Pune Lavasa Campus

Master of Business Administration
(MBA)

Open from: 29-May-2026 | Open until: 12-Jun-2026

Full-time Residential Programme 6 Trimester Programme Year-long Internship Opportunity Global Exposure & International Collaborations Industry Integrated Learning Experiential & Research-Oriented Pedagogy
6
Trimester
3
Specialisations
2 Yrs
Duration
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Applications OpenUntil 12-Jun-2026
95 %
Placement Rate
6
Trimesters
3
Specializations
1
Year Industry Internship Opportunity
Programme Overview

About the Programme

The MBA Programme at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa is a full-time, two-year programme offered over six trimesters, designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a dynamic and data-driven business environment. The programme offers a rigorous, industry-relevant curriculum that integrates management fundamentals with analytical and strategic depth.

Industry-Integrated Learning

The programme bridges classroom concepts with real business practices through internships, live projects, corporate mentoring, simulations, and industry interactions.

Global Exposure & International Collaborations

Students gain international business exposure through global immersion programmes, international academic partnerships, visiting faculty sessions, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Experiential & Research-Oriented Pedagogy

The curriculum emphasizes case-based learning, business simulations, analytical problem-solving, consulting assignments, and application-oriented research projects.

Leadership & Holistic Development

The programme focuses on developing leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and managerial effectiveness through an immersive residential learning environment.

Why at Pune Lavasa Campus

Why Choose This Programme?

Industry-Integrated Learning
The programme bridges classroom concepts with real business practices through internships, live projects, corporate mentoring, simulations, and industry interactions.

Global Exposure & International Collaborations
Students gain international business exposure through global immersion programmes, international academic partnerships, visiting faculty sessions, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Experiential & Research-Oriented Pedagogy
The curriculum emphasizes case-based learning, business simulations, analytical problem-solving, consulting assignments, and application-oriented research projects.

Leadership & Holistic Development
The programme focuses on developing leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and managerial effectiveness through an immersive residential learning environment.

Areas of Specialisation

Choose Your Track

From the third trimester onwards, students deepen their expertise by choosing from three high-demand specialisation domains designed to align with current industry requirements and emerging business trends.

Marketing

Focuses on branding, consumer behavior, digital marketing, sales strategy, customer engagement, and integrated marketing communications. Key Learning Areas Brand & Digital Marketing Consumer Insights & Market Research Strategic Sales & Communication

Finance

Builds expertise in corporate finance, investment management, taxation, banking, financial analytics, and risk management. Key Learning Areas Investment & Portfolio Analysis Corporate Finance & Risk Management Banking & Financial Services

Business Analytics

Develops competencies in data visualization, predictive modeling, business intelligence, AI applications, and analytics-driven decision-making. Key Learning Areas Predictive Analytics & Visualization Business Intelligence Systems AI & Decision Analytics

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

Build a strong foundation in management, finance, marketing, and business analytics.
Learn to evaluate business challenges and make effective decisions.
Understand budgeting, investment, and financial planning concepts.
Develop skills in branding, consumer behavior, and digital marketing.
Use data, analytics, and AI tools for business decision-making.
Build leadership, teamwork, and people management capabilities.
Understand customer needs, market trends, and buying behavior.
Explore digital transformation and technology-driven business models.
Strengthen professional communication and presentation abilities.
Develop innovative thinking and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Apply analytical thinking to solve real-world business problems.
Gain exposure to international business environments and practices.
Academic Curriculum

Programme Structure

The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.

Trimester 1 — Core Management Foundation
COREAccounting for Decision Making 3 Credits
COREEconomics for Managers3 Credits
COREStatistics for Business3 Credits
COREOrganizational Behaviour 3 Credits
COREManagement of Digital Business Systems 3 Credits
ELECApplied Immersion in Management 2 Credits
ELECBusiness and Current Affairs 1 Credits
ELECHolistic Education 1 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Trimester 2 — Core Management Foundation
COREAdvanced Marketing Management3 Credits
COREManagement of Human Resources3 Credits
COREFinancial Management3 Credits
COREOperations Management3 Credits
COREBusiness Analytics and Artificial Intelligence3 Credits
COREManagement Science3 Credits
ELECSocial Concern Project1 Credits
ELECBusiness Communication Mastery1 Credits
Trimester 3 — Marketing Foundations
SPECConsumer Behaviour3 Credits
SPECSales and Distribution Management3 Credits
SPECBusiness to Business Marketing3 Credits
SPECIntroduction to Marketing Analytics3 Credits
ELECLeadership2 Credits
ELECManaging Conflicts and Negotiations2 Credits
Trimester 3 — Financial Foundations
SPECSecurity Analysis and Portfolio Management3 Credits
SPECManagement of Banks3 Credits
SPECFinancial Reporting and Analysis3 Credits
SPECFinance Through Films2 Credits
Trimester 3 — Analytics Foundations
SPECBusiness Data Management3 Credits
SPECPython for Data Analysis3 Credits
SPECExploratory Data Analysis3 Credits
SPECManagerial Applications of Analytics2 Credits
SPECR for Managers2 Credits
Trimester 4 — AI & Decision Analytics
SPECFinancial and Risk Analytics3 Credits
SPECMarketing Analytics3 Credits
SPECBusiness Decision Intelligence3 Credits
SPECArtificial Intelligence for Managers3 Credits
CORECore  |  ELECElective  |  SPEC Specialisation  |  AEC Ability Enhancement Course  |  SEC Skill Enhancement Course  |  DSE Discipline Specific Elective  |  VAC Value Added Course  |  MDCMultidisciplinary Course
Trimester 5 — Advanced Business Analytics
SPECDigital Product Management3 Credits
SPECSupply Chain Analytics3 Credits
SPECEconomic and Financial Time Series Analysis3 Credits
SPECDigital and Social Media Analytics3 Credits
Trimester 6 — Strategic Analytics Integration
SPECGenerative AI in Business3 Credits
SPECStory Telling with Data3 Credits
SPECDissertation / Research Project6 Credits
Admissions

Eligibility & Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria
Fee Structure (Indicative)
After Graduation

Career Paths

Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Specialist
Investment Banking Associate
Brand Manager
Data Analyst
Risk & Compliance Analyst
Product Manager
Management Consultant
Customer Success Manager
Operations Manager
Personalised Path

Your Career Roadmap

Select a specialisation track to explore the learning journey and career outcomes tailored to your chosen domain.

S1-S2
Foundation Phase

Students build a strong foundation in management principles, consumer behavior, communication, business analytics, market understanding, and strategic thinking.

Foundation Phase
S3-S4
Core Specialisation

Students develop expertise in branding, digital marketing, integrated marketing communication, sales strategy, and marketing analytics.

Core Specialisation
S5-S6
Advanced & Industry Application

Students gain practical exposure through internships, live projects, consulting assignments, and advanced strategic marketing learning.

Advanced & Industry Application
Marketing Track — Career Outcomes
Brand Manager Digital Marketing Specialist Product Marketing Executive Marketing Strategist Customer Experience Manager
Average Starting Package: ₹ 7–14
S1-S2
Foundation Phase

Students develop foundational competencies in accounting, economics, quantitative techniques, financial management, and business decision-making.

Foundation Phase
S3-S4
Core Specialisation

Students gain expertise in investment analysis, banking systems, valuation, taxation, and financial risk management.

Core Specialisation
S5-S6
Advanced & Industry Application

Students work on advanced financial strategy, fintech, international finance, live industry projects, and dissertation research.

Advanced & Industry Application
Finance Track — Career Outcomes
Financial Analyst Investment Banking Associate Risk & Compliance Analyst Wealth Management Advisor Corporate Finance Executive
Average Starting Package: ₹ 8–15
S1-S2
Foundation Phase

Students build analytical and managerial foundations through statistics, business analytics, management science, and digital business systems.

Foundation Phase
S3-S4
Core Specialisation

Students develop competencies in data analysis, predictive modeling, AI applications, and business intelligence systems.

Core Specialisation
S5-S6
Advanced & Industry Application

Students work on machine learning applications, big data analytics, dashboarding systems, analytics consulting projects, and dissertation research.

Advanced & Industry Application
Business Analytics Track — Career Outcomes
Business Analyst Data Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Analytics Consultant Product Analytics Associate
Average Starting Package: ₹ 8–18
From the Department

Message from the HOD

HOD Name
Dr Birari Abhijeet Chandrakant
Business & Management (MBA))
Pune Lavasa Campus

It is a great honour for me to lead the MBA Department at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus. In line with our university’s vision of “Excellence and Service,” our goal is to nurture responsible leaders who are ready to face the dynamic challenges of today’s world.

The MBA programme here is designed with a trimester-based structure to encourage continuous learning and in-depth engagement. Students can choose from three high-demand specializations—Finance, Marketing, and Business Analytics—tailored to equip them with both technical skills and strategic thinking.

What makes our department unique is the perfect blend of academic rigour and personal mentoring. We don’t just focus on grades—we focus on

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Business & Management (MBA), Pune Lavasa Campus
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Message from the HOD

It is a great honour for me to lead the MBA Department at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa Campus. In line with our university’s vision of “Excellence and Service,” our goal is to nurture responsible leaders who are ready to face the dynamic challenges of today’s world.

The MBA programme here is designed with a trimester-based structure to encourage continuous learning and in-depth engagement. Students can choose from three high-demand specializations—Finance, Marketing, and Business Analytics—tailored to equip them with both technical skills and strategic thinking.

What makes our department unique is the perfect blend of academic rigour and personal mentoring. We don’t just focus on grades—we focus on growth. Through meaningful classroom experiences, active mentoring, real-world projects, and industry connect, we aim to prepare our students for global careers while staying rooted in ethics and values.

We believe learning should transform lives. That’s why we encourage a teaching approach that builds global competence, fosters innovation, and creates space for collaborative research and entrepreneurship. At the same time, we remain committed to creating a positive and inclusive campus culture, where students feel supported—both professionally and personally.

As a department, we strive to bridge academics with industry, ensuring our students are ready for successful careers. We also promote activities that enhance student well-being and help build a vibrant campus life.

I welcome you to be part of this enriching journey of learning, leading, and making a difference.

How to Join

Admission Process

1
Register
  • Register with your Email ID
  • Login to the Admission Portal
2
Apply Online
  • Fill the Application Form
  • Pay Application Fee
3
Entrance Test
  • Entrance Test (If Applicable)
  • Assessment
  • Interview
4
Result
  • Check login page for result
  • If selected, Offer Letter attached
5
Fee Payment
  • Pay Course Fee Online
  • Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?

Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 12-Jun-2026.

CHRIST
(Deemed to be University)

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Tel: +91 80 4012 9100 / 9600

Fax: +91 80 4012 9000

Email: mail@christuniversity.in

Web: https://www.christuniversity.in

Vision

EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE

Mission

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a nurturing ground for an individual's holistic development to make effective contribution to the society in a dynamic environment.

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