Overview
The two-year, full-time MBA (Dual Specialization) at St. Francis College is approved by the AICTE and affiliated with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University. The program is designed to develop future-ready business leaders by integrating core management principles with the flexibility to specialize in two distinct domains. This unique structure produces versatile graduates who are highly employable across industries, functions, and geographies—prepared for leadership roles in banking, consulting, technology, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and beyond.
Dual Specializations
Students may choose any two specializations from the following six areas:
- Finance – Builds expertise in investment management and financial risk, leading to careers in banking, financial services, and consulting firms.
- Marketing – Covers brand strategy, consumer behavior, and digital marketing, ideal for roles in brand management, sales leadership, and digital growth.
- Human Resource Management – Develops talent acquisition and performance management skills for positions such as HR business partner and organizational development lead.
- Business Analytics – Teaches data modeling and actionable insights, preparing graduates for roles as business analysts and analytics consultants.
- Entrepreneurship & Startups – Equips students with venture creation and funding knowledge for careers as startup founders or innovation managers.
- Production & Operations Management – Focuses on supply chain and lean operations, opening opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and operations management.
Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum blends strategic management, organizational behavior, financial accounting, business economics, research methods, leadership, and in-depth specialization coursework. Learning is delivered through case studies, live projects, research paper discussions, video lectures, and sessions led by experienced faculty. Students engage in diverse pedagogical methods including group discussions, debates, role-plays, and experiential learning. This applied approach ensures graduates are job-ready for roles such as strategy associate, operations planner, financial analyst, and marketing lead, with the problem-solving skills demanded by top employers.
Value-Added Certification Courses
Beyond the academic curriculum, students complete industry-recognized certifications in Advanced Excel, Business Analytics, Financial Modeling, SAP FICO, AI and Digital Marketing, as well as specialization-specific modules, personality enhancement courses, MOOCs / SWAYAM courses, and soft skills training. These certifications enhance technical proficiency and employability, making graduates day-one ready for careers in data-driven roles, financial analysis, digital marketing, and business process management—providing a distinct competitive edge in recruitment.
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential learning opportunities include industry workshops, moderated panel discussions with business leaders, an annual Management Conclave featuring C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, guest lectures and masterclasses, expert talk series, industrial visits, skill development programs in collaboration with industry, and research paper presentations and publications. The entrepreneurship ecosystem supports ideathons, business plan competitions, and startup incubation. These activities develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills—directly translating into career success in consulting, product management, venture creation, and senior operational roles across sectors.
Career Opportunities
The MBA (Dual Specialization) opens diverse career paths across banking and financial services, management consulting, IT and tech startups, manufacturing and supply chain, FMCG and retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, media and digital marketing, and human resources. Graduates secure positions as investment bankers, brand managers, HR business partners, business analysts, operations managers, digital marketing leads, and startup founders—supported by a dedicated corporate relations cell and strong placement assistance.
Eligibility for Admission
Eligibility for admission:
• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/CAT-1 only for Karnataka Students) is required.
• Candidates must have qualified in any national/state-level management entrance exam (e.g., KMAT / PGCET / CAT / MAT / CMAT / AIMA). In Case, if you have missed to write any of these entrance exams, kindly contact college admin office for further guidance.
• Final-year students awaiting results may also apply, subject to submission of proof of qualifying degree at the time of admission.
PGCET Code: B391MB
Intake Capacity
Total Seats: 240
PGCET Quota: 120 Seats
Management Quota: 120 Seats
Fee structure
| YEAR | KARNATAKA STUDENTS | NON-KARNATAKA STUDENTS | NRI STUDENTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEM | 2nd SEM | TOTAL | 1st SEM | 2nd SEM | TOTAL | 1st SEM | 2nd SEM | TOTAL | |
| 1 | 1,13,500 | 88,500 | 2,02,000 | 1,21,000 | 89,000 | 2,10,000 | 1,49,000 | 89,000 | 2,38,000 |
| 2 | 97,000 | 92,000 | 1,89,000 | 97,000 | 92,000 | 1,89,000 | 97,000 | 92,000 | 1,89,000 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 3,91,000 | 3,99,000 | 4,27,000 | ||||||
I Year Syllabus
II Year Syllabus
Outcomes
Program Outcomes
PO1: Demonstrate the ability of a future leader’s to express their creative and logical ideas to make decisions and to develop value based leadership skills to solve the issues in par with the changing business scenario.
PO2: Develop the methods and strategies with real time scenario to solve the key issues so as to identify more entrepreneurial opportunities to shape their successful career.
PO3: Analyse and develop creative and innovative approaches to act as efficient leader in managing the global business with diversified work environment and with cross cultural understanding by holding professional ethics, values and social responsibility
PO4: Apply modern techniques to update business professionalism and entrepreneurial ethics for the continuous improvement and overall development of firm and society.
PO5: Adapt various communication methods with updated technology ( Social networks ,digital platforms etc.) for the articulation of ideas and opinions, to enhance effective communication in all aspects of business
PO6: Device and implement various leadership technique with high level knowledge and quality to lead the team for the sustainable development and success of the organisation.
Program Specific Outcomes
PSO1: Basic Knowledge Import the student with basic knowledge of the concepts related to the management and global business and to apply new skills and competencies to adapt to the changing competitive business.
PSO2: Problem solving Cultivate the ability to think critically and logically to make sound decisions for business success by evaluating their potentiality by means of drafting simple solutions for complex managerial problems.
PSO3: Ethics and Values Inculcate a spirit of professionalism among the graduates towards the Ethics and Social Commitment to add more value to the society through their behaviour.
PSO4: Communication efficiency Access multi-disciplinary skills like communication, leadership, professional and other technical and competency skills required to match the changing trends, for the growth of the organisation.