"Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General (online) | Center for Open and Digital Education (CODE) Colleges in India, Chennai | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) "

Specialization in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources

Modern-day businesses call for multi-dimensional professionals who are well versed in a multitude of specializations. A specialization in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources equips you with skills needed to thrive in the three most important functions of any organization. While in Human Resource, an in-depth knowledge of finance will give you an edge as you deal with aspects of salary, taxation and performance appraisal, finance, will give you an understanding of human resource functions like compensation, benefits and rewards management. Similarly a sound knowledge of finance is handy in most marketing decisions. Whether you are preparing a marketing budget or analyzing advertising RoIs, it is the knowledge of finance that ensures you are on top of your game. This carefully designed specialization opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the corporate sector, banks, financial institutions, government agencies, start-ups, and institutions thus rewarding you with handsome pay and a future-proof career.

Specialization Highlights

• Strong foundation in the core concepts of Finance, Marketing and HR
• A thorough understanding of advanced processes of all the functions.
• An industry aligned curriculum that delivers technical excellence and supplements professional skills
• Achieve business mastery with a unique blend of Finance, HR and Marketing Management courses
• Analyze problems and propose actions in real-world situations as part of the Master Thesis

Specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM)

HR professionals are one of the most valuable contributors to a company’s growth and success. They provide the much-needed support that an organization needs and are responsible for managing people - hiring, training, motivating, mentoring and appraising their performance. Considering its impact, all companies, irrespective of their size, are looking for HR professionals as they are crucial to forming a company’s culture and ensuring only the right talent is recruited for the job.

Our MBA in HR specialization offers training and knowledge in managing the organization's workforce. You will pick up the business expertise and learn how to manage people and unleash their potential. Moreover, you will also learn to deal with people's skills, capabilities, systems, practices, speed, language, bonding, and behaviors, which help execute the firm's strategies successfully. Upon completing this specialization, you can find various career roles across various HR functions across industries.

Specialization Highlights

• Get trained and acquire knowledge in managing the workforce of the organization.
• Gain industry-relevant skills such as understanding of business operations, leadership, decision making, ability to compile and interpret data, etc
• Prepare for managerial and leadership positions by gaining valuable insights into various aspects of people management.
• Become well versed in managing organizational boundaries, initiating and driving organizational change and aligning people and administrative processes.

Specialization in Marketing

Marketing has been at the core of any organization strategy. The Great Indian Consumer with his increasing purchasing power has ensured that marketing, advertising and sales professionals are always in demand. A testimony to this is the fact that the Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2022-to 2027.

Our MBA in Marketing specialization is designed by top industry leaders that include traditional marketing as well as new age concepts such as Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and so on. You will enhance your knowledge and skills in creating marketing strategies with the help of analytics, storytelling, communications, customer behaviour and consumer psychology. This Online MBA in Marketing specialization will accelerate your career growth by preparing you for management and executive positions in various industries.

Specialization Highlights

• Focused learning on advertising, market research, branding and international markets.
• Get a hands-on understanding on implementing marketing strategies to your target consumers efficiently and effectively.
• Gain intensive knowledge and insights about marketing strategies and operations of top global companies.
• Obtain in-depth understanding and knowledge with advanced courses like Digital Marketing, Integrated MarComm, Marketing Analytics, etc.

Specialization in Finance Management

Finance is an essential component of any economy, industry, or organization. According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, the Indian Finance industry is growing at nearly 8.5% per year suggesting growth in the economy and overall demand for skilled finance professionals who can contribute to the development of their company.

Pursuing our MBA in Finance will enhance your knowledge and skills in the domain of finance that is required for a successful career. You will explore various investment strategies, insurance concepts, corporate risk management strategies and local and global economic dynamics. You will get exposed to real-world situations faced by companies and learn using case studies. This carefully designed specialization opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the corporate sector, banks, financial institutions, government agencies, FinTech start-ups, and brokerage firms thus rewarding you with handsome pay and a future-proof career.

Specialization Highlights

• Learn core finance concepts from subjects such as financial accounting, mergers, organizational behaviours, account management, account management, Finance, etc.
• Grasp concepts from a blend of management and financial subjects such as analysing financial reports, stock market studies, economic trends, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of investment portfolio, enhancing portfolio returns, balancing risks and returns, etc.
• Build critical skills such as strategic decision making, value generation and protection, business control.

Specialization in Marketing and Finance

A combination of marketing and finance is one of the most sought after choices to excel in the professional management world. These two seemingly different functions complement each other very well and give you a comprehensive understanding of the market forces. A sound knowledge of finance is handy in most marketing decisions. Whether you are preparing a marketing budget or analyzing advertising RoI, it is the knowledge of finance that ensures you are on top of your game. An elective in Marketing and Finance gives you two broad options for your career. You will explore various investment strategies, insurance concepts, corporate risk management strategies and local and global economic dynamics. You could make your progress as a marketing professional in any industry or make your career in industries needing expert financial knowledge including banking, financial services and consulting firms. This combination of Marketing and Finance breaks barriers for you if you want to have a blend of desk and field jobs.

Specialization Highlights

• Strong foundation in the core concepts of Marketing and Finance
• Thorough understanding of advanced courses like MarComm, FinTech, Finance Analytics, etc.
• A firm grip over two most important business functions preparing you to deliver better results
• Industry aligned curriculum that delivers technical excellence and supplements professional skills
• Achieve business mastery with a unique blend of Marketing, BFSI, and Management courses
• Analyze problems and propose actions in real-world situations as part of the Master Thesis

Specialization in Human Resource and Finance Management

The modern-day businesses call for multi-dimensional professionals who are well versed with a multitude of specializations. An specialization in Finance and Human Resource equips you with skills needed to thrive in the two most important functions in any organization. While in Human Resource, an in-depth knowledge of finance will give you an edge as you deal with aspects of salary, taxation and performance appraisal, finance, will give you an understanding of human resource functions like compensation, benefits and rewards management. This specialization gives you the perfect blend of finance and human resource functions that are required to grow in an organization.

Specialization Highlights

• Strong foundation in the core concepts of Finance and HR
• A thorough understanding of advanced courses of both the functions.
• An industry aligned curriculum that delivers technical excellence and supplements professional skills
• Achieve business mastery with a unique blend of Finance, HR and Management courses
• Analyze problems and propose actions in real-world situations as part of the Master Thesis

Specialization in General Management

India has seen rapid growth in the business field, and the competition has only multiplied over the years. New businesses and startups are emerging, the ways of management have changed and a lot of work has shifted online, thus increasing the demand for general management professionals in domestic and international markets. If you have good leadership and managerial skills, then an available management specialization is for you.

Our MBA in General Management specialization enables you to learn about an organization's managerial, administrative, functional, and operational parts to improve its production and productivity. In addition, you will be introduced to various business models and strategies that will be efficient in supervising, planning, and directing the team to recognize the problems and find out solutions.

Also, both theory and practical training will be provided to improve your technical and problem-solving skills. Upon completion, you will have a wide range of opportunities in various fields with multiple career roles.

Specialization Highlights

• Obtain an in-depth understanding of all the critical management functions.
• Develop analytical skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Learn how to manage various domains to improve the functioning of any business.
• Work on real-world projects and apply effective management strategies.

Specialization in FinTech

Fintech is a combination of terms finance and technology and is referred to when businesses use technology to modify, enhance and automate financial services for businesses. Mobile payment apps or complex blockchain networks housing encrypted transactions and fintech have a broad functioning spectrum. India has the highest FinTech adoption rate globally, with over 17 FinTechs that have gained ‘Unicorn Status.’ The Indian FinTech industry's market size was $31 Bn in 2021 and is estimated at $150 Bn by 2025.

Our MBA in Fintech specialization includes an introduction to banking, and financial services, an understanding of the startup ecosystem, an introduction to emerging technologies like APIs, Blockchain, AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, and AR/VR, and a comparison of traditional vs. new business, in domains like payment, lending, insurance, and wealth management. Our program prepares you for techno-strategic roles in emerging domains like blockchain, robotic process automation, digital transformation, product design, RegTech and compliance.

Specialization Highlights

• Obtain in-depth understanding of every aspect of fintech along with innovative strategies
• Master various technologies like IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, etc.
• Gain insight into the current and future Fintech ecosystem
• Work on real-world projects to apply theoretical knowledge practically

Specialization in Project Management

To stay ahead of your competition, innovation is imminent for any entity. These innovations are of strategic and structural importance. A project manager turns plans into visible results, being at the top, leading the entire project, and responsible for connecting the dots, solving complex problems by initiating solutions, mapping strategy, and implementing ideas into action. Demand for project managers increases as projects become more complicated with the rise of technology and market trends.

Learners who complete an MBA in Project Management gain a crucial understanding of a working business and learn leadership and managerial skills, positioning themselves for roles higher up the hierarchy. Our Project Management specialization will enable you to work in various industries, including engineering, construction, marketing, healthcare, information technology, etc. Also, an MBA can move a project manager into a chief operating officer and other c-suite executive roles.

Specialization Highlights

• Learn how to lead projects, manage resources and analyze the outcomes effectively
• Get exposure to various topics like Project Risk Management, Project Planning and Project Implementation.
• Discover how to be creative and innovative in any project management process
• Master different project management methodologies to ensure you can tackle any situation

Specialization in Information and Technology Management

The IT industry is growing tremendously year after year, creating a massive demand for expert professionals. An IT ecosystem or setup includes hardware, software, and network components, including servers, computers, applications, mobile technologies, microservices, etc. The IT infrastructure is complex as it can be on a tangible premise, in the cloud, or on a hybrid platform that integrates both. Candidates who want to learn about business and information systems to combine modern concepts of information technology, telecommunications, and project management with proper business strategies.

Completing the MBA in Information technology management program will instill you with technical knowledge, information and communication technologies, and skills to seamlessly incorporate human resources, business processes, management knowledge, and the organization's strategic goals. The career opportunities after completing the program include project management, strategy and planning, product and corporate marketing, supply chain management, human resources, etc.

Specialization Highlights

• Get an overview of basic concepts of company management in IT and information security
• Learn how to effectively use data and business information to strengthen IT infrastructure
• Enhance your IT knowledge and enhance your management skills
• Work on projects involving real-world data to gain hands-on experience

Specialization in Healthcare Management

Healthcare is an indispensable necessity. It has become one of India’s largest sectors in revenue and employment and has been witnessing robust growth. The onset of Covid-19 brought hospitals to the forefront and the lack of skilled management professionals was visibly evident. This has resulted in an increase in the demand for dedicated healthcare management professionals.

Our MBA in Healthcare Management specialization equips you with the skills to manage the functioning of any hospital, pharmaceutical industry or healthcare facility. You will learn in-depth about healthcare marketing, financial aspects, supply chain and people management in the healthcare industry. You will be a preferred choice for organizations in this industry including Insurance Companies, Hospitals, Pharma companies, Healthcare Consulting firms, Med-tech companies among others.

Specialization Highlights

• Learn how to manage the day-to-day operations and functioning of a health care facility
• Oversee areas such as accounting systems, system and information technology infrastructure and healthcare marketing
• Get both theoretical and practical knowledge for handling management duties in a hospital, healthcare company, pharmaceutical industry, etc
• Obtain knowledge on fundamental areas such as healthcare laws, medico-legal issues, ethics, medical tourism, etc.

Specialization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Delivering the right quantity and quality of products and services at the right time, to the right place and at the lowest cost possible is the ultimate success formula for any organization. This is the essence of logistics and supply chain management. From traditional product companies to new-age e-commerce companies - if there is something common in all these companies, it is the supply chain.

Our MBA in logistics and supply chain management is carefully curated by top industry leaders to give you a detailed understanding of the functioning of business and the critical processes followed. In addition, it equips you with the analytical skills and strategies needed to streamline any supply chain and increase the efficiency of the entire logistics function. Our program will help you gain skills and expertise required to work as Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Operations Manager, Shipping Coordinator, Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Software Manager, thus elevating your career to the next level.

Specialization Highlights

• Obtain crucial insights into management of supply chain including inventory analysis, storage, warehouse management and customer delivery.
• Gain experience in planning, managing and executing matters related to transporting goods and services.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the national and international supply chain and their way of functioning
• Understand the entire process from product manufacturing to product delivery and be thorough with the functions of logistics and supply chain management

Specialization in Digital Marketing and e-Commerce

The digital marketing industry has grown tremendously. According to reports, it is projected to go up to around 539 billion rupees by 2024. Nearly every company plans to add people to digital marketing roles resulting in an increasing demand for qualified digital marketing professionals. There are an estimated 20 lakh jobs in Digital Marketing and ecommerce space in India alone.

Our MBA in Digital Marketing and e-Commerce specialization prepares you for careers in digital marketing, social media, web development, and e-commerce. You will study the most effective digital technologies, e-commerce strategies, web design and digital marketing practices to analyze contemporary business challenges and solve them in the rapidly changing digital marketplace. Various opportunities will be available to you in top MNCs, Digital Marketing Agencies, E-commerce Companies, etc.

Specialization Highlights

• Understand various digital marketing techniques like SEO, SMM, e-mail marketing, PPC, etc.
• Master crucial digital marketing tools such as Google AdWords, Analytics, HubSpot, etc.
• Explore issues regarding e-commerce such as logistics, privacy, CRM, and growth hacking strategies
• Create relevant and appropriate content to run campaigns for various target audiences

Specialization in Analytics and Data Science

In the past decade, India has experienced enormous growth in the data analytics industry due to the constant rise in internet users. As a result, the big data analytics market will reach $103 billion by 2023 according to wikibon statistics. This year, there are an estimated 2.7 million job postings in data science and analytics globally, which makes it the perfect time for you to pursue a degree in it.

Our MBA in Data Science and Analytics specialization equips you with solid data science & analytics skills, allowing you to experience how data science can be leveraged effectively to drive maximum business value. This specialization helps you learn to use a wide range of modern statistical tools and software packages like R, Python, Spark, Excel, MySQL, Hadoop, etc. In addition, you will learn to make sense of organizational data, develop processes for managing data and use it to make informed business decisions. Career opportunities include working in the area of business intelligence and data mining across industries.

Specialization Highlights

• Build real-world data science skills and learn data-driven decision making
• Master various technologies like Python, Excel, MySQL, Tableau, etc
• Work on projects and case studies involving accurate data to solve future complex business problems
• Analyze real-world data and other information to monitor the progress

Specialization in Sports Management

Sport has always had a special place in our lives. However, in the past few years the sports industry has witnessed massive growth. New sporting leagues, modern formats, and innovation in sports viewing experience have fuelled the development of many businesses. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the sports industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 25%.

With such rapid developments, there is a need for professionals with specialized knowledge of sports management. Whether it is managing sporting brands or managing a sporting franchisee, scouting for talent or managing finances of corporations, media management, or planning and executing sporting leagues - a specialized sports management professional can excel in any of these roles.

Our MBA in Sports Management equips you with knowledge of the latest trends and happenings in sports. In addition, it teaches you how to plan, organize, control, direct and lead any sports team or event. This specialization is carefully designed for those who are dedicated to the field of sports and want to gain knowledge in management.

Specialization Highlights

• Learn how to manage personnel, negotiate trade or contracts, manage athletic training, hire athletic staff, recruit athletes, etc
• Get knowledge of the framework and guidelines that will enhance your development as a professional in the sports management field.
• Develop a profound understanding of how sports organizations work and what makes them successful
• Grab the latest understanding of statistics, analytics, trends, and everything else that runs the industry learning to adapt to changes
• Learn to coordinate, analyze and prioritize the efficacy of events and sports organizations

Specialization in Operations Management

Operations Management concerns end-to-end management of various processes in the organization, making it extremely crucial for the success of the business. Only with efficient operations, you can effectively convert an input like a raw material into an output like the finished product.

Our MBA in Operations Management program focuses on planning, creating, and managing resources used by a business to design efficient operations. You will receive practical insights into quality management, project management and efficient procurement and scheduling. Upon completing the program, you can expect jobs across industries in departments including purchasing, quality management, lean operations consulting and inventory and warehouse management.

Specialization Highlights

• Get an understanding of planning, supervising, and organizing aspects of manufacturing and production
• Obtain in-depth knowledge of how to turn an organization’s resources into goods and services in the most efficient manner.
• Gain a thorough understanding of advanced techniques like Business Intelligence, ERP, TQM, lean and six sigma, etc
• Gain a global perspective on industry trends in lean operations and quality management.