Know All About TAPMI MBA Technology

About: T. A. Pai Management Institute, Bengaluru is a private constituent college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. TAPMI Bengaluru courses offered are MBA, MBA-BKFS, MBA-HRM, MBA-IB, MBA Marketing and MBA Technology Management.

T. A. Pai Management Institute admissions are provided based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam (CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT), past academics, past work experience, group discussion followed by general personal interview, technology-based personal interview and past achievements (substantial achievements over the last three years).

Careers 360: What is MBA Technology? Describe briefly about the course.
A: The MBA Technology Management Programme offered by TAPMI Bangalore is focused on nurturing business management professionals who can embrace technology to enhance business outcomes. Participants are expected to have an appreciation of technology and its application scenarios in various walks of life.

Careers 360: Is this a full-time regular course? If not, what is the framework for the classes?

A: Yes, this is a regular 2-year (6 term) full-time programme. While it is not residential, students have the option of residing on campus if they wish to.

Careers 360: What is the MBA Technology for?

A: TAPMI MBA Technology is for professionals with a minimum of 2 years of work experience and an appreciation of the application of technology for business benefits.

Careers 360: The programme is based on a unique three-pillar curriculum. Explain.

A: The curriculum consists of three layers – Business Management courses, Technology Management courses, and courses that focus on leveraging technology in specific industry verticals.

Careers 360: What is distinctive about the TAPMI MBA Technology and how is it beneficial?

A: The focus of TAPMI’s MBA-Technology Management program is on embracing technology to enable business outcomes. In today’s business environment, the role of technology has assumed a huge importance, and it is only going to increase in the future. Hence, this programme future-proofs budding managers.

Careers 360: What is the eligibility criteria?

A: Graduation with not less than 50% marks from a recognised university is the eligibility criteria for the TAPMI MBA Technology.

Careers 360: What parameters are looked at in an applicant during admissions?

A: TAPMI Bengaluru admissions are done based on candidates performance in the entrance exam (CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT), past academics, past work experience, group discussion, general personal interview, technology-based personal interview and past achievements (substantial achievements over the last three years).

Careers 360: Is work experience mandatory and why?

A: Yes, work experience is mandatory. This will help the students to actively contribute to the discussions and enhance the overall learning for each other.

Careers 360: The admission process comprising of GD and PI is slightly different from the regular process. Can you give insights on the difference and the reasons for the same?

A: The only difference is an additional step in finalising admission offers. In this step, the applicant’s suitability for the programme is checked so that there is a good fit.

Careers 360: What type of internships can be expected for this course?

A: Internships in a variety of roles, such as tech consulting, business analysis, system analysis, product management, services providing management, pre-sale, and so forth, with organisations that deal with technology-intensive products or services

Careers 360: What about placement support? What kind of roles can students expect and in which areas?

A: 100% of placements through the TAPMI placement engine have occurred on the Manipal campus. Similar placement support will be provided for both internships as well as final placements. The opportunities will be in companies dealing with technology-intensive products or service offerings covering a spectrum of roles including but not limited to tech consulting, business analytics, system analyst, product management, services offering management, pre-sale, and so on.

Careers 360: Would the students pursuing this course be eligible for scholarships? Please give details.

A: 20% of the students are eligible for a scholarship equivalent to 20% of the fees in both years. TAPMI scholarship will be offered based on the merit ranks available at the time of joining.

Careers 360: What are the application and admission details?

A: Specific eligibility for MBA Technology Management is a minimum of two years of work experience, Should be able to demonstrate interest in the technology domain in the technology interview round and interested in pursuing a career in the technology domain.

Candidates can visit the official website for online registration. The last date for application is January 31, 2024. The first round of GD / PI will be conducted in February followed by the tech PI round in March.

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