IBS Hyderabad: Student Handbook

IBS Hyderabad
The MBA Program
Student Handbook
Class of 2012
Calendar of Events*
Semester Activities Date Day

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Registration 1 June 2010 Tuesday
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20 September to 25
Comprehensive Examinations Monday - Saturday
First September 2010
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24 September 2010 Friday
Proof of Graduation
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Vacation 26 September – 3 October, 2010
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Registration 4 October 2010 Monday
Second
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Comprehensive Examinations 24 Jan to 31 Jan 2011 Monday - Monday
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Vacation 1 Feb - 13 Feb 2011
Registration 14th February 2011 Monday

SIP
SIP Completion 20th May 2011 Friday
Vacation 21st May – 29th May 2011
Third Registration 30th May, 2011 Monday

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MRP Comprehensive Examinations 19 to 24 September 2011 Friday - Friday
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Vacation 25 September to 2nd October 2011
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Registration 3 October 2011 Monday
Fourth rd th
Comprehensive Examinations 23 Jan – 30 Jan, 2012 Monday – Monday
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MRP
(contd.) Project Final Report 5th to 9th March 2012 Monday – Friday
Program Ends 9th March 2012 Friday
* Subject to change
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, used in a spreadsheet, or transmitted in any form or by any
means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise - without
prior permission in writing from IBS, Hyderabad.
© IBS, Hyderabad, 2010. All rights reserved.

Preface
The student handbook is designed with an intention to

provide the student with complete information on
operational features, academic and other regulations, which
the student is bound to follow during his/her stay at IBS,
Hyderabad.
Contents
1.0 Introduction..................................... 01 6.3 Summer Term ................................... 17
2.0 Registration..................................... 03 7.0 Grading and Certification ............... 19

2.1 Provisional admission ...................... 03 7.1 Grading Policy ................................... 19
2.2 Submission of proof of Graduation .. 03 a. Letter Grades .............................. 19
2.3 Registration ...................................... 03 b. Non-Letter Grades ...................... 19
2.4 Late Registration .............................. 04 c. Notations ..................................... 19
2.5 Amendment to Registration.............. 04 7.2 Grade Point Average ........................ 21
2.6 Address Change ............................... 04 7.3 Cumulative Grade Point Average ..... 21
2.7 Name Change/Correction ................ 04 7.4 Minimum Academic Requirement ..... 21
3.0 The MBA Program .......................... 05 7.5 Graduation Requirement................... 23
3.1 The Academic Year .......................... 05 7.6 Certification ....................................... 24
3.2 The Structure of the Program .......... 05 a. Grade Sheets .............................. 24
3.3 Soft Skills Courses ........................... 07 b. Program Completion Certificate . 24
3.4 Internship and Research Projects .... 07 c. Transcript .................................... 24
3.5 Elective Courses .............................. 07 d. Provisional Certificate ................. 24
3.6 Optional Free Electives ................... 10 e. MBA Degree Certificate .............. 24
3.7 Unstructured Courses (USC) .............. 10 7.7 IBSAF Membership .......................... 24
3.8 Expectation from the students ........ 10 7.8 Awards and Medals .......................... 24
4.0 Teaching and Evaluation ............... 11 8.0 Code of Conduct ............................. 26
4.1 Course Syllabus .............................. 11 8.1 Conduct Regulations......................... 26
4.2 Teaching ........................................... 11 8.2 Students conduct outside
4.3 Evaluation ......................................... 12 the Campus ....................................... 27
4.4 Attendance ....................................... 13 8.3 Sexual Harassment ........................... 27
4.5 Unfair Practices ................................ 13 8.4 Hostel Regulation .............................. 27
5.0 Internship & Research Project...... 15 9.0 Fee & Scholarships......................... 29

5.1 Summer Internship Program ........... 15 9.1 Payment of Fees ............................... 29
5.2 Management Research Project ....... 15 9.2 Bridge Loan Facility .......................... 29
5.3 Grading of SIP and MRP.................. 16 9.3 Scholarships ...................................... 30
6.0 Repeating Courses......................... 17 9.4 Loan Scholarships ............................ 31
6.1 Credit Courses.................................. 17 9.5 Fee Waiver ........................................ 32
6.2 Audit Courses ................................... 17 9.6 Hospitalization Expenses
Scheme (HOPE) .............................. 32
Student Regulation – Class of 2012
Section - 1
Introduction
IBS, Hyderabad, established in 1995 strives to promote quality education, research, training and
consultancy in management.
The Mission of IBS, Hyderabad, is to develop ethically grounded, professional managers who can
add value to organizations and communities, in a dynamic environment. The School promotes high-
quality learning experience in an adaptive environment, with a focus on relevance, rigor and research.
The mission statement is the guiding force for setting the objectives and making management
decisions for the school. The school’s emphasis on its students to be able to contribute to
organizations and communities in a dynamic environment is based on the recognition that business
now operates in a world, which is both turbulent and complex. The school works towards developing
capabilities in its students to enable them to think and work, both strategically and operationally,
across national and cultural boundaries.
In consonance with the mission, the school seeks to develop and instill in its students the following
key characteristics:
• The Overall perspective which helps students view an organization in its totality and
understand the organization's position in the environment in which it operates.
• Analytical and integrative skills, which help students to organize information that is clear
and structured, leading to accurate definition of problems, generation of creative solutions
and timely implementation of a chosen approach.
• Technical and functional skills, which collectively comprise of professional competence in

the tools and functions of business.
• Integrity, which can be defined as the personal business ethics that make a manager a true
ethical professional.
The MBA program provides a broad perspective in all areas of management. The courses offered in
the program are practice-oriented, with emphasis on the application of principles, tools and concepts
to meet business challenges. Courses are carefully designed to develop a managerial perspective in
the students, help them in formulating and implementing corporate strategy and taking critical
business decisions.
The handbook provides information to students on the program structure, registration modalities,
teaching, evaluation, internships, grading, summer term, minimum academic requirement, graduation
requirements, fees & scholarships and general information. It is intended to be a source of reference
on how the program is conducted. Students are advised to read the contents before engaging with
other study materials. Any necessary changes will be informed by way of circulars.
During the program, students will receive course handouts and courseware for each of the courses.
Students are advised to read course handouts carefully prior to embarking on studies to ensure
complete understanding of how the courses are delivered.
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The calendar of events for the entire program is made available in this book. Students should ensure
that they undertake right combination of courses/electives to complete the program within the 2-year
time frame.
Students need to balance both academic and personal commitments effectively in order to complete
the degree requirements in the next two years.
Students should follow the rules and regulations laid by the campus concerning the use of facilities
like library, telephone, internet, photocopying, printers, mobile phones and accommodation.
Communication to Students: The primary mode of communication of the institution with the
student is through e-mail. Students are expected to check their e-mail account regularly. Students can
access the complete information like registration, detailed course syllabus, fee details, attendance,
grades, scholarships and various forms through the intranet.
Student Suggestions/Feedback: A key element of the institution’s approach to student engagement
is the students’ active contribution to their own learning and exercise and a degree of responsibility
for managing their own learning program. Students are expected to give feedback on shortcomings to
feedback@ibshyderabad.org to enable the institution to initiate measures and take remedial actions to
improve the delivery and facilities.
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Section - 2
Registration
Selection of students for the program is strictly based on merit through three evaluation components
viz, written examination, micro presentation and interview along with the past academic
performance.
2.1 Provisional admission

All the students who are selected are given provisional admission and enrolled into the program
subject to meeting the following criteria:
a. Completion of minimum 15 years of education through 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 mode.
b. Securing minimum 50% marks in graduation. For computing the percentage secured in
graduation the method followed by the respective university is taken into consideration.
c. English as medium of instruction at undergraduate level or submission of certificate passing
TOEFL or IELTS.
d. Payment of requisite fee.
e. Students should have completed all their degree examinations by April 30, 2010.
2.2 Submission of proof of Graduation

Students, whose graduation results have not been declared at the time of admission, are given
provisional admission to the program. The admission is subject to their submission of proof of
eligibility on or before October 04, 2010.
Students, who fail to submit proof of graduation on or before the specified date, will have his/her
admission to the program as cancelled. The student’s name will be struck-off from the rolls of
institute and will not be permitted to use the campus facilities.
It is the responsibility of the student to submit the application and substantiate the proof of failure to
obtain 50% marks in graduation to get the refund of 75% of fee paid.
Students, who fail to meet the eligibility criteria are not eligible for deferment of admission. They are
required to go through the admission procedure again.
2.3 Registration
Registration is a mandatory formal reporting of a student at the campus for each Semester including
SIP on the dates announced. In other words, Registration means the following:
• Formal reporting of students at the campus,
• Paying the fee as per schedule,
• Submitting Proof of graduation (in Semester-I), and
• Registering for prescribed set of courses.
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Registration to a Semester / SIP is not permitted if a:

i) Student has outstanding dues.
ii) Student has an NC (Not cleared) report or RC (Registration Cancellation) report in preceding
semester.
iii) Student has an indiscipline record in the preceding semester.
iv) Student has been specifically asked to stay away from that semester for academic reasons.
v) Student has failed to convert the provisional admission into a regular admission by the
specified date.
2.4 Late Registration

In genuine cases, the Director / Dean Academics is vested with the authority for permitting students
to register on day eight, i.e. one week from the original date of registration beyond which registration
is not permitted. Students have to obtain written permission from the Director / Dean Academics for
late registration prior to the original date of registration.
2.5 Amendment to Registration

The registration to a semester, when altered at the initiative of a student, will be called an amended
registration. A student may request for substitution of a course(s) with another course, addition or
deletion of a course in which he/she is already registered, within two weeks from the original date of
registration.
2.6 Address Change

In case of a change in permanent address, or e-mail, students are required to incorporate the same in
the registration cards during Registration. If a change is contemplated in the middle of any semester,
students can submit an application at the Students Services Department. All correspondences will be
sent only to the permanent address.
2.7 Change of Name / Correction

Students, whose names have been misspelt in the official records (like the registration card or official
correspondence) or do not match with their Tenth Class certificate, may submit an application for
correction of name, along with a documentary proof.
Students, who have changed their name due to any reason, may submit an application for
endorsement of change of name in the official records along with a documentary proof.
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Section - 3
The MBA Program
The MBA program is designed to develop technical, human and conceptual skills and provide an in-
depth knowledge of the strategic perspectives essential for business leadership. The two year program
gives students a wide exposure and training in core subjects, elective courses and integrated general
management courses. The courses are intellectually demanding and prepare students to face the
challenges of global business environment.
The syllabus is designed to deepen understanding of the strategic dimensions of management and
create specialists who can integrate across functional areas. It is regularly updated, benchmarking the
academic delivery against best academic standards. The program also equips future entrepreneurs
with the latest IT tools and techniques. Thus, the program and syllabus make each student
analytically rich, theoretically sound and professionally versatile managers.
An important component of business education at IBS, Hyderabad is the case based learning. Most of
the courses are taught through real life cases, designed to help bridge the gap between management
theory and practice.
3.1 The Academic Year
The program of two years duration is divided into two academic years. Each academic year
comprises of two semesters of 16 weeks duration each. After the first academic year, students
undertake a 14-week Summer Internship Program (SIP). In the second academic year, students
undertake Management Research Project (MRP). Semesters are hereinafter referred to as First,
Second, Third and Fourth semesters for easy understanding.
The semester-wise program consists of a prescribed set of courses. Each course offered during the
semester is generally allotted 33 classroom sessions (for a 3 credit course) of 1 hour 15 minutes each.
The number of hours of work to be put in by the student for a particular course depends upon the
number of credits allotted for that course. A credit is a convenient unit which denotes the estimated
time required to be put in by a student for the course during the week, including classroom sessions.
One credit involves 11 sessions of classroom instructions per semester. The total hours of work
required for each unit is approximately estimated at 3.75 hours a week. Most of the courses are 3-
credit courses and the minimum number of credits for which students will be evaluated during the
two-year period is specified in the Program structure.
3.2 The Structure of the Program
The Program comprises of 28 courses (20 Compulsory Courses and 8 Elective Courses),
Summer Internship Program and Management Research Project and 2 Soft Skills Labs. These
courses are spread over four semesters. In addition, a student can also pursue two Optional
Electives. The structure of the program giving details of courses and credit units is given in
the following table.
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Program Structure
Code Course Title Credits
Semester I
SL MM 501 Marketing Management I 3
SL RM 501 Quantitative Methods 3
SL FI 501 Financial Management I 3
SL HR 501 Organizational Behavior 3
SL EC 501 Managerial Economics 3
SL IT 501 Information Systems for Managers 3
First Academic Year
SL AC 501 Accounting for Managers 3

SL GM 501 Business Communication 2
Semester II
SL MM 502 Marketing Management II 2
SL FI 502 Financial Management II 3
SL OP 502 Operations Management 3
SL HR 502 Human Resource Management 3
SL EC 502 Macroeconomics & Business Environment 3
SL RM 502 Business Research Methods 2
SL IT 502 Enterprise-wide Information Systems 3
SL GM 502 Legal Environment of Business 3
AL HR 502 Soft Skills Lab I A
FL IP 500 Summer Internship Program 18
Semester III
SL GM 602 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 3
SL GM 611 Business Strategy – I 3
Elective I 3
Elective II 3
Elective III 3
Elective IV 3
Second Academic Year
AL HR 601 Soft Skills Lab II A

Optional Elective I OE
FL TS 600 Management Research Project (To be continued in Semester IV)
Semester IV
SL GM 601 Management Control Systems 3
SL GM 612 Business Strategy – II 3
Elective V 3
Elective VI 3
Elective VII 3
Elective VIII 3
Optional Elective II OE
FL TS 600 Management Research Project 6
Total Number of Credits (Minimum) 105
The syllabus for the courses is subject to change by the University
A – Audit Course OE – Optional electives are not mandatory for program completion.
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3.3 Soft Skills Courses

The Soft Skills courses which are audit courses are specially designed to develop students’
personality and enhance their communication, presentation and inter-personal skills. Soft Skills
courses prepare students for interviews and help them to fit in the corporate environment. The course
allows freedom to innovate and experiment with different techniques, to suit different level of
students. In Soft Skills courses, non-letter grades like Satisfactory(S), Un-satisfactory (US) are
awarded.
3.4 Internship and Research Projects
The Summer Internship Program (SIP) is scheduled after the completion of second semester. It is a
time bound and goal oriented program for a duration of 14 weeks. The SIP is equivalent to six
academic courses and carries a weightage of 18 credits. The satisfactory completion of SIP is a pre-
requisite for admission to the third semester.
The students undertake Management Research Project (MRP) in the third semester and continue in
the fourth semester under the guidance of faculty. Satisfactory completion of MRP is a pre-requisite
for academic and graduation requirement.
3.5 Elective Courses
In the Third and Fourth Semesters, students study integrated management and strategy courses as
electives, in addition to more advanced courses. (Students are required to pursue a minimum of eight
elective courses during the program.) The Program offers students a wide range of electives, broadly
categorized into Marketing, Finance, Accounts & Financial Services, Human Resources & General
Management, and Operations, IT & Systems. A number of electives are available under each
category. To specialize in any stream, a student has to pursue at least four electives from that stream.
The balance 4 electives can be chosen in the following manner:
• Four electives from any other stream leading to dual specialization.
• Four electives from any other streams up to minimum of 2 electives from same stream and
balance from any other stream.
Prerequisite: Some elective courses require sound knowledge and proficiency in the related core
courses. Students opting for these electives would need to demonstrate their proficiency in the related
core courses by attaining the minimum threshold grades. The eligibility criteria for these electives
would be specified in the students’ circular on elective options.
Elective Courses
Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication
Advanced Marketing Management International Business Environment
B2B Marketing International Marketing
Brand Management Marketing Research
Consumer Behavior Product Management
Customer Relationship Management Retail Management
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Sales & Distribution Management International Banking
Services Marketing International Finance & Trade
Strategic Marketing Management Investment Banking
Accounts & Financial Services Investment Banking & Financial Services
Accounting Standards & US GAAP Life Insurance
Actuarial Principles Management Accounting
Advanced Management Accounting Management of Financial Institutions
Asset Valuation Management of MNCs
Auditing-I Management of Mutual Funds & Pension

Funds
Auditing-II
Marketing Financial Products
Banking Services Operations
Mergers & Acquisitions
Claims Management
Overview of Banking
Commodity Markets & Risk Management
Personal Financial Planning
Corporate and International Banking
Portfolio Management & Mutual Funds
Corporate and SME Banking
Project Appraisal and Finance
Credit Management
Quantitative Finance I
Economics Legislation-II
Quantitative Finance II
Financial Markets
Re-insurance
Financial Modeling
Retail Banking
Financial Risk Management
Risk & Insurance
Financial Services
Risk Management in Banks
General Insurance
Rural Banking & Micro Finance
Global Capital Markets
Security Analysis
Health Insurance
Strategic Financial Management
Insurance Law & Regulations
Financial Econometrics
Insurance Operations
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Taxation-I Operations
Taxation-II Business Modeling & Simulation

Treasury Management
Lean Manufacturing Management
Underwriting Management
Operations Research
Wealth Management
Operations Strategy
Human Resources & General
Management Production & Materials Management
Competency Mapping and Assessment Project Management
Employment Laws
Services Operations Management
Global Human Resource Management
Structured System Analysis & Design
HR Planning
Supply Chain Management
Industrial Relations
TQM and Six Sigma Quality
Leadership Skills & Change Management
Managing Knowledge Worker IT & Systems
Organizational Development: Diagnosis & Computer Communication Security &

Interventions Disaster Recovery
Performance Management & Reward Business Intelligence

Systems
Data Mining
Quantitative Human Resource Management
Data Warehousing
Strategic Human Resource Management
Training & Development e–Business
Entrepreneurship IT Enabled Services
Entrepreneurial Development Relational Database Management Systems
Entrepreneurial Finance Software Engineering & Quality

Management
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Managing & Growing a New Business System Analysis and Design
Operations, IT & Systems
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Student Handbook – Class of 2012
3.6 Optional Electives

The Program offers further flexibility in terms of optional electives to the students in pursuing
additional courses. This would be decided on the basis of academic performance in Semester I and
Semester II apart from the minimum number of courses and credits required to meet the academic
and graduation requirements. Students can opt for one optional elective each in the Third and Fourth
Semesters. Though the optional electives do not form an essential part of the graduation
requirements, the grades obtained in them, are taken into account for calculating the CGPA. Students
are advised to use this option to either deepen their knowledge in the same area(s) of specialization or
to broaden their horizon by diversifying into other areas.
3.7 Unstructured Courses (USC)
The unstructured courses are flexible format courses that can be either faculty sponsored or student
initiated. The faculty sponsored unstructured courses are basically meant to encourage innovation in
terms of syllabus design, teaching methodology, pedagogy and evaluation. The courses are generally
multi disciplinary and focus on the latest developments and current trends in the field. Faculty
sponsored unstructured courses can be taken as a part of 8 electives, up to one each in Third and
Fourth Semesters.
A student initiated unstructured course can be a research based, project based or lab based. It
encourages autonomous learning and helps the student in acquiring new skills and knowledge in
emerging areas. Student initiated unstructured courses can be taken as optional free elective.
However the student has to submit a detailed proposal to a committee of experienced faculty
members, nominated by the Campus Head. The course can be pursued only when the proposal is
approved by the committee and the Campus Head.
The unstructured courses should not be linked with the Management Research Project (MRP) in
Third and Fourth Semesters. MRP forms an essential part of the academic and graduation
requirements and is mandatory for all students.
Students opting for unstructured course(s) are required to clearly understand the guidelines and
requisite formalities. The phase wise progress plan, deliverables and proposed learning must be
specified.
3.8 Expectations from Students
Students should treat their classroom obligations as they would treat any serious professional
engagement. This includes:
i. Preparing thoroughly for each session in accordance with the instructor’s requests.
ii. Arriving promptly and remaining until the end of each class, meeting, except in unusual
circumstances.
iii. Participating fully and constructively in all classroom activities and discussions.
iv. Adhering to deadlines and timetables established by the instructor.
v. Displaying appropriate courtesy to academic and non-academic staff and fellow students
both in and outside class
vi. Providing constructive feedback to faculty members regarding their performance
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Section - 4
Teaching and Evaluation
Teaching and evaluation at IBS, Hyderabad are customized to reflect the objectives of MBA
program, with each course being delivered in a manner that maximizes the learning experience of
students.
4.1 Course Syllabus
The syllabus is comprehensive and is updated regularly based on the inputs from faculty, subject
matter experts, visiting business leaders and accomplished alumni. It also offers the flexibility to
focus on specific areas of interest. Core and elective courses with group projects and autonomous
learning allow students to develop their full potential.
The detailed syllabus provides information regarding each course offered in various semesters, the
topics to be discussed, and relevant reference books. It also contains a list of case studies to be
discussed in each course and the suggested schedule of sessions for classroom instruction and case
discussion.
The syllabus for each course is available on intranet. Students should note that the main reference
book does not determine the syllabus. It may not cover the entire syllabus and may also include
additional topics not mentioned in the syllabus. For this reason, students are strongly advised to refer
to the other reference books specified for each course.
Apart from reading course specific books, students are expected to read financial dailies, business
magazines and browse relevant websites. An important part of IBS education is developing student
ability to apply course based inputs to understand and interpret current events.
4.2 Teaching
The objective of teaching goes far beyond the transfer of knowledge and skills – the true purpose of
our pedagogy is to create the potential for improvement in the students. Teaching is to arouse the
curiosity of students, generate habits of rational thinking and equip them with the skills and
knowledge necessary for effective decision making. While classroom instruction helps students
organize, correlate and comprehend facts and ideas, faculty has the added responsibility of
encouraging them to think beyond the text books. MBA aims at multiple skill development and to
that end some of the teaching and evaluation components involve group efforts with active
collaboration amongst the students with the faculty as facilitators of learning.
Students are expected to optimize their learning process by availing the library, computers and other
facilities provided at the campus.
The Course Handout: The course handout is given by the faculty to the student at the beginning of
each course. It provides the detailed schedule of instruction, format and scope of assessment. It is a
communication that facilitates effective academic delivery. The Course handout is an important
document that gives students a clear picture regarding the learning objectives, expected outcomes,
and other course related information such as pace, coverage, level of treatment, reading assignment,
home tasks, components of evaluation, their frequency, duration, tentative schedule, relative
weightage of various component and faculty consultation hours.
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The faculty plays a significant role in ensuring quality education through interactive teaching,
continuous multi criteria evaluation and consistent feedback.
Teaching Methodology: The methodology is predominantely case discussion and analysis
supplemented with project work, thesis, self-study, seminars and home assignments. The pedagogy
allows for exploration of solutions for complex issues. The faculty introduces key concepts of the
syllabus to the students. The students are expected to prepare for the introductory topics under the
guidance of the faculty. They are provided with most of the relevant courseware and case material,
but are also expected to refer to the reference books, articles, papers and websites as specified by the
faculty.
Faculty Consultation: The faculty for each course will be available for consultation, once a week at a
prescribed hour. The day and time of consultation is announced in the course handout. During this
time, students can approach them for clarification of doubts.
4.3 Evaluation
The purpose of evaluation is to assess the learning of students and their relative position vis-a-vis the
class. Evaluation is a judgment about the level of merit or worth of the student in terms of learning
and assimilation.
Evaluation Scheme: The evaluation scheme comprises of continual evaluation, and written
examinations. The schedule for continual evaluation and marks allotted for each of the components,
are announced by the faculty in their respective course handouts. The evaluation components may
vary from course to course and typically consist of class participation in case discussion, project
work, home assignments, seminars, tests and surprise quizzes. The evaluation is evenly spread
throughout the semester and incorporates individual as well as team performance.
Comprehensive Examination: Comprehensive examinations are the written components of the
evaluation(s) covering entire syllabus for the entire course, conducted at the end of the semester. The
purpose of the examination is to test the student’s understanding of concepts, tools and techniques,
their practical application, analytical abilities and problem solving skills and student’s ability to
provide interdisciplinary perspectives. Comprehensive exam is not mandatory for all courses. Faculty
members teaching the course for the semester, together with the Academics Coordinators will
collectively decide, on the evaluation scheme and comprehensive exam. The weightage for continual
evaluations and comprehensive exam will be clearly communicated to the students in the course
handout at the beginning of the semester.
Evaluation Components: Multiple evaluation components used are aimed toward testing the students
for attributes like spontaneous recall, ability to apply concepts, capacity to work independently and in
teams, competence in conceptualized arguments and ability to face unknown situations. The
evaluations are periodically conducted throughout the semester.
The continual evaluation components include case studies, projects, assignments, seminars, term
papers, viva, quiz and written examination, some of which are chosen to suit the course requirements.
The faculty for each course gives feedback to the students on their performance in the continual
evaluation components.
The faculty may choose 4 to 5 evaluation components including written examination and would
communicate the detailed evaluation plan and weightage of each component in the course handouts.
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Some of the evaluation components may be common across different sections. For example, in some
courses written examination may be used as one of the common continual evaluation components.
These are conducted after 14 to 16 sessions and are referred to as mid-semester examination.
Evaluation feedback: Feedback on student performance is provided at regular intervals. The
evaluated answer scripts will be shown to the students and clarifications, if any, will be provided.
Wherever possible, the performance of the students in the evaluation components will be discussed in
the class detailing the highest, lowest and average performances.
Plagiarism: Presenting other’s work/material as one’s own is plagiarism. Plagiarism includes
reproducing others’ ideas, opinions, theories, graphics, language, quotes (written or oral), facts,
statistics and illustrative material, etc. without acknowledgement.
Plagiarism would result in academic action against students leading to
a. In the first instance a written warning.
b. In case of repetition, cancellation of the registration of the course.
Student feedback: Students are required to provide their comprehensive feedback on course delivery
by the faculty and their teaching methodology after each semester. The purpose of feedback is to
gather information on the learning experience of the students and improve the effectiveness of the
course delivery process. The feedback provided by the students is kept confidential.
Comprehensive Students Feedback is taken for the semester between 24 and 30 sessions. Students
have to fill the printed format provided separately for this purpose. It is the responsibility of the
respective Class Representative to collect the filled-in feedback forms and submit them in a sealed
cover to the Academic Coordinator.
4.4 Attendance
To foster a culture of serious academic learning, students must maintain a minimum of 75%
attendance in each course. Students who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement in a course
will not be permitted to take the comprehensive examination at the end of the semester leading to
award of NC (not cleared) report for the course. In such case the student will be permitted to re-
register for the course in next regular offering.
Students have to make sure that they have a minimum attendance of 60% at all times during the
semester. The student will be awarded an F grade for the internal evaluation component which is
conducted when the attendance of the student is less than 60%.
Student should ensure that attendance is marked properly for every session attended. It is the
responsibility of the students to maintain the required attendance by checking their attendance
regularly on the intranet.
Leaves of Absence: Generally, students are not encouraged to apply for the leave of absence as this
will disrupt the momentum of study and may hinder or delay the acquisition of degree. However on
medical, compassionate grounds or special circumstances student can apply for leave by giving a
written application accompanied by supporting documents. However, the loss of sessions, attendance,
evaluation, and examination will not be compensated.
4.5 Unfair Practices
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Students are prohibited from resorting to unfair practices during any assessment component. Any of
the following events (inclusive but not exhaustive) will be considered as unfair practice(s) during
continual evaluation, assignment and examinations.
a. Possessing unauthorized material like notes or small slips in pockets, or on body or in any other
form like cell phones, vanity bags and purses, whether used or not.
b. Copying from other students.
c. Allowing/enabling other students to copy from one’s paper.
d. Taking or giving any kind of assistance to other students.
e. Communicating with a student in or outside the examination hall during examination timings.
f. Referring to any notes, slips or other sources in the washroom.
g. Visiting any place other than washroom during examination.
h. Indiscipline and disruptive conduct.
i. Resorting to any other unfair means to provide or obtain advantage.
Use of unfair means would result in academic action against students leading to
a. Cancellation of student’s registration for the course(s).
b. Cancellation of registration for subsequent semester.
c. Cancellation of scholarships.
d. Cancellation of academic initiatives i.e., facility for late registration, amendment to registration.
e. Cancellation of any fee waiver.
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Section - 5
Internship and Research Project
Internship and Research Project form an important component of education at IBS Hyderabad. Each
of these provides a chance to students to bridge the gap in their perception between the academic
institution and corporate world.
5.1 Summer Internship Program (SIP)
Students undertake a 14-week internship at a relevant organization during the intervening period
between close of Semester II and commencement of Semester III.
The program is almost equivalent to one semester and carries a weightage of 18 credits, which is
normally equivalent to six academic courses. The internship, which would be a simulation of real
work environment, requires students to undergo the rigor of professional environment both in form
and substance. SIP exposes the students to technical skills, and helps them to acquire social skills by
drawing them into contact with real professionals.
Summer Internship Program outside Hyderabad: Students may be permitted to pursue SIP in select
cities outside Hyderabad, subject to the following criteria:
a. Should have minimum GPA of 6.00 in the first semester.
b. Should have good academic performance record in the second semester.
c Should have good financial standing i.e., no fee dues.
d. Should not have been involved in any cases of unfair means.
e. Should not have any background of disciplinary action.
f. Should have submitted SIP confirmation letter from the SIP Company with the details of the
company, business and company guide.
In case a student doing SIP outside Hyderabad does not meet the minimum academic requirements at
the end of second semester the student will not have the option to undertake Summer Term
examination. However he/she can continue and complete SIP but will not be permitted to progress to
third semester and will be required to repeat the courses in the next regular offering. It is the
responsibility of the student to note this point while opting for SIP outside Hyderabad.
5.2 Management Research Project (MRP)
The objective of the Management Research Project (MRP) is, to broaden the knowledge base and
understand the latest trends and developments in the chosen field of management, to provide
experience in the application of concepts, tools and techniques and to develop an overall managerial
perspective. MRP encourages and drives the students towards autonomous learning and exposes them
to crucial managerial behavioural practices such as regularity, ability to meet deadlines, sense of
responsibility, initiative and leadership, diligence and adaptability. It helps to cultivate the regular
habit of documentation, effective presentation and articulation.
The project involves application of concepts, tools and techniques to real world problems or research
on the latest developments in the chosen field of management. MRP generally covers any one or
more of the following areas:
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• Comprehensive research in the latest developments / trends.

• Research on the current issues / problems being faced in the industry.
• Extension of the project / research undertaken during SIP.
• Study and analysis of specific organizational issues / problems.
• Application of managerial tools and techniques to real-life problems.
• Lab-based projects.
Students are required to work on a research project during third and fourth semester under the
guidance of faculty. It carries a weightage of 6 credits, equivalent to 2 regular courses. The
research/project work is continuously evaluated at different stages by the faculty in each semester.
Upon the commencement of MRP, the student is required to submit a time-phased plan, stating the
scope of the research/project work and the proposed date of submission. At the end of the
research/project work, students have to give a presentation and also defend their methodology,
reasoning and findings during the discussion and question-answer session.
MRP motivates the students towards autonomous learning and develops their presentation skills. It
instills managerial qualities like punctuality, responsibility, leadership, adaptability and time
management in students.
5.3 Grading of SIP and MRP
On completion of SIP and MRP, letter grades are awarded to students based on their performance.
Students who do not give sufficient opportunity for evaluation are awarded NC report. Students with
NC report in SIP will have to repeat the internship in the next regular offering on payment of
prescribed fee. These students are not eligible to progress to Semester-III. In case they had already
registered for Semester-III, pending SIP evaluation grading, Semester-III registration will be
cancelled.
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Section - 6
Repeating Courses
6.1 Credit Courses

A student, who has not met minimum academic requirements (refer to 7.4) to progress to Semester III
or the program completion requirements, has the option to repeat a credit course either in summer
term (subject to summer term conditions) or through regular semester to improve the grade. However,
students having NC/RC reports in the courses will have to repeat courses only in regular offering to
convert the NC/RC reports to letter grades, subject to
• The core course, which the student wants to repeat, is part of the current program.
• The elective course which the student wants to repeat, if not offered, can choose any other
elective offered.
• The student has paid the course repetition fee.
The students who have already met the minimum academic requirements to progress to further semester
or graduation requirements are not eligible to repeat a course.
6.2 Audit Courses
A student who has obtained unsatisfactory grade in Soft skills Lab-I in second semester has the
option of repeating the course along with the junior class while pursuing fourth semester subject to
• The course does not clash with other course time table of the student.
• The student has paid the course repetition fee.
• The student would have to attend all classes and evaluation components.
Students wishing to repeat a credit course or audit course will have to submit an application at their
campus.
6.3 Summer Term
Summer Term is not a regular semester and is offered to students who have not met minimum
academic requirements (subject to certain conditions). It aims at providing an opportunity to improve
the student grades and to help progress to third semester or to complete the graduation requirement.
The decision of whether or not to offer the summer term / courses in a particular academic year will rest
with the school.
• A student can register for any four courses offered in summer term.
• There is no make-up examination for summer term.
• Students undertaking SIP outside Hyderabad will not be allowed to pursue summer term.
• The grade will be decided on the marks secured only in the summer term examination.
To be eligible for Summer Term, a student must meet the following conditions:
i. He/She has not met the minimum academic requirements to progress to the third semester having
secured cumulative number of not more than 10 D&E grades, out of which, E grades not
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exceeding 6 at the end of second semester.

ii. He/She has not met the minimum academic requirement to graduate.
Students, who are eligible for Summer Term, should submit an application along with prescribed fee at
the campus.
Students with the following academic conditions are not eligible for Summer Term:
i. Students who have met minimum academic requirements to progress to the third semester or
met the graduation completion requirements.
ii. Students who have more than 10 cumulative D&Es, out of which, E grades exceeding 6 at the
end of second semester.
iii. Students who were awarded RC or NC reports, in any course.
Course Repetition Fee: Students registering for Credit and Audit courses in regular offering will have
to pay the course repetition fee of Rs.7,500/- per course. The students who register for Summer Term
will have to pay fee of Rs.2500/- per course. Students who want to repeat SIP and MRP will have
to pay Rs.15,000/-.
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Section - 7
Grading and Certification
7.1 Grading Policy

The School does not emphasize on numerical marks as the only absolute indication of the students
performance. Thus, at the end of the semester, letter grades A, B, C, D or E are awarded to students
for each course based on their overall performance, which is relative to the performance of all students
evaluated.
a. Letter Grades
The letter grades have points associated with them in a quantified hierarchy. The letter grades, their
applicability and connotation are given below:
Grade Qualitative Meaning Grade Point Associated
A Excellent 10
B Very Good 8
C Average 6
D Fair 4
E Exposed 2
In order to arrive at these letter grades, the total marks in a particular course for the students pursuing
the course are tabulated in a descending order (equivalently a histogram). The performance of the
course is analyzed in terms of the average, highest and lowest marks and dividing-lines between the
clusters of students. Gaps and dips between the clusters and the nature of the clusters will guide in
drawing the dividing lines between the grades. In a normal class of large size, the C-band usually
covers the average performance. This is, however, not a hard and fast rule, and exceptions may arise in
cases of small classes, skewed histogram, etc.
b. Non-Letter Grades
IBS offers audit courses such as Soft Skills Lab-I (in semester-II) and Soft Skills Lab II (in semester-
III). The performance in audit courses is represented by non-letter grade, namely, Satisfactory (S) or
Unsatisfactory (US). These grades do not contribute towards the calculation of GPA (Grade Point
Average).
c. Notations
Apart from the letter and non-letter grades, certain events/facts are reported in the academic record of
student by suitable notation. These notations are not to be construed as grades and do not contribute
towards the calculation of CGPA. The various events/facts recorded and reported are listed below.
• Grade Awaited (GA)
• Not Cleared (NC)
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• Withdrawn (W)
• Registration Cancelled (RC)
• Discontinued from the Program (DP)
Grade Awaited (GA) will be recorded in the academic record of the student in the following cases:
i. If the faculty has failed to evaluate a student in a course or on a project, assignment or any other
component of evaluation on time.
ii. If a student has not been able to appear for the comprehensive examinations on the scheduled
date, due to genuine personal reasons. The student may convert the “GA” report into a letter
grade by taking up a “make up” examination provided he/she has been permitted to do so.
iii. If the grading of the student is withheld for any reason.
When "GA" appears in the Grade sheet of the student in the immediately preceding semester, then
he/she will not be allowed to register for the subsequent semester until the "GA" is converted into a
letter grade.
Not Cleared (NC) will be recorded in the academic record of the student in the following cases:
i. If a student registered in a course(s)/SIP/MRP does not give adequate opportunity to evaluate
him/her by remaining absent from most of the continual evaluation components.
ii. If a student is absent for more than 4 weeks continuously.
iii. If a student does not meet the minimum attendance criteria of 75% for the course and is not
permitted to appear for comprehensive examinations.
iv. If a student is absent for the comprehensive examinations.
In all these cases, the student will have to repeat the course(s)/SIP/MRP whenever it is offered in the
regular offering in the next academic year. The student in the subsequent registration will carry
"NCR” (NC Repeat) against the grade for the course(s)/SIP/MRP in grade sheet and transcript. The
student with ‘NC’ notation in a course(s) is not eligible for Summer Term.
Withdrawn (W): An event will be recorded as Withdrawn (W) in the academic record of the student
in the following cases:
i. The student is unable to register for the course(s)/SIP/MRP for a genuine personal reason like
medical ground, compassionate ground or other special circumstances with information to the
campus.
ii. The student is unable to cope with the normal semester load and withdraws from the course(s)
to reduce his/her academic load for a particular semester.
The request for withdrawal should be made within four weeks of the commencement of the semester.
In such cases the grade sheet/transcript of the student will indicate "W" notation against the course(s).
The student will have to re-register for the course(s) in the next regular offering. The withdrawal
being within four weeks, the fee paid by the student will be adjusted. If the course with "W" notation
is a pre-requisite course, the registration to course(s) of the subsequent semesters will only be
possible upon obtaining a letter grade in the course with “W” notation. In case the course with ‘W’
notation is elective course and same is not offered in any academic year, student can opt for any other
elective and obtain letter grade.
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In case the withdrawal is made after four weeks, the event will be recorded as “NC” (Not Cleared).
Registration Cancelled (RC): An event will be recorded as Registration Cancelled (RC) in the
following cases:
i. Non submission of proof of graduation.
ii. Not meeting the eligibility criterion for admission.
iii. Breach of discipline or unprofessional behavior.
iv. When disciplinary action is taken against a student for resorting to unfair means during
examination.
v. Non-payment of fee.
Discontinued from the Program (DP): An event will be recorded as Discontinued from Program (DP)
when the student has failed to Register for a course(s)/SIP on the stipulated dates.
7.2 Grade Point Average (GPA)

The GPA is used to describe performance of a student in all courses in which he/she is awarded letter
grades for a particular semester. It is the weighted average of grade points of all letter grades received
by the student in a semester and is computed as follows:
U1G 1 + U2G 2 + U3G 3 + . . . .

GPA =
U1 + U2 + U3 + . . . . .
Where U1, U2, U3... denote units associated with the courses taken by the students and G1, G2, G3....
are the grade points of the letter grades awarded in the respective courses. The reports “NC”, “GA”,
“RC”, “W” and “DP” will not affect the calculation of GPA.
7.3 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The CGPA is used to describe overall performance of a student in all courses in which he/she is
awarded letter grades from first semester till the latest semester. It is the weighted average of grade
points of all letter grades received by the student from his/her entry into the program and is computed
as follows:
U1G 1 + U2G 2 + U3G 3 + . . . .

CGPA =
U1 + U2 + U3 + . . . . .
7.4 Minimum Academic Requirements

The regulation for minimum academic requirement has been framed keeping in mind the educational
philosophy of the University, which interlinks and at the same time distinguishes between the
performance of a student in a single course and in his/her overall cumulative performance.
Accordingly, the objectives of the minimum academic requirement regulation is to ensure that the
student meets minimum standards in majority of the courses pursued and also to alert the student on
his/her performance at the end of every semester to enable him/her to improve in subsequent
semesters and eventually attain graduation requirements in time.
The details of minimum academic requirements to be fulfilled by the student at the end of every
semester are given below:
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i. Should have pursued the named specified courses of program structure.

ii. Should not have withdrawn or discontinued from any specific courses.
iii. Should not have NC or RC in any course.
iv. The cumulative number of D and E grades secured by a student at the end of each semester
should not exceed the number given in the table below:
Cumulative Cumulative
Semester
No. of D & E Grades No. of E Grades
First 3 1
Second 6 2
Third 8 3
Fourth 10 4
v. The student should secure a minimum CGPA of 5.5 at the end of each semester.
vi. The student should secure a satisfactory grade in one of the Soft Skills Labs i.e. either in Soft
Skills Lab-I or Soft Skills Lab-II.
At the end of First Semester: Failure to meet the minimum academic requirement will have the
following implications:
a. The guardian/parents will receive a notice from the campus and the student will have to seek
counselling sessions with the faculty mentor he has been assigned to.
b. Student has to do SIP at parent campus.
c. Student will not be allowed to participate in any business school meets outside the city.
d. Student will not be eligible to have any initiative in the amendment of Registration and choice
of electives.
At the end of Second Semester: Failure to meet the minimum academic requirement at the end of
second semester will have the following implications:
counselling sessions with the faculty mentor he has been assigned to.
b. Student will not be allowed to continue the SIP.
c. Student will not be permitted to register for third semester.
d. Student who obtained an ‘Unsatisfactory’ grade in Soft Skills Lab–I but met other minimum
academic conditions will not be eligible for placement assistance but will be allowed to progress to
the third semester.
At the end of SIP: Securing NC in SIP will have the following implications:
a. Student will not progress to the second academic year.
b. Student will not be allowed to register for the third semester and if the student is already
registered for the third semester his/her registration would be cancelled.
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At the end of Third Semester: Failure to meet the minimum academic requirement will have the
following implications:
counselling sessions with the faculty mentor he has been assigned to
b. Student will not be eligible for placement assistance and would be considered as out of
placement process.
c. Student who does not obtain satisfactory grade either in Soft Skills Lab–I or Soft Skills Lab–II will
not be eligible for placement assistance. However, progress to the fourth semester is not restricted.
At the end of Fourth Semester: Student who does not meet the minimum academic requirements will
not graduate.
7.5 Graduation Requirement

The MBA program consists of a sequence of courses taken over multiple semesters. To complete the
program, a student needs to satisfactorily complete the assessment requirements for all the required
courses including Summer Internship and Management Research Project.
A student is deemed to have fulfilled the graduation completion requirements when the following
conditions are satisfied.
a. The student has completed minimum 105 program credit units.
b. The student has completed 28 credit courses, SIP and MRP.
c. The student has obtained satisfactory grade in one of the Soft Skills Labs, i.e., either in Soft
Skills Lab-I or Soft Skills Lab-II.
d. The student has obtained a minimum CGPA of 5.5.
e. The cumulative number of D and E grades of the student should not exceed 10, out of which,
the number of E grades should not exceed 4.
f. The student has obtained A, B or C grade in Summer Internship and Management Research
Project.
g. The student has completed the program within seven years from the commencement of the
program.
h. The student does not have bad financial standing.
i. The student does not have any discipline case pending investigation.
7.6 Certification
a. Grade Sheet
Grade sheet is a complete record of courses done, grades obtained by the student, showing GPA
and CGPA and other information for a semester.
Students can obtain duplicate copies of grade sheet on payment of Rs.150/- for each copy.
b. Program Completion Certificate
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The students who have completed the Program and waiting for results will be given a Program
Completion Certificate. This certificate is valid till the date of declaration of results/ issue of
provisional certificate.
c. Transcript
Transcript is chronologically organized information of courses, grades, GPA, CGPA obtained in

various semesters during the program which is issued on successful completion of the program.
Students can obtain additional transcript on payment of Rs.500/- for each copy.
d. Provisional Certificate
Students who fulfill the graduation criteria will be given a provisional certificate.
e. The MBA Degree Certificate
Students who fulfill the graduation criteria will be awarded the MBA Degree certificate.
Students who wish to request for a duplicate copy of MBA Degree certificate will have to apply
for the same along with the prescribed fee and an indemnity bond on Rs.100/- stamp paper.
Period Completed after graduation Fee

Below 5 years Rs.2,000
Above 5 - below 15 years Rs.3,000
Above 15 years Rs.6,000
7.7 Membership in Alumni Association

Students completing the MBA program are eligible to seek membership in the IBS Hyderabad
Alumni Association and the IBS Alumni Federation (IBSAF), a society formed for the benefit of IBS
Alumni. The provisional membership entitles the students to participate in seminars, workshops and
conferences organized by IBSAF and participate in the local chapter activities. After completion of
the Program, students will be automatically eligible for membership to the Alumni Association and
Federation.
7.8 Awards and Medals
Students with excellent performance in the program are awarded following medals, certificates and
cash awards.
Best All Rounder Student
All Rounder Shield will be awarded to best all-rounder student. The award will carry a cash prize of
Rs. 15,000.
Gold and Silver Medals
i) The Gold Medal will be awarded to the first rank holder. This award will carry a cash prize of
Rs. 10,000/-.
ii) The Silver Medal will be awarded to the second rank holder. This award will carry a cash prize
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of Rs.5,000/-.
The Saurabh Sharma Memorial Gold Medal
The Saurabh Sharma Memorial Gold Medal is awarded to the topper of IT stream. This will carry a
Gold Medal with cash prize of Rs.5,000.
The Faiyaz Ahmed Khan Memorial Silver Medal
The Faiyaz Ahmed Khan Memorial Silver Medal is awarded to the second topper of IT stream. This
award will carry a Silver Medal with a cash prize of Rs.5,000 and a certificate.
The Max-New York Life Award for Outstanding Student
Max New York Life award is awarded to the best student in Insurance Laws & Practice course. This
award will carry a cash prize of Rs.5000/- with a certificate.
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Section - 8
Code of Conduct
8.1 Conduct Regulations

Students are expected to act in ways that are consistent with the role and guiding values of the
institute. Students should regulate their own conduct so as not to impede or prejudice the work of
other members. They are entitled to work, learn, study and participate in the social aspects of the
institute’s life in an environment of safety and respect. It is expected that students will act with
integrity and demonstrate respect for others and adhere to the standards of conduct. Students should
refrain themselves from misconduct which includes, but is not limited to:
a. Academic misconduct, which means i) fabrication of data ii) plagiarism iii) cheating or other
dishonest practices in relation to assessment.
b. Misuse of information, which includes
i. Perusing personal information files, to which the person has no authorized access.
ii. Intentionally introducing erroneous or misleading material into, falsifying, or deleting
without authorization, information on record.
iii. Misuse of institute’s computer systems which includes accessing, storing, viewing,
publishing, transmitting or distributing pornographic material, sending threatening e-mails
or allowing some one to send e-mails.
c. Conduct in breach of any institutional policy.
d. Sexual Harassment.
e. Racial or communal disharmony/discrimination.
f. Willfully impede or obstruct the activities of the institute.
g. Engaging in any form of Harassment of another student or staff member of the institute.
h. Ragging or not respecting the rights and privileges of other students.
i. Willfully create or contribute to any disturbance or nuisance, begins to cause a potential or
likely safety hazard.
j. Act in a disorderly, reckless, offensive or obscene manner.
k. Use or attempt to use a false identity or otherwise knowingly supply false information.
l. Any student, who in any way aids, assists, counsels, procures or encourages any other student to
breach the regulation.
m. Other inappropriate conduct
i. Being in any part of the institute precincts, knowing that he or she is not entitled to be
there at that time.
ii. Knowingly fail to comply with any directive given by the person in charge.
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iii. Willfully or recklessly damaging or defacing of any property of the institute.

iv. Being under the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
v. Committing any criminal offence.
vi. Threatening or repeatedly insulting any other person.
vii. Bribing or attempting to bribe staff by offering gifts or services in return for personal
favours.
viii. Use of filthy language.
8.2 Students conduct outside the campus

Students are brand ambassadors and should maintain proper decorum and decency outside the
Campus. Students will be solely responsible for any action or omission committed outside the
campus by him/her.
All acts of misconduct will be referred to the Campus Disciplinary Committee which may carry out
investigation and recommend disciplinary action.
8.3 Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is one of the many forms of illegal sexual discrimination. Any actions or
statements of a sexual nature that are abusive, intimidating, or embarrassing along with implied or
stated threats fall within the purview of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may be explicit or
implicit. It may be a single incident or occur over a period of time. In defining and identifying sexual
harassment, it is the effect of the behavior that is relevant not the intent. It is the impact of the
behavior on the receiver that determines whether sexual harassment has occurred.
Examples of behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment include:
i. Sexual jokes, lewd suggestions, whistling, foul language, leering obscene gestures.
ii. Belittling comments on a person’s anatomy.
iii. Persistent demand and repeated request for dates.
iv. Intrusion into person’s private or sex life.
v. Display of pornographic pictures, screen savers, jokes and objects.
vi. Indecent exposure.
vii. Sexually offensive written, telephonic or electronic communication.
Sexual harassment does not refer to behavior that is mutually acceptable to the parties involved.
Friendships are a private concern. All individuals have a responsibility to contribute towards an
environment of trust and respect which forms the basics of appropriate professional relationships.
For redressal of harassment, complaint must be lodged with Campus Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Cell. In such cases campus conducts an investigation and initiates disciplinary action.
8.4 Hostel Regulation
Hostel regulation will be provided to students on admission to the hostels. All students should
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necessarily follow the regulations failing which appropriate disciplinary action will be initiated
against the student.
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Section - 9
Fee & Scholarships
9.1 Payment of Fee

The fee for the two-year program is payable in five installments as per the Fee Schedule given below.
The students will be permitted to register for the semester/SIP only on payment of fee.
The student who has outstanding financial obligations will be flagged as a student in Bad Financial
Standing (BFS). The following sanctions will apply to the student till the dues are paid:
a. The result will not be declared.
b. The student will not be permitted to enroll in courses.
Fee Schedule
(All figures are in Rs.)
Due Date Installments Amount
March 20, 2010 * 80000
June 01, 2010 I 174000
October 04, 2010 II 174000
February 14, 2011 III 174000
June 04, 2011 IV 174000
October 10, 2011 V 174000
Total 950000
a) * Non-refundable Admission and Pre MBA Courseware Fee

b) Students are required to pay the Fee instalment as per the due date. All payments are to be
made in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of “IUCF A/c IBS,” payable at
Hyderabad.
9.2 Bridge Loan Facility
Bridge Loan facility is provided to the students, who are awaiting the sanction of educational loan
from the bank. This facility is provided for the 1st installment of fee due on June 01, 2010 and not for
any subsequent installments. This facility is provided until the sanction and disbursement of
educational loan from the bank. The parents/guardian have to submit four post dated MICR cheques
dated 1st June 2010, 1st July 2010, 1st August 2010 and 1st September 2010 of equal amount. For
cheque “bounce” first time Rs.2500 is to be paid as penalty. Incase of cheque “bounce” second time
student’s admission will be cancelled.
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9.3 Scholarships
IBS Hyderabad offers several scholarships to students. The details are given in the subsequent
paragraphs.
International Study Scholarship
Upto 5% of students pursuing MBA program will be eligible for international study
scholarship for studying a semester abroad at IBS Adelaide (Australia) Campus. The
scholarship will cover the expenditure of the students towards tution fee (at IBS Adelaide),
air ticket, insurance, visa charges and accomodation. Food and local transporattion charges
are to be borne by the students. Students will be selected for international study scholarship
on the basis of past academic record.
Merit Scholarship
Upto 20% of the students will be eligible to receive merit scholarships of upto Rs. 4 lakhs based on
Scholarship Grade Point Average (SGPA) in each semester (SGPA is the performance of a student
for a particular semester and is calculated excluding the performance in audit courses, and
Unstructured Courses (USC) and SIP/MRP). These students will not be eligible for ERP Training
Scholarship.
The details of Merit Scholarship and its disbursal during the program are given below.
Category I II III
GPA GPA GPA GPA
Semester Disbursal in Fee Instalment
Performance
9.00 – 10.00 8.50 – 8.99 8.00 – 8.49
I 1.35 1.00 0.75 3rd Installment

II 1.35 1.00 0.75 4th Installment
III 1.35 1.00 0.75 During Semester IV
Total 4.05 3.00 2.25
The general terms and conditions applicable to Merit Scholarship are as follows:
The scholarship is payable only in the form of concession in fee installment.
a. Re-registered students are not eligible for scholarships.
b. Students availing International Study Scholarship are not eligble for Merit Scholarship and ERP
training scholarship.
c. The student will have to register for semester/SIP on the stipulated dates.
d. The students will have to maintain the required level of attendance as stipulated.
e. In case the semester results are not declared by the time fee installment is due, the student shall
be required to pay the complete installment of fee. Students not paying the fee on due date will
not be permitted to register for the semester/SIP. The Scholarship can be claimed by the student
only in the next fee installment.
f. Student given part fee waiver is eligible to avail scholarship to the extent of balance fee to be
paid.
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g. The student who withdraws in-between the program has to re-pay the amounts availed as
scholarships.
ERP Training Scholarship
Upto 10% of the balance students who have not availed any scholarship will be eligible for the ERP
functional module training scholarship. The scholarship is offered based on CGPA.
9.4 Loan Scholarships
Loan scholarships of up to Rs.2 lakhs are offered to the students in the second academic year. The
loan scholarships are meant to bridge any funding gaps that may arise during the student’s course of
study. The loan scholarship is provided only to those students who after utilizing other sources of
funds like bank loans, merit scholarships, etc. still fall short of funds to continue their studies. The
loan scholarship is offered as an adjustment of fee for 4th and 5th installments.
The loan scholarship is offered subject to the following:

a. Student has registered for semesters on stipulated dates.
b. Student has maintained minimum attendance as stipulated.
c. Student has maintained a minimum CGPA of 6.0 (out of 10) during the course of study.
The highlights of the loan scholarship scheme are:

• Rate of interest is 12% p.a.
• Repayment starts six months after completion of studies or after securing a job (whichever is
earlier).
• 24/36 Equated monthly installments (EMIs).
• Post-dated cheques should be deposited for all EMIs.
• Only MICR cheques will be accepted.
• Documentation needs to be duly signed by the applicant and parent/guardian with joint and
several liability.
9.5 Hospitalization Expenses Scheme (HOPE)

Institute offers Hospitalization expenses scheme (HOPE) to all students of Class of 2012 during their
study and stay at IBS.
Guidelines:
a. The following emergency cases are covered in the scheme:
i. Road accidents with poly trauma.
ii. Head injuries.
iii. Surgeries for appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, abdominal trauma, etc.
iv. Pyrexia for eccentric or enteric fever, Malaria, AC Gastroenteritis, Viral fever, Pyrexia of unknown
origin.
b. The first year contracted diseases covering Cataract, Benign Prostatic, Hypertrophy and
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hysterectomy for Monorrhagia or Fiberomyoma, Hernia, Hydrocele, Congenital internal

diseases, Fistula in anus, piles, sinusitis and related disorders.
Following diseases/case are not covered under the scheme:
Cases like:
a. Chronic diseases
b. Dental procedures
c. Suicides
d. Abortion, Pregnancy
e. Poisonings
Terms & Conditions:

a. The scheme covers the Hospital Expenses for a maximum amount of Rs 1,00,000/- in each
academic year starting from 01 June 2010 until the end of the program 09 March 2012.
b. There should be a minimum admission of 24 hrs and a documentary proof stating the period of
admission, the diagnosis undergone and the treatment provided should be specified clearly.
However in case of road accidents, the above requirement of admission to hospital is not
mandatory.
c. Coverage of pre-hospitalization expenses wherein the relevant medical expenses for
investigation/tests/consultation incurred during a period of 7 days prior to the hospitalization for
the disease/illness/injury sustained are considered under the policy.
d. Coverage of post hospitalization expenses wherein relevant medical expenses incurred during
the period up to 15 days after hospitalization on diseases/illness/injury sustained are considered
as part of the claim, except chronic diseases.
The student will have to make the payment to the hospitals initially and later submit the claim with
original bills for reimbursement.
a. False or exaggerated claims found, if any, will make the student ineligible for the
Hospitalization Expenses Scheme.
b. Reimbursement of emergency of ambulance charge restricted to Rs. 1000/- per student.
c. The policy has sub-limits
i. Room rent: Rs.2,000/- for “A” class cities, Rs.1,500/- for “B” class cities, Rs.750/- for “C”
cities.
ii. Consultation Charges: Maximum 10% of the total bill.
iii. Investigation Charges: Maximum 10% of the total bill.
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The MBA Program

Semester Activities Date Day

Last Date for Submission of th

Registration 14th February 2011 Monday

Vacation 21st May – 29th May 2011

Third Registration 30th May, 2011 Monday

Program Ends 9th March 2012 Friday

© IBS, Hyderabad, 2010. All rights reserved.

The student handbook is designed with an intention to

1.0 Introduction..................................... 01 6.3 Summer Term ................................... 17

2.0 Registration..................................... 03 7.0 Grading and Certification ............... 19

5.0 Internship & Research Project...... 15 9.0 Fee & Scholarships......................... 29

• Technical and functional skills, which collectively comprise of professional competence in

2.1 Provisional admission

2.2 Submission of proof of Graduation

• Formal reporting of students at the campus,

• Paying the fee as per schedule,

• Submitting Proof of graduation (in Semester-I), and

• Registering for prescribed set of courses.

Registration to a Semester / SIP is not permitted if a:

2.4 Late Registration

2.5 Amendment to Registration

2.6 Address Change

2.7 Change of Name / Correction

The MBA Program

3.1 The Academic Year

3.2 The Structure of the Program

SL AC 501 Accounting for Managers 3

AL HR 601 Soft Skills Lab II A

3.3 Soft Skills Courses

Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication

Advanced Marketing Management International Business Environment

B2B Marketing International Marketing

Brand Management Marketing Research

Consumer Behavior Product Management

Customer Relationship Management Retail Management

Sales & Distribution Management International Banking

Services Marketing International Finance & Trade

Strategic Marketing Management Investment Banking

Accounts & Financial Services Investment Banking & Financial Services

Accounting Standards & US GAAP Life Insurance

Actuarial Principles Management Accounting

Advanced Management Accounting Management of Financial Institutions

Asset Valuation Management of MNCs

Auditing-I Management of Mutual Funds & Pension

Taxation-II Business Modeling & Simulation

Managing Knowledge Worker IT & Systems

Organizational Development: Diagnosis & Computer Communication Security &

Performance Management & Reward Business Intelligence

Training & Development e–Business

Entrepreneurship IT Enabled Services

Entrepreneurial Development Relational Database Management Systems

Entrepreneurial Finance Software Engineering & Quality

Managing & Growing a New Business System Analysis and Design

Operations, IT & Systems

3.6 Optional Electives

Teaching and Evaluation

Internship and Research Project