GKM College of Engineering and Technology, (GKM), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Approved by AICTE-New Delhi, DGS-Mumbai and Affiliated to Anna University Chennai, NBA Accredited College

Department of Management Studies

GKMCET has commenced the Department of Management Studies in September 2007 in the interest of emerging as one of the B-Schools of repute. GKMCET offers a two year Post Graduate Program in Management (M.B.A) approved by AICTE.

VISION: To develop self -motivated young mind with mastery and team spirit, who could set the world best with a sense of honor.

Mr. J. Vignesh Shankar , B.E, M.B.A, M.Phil, Head of Department.

Mr.J.Vignesh Shankar has done his Graduation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Post Graduation in Master of Business Administration (HRM), M.Phil (Management), and Pursuing PhD. With 7 years of working stint, he has 6 years of teaching experience and 2 years of industrial experience. He has organized several national level seminars and programs pertain to Entrepreneurship,

Research Methodology, Human Resource Management and etc. Being an active participant of the programs organized by MMA (MADRAS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) and CII (CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY) he has attended many seminars and workshops organized by the professional bodies and played a very important role for many corporate and institution where he trains many executives and faculties in the area of "Organization Change" "Stress Management" and "Leadership". He has presented numerous papers in National and International conference. He has worked as a recruiter and also done recruitment activities for many companies like Reliance, Tata, Cognizant and other Leading companies.

QUALITY POLICY

To give new graduates a basic preparation for life in corporate world
To accommodate practitioner students by teaching the craft and tools of management
To offer skills which are not usually mastered on job
To maximize the potential of each individual faculties by continuous staff development programs in order to make them adapt to all modern and innovative methods of teachings

OBJECTIVES

To select the students on knowledge and attitude basis
To emphasis on all spheres of personality development
To encourage free exchange of ideas by Syndicate Learning
To make the dynamic curriculum in sync with corporate / industrial exposure

FACULTY: The Department of Management Studies has a total strength of six core faculties with Staff-Student ratio of 1:15.

TEACHING SESSIONS: The teaching sessions are supported by Group Discussions, Case Studies, Paper Presentations, Video Discussions, Seminars, Role Plays and Business Quiz.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: The students are exposed to career development programs that include analytical skills, presentation skills, interview skills and soft skills essential to change their personality besides updating their knowledge on current affairs.

COURSE CURRICULUM: Apart from the syllabus prescribed by the Anna University, number of value added activities like paper presentation, seminars, symposiums, workshops and training programs are also included in the course curriculum.

GUEST LECTURES: Guest Lecture is an opportunity for the students to interact with the professionals from diverse verticals and to have an insight into the corporate world.

METHODS TO ASSESS STUDENTS: Students are assessed by their performance in the two unit tests, one model exam, class participation attendance, Seminar presentation and other aspects like discipline.

Membership in Professional Bodies: The department of management studies has endorsed itself with professional bodies like MMA (Madras Management Association) ,CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) for enhancing the knowledge of the staffs and students.

INDUSTRIAL VISIT: I.V. enables students to have a practical understanding of the business process, enhances the students understanding of the current technology and helps in projecting the students with industries which is an application orientation of the curriculum designed by the University. Also, this is in view of upgrading industrial connectivity there by enabling future placements for the students.

The students of 1st year MBA department have

visited two companies Greaves Cotton & SAME Deutz Fahr in Ranipet in the Month March 29th.

SPECIALIZATION OPTIONS
1. Marketing
2. Finance
3. Human Resource
4. Systems
5. Operations Management

Three electives from any two among the 5 areas of specialization are to be chosen by the Students

ASSOCIATION OF THE MBA DEPARTMENT:
The inaugural function of the association of the management studies - "Forum for Creative Management" (FCM) on December 15, 2007, was a red letter day for the department of Management studies as the supporting pillars of the department have gathered for a memorable occasion of the inaugural event of the "Forum for Creative Management" has been launched with an objective of endowing the MBA students with various skill sets that are in high demand in the market. FCM focuses on harnessing their in-born talents and opportunely explore and expose the students' knowledge and ability.

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