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).

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

Symbiosis International University comprises Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB). SIIB Pune provides an MBA programme with three specializations: sustainability management, agribusiness, and international business. The MBA-IB programme is the institute's flagship offering. For the various MBA specializations, there are 250 seats available in total: 160 for MBA (IB), 60 for MBA (AB), and 30 for MBA (SM).

The Group Exercise and Personal Interview (GE-PI) process will ultimately determine the final selection.

Foreign candidates can also apply for admission to the MBA programme at SIIB. It is mandatory for the candidates to have a valid passport and Visa. English Proficiency Test is mandatory for foreign students. The student has an option to either appear for IELTS or IELA. SIIB Pune has foreign collaborations with many foreign institutes which includes Berlin School of Economics and Law [BSEL], Germany; Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Dauphine University, Paris; Leeds Beckett University, UK; Leibniz University Hannover, Germany; RUDN University, Russia; The University of British Columbia, Canada, etc. 

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).

As per the SIIB placement report for MBA batch 2023-25, the highest package stood at INR 27.6 LPA and was grabbed by International Business students. The SIIB Pune highest packages offered to MBA students is showcased in the table below: