- About SCMS
- Vision-Mission-Values
- Dean's Message
- Ranks & Accreditations
- Governance
- Program Outcomes
- Program Educational Outcomes
- Program Specific Outcomes
- About MBA
- Program Architecture
- USP
- Seats & Eligibility
- Specialization
- Open Electives
- Admissions
- Brochure
- MBA Specializations
- Placement & Industry Connect
- Placements
- Partners & Industry Associations
- Testimonials
- International Partnerships
- Distinguished Speaker Series
What makes SCMS MBA different
and why you should forget about considering any other MBA from other institutions?
Why are we different?
Future-ready specializations
A unique blend of core disciplines (Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations) with new-age areas like Fintech, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship.
100% placement record
Consistently successful in placing students in leading organizations and industries of their choice, reflecting strong recruiter trust and industry alignment.
Industry-integrated learning
Curriculum designed with active input from industry experts, supplemented by live projects, internships, and case-based learning.
Robust mentorship model
Continuous guidance from faculty and industry professionals that supports academic growth, career clarity, and personal development throughout the MBA journey.
Distinguished faculty mix
A strong combination of accomplished scholars and seasoned practitioners, bringing together the best of theory and practice.
World-class infrastructure
Modern classrooms, digital learning platforms, and collaborative spaces that provide an environment for immersive learning and innovation.
Vision – Mission
Vision
What future we want to create?
Mission
Why we exist?
To create value for students, business and society by providing intellectual leadership, advancing the science and practice of management, and developing confident leaders to be the agents of change in a world driven by data, technology and innovation.
Objectives
- To create a platform of learning opportunities for students and to enable them to take careers in the corporate sector, public and social fields, research and academics.
- To effectively impart to the students the management concepts and principles.
- To enhance the students’ life skills, critical thinking skills and implementation of the reasoning and problem-solving models.
- To encourage and support faculty members to carry on quality research in the context of management and publish in cited journals.
- To encourage collaborative research between faculty members, students and other stakeholders inside and outside the university.
- To support and develop the college’s participation and involvement with the larger business community, organisations associations and forums.
- To extensively work on revenue-generating projects, consultancies and related assignments.
- To collaborate with reputed domestic and international institutions to highlight the university’s image and advancing the existing management education to superior levels.
Values: What is important to us?
Our approach is Learning with Purpose (LwP). It is based on five pillars of sustainability:
- Transforming the portfolio of programs that we offer by creating short-term programs in skilling students in specific areas while strengthening our flagship programs like the MBA and Executive MBA and thus making young people more employable (Human Sustainability)
- Induct teachers with passion and depth of management knowledge and an ability to mentor students (Knowledge Sustainability)
- Limiting our environmental impact by reducing our carbon footprint by having 30-40 % of classes online where students need not travel to the university and occupy a class (Environmental Sustainability)
- Lifting disadvantaged people by offering new types of support to women in training them to be confident entrepreneurs (Talent Sustainability).
- Delivering superior financial returns (Financial Sustainability)
Dean's Message
Prof (CAPT.) A.Nagaraj Subbarao, PhD
It is my privilege to share the vision and purpose of the School of Commerce and Management Studies at Dayananda Sagar University (DSU). We welcome all who seek to understand how management education can evolve to meet the challenges of today’s fast-changing world of business, technology, and innovation.
At DSU, our MBA program is designed to blend the foundational strengths of management education with the new-age specializations that define the future of work. Alongside the core disciplines of Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations, we offer contemporary pathways such as Fintech, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Entrepreneurship. This unique combination ensures that our graduates are equipped with both depth of knowledge and adaptability to succeed in diverse roles across industries.
As a young and fast-growing university, DSU has built strong momentum through its industry connect, innovative curriculum, and a focus on holistic student development. Our faculty bring together the best of scholarship and practice, supported by world-class infrastructure and digital learning resources. The result is an ecosystem where students can learn, experiment, and prepare themselves for leadership in a rapidly evolving global context.
A distinctive feature of the DSU MBA is our industry preparedness and mentorship framework. Students are engaged in continuous professional development programs that sharpen their analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Each learner benefits from structured mentorship by faculty and industry experts, ensuring a guided journey of growth, confidence, and clarity in career aspirations.
We take pride in seeing our graduates emerge as professionals who are ready not only for corporate careers but also for entrepreneurial ventures and roles that demand innovation and resilience. Our aim is to shape leaders who can navigate complexity, embrace technology, and contribute meaningfully to both business and society.
The MBA at DSU is more than a degree, it is a transformative experience designed to build character, competence, and vision. In welcoming you to explore our school and its offerings, we invite you to engage with a program that is future-ready and deeply committed to creating impact.
Best wishes!
Ranks & Accreditations
B School Ranking : 2023
Business World has ranked us as follows in the Top B Schools Rankings published on Feb 04, 2023. Dayananda Sagar University B School is ranked 61st nationally in the overall ranking, against a total of 146 B-Schools that were eligible in the country. The ranking among top private B Schools is 43/163 and in the South of India, it is 17/54.
We are proud to have broken into the top 50 Private B Schools in India.
Proud moment for Dayananda Sagar University
Proud moment for Dayananda Sagar University, SCMS(PG) which has been ranked as #12 among Emerging Best B - Schools in India by The Weeks / Hansa Research Best Business School Ranking Survey 2021. This is a huge achievement for a fledgling B - School and is testimony to the efforts of my faculty and staff, the support of the management and founders and the involvement of our students and alumni. We are in brilliant company with a few of the new IIM's. The school has also been ranked as the 6th Best B School in South India and 4th Best Business School for Industry Engagement in Bengaluru by Silicon
Governance
Transparent governance with academic councils and external experts ensuring excellence and accountability.
Advisory Board
Industry leaders and academics guide curriculum, research priorities and partnerships for real‑world relevance.
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Placements & Career Services
DSU’s Placement Cell partners with a wide network of companies to arrange campus recruitment drives, internships and leadership training for MBA students.
- Campus Recruitment Leadership Training Program (aptitude, GD, mock interviews)
- Industry engagements, guest lectures and alumni mentoring
- Dedicated placement coordinators for MBA hiring
International Partnerships & Collaborations
DSU encourages global exposure through student mobility, study-abroad tie-ups and institutional collaborations.
DSU prepares learners to meet global standards and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. The university continually expands its international network to create meaningful global learning opportunities.
Research & Publications
DSU supports interdisciplinary research with active Ph.D. programs, project funding and a repository of publications.
