School Expert Q&A: Alliance University

About the Program

Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, offers the flagship course of Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a laser focus on corporate and social relevance. The course is fuelled with a robust combination of academic rigor and experiential learning.

The range and depth of electives are key differentiating features of the curriculum including:

• Horizontal and Vertical disciplines
• Choice-based electives / Narrow verticals
• Open electives that reflect the students chosen area of specialization. The specialization areas include a field-based Industry Internship Program and a Dissertation. Students are encouraged to choose an area of specialization that suitably matches their interests and skillsets. A specialization area is offered in the MBA course subject to a minimum enrolment.

Name of the school? Alliance School of Business

School location? Bengaluru, India

Year school started? 2010

TIMES B-SCHOOL RANKINGS 2023

• 3^rd Best Business School under a Private University in India
• 3^rd Best Business School in South India
• 8^th Best Business School for Placements (including IIMs and other Government-run Business Schools) in India
• 12^th Among top 100 B- Schools (including IIMs and other Government-run Business Schools) in India

Name of the program? Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• MBA: January Batch
• MBA: July Batch

Admission Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• For MBA, Alliance School of Business will accept GMAT/ CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/AMAT* scores of years 2024. All applicants are required to take one of the entrance exams as part of the process.

Selection Process

Candidates are evaluated on the below mentioned criteria:

• Academic Performance
• Oral Extempore Presentation: Candidates are required to appear for an Oral Extempore Presentation before a panel, for a maximum duration of three minutes on a topic given on the spot. The presentation will be evaluated on content, relevance, and clarity in communication.
• Personal Interview Performance: A personal interview would be the final step in the selection process. The overall personality of a candidate would be evaluated.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (MBA - DT):

At Alliance, we’ve bridged the gaps and brought down the silos between business management and technology and thus MBA Digital Transformation programme has been created specifically in the context of accepting, understanding, and adapting the new reality of businesses governed by cutting edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Robotics, 3D Printing, Augmented, and Virtual Reality. The programme is envisaging to nurture talent that will be equipped with knowledge, skills, and expertise to lead the digital revolution that is shaping a new reality in businesses across industries.

The course curriculum is designed to foster progressive experiential learning of industry and business relevance as well as of the social implications enabling students with the necessary skills to drive businesses of the future. Students get exposed to extensive lab facilities (IoT Lab, Robotics and AR/VR Equipment with PTC, Hyrel 3D, IoT Kit) set up by the hi-tech companies of the consortium within the University premises.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• MBA degree from Alliance University with 5 certificates from ABB, AMS, Google, Siemens, and PTC.
• Power packed classes delivered by top faculties from Alliance University and senior executives from ABB Robotics, Siemens, Systema (SAP), Adroitec Engineering Solutions (PTC Gold Partner).
• Extensive laboratory sessions to introduce and train students in Internet of Things Lab, Robots and Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality equipment with PTC, Hyrel 3D and IoT Kit.
• 55+ case studies with 1 internship and 1 capstone project with collaborating companies.
• 100% internship and placement facilitation with top MNCs, start-ups and collaborating companies.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• For MBA - Digital Transformation, Alliance School of Business will accept GMAT/ CAT/ NMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ KMAT/ AMAT* scores of years 2022/2023. All applicants are required to take one of the entrance exams as part of the process.

*Alliance Management Aptitude Test

What is the Application Process?

• Aspirants are encouraged to apply online
• Application Form Fee: INR 1,000/- (US$50 for other foreign national aspirants)

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates are evaluated on the below mentioned criteria:

• Academic Performance
• Nationalised Management Test Scores and Alliance Management Aptitude Test
• Oral Extempore Presentation: Candidates are required to appear for an Oral Extempore Presentation before a panel, for a maximum duration of three minutes on a topic given on the spot. The presentation will be evaluated on content, relevance, and clarity in communication.
• Personal Interview Performance: A personal interview would be the final step in the selection process. The overall personality of a candidate would be evaluated.

INTERNATIONAL LINKAGE:

Alliance University is committed to establishing itself as a global institution that contributes to the development of knowledge and the creation of new opportunities for growth and innovation. Our vision is to create a vast network of collaborations that will enable students, faculty, and researchers to engage in meaningful and impactful exchanges.

With a host of articulation agreements with renowned universities across the world offering various international programmes, Alliance University ensures that students gain international exposure and develop themselves as global citizens. Our International Programs offer a range of opportunities for students to gain international experience, augment cross-cultural skills, and enhance their academic and personal growth.

The shifting contours of the global economy and India’s new National Education Policy have opened new frontiers for development. This year, India’s G20 presidency presents an opportunity for Alliance University to further strengthen its ties and develop academic, research, and cultural collaborations with all the G20 member countries.

By building partnerships and collaborations with all the G20 member countries, the university aims to create a network of exchanges that enable students, faculty, and researchers to engage in meaningful and impactful collaborations that contribute to the development of a better world.

At Alliance University, the Office of International Affairs is committed to providing our students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in a globalized world.

International Partner Institutions

France

• INSEEC
• Institut Mines-Télécom Business School
• Paris School of Business
• University of Burgundy

Taiwan

• Nanhua University
• National Tsing Hua University

UK

• Edinburgh Napier University
• Kingston University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• University of Ulster

USA

• San Jose State University
• Webber International University
• University of Memphis
• University of Scranton

PLACEMENTS

CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND NETWORKING (CAN):

Career Advancement and Networking (CAN) aims at helping students in achieving their career goals. It helps the students in better understanding their career, exploring new possibilities, guiding them on career paths, preparing them for interviews, and navigating them from the tangled web of job searches. CAN facilitates various guest lectures, corporate events, seminars, in-plant training, certificate programs, workshops, live projects, industry exposure visits for the university graduates.

One-on-one career counseling sessions by the Office of Career Advancement and Networking (CAN), examine the interests, skills, and competencies along with regular scrutiny of the academic growth of students to help, guide and support them at each stage of their journey. A plethora of opportunities are created year after year at Alliance for graduating students in leading firms and companies.

STATISTICS

PARTICULARS 2023

• Number of Companies Participated: 600+
• Percentage of New Recruiters: 52%
• Percentage of Students Placed: 100%
• Highest CTC: NR 26.1 LPA
• Average CTC: INR 8.5 LPA
• Top Recruiting Sectors: IT/ITES
• Top Recruiters: SAP, BOSCH, Schneider Electri, TVS Motors, Oracle, HCL, DAIMLER, Siemens, TECH MAHINDRA

Recruiting Partners

Imagine the future that awaits you. Alliance has a pool of superlative companies who visit our campus every year to fulfil their talent requirements. Our long-standing relationship with leading recruiting partners has forged an environment of trust and camaraderie enhancing the bond between Alliance and organizations across industry sectors. Our students stay ahead of the curve by getting exposed to top academics, innovative leadership programs, and experiential learning, which ensures that they deliver quantifiable results from day one. All our recruiting partners are provided with platforms to interact and assess talent not just during recruitment cycles, but throughout the year. Students get placed in important positions across sectors, enabling organizational transformation promoting greater profitability and stakeholder wealth maximization.

Fortune 500 Companies partaking in the Placement Drive:

• Accenture
• Allegis Group
• Amazon
• American Express
• ANZ
• Biocon
• Bosch
• Capgemini
• CISCO
• Cognizant
• Deloitte
• Enquero
• FIS
• Goldman Sachs
• Harman
• HP
• Hindustan Unilever Limited
• IBM
• Infosys
• KPMG
• Maersk
• Oracle
• PwC
• Saint- Gobain
• Synopsys
• TCS
• Wipro

SCHOLARSHIP

Alliance School of Business, Alliance University is offering merit-based scholarships to deserving candidates.

Merit Based Scholarships for MBA 2023
Entrance Test	Score / Percentile	Eligibility (X, XII and Graduation)	Tuition Fee Waiver Percentage
CAT / XAT	90 Percentile & above	60% throughout	50%
	80 Percentile & above		25%
GMAT	650 score & above		50%
	600 score & above		25%
NMAT	240 score & above		50%
	220 score & above		35%
	200 score & above		25%
	180 score & above		10%

 

Scholarships for Women
CAT/ XAT	70 Percentile & above	60% throughout	15%
GMAT	550 score & above		15%

 

Category Based Scholarships for MBA 2023
Reservations	Eligibility (X, XII and UG throughout)	National Level Entrance Test	Tuition Fee Waiver Percentage
SC/ST Quota	60%	70% and above	20%
Differently Abled	50%		50%
Defence Quota	60%	70% and above	15%
International Level Player	50%		100%
National Level Player	50%		50%
Domicile	60%	70% and above	5%

*Note: Scholarships are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.