (Compulsory for all electives)

EC1 Elective 1

EC2 Elective 2

EC3 Elective 3

EC4 Elective 4

EC5 Elective 5

EC6 elective 6

CC21 Organisational Study (Compulsory for all electives)

FOURTH SEMESTER

CC22 Project Management (Compulsory for all electives)

CC2 Strategic Management (Compulsory for all electives)

EC7 Elective 7

EC 8 Elective 8

EC 9 Elective 9

EC10 Elective 10

EC11 Elective 11

EC12 Elective 12

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Summer Placement Report

*CHOOSING ELECTIVES ONLY FROM ARRPOVED COMBINATIONS OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY

LIST OF ELECTIVES

1. MARKETING

2. FINANCE

3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

SEHEME OF EXAMINATION (MBA)

The scheme as formulated by Mahatma Gandhi University requires a minimum pass mark of 1850 for final award Degree by the University. The maximum mark a candidate can score in the said course is 3700. This is subject to minimum pass percentage required for each paper in a particular course of the study. For all semester wise courses, university public examinations are conducted annually.

B.COM WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - 3 YRS.

The course is specially designed to provide and equip the student with business and functional management skills to become vibrant professionals capable of meeting the challenges of performing in the present competitive corporate environment.

The course curriculum offers theoretical and practical exposure to commerce, trade and industry with subjects covering the entire scope of business management. The program trains and moulds the students with required competence and skills enabling them to take a lead role in the global business scenario.

The curriculum gives special emphasis on Finance & Accounting, giving an evergreen opportunity for students aspiring for a career in Accounting & Financing Streams.

This course is designed with the comprehensive objective of inculcating interpersonal and soft skills in students to exhibit profound confidence in assuming responsibility and leadership practice.

It is also a perfect preparatory program at undergraduate level for students dreaming of pursuing a career in professional courses like MBA, ACCA, CMA, CPA etc…

The Three year B.Com degree course consists of three parts

Part I    :  English (Two Papers)

Part II   : Modern Language (One Paper)

Part III  : Subjects (Fourteen Papers)

THE YEAR WISE BREAK UP OF THE PAPERS IS GIVEN BELOW:

I YEAR

Part I English - Paper I (A Foundation English Course for Undergraduates)

Part II Special English (Canonical English Literature)

Part III Paper I Business Statistics

Paper II Banking Theory and Practice

Paper III Business Laws

II YEAR

Part I English - Paper II (English for Commerce)

Part III Paper IV Financial Accounting

Paper V Cost Accounting

Paper VI Marketing Management

Paper VII Computer Awareness and Applications

Paper VIII Computer Application in Business - I

III YEAR

Paper IX Corporate Accounting

Paper X Principles of Business Decisions

Paper XI Entrepreneurship Development and Management

Paper XII Capital Market and Financial Services

Paper XIII Auditing

Paper XIV Computer Applications in business - II

SEHEME OF EXAMINATION (B.COM)

The scheme as formulated by Mahatma Gandhi University requires a minimum pass mark of 640 for final award Degree by the University. The maximum mark a candidate can score in the said course is 1600. This is subject to minimum pass percentage required for each paper in a particular course of the study. For all semester wise courses, university public examinations are conducted annually.