Bangalore Management Academy was founded with the single purpose of providing quality education oriented towards professional success. From the first collaboration with Bharathidasan Institute of Management, BMA has forged new and exciting partnerships in India, Australia, and the UK. BMA ensures such partnerships add value to the students who attend the programmes BMA has strong commitment to deliver high quality standards of education. All our courses have a strong focus on the requirements of the industry. Practical projects, industry placements and guest speakers are key features of our programmes. At BMA , the emphasis is not just on academic knowledge but also on soft skills like interpersonal skills, business etiquettes, communications, etc; so that every individual who joins BMA transforms into an all-rounder. Learn from the best professional, academic faculty. Gain accredited qualifications (national and international) and transfer your credits to other universities and colleges worldwide. Access excellent career placement services using BMA's active national and international placement cell. Study in an atmosphere fully conducive to learning with excellent library, IT learning and social facilities Receive a wide range of support services specifically designed for students. From academic and tutorial support to financial, cultural and family support, our academic and administration staff will be happy to assist you. BMA offers small class sizes, friendly approachable tutors and an interactive learning environment. Learning Process Holistic and integrative approach to learning is what BMA believes in. The focus is on harmonious blend of theoretical inputs and practical exposure. Team work is fostered through group oriented activities and discussions. There is a careful balance between group and individual work. Resident Lecturers and Professors are led by high calibre senior course leaders. They continuously receive training by visiting academic staff and senior practitioners who enhance their knowledge. Our staff members include professors, researchers, industry experts, mentors and industry practitioners known for their passion for teaching and their zeal to help students achieve their ultimate goals. Seminars form an essential part of any learning process. They are methods of improving communication skills and build knowledge about a particular topic through presentations. Mentoring is provided to help students individually or in group and clear the doubts about the topic. Practical Work helps to gain hands on training/knowledge of the selected topic, thus helping to develop skills for future careers. Practical work can be done individually or in groups. Work Place Training is also known as "internship" that helps gain global exposure of the market and helps to get prepared for employment. Written Work comprises writing essays, projects, dissertations, assignments, which are assessed and graded. Assessments are based on the essays, projects, dissertations, workshops, portfolios, presentations, performances in practical sessions or exams which can be either open-book or closed-book tests depending on the course. Plagiarism is an academic dishonesty wherein you copy the work of another and produce it as your own. As you progress in your education the standards become higher and as a management aspirant you are expected to do independent study and explain it in your own words. The faculty and staff members will tutor you to do self study and perform as per the standards of an international degree. Frequently Asked Questions Who awards my final qualifications? Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Professional Finance & Banking (MPFB) Your final degree is awarded by Edith Cowan University (Australia) http://www.ecu.edu.au/. The degree awarded is same as the one awarded at main campus in Australia. Are the subjects I study relevant in the Indian scenario? All the subjects you study in the course have been drafted by senior academicians in India, Australia, the UK . Hence we have ensured that all important concepts related to Indian economy have been included. The syllabus is constantly updated to incorporate the requirements of industry and commerce. What is the relationship between BMA & BIM & ECU ? This is a very unique partnership. BMA provides the infrastructure, student welfare, academic and administrative support. Student's admission process is conducted by the respective institution. For the selected students the programme is delivered by BMA using the faculty recommended by the respective partner institutions. Faculties are selected by the respective partner institution guided by their quality control mechanisms. Will your qualification be recognized in India? Yes. ECU - ECU is the member of ACU (AIU - Association of Indian Universities - is also a member of ACU) within this group all universities mutually recognize each other's qualifications. ECU is a government funded university established by an Act of Parliament in Australia. Will my degree look different and be more valuable if I go abroad to study? The status of your degree is exactly the same as those awarded overseas. The only difference is you are not paying international fees and higher living costs. For eg : MBA at ECU - A$ 25,000 - Tuition fees - A$ 24,000 - Accommodation & living expenses Total - A$ 49,000 - ( Approx. Rs. 17.00 lakhs) The same degree in India at BMA wiIl cost you Rs.5.75 lakhs (all inclusive) This represents savings of 65%. Is the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved mandatory for any programme?