School of Business and Commerce
Master Of Business Administration (MBA)
About the Programme
The Master of Business Administration programme at Metro University is designed to develop professionally competent, analytically strong and ethically responsible business leaders. It combines foundational management knowledge with contemporary areas such as artificial intelligence, business analytics, digital transformation, financial modelling, entrepreneurship and global business.
The programme enables students to understand complex business environments, evaluate managerial alternatives and make evidence-based decisions. Classroom instruction is supplemented by case studies, management simulations, business laboratories, presentations, live projects, industry interactions, community-based assignments and structured internships.
Students develop expertise in the major functional areas of management while also strengthening communication, leadership, teamwork, research, problem-solving and entrepreneurial capabilities. The programme is especially suitable for graduates seeking careers in corporate management, consulting, banking, financial services, analytics, marketing, human resources, healthcare management, supply chain management or entrepreneurship.
Located in Techzone-IV, Greater Noida, Metro University offers students access to the wider Delhi-NCR business, corporate, healthcare, technology and start-up ecosystem.
Programme Details
Course at a Glance
2 Years
4 Semesters
80 Credits
Full Time
Single or Dual Specialisation
School of Business and Commerce
Programme Structure
Semester I: Management Foundations
The first semester develops a strong understanding of business organisations and managerial decision-making. Major courses include:
- Organisational Behaviour
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Economics
- Business Statistics for Managers
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Production and Operations Management
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Managerial Communication
- Business Statistics Laboratory
- Introduction to Business Analytics Laboratory
- Community Connect
The semester carries 20 credits and combines conceptual learning with communication, analytics and community engagement.
Semester II: Functional and Technology-Enabled Management
The second semester builds capabilities across the major functional and analytical areas of business. Courses include:
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
- Research Methodology
- Global Business Environment
- IT and AI for Managers
- Operations Research
- Financial Modelling with Excel
- IT and AI for Managers Laboratory
- Research Methodology Laboratory
- Business News and Corporate Affairs
- MOOC through an approved digital learning platform
- Applied Project
The semester carries 20 credits and gives students practical exposure to research, artificial intelligence, financial modelling and technology-supported decision-making.
Semester III: Specialisation and Industry Application
During the third semester, students move towards advanced management learning and specialisation-specific courses. The semester may include:
- Specialisation core courses
- Discipline-specific electives
- Advanced business analytics
- Strategic decision-making
- Summer internship evaluation
- Live industry project
- Business simulation or consulting assignment
- Professional certification or approved MOOC
Semester IV: Strategic Integration
The final semester integrates knowledge acquired across the programme. It may include:
- Advanced specialisation electives
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
- Leadership and Change Management
- International or contemporary business issues
- Entrepreneurship or business-plan development
- Dissertation, capstone project or consultancy project
- Comprehensive viva voce
The detailed course basket may be periodically revised following the recommendations of the Board of Studies and approval of the Academic Council.
Specialisations
Specialisations
Students may select a single specialisation or an approved combination of two specialisations from the following areas:
Banking & Finance
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
International Business
Logistics & Supply Chain
Business Analytics
Healthcare & Hospital Admin
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship & Family Business
The availability of a specialisation or dual-specialisation combination will depend upon the minimum number of students, availability of faculty and approval of the competent academic authority.
Curriculum Overview
Management Foundations
Students study organisational behaviour, economics, accounting, marketing, operations, business law, statistics and communication to develop a comprehensive understanding of business organisations.
AI, Analytics and Technology
The programme introduces IT and AI for Managers, business analytics, Excel-based financial modelling, statistical tools, data interpretation and technology-supported decision-making.
Experiential Learning
Students participate in case discussions, role plays, simulations, management games, presentations, field assignments, community projects and live organisational studies.
Industry Exposure
Industry visits, guest lectures, corporate mentoring, live projects, internships and interaction with practitioners help students understand professional expectations and changing industry requirements.
Research and Consulting Orientation
Research methodology, data analysis, research laboratories, business projects and dissertation work prepare students to investigate managerial problems systematically.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Students learn opportunity identification, business-model development, design thinking, market validation, start-up planning and family-business management.
Leadership and Professional Development
Communication laboratories, group projects, interview preparation, résumé development, aptitude support, leadership exercises and mentoring help strengthen employability.
Ethics and Sustainability
Ethical leadership, corporate governance, responsible management and sustainability are integrated into teaching, projects and institutional activities.
Management Foundations
Students study organisational behaviour, economics, accounting, marketing, operations, business law, statistics and communication to develop a comprehensive understanding of business organisations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years’ duration in any discipline from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission or another competent authority with minimum 55 % in graduation.
- Have secured the minimum aggregate marks prescribed in the Metro University Admission Policy for the relevant academic session.
- Participate in the applicable University or recognised national-level entrance, counselling, interview or selection process, wherever notified.
- Submit all required academic records and documents for verification.
Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, subject to submission of the final result within the period prescribed by the University.
Admission will remain subject to eligibility verification, availability of seats and applicable University regulations. Metro University’s current admission framework provides for entrance examinations, interviews, counselling or other approved selection methods depending upon the programme.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The PEOs describe the professional capabilities and broader accomplishments expected of MBA graduates within the first few years after completing the programme.
PEO1
Strategic and Complex Decision-Making
Apply integrated management knowledge, analytical judgement and contemporary tools to take complex business decisions in dynamic organisational contexts.
PEO2
Social Responsibility and Sustainable Management
Demonstrate socially responsible behaviour and a sustained commitment to ethical governance, sustainable business and societal well-being.
PEO3
Leadership and Diverse Team Management
Exhibit leadership competencies to guide, motivate and manage diverse and cross-functional teams in achieving organisational goals.
DESIGN
Programme Design
A two-year MBA comprising 80 credits, organised through an outcome-based framework and supported by a compulsory industry internship.
FIELDS
Specialisation Pathways
Banking & Finance; Marketing; Human Resource Management; Operations Management; and International Business.
CHOICE
Flexible and Dual Specialisation
Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Business Analytics; Healthcare & Hospital Administration; Digital Marketing; and Entrepreneurship & Family Business. Students may pursue one or two specialisation streams.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
The outcomes articulate the management knowledge, analytical ability, leadership orientation, ethical judgement and programme-specific capabilities expected of MBA graduates at the time of graduation.
PO1
Management Knowledge and Problem Solving
Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to understand organisational contexts and solve complex business problems.
PO2
Analytical and Data-Based Decision-Making
Use analytical and critical-thinking abilities to interpret evidence, evaluate alternatives and make data-based managerial decisions.
PO3
Value-Based Leadership
Demonstrate value-based leadership, responsible judgement and the ability to influence organisational performance ethically.
PO4
Global, Economic, Legal and Ethical Perspective
Understand, analyse and communicate the global, economic, legal and ethical dimensions of business decisions and managerial practice.
PO5
Self-Leadership, Teamwork and Organisational Effectiveness
Lead self and others in the achievement of organisational goals and contribute effectively within diverse and collaborative team environments.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1
Sectoral and Functional Management Capability
Understand sectoral business environments and develop knowledge, skills and experiential competence across functional areas of management to support organisational sustainability.
PSO2
Contemporary Managerial Problem-Solving
Visualise managerial problems, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and apply contemporary tools and techniques for effective decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the duration of the MBA programme?
Yes. Graduates from engineering, science, humanities, commerce, management and other recognised disciplines may apply, provided they satisfy the eligibility and selection requirements.
2. Can graduates from a non-commerce background apply?
Yes. Students from Commerce, Science and Humanities backgrounds may apply, subject to fulfilment of the University’s eligibility requirements.
3. Does the MBA offer dual specialisation?
Yes. The approved academic framework permits students to pursue either a single specialisation or an eligible combination of two specialisations. The final combination is subject to University rules and availability.
4. When do students select their specialisation?
Students generally study common management courses during the first year and select their specialisation before the commencement of advanced second-year courses.
5. Does the programme include an internship?
The programme incorporates industry exposure through internship, live projects, consulting assignments, field studies or other approved experiential-learning components.
6. How are AI and business analytics included in the programme?
Students study IT and AI for Managers, introduction to business analytics, statistical applications and financial modelling with Excel. Advanced analytics courses may also be offered under relevant specialisations.
7. What teaching methods are used?
Teaching includes lectures, case studies, simulations, management games, role plays, laboratories, presentations, research assignments, industry interaction and project-based learning.
8. What career opportunities are available after the MBA?
Graduates may pursue opportunities in marketing, banking, finance, human resources, consulting, analytics, supply chain management, international business, healthcare administration, digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
9. Does Metro University provide placement support?
Students receive structured career-development support that may include aptitude preparation, résumé building, mock interviews, corporate interaction, internships and placement facilitation. Employment outcomes depend upon individual performance, recruiter requirements and prevailing market conditions.
10. Can an MBA graduate pursue doctoral studies?
Yes. Eligible graduates may pursue a Ph.D. in Management, Commerce or a related interdisciplinary area in accordance with the admission requirements of the concerned university.