MBA in Agri Business Management 

at SIIB Pune, Hinjewadi

Both SIIB Pune and SCMHRD Pune offer MBA programs with different specializations. In terms of ranking and brand value, SIBM Pune is better than SCMHRD Pune. SIBM Pune is ranked 7th and SCMHRD Pune is ranked 8th for MBA by India Today 2021. However, the choice between the two should be based on the course one is planning to pursue. If one is planning to pursue MBA Business Analytics, MBA HR, or MBA Infrastructure Management, then SCMHRD is a better option. For Marketing specialization, both of these two are decent options. SIBM Pune offers MBA at postgraduate level in four specializations including MBA, Executive MBA, and MDP programs whereas SCMHRD offers postgraduate programs in MBA with specializations as MBA (Business Analytics), MBA (Infrastructure Development & Management), and MBA (Executive).

SIIB Pune offers a total of 210 seats for MBA across various specializations. The institute offers 30 seats for MBA (E&E), 60 seats for MBA (AB), and 120 seats for MBA (IB). The admission to the MBA programme at SIIB Pune is based on the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) score, which carries a weightage of 50%. The other components of the selection process include Personal Interview (PI), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Group Experience (GE), with weightages of 30%, 10%, and 10%, respectively. The exact number of students who can do an MBA at SIIB Pune may vary depending on the availability of seats and the number of applicants in a given year.

Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB), Pune created an industry-focused academic programme initiative on agribusiness related issues through a two-year full-time MBA programme in 2004. The porgramme lasts for two years covers four semesters across mutiple core managerial courses like Financial Management, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource, Supply Chain Management, some of the Agri specific courses taught at SIIB are as below:

• Rural Marketing
• Agriculture finance
• Microfinance
• Export potential Analysis of Agri commodity
• Agriculture supply chain
• Agri Input Marketing

Is it worth to do MBA in international business from SIIB Pune, It definitely is, as it is the second best option after IIFT, New Delhi. Quality of teaching is good, so is the peer group which will be very diverse, coming from different backgrounds and also different parts of the country.

This programme stands out as one of the best energy and environment programme in India, providing holistic and experiential learning opportunities. Placement Pathways: Another reason why SIIB Pune stands as a premium choice for students looking forward to pursue business studies is its stellar placements.

For MBA (IB) - Candidate should be Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of national Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes. Candidates appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes A candidate who has completed qualifying qualification from any Foreign University must obtain an equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

For MBA (AB) - Graduate from any recognised University / Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST or equivalent grade).

For MBA (EE) - Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) only from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST or equivalent grade).