Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology Karur MBA Operations Management: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management is a 2  year Post Graduate Program. People with a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university can apply for this program.

All top Management Institutes in India offer an MBA program in Operations Management. Operations forms an integral part in the function of an organization and hence MBA in Operations Management is considered a valuable degree.

The average fee for an MBA program in Operations Management ranges from 4 Lakh INR to 17 Lakh INR.

An MBA in Operations Management in India, at entry level, can earn anything between 3 Lakh INR to 12 Lakh INR per annum. Top recruiters include Ernst & Young and Amazon India.

Though the number of students opting for an MBA in Operations Management is less in comparison to those opting for an MBA in Finance or an MBA in Marketing, the program has its own takers. About 10% of total enrolments in MBA programs are in the fields related to Operations Management.

To apply for the program, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. However, a bachelor’s degree alone is not sufficient and you need to clear one of the various exams conducted by management institutes.

Some of the exams conducted for admission to Management Institutes are:

For top rated institutes like the IIMs, cut off is 90-99 percentile. For admission through CMAT, a decent score is anywhere between 250-300.

What is Operations Management?

Operations Management is chiefly concerned with the planning, organizing and supervising aspects of production and manufacturing. The roles associated with Operations Management are generally delivery focused. People in such roles have to ensure that an organization turns resources and raw materials into final products efficiently. Operations Management deals with a wide range of decision making tasks such as forecasting, product designing, supply chain processes, inventory, maintenance, and quality management.

What are the skills associated with an MBA in Operations Management?

Since Operations Management is related to planning and execution, it requires a careful blend of creative and analytical skills. An MBA in Operations Management must be adept in organizational ability to carry out a seamless

Where to study?

There is no dearth of Management Institutes in India but for a promising career a candidate should opt for institutes which have made a mark in the industry in terms of faculty, courses, infrastructure and placements. Below is a list of some of the top institutes for MBA in Operations Management:

• Xavier Labour Research Institute, Jamshedpur
• Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
• National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management, Nashik
• Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Duration of the Program

The program is of 2 years duration and each year is divided in either 2 or 3 terms/semesters. For Distance mode of education the minimum duration of the program is 2 years and maximum duration to complete the essential requirements is 4 years. For Executive program, the duration is 1 to 2 years. 

Course Structure

The Course Structure for MBA in Operations Management is similar to other MBA programs. In the first year of program, candidates study some core subjects which pertain to skills related to all aspects of Business Administration. In the second year, students have to select electives specific to the Operations Management program.

After the completion of the first year, students also have to undergo industry training or summer training of 6-8 weeks duration which is designed to enhance the practical knowledge of the student. At the end of the training period, a student needs to submit an evaluation report. Submission of report is compulsory for obtaining the degree from the respective institute. The Course Structure is well explained in the below figure:

Course Delivery Methods

Course Delivery Methods for MBA program in Operations Management includes Lectures, Discussions, Presentations – Group and Solo, Quizzes, Assignments, Paper Submissions, Student Projects and Industry Visits. 

• Graduation and a bachelors degree in any discipline obtained through the 10+2+3 system or an equivalent qualification with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India.
• A Relaxation of 5% aggregate is there for SC/ST candidates.

Fee Structure:-

Non- Accredited Fee -Rs.17500 per Year

Accredited Fee -Rs.20500 per Year