Research paper

Research Paper of Mrs. M.R.Bhosale “Awareness of Management courses run by Univ. Of Pune”

Title of Research Paper

A study of,

“Awareness of selected Management Courses run by

“University of Pune” amongst Final Year students of Degree Courses.”

WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SELECTED ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN PUNE

Prof. Mrs. Mandakini Rajendra Bhosale

Institute of Management and Career Development

Nigdi.

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Name : Prof. Mrs. Mandakini R. Bhosale.

Qualification : M.Com, MMS (HR) PGD.Hosp.Mgmt.B.Ed.

Designation : Lecturer.(12yrs)

Affiliation : P.E.Society's Institute of Management and Career Development

Contact : LIG, Colony Sec.25,46/6

Pradhikaran, Nigdi

Pune. 411044

Contact No : Mob.9822789288

Residence: 02027655817

Office: 02027661348/49/50

Email : [email protected]

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ABSTRACT

Management Education has been designed to impart quality knowledge, professional

competence and aptitude. With this purpose in mind University of Pune designed the

Management courses. Students’ profile IIM Ahmadabad (85%students) and The Icfai University

review state that in our country 50% students come from engineering background. Considering

this review, to know the awareness of selected management courses run by University of Pune

amongst the final year engineering student title for the research paper is selected. The research is

based on 369 respondents of final year engineering in Pune city. After analyzing the data it is

observed that University of Pune has a wide scope to run the management courses as compare to

foreign, collaborated and autonomous universities. There is better career growth for engineers

after the management courses. Peer decision does not influence the decision of selection of

Management course.

In world 0f the Global power, Globalization in education field open the wide doors for the

students to enhance their qualification to face new challenges. Every Indian student dreams to

take the admission in US, UK based well known Universities. WTO. GATTS in Education and

Privatization gives wide scope to these Universities. Number of Foreign Universities entered in

Indian Education field, open their new branches and collaborated with Indian Universities.

Key words – management education, awareness, preference, Income , decision, preference of

university, specialization, eligibility, counseling.

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Sr.No Table Name Table/Figure No.Page No

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Hypothesis I Table A 15-16Hypothesis II Table B 17-18Hypothesis III Table C 19-20Hypothesis IV Table D 21-22

2 Fathers Occupation Table & Figure I 233 Preference after Graduation Table & Figure II 244 Awareness of Management course Table & Figure III 255 Interest in opting course Table & Figure IV 266 Preference to selecting course Table & Figure V 277 Selection of University Table & Figure VI 288 Influence of further studies Table & Figure VII 299 Awareness of Entrance Test Table & Figure VIII 3010 Specialisation Table & Figure IX 3111 Parents Monthly Income Table & Figure X 3212 Expectation of getting job Table & Figure XI 3213 Preference of Job Table & Figure XII 3314 Counseling Table & Figure XIII 34

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“A study of,

“Awareness of selected Management Courses runs by

“University of Pune” amongst Final Year students of Degree Courses.”

WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SELECTED ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN PUNE

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

To study the Awareness of Management Courses amongst the Final Year student of

engineering and their willingness to pursue further study under University of Pune.

To get the detail Information of selected Management courses run by University of Pune

To know the Admission process of Management courses.

HYPOTHESIS

H1: Management courses are the most sought for courses by Engineering Graduates.

H2: Among the branches of Engineering degree Student of Mechanical branch are more

interested towards the Management Courses.

H3: Parents Occupation & Income status are two most influencing factors to select the

Management Courses.

H4: Peer decision plays an important role in selection of management course.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Sources of Data –

The data is primary in nature.

It was done from the student of Final year Engineering students with the aid of a questionnaire.

Sample size -

Selection of Sample is as under:

Total population of study -1500 students of 5engineering department (average intake

60students per department)

No. of engineering colleges selected for study – 5

No. of students selected – 500 (100 students per college)

DATA COLLECTION –

Primary data was collected through focus group survey & Questionnaire.

The survey was conducted through discussions

Discussions with faculty members of Management courses were done for the selection of:

Management Courses run by University of Pune

Students

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Data Analysis –

First stage analysis - Simple tabulation, Percentage

Second stage analysis – Cross tabulation, CHI-Square Test

After the discussion the following courses were selected for the study.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master in Marketing Management (MMM)

Master in Business Studies (MBS formerly known as MMS equivalent to MBA)

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

These four courses selected for the study.

Selection of students:

For this research final year engineering students were selected.

50% of the students come from engineering background1

85% students come from engineering background 2

To know the awareness of the management courses run by University of Pune amongst final

year engineering students the,

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Following parameters are considered:

Gender

Father’s occupation

Father’s monthly Income

Preference given after graduation (Study/Job)

Awareness of management courses

Interest in opting the management course

Selection of course

Selection of University

Decision of further studies

Awareness about admission procedure

Awareness about entrance test

Awareness of eligibility

Preference for job after completion of course

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Literature Review

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STRUCTURE OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION IN INDIA

Structure of Management education in India is divided in major divisions as outlined hereunder:

1 Institutions of national importance

2 University Departments

3 Colleges affiliated to the universities

4 Non University Autonomous Institutions

5 Distance/Correspondence based Institutions

6 Unaffiliated Institutions

At the Top are the reputed Institutes of National Importance like IIMS and some

University Departments such as FMS that have maintained the high quality in their teaching and

Research of Management Education. The second rung Institutes are those started by Industrial

houses Private Institution and state level Educational Institutions like MICA, Symbiosis and

similar Institutes. This comes under the category of “Non University Autonomous Institutions.

The third level Management Institutes in India are the University Departments and Open

Universities, which are providing management education through Correspondence, Distance and

Part-time

In India Educational institutes, those who are providing management education are certified by

the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

In India management study and training is available with variety of names –Master of Business

Administration (MBA) Master of Management Studies (MMS) Master of Marketing

Management(MMM) Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

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INTRODUCTION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION

*Management Education in the State of Maharashtra has been designed to impart quality

knowledge to young men and women who would dedicate their professional competence and

aptitude to build in future a robust knowledge based economy to shape globe, a better place to

live. With this purpose in mind the curriculum for management studies is reviewed periodically

and redesigned to include/modify topics and subjects to cater to vibrant and ever changing needs

of the industry and commerce. One of the key objectives has always been to imbibe professional

values and ethical principles in the hearts and minds of the student.

To improve the overall effectiveness, the present day policy of the government in the area of

higher education has been to take advantage of private participation. Instead of taking the total

responsibility of imparting higher education on its shoulders, the government presently has been

moving into the regulatory role and thus providing immense and wide opportunities to private

sectors. With the help of competent academician and educators, the private institutions can tailor

the process to understand and fill in the needs of various emerging niches in the market place.

The Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra understands and

appreciates the need of the hour and endeavors to cater the management education fit for the

purpose. Its efforts have always been to ensure continuous innovations and development to

sustain the high momentum already generated by the past productive work done in the area of

higher education. 3

In India the process starts with a candidates applying for the MBA Entrance Tests held either at

the National level or institute level which is notified well in advance. The candidates are required

to fill up the application form which primarily seeks data about the candidate in terms academics,

work experience, interests and pursuits, other achievements and domiciliary information, etc.

This initial data forms the basis for all subsequent interactions and more specifically the personal

interview. Candidates are advised to fill up the application forms carefully, and retain a copy of

the same for their future reference. A Career in management is a hot pursuit in today’s world. In

the changing economic scenario all over the globe- the pay and prestige has soared to

unimaginable heights and accordingly the race for getting into the top Management Schools in

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India and abroad is becoming tougher every day. To guarantee one’s seat in one of the top

management schools, it is imperative to put lots of effort into quality preparation in the right

direction as well as timely and comprehensive knowledge of the different entrance examinations.

- *List of Management Entrance Exams –(as per MBA Entrance Exams in India in

detail)

National Level –

1 Common Admission Test – (CAT)

2 Xavier Admission Test – (XAT)

3 Joint Management Entrance Test – (JMET)

4 Management Aptitude Test – (MAT)

5 Open Management Admission Test - (OPENMAT)

6 AIMS Test for Management Admission – (ATMA)

7 Commonwealth Executive Management Admission Test- (CEMAT)

8 Graduate Management Admission Test – (GMAT)

9 XLRI Admission Test (XAT)

10 Combined Aptitude Test Karnataka (CAT)

11 All India Entrance Test for MBA (Maharashtra)

12 All India Management Entrance Test (AIMET) Maharashtra

13 Common Entrance Test (CET) For MBA/MMS Admissions – Maharashtra

14 OMAT – Orissa

15 MET/PAM-CAT For Admission To MBA - Punjab

16 National Entrance Test (NET) - Rajasthan

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17 Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) - Tamilnadu.

18 U.P.Technical University State Entrance Examination (SEE) - Utter Pradesh

19 UPMCAT (U.P.Management & MCA Combined Admission Test) - Utter Pradesh

20 Uttranchal Joint Entrance Test UAJET - Uttranchal

21 Government Of West Bengal JEE For MBA (JEMAT) - West Bengal

22 Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) – Maharashtra

23 . Management Aptitude Test (MAT) - New Delhi

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Data Analysis

The required data for the study were collected from the five selected Engineering Colleges. 100 Questionnaires were given in each college. Out of five hundred Questionnaire 379 students responded.

No of Questionnaire - 500

No of Respondent - 369

The study is based on 74% Respondent

Table I

Gender 369 100%

Male 230 62

Female 139 38

62% male and 38% Female responded the questionnaire.

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Hypothesis 1: Student of Mechanical branch is more interested towards the Management

Courses.

Table A Cross Tabulation Q3*Q10

QNO.3 MBA 1 MMS(MBS)2 MMM 3PGDBM 4 Total

1 count 39 0 1 4 44

Mechanical % within Q3 88.60% 0.00% 2.30% 9.10% 100.00%

% within

Q10 16.00% 0.00% 25.00% 33.30% 16.50% % of Total 14.60% 0.00% 0.40% 1.50% 16.50% 2 Count 27 0 0 0 27Electrical % within Q3 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%

% within Q10 11.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.10%

% of Total 10.10% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.10% 3 Count 11 0 1 3 15 % within Q3 73.30% 0.00% 6.70% 20.00% 100.00%

Civil % within Q10 4.50% 0.00% 25.00% 25.00% 5.60%

% of Total 4.10% 0.00% 0.40% 1.10% 5.60% 4 Count 59 2 1 1 63 % within Q3 93.70% 3.20% 1.60% 1.60% 100.00%

E&TC % within

Q10 24.20% 28.60% 25.00% 8.30% 23.60% % of Total 22.10% 0.70% 0.40% 0.40% 23.60% 5 Count 62 2 1 0 65Computer % within Q3 95.40% 3.10% 1.50% 0.00% 100.00%

% within

Q10 25.40% 28.60% 25.00% 0.00% 24.30% % of Total 23.20% 0.70% 0.40% 0.00% 24.30% 6 Count 46 3 0 4 53 IT % within Q3 86.80% 5.70% 0.00% 7.50% 100.00%

% within

Q10 18.90% 42.90% 0.00% 33.30% 19.90% % of Total 17.20% 1.10% 0.00% 1.50% 19.90%Total Count 244 7 4 12 267

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Chi-Square Tests

Value df

Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 25.873 15 0.039Likelihood Ratio

27.765 15 0.023Linear-by-Linear Association 0.487 1 0.485N of Valid Cases 267

Chi Square test is applied to know the association between two attributes. Here to know the

association between engineering branch and inclination of student towards management course.

Researcher Hypothesis: Among the branches of engineering degree, students of mechanical

branch are more interested towards Management course.

Null Hypothesis: There is no association between engineering branch and inclination of students

towards management course.

Since P, value is less than 0.05 (.039) our null hypothesis is rejected. Therefore, alternative

hypothesis is accepted. It means there is association between engineering branch and inclination

of students towards management course.

Above table shows that out of all engineering branches Electrical branch students are more

inclined (100%) towards Management courses, followed by Computer branch students (95.3%)

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Hypothesis 2: Parents Occupation & Income status are two most influencing factors to select

the Management Courses.

Table B Cross Tabulation Q4*Q10

Q 4

Q10

Total

1 2 3 4

SalariedCount

138 4 2 10 154

% within Q4

89.60% 2.60% 1.30% 6.50% 100.00%

% within Q10

57.00%

57.10% 50.00% 83.30% 58.10%

% of Total 52.10

% 1.50% 0.80% 3.80% 58.10%

BusinessCount

51 2 1 1 55

% within Q4

92.70% 3.60% 1.80% 1.80% 100.00%

% within Q10

21.10%

28.60% 25.00% 8.30% 20.80%

% of Total 19.20

% 0.80% 0.40% 0.40% 20.80%

ProfessionCount

20 0 1 0 21

% within Q4

95.20% 0.00% 4.80% 0.00% 100.00%

% within Q10 8.30% 0.00% 25.00% 0.00% 7.90%

% of Total

7.50% 0.00% 0.40% 0.00% 7.90%

AgricultureCount

12 0 0 1 13

% within Q4

92.30% 0.00% 0.00% 7.70% 100.00%

% within Q10 5.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8.30% 4.90%

% of Total

4.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.40% 4.90%

Count

20 1 0 0 21

Any other% within Q4

95.20% 4.80% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%

% within Q10 8.30%

14.30% 0.00% 0.00% 7.90%

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Table B Cross Tabulation Q4*Q10

% of Total

7.50% 0.40% 0.00% 0.00% 7.90%

TotalCount

242 7 4 12 265

% within Q4

91.30%

2.60% 1.50% 4.50%

100.00%

Chi-Square Tests

Value dfAsymp. Sig.

(2-sided)Pearson Chi-Square 8.151 15 0.918Likelihood Ratio 10.975 15 0.754Linear-by-Linear Association 1.905 1 0.167N of Valid Cases 265

Chi-Square test is applied to know the association between two attributes. Here to know

the association between parent’s occupation of engineering students and inclination of

student towards Management course.

Researcher Hypothesis: Parents occupation plays an important role in taking decisions

towards opting for Management course.

Null Hypothesis: There is no association between parent’s occupation and inclination of

students towards opting for Management course.

Since P value is greater than 0.05 (.918) our null hypothesis is accepted. Therefore,

alternative hypothesis is rejected. It means there is no association between parent’s

occupation and inclination of students towards opting for Management course.

Above table shows that parent’s occupation as Salaried, business, profession

agriculture and others shows 89.6%, 92.7%, 95.2% and 92.3%, 95.2 respectively of

students are inclined towards Management course.

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Hypothesis3:

Table C Cross Tabulation Q10*Q17

Parents’ income and inclination towards Management Course

Q10TotalQ17 1 2 3 4

1 Below15000 Count 78 1 1 4 84

% within Q17 92.90% 1.20% 1.20% 4.80% 100.00%

% within Q10 33.80% 14.30% 25.00% 36.40% 33.20%

% of Total 30.80% 0.40% 0.40% 1.60% 33.20%2Below20000 Count 65 1 1 3 70

% within Q17 92.90% 1.40% 1.40% 4.30% 100.00%

% within Q10 28.10% 14.30% 25.00% 27.30% 27.70%

% of Total 25.70% 0.40% 0.40% 1.20% 27.70%3 Below30000 Count 40 2 1 4 47

% within Q17 85.10% 4.30% 2.10% 8.50% 100.00%

% within Q10 17.30% 28.60% 25.00% 36.40% 18.60%


% within Q17 95.70% 4.30% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%

% within Q10 9.50% 14.30% 0.00% 0.00% 9.10%


% within Q17 89.70% 6.90% 3.40% 0.00% 100.00%

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% within Q10 11.30% 28.60% 25.00% 0.00% 11.50%

% of Total 10.30% 0.80% 0.40% 0.00% 11.50% Total Count 231 7 4 11 253

% within Q17 91.30% 2.80% 1.60% 4.30% 100.00%

% within Q10 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

% of Total 91.30% 2.80% 1.60% 4.30% 100.00%

Chi-Square Tests

Value dfAsymp. Sig.

(2-sided)Pearson Chi-Square

9.225 12 0.684Likelihood Ratio

10.967 12 0.532Linear-by-Linear Association

0.052 1 0.82N of Valid Cases

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the association between parent’s income and inclination of student towards

Management course.

Researcher Hypothesis: Parent’s income plays an important role in inclination towards

opting for Management course.

Null Hypothesis: There is no association between parent’s occupation and inclination of

students towards Management course.

Since P value is greater than 0.05 (.684) our null hypothesis is accepted. Therefore,

alternative hypothesis is rejected. It means there is no association between parent’s

income and inclination of students towards Management course.

Above table shows that among the different income groups formed by researcher the

percentage of students inclined towards Management course are as 92.9%, 92.9%,

85.1%, 95.7% and 89.7%.

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Hypothesis 4: Table D Cross Tabulation

Q15 Peers decision

Total

1Self 2Perents

3Friends 4Sibling 5Anyother

Q8 Preference

1MBA Count 61 15 52 22 58 208

of course Expected Count

51.3 20.3 47.3 24.8 64.3 208

% within Q8 29.30% 7.20% 25.00% 10.60% 27.90% 100.00%% within Q15

67.00% 41.70% 61.90% 50.00% 50.90% 56.40%

2MBS Count 6 4 9 2 11 32Expected Count

7.9 3.1 7.3 3.8 9.9 32

% within Q8 18.80% 12.50% 28.10% 6.20% 34.40% 100.00%% within Q15

6.60% 11.10% 10.70% 4.50% 9.60% 8.70%

3MMM

Count 5 5 4 5 12 31

Expected Count

7.6 3 7.1 3.7 9.6 31

% within Q8 16.10% 16.10% 12.90% 16.10% 38.70% 100.00%% within Q15

5.50% 13.90% 4.80% 11.40% 10.50% 8.40%

4PGDBM

Count 16 12 17 11 25 81

Expected Count

20 7.9 18.4 9.7 25 81

% within Q8 19.80% 14.80% 21.00% 13.60% 30.90% 100.00%% within Q15

17.60% 33.30% 20.20% 25.00% 21.90% 22.00%

Total Count 91 36 84 44 114 369Expected Count

91 36 84 44 114 369

% within Q8 24.70% 9.80% 22.80% 11.90% 30.90% 100.00%% within Q15

100.00%

100.00%

100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

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Chi square test

Value dfAsymp. Sig. (2-

sided)

Pearson Chi-Square

11.301a 16 .791

Likelihood Ratio 11.133 16 .801

Linear-by-Linear Association

.000 1 1.000

N of Valid Cases 304


the association between influence of peers decision and inclination of student towards

Management course.

Researcher Hypothesis: Peers decision plays an important role in inclination of

engineering students’ inclination towards Management course.

Null Hypothesis: There is no association between peers decision and inclination of

students towards Management course.

Since P value is greater than 0.01of significance (.237) our null hypothesis is accepted.

Therefore alternative hypothesis is rejected. It means there is no statistically significant

association between peers decision and inclination of students towards Management

course.

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Table I

Fathers OccupationSalaried 213Business 79Profession 29Agriculture 15Any other 28Total 364

Figure I

Fathers Occupation

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58% parents are salaried and 22% in business. The percentage of profession, Agriculture and any other is very low. 8% parents in other profession only 4% from agriculture sector.

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Table II

Preference after GraduationEmployment 193Higher studies 128Business 31Any other 13Total 365

Figure II

Out of 365 students majority of the students(85.75) are aware of the management courses but 53% students gives the preference to Employment whereas 35% student gives preference to higher studies .only 8% students is interested in Business.

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Table III

Awareness of Management courseYes 298No 66Total 364

Figure III

The percentage of Awareness of Management Courses amongst Respondent is very high.82% students are aware of Management courses .only 18% students are not aware of the Management courses.

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Table IV

Interest in opting Management course

Yes 68%

235No 33% 118Total 100% 353

Figure IV Interest in opting Management course

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67% students are interested in opting the Management Course. 33% student not interested in opting the Management course.

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Table V

Which course you prefer

MBA 71% 257

MMS 1% 3

MMM 1% 4

PGDBM 27% 100

Total 100% 364

Figure V Which course you prefer

The above graph shows that 71% students select the MBA course for further studies. Where as 27% students give the preference to part time PGDBM course. Only 1% students selected the MMM and 1% selected MMS course

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Table VI

Selection of University Pune University 61% 195Foreign University 20% 64Collaborated University 11% 35Autonomous University 6% 17Other University 2% 7

Total 100% 318Figure VI

Selection of University

Out of 318 students 195 student select the University of Pune Comparatively 64 student select Foreign University and 11% student select the collaborated universities. Only 6% students gave the preference to Autonomous universities. 2% students select other universities.

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Table VII

Influence of further studies

Self 82% 272

Parents 13% 42

Friends 3% 11

d)Sibling 1% 2

e)Any other 1% 5

Total 100% 332Figure VII

82% students take their own decision. Only 13% students’ says that decision regarding further studies is taken by their parents.

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As there are multiple choice some students tick mark the self as well Parents choice, out of 369 students 272 students takes the self decision of further studies, there is no scope for friend or sibling.

Table VIII

Awareness of Entrance Test

Yes 70% 257

No 26% 95

No Response 4% 13

Total 100% 365

Figure VIII

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Out of 365 student 70% students are aware about the Entrance Test of Management course. 26% students are not aware about the entrance test.4% student not responded for the same

(82% students prefer the MBA course but only 70% students are aware about entrance test.)*

Table IX

Specialisation

a)Computer 34% 122

b)Marketing 10% 38

c)Finance 19% 69

d)Production 9% 31

e)HR 13% 48

f) Any other 15% 54

Figure IX

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34% Student marked computer as a specialisation where as 19%, 15%, 13% and 10% students marked finance, other, HR, Marketing respectively.

Table X

Parents monthly incomeBelow 15000 34% 115Below 20000 26% 89Below 30000 19% 66Below 40000 9% 30Below 50000 12% 40

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Figure X

It is seen that only 12% parents are below fifty thousand Incomes, and 34% parents are below fifteen thousand income per month. The percentage of below forty thousand incomes per month is 9%.where as 19% parents have below thirteen thousand incomes per month, and 26% marked as below twenty thousand incomes per month.

Table XI

Expectations of getting job

High 80% 282

Low 5% 17

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Not sure 15% 53

Figure XI Expectations of getting job

It is observed that the students have the high expectation of getting job. Out of 352, 80% students expecting high job profile. Whereas 15% are not sure 5% student marked low.

Table XII

Preference of job

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IT 62% 218

Manufacturing 23% 79

Service 7% 26

Government 8% 27

Table XII

Preference of job

The above graph shows the details about job preference after completion the course. Because of multiple choices the student marked the more than two, 62% students prefer to work in information technology sector, 23% In Manufacturing whereas 7% prefer service sector and 8% in Government authorities

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Table XIII

Counseling College 32% 95Faculty 7% 20Coaching class 8% 23Any other 53% 157

Table XIII

Above graph shows the surprise result. It shows that 53% student counsel by any other and8%by coaching classes, whereas only 7%, student marked the Faculty, College counseling also marked only 32%.out of 369 respondent 74 student did not responded for counseling.

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Findings and Observations

Following are the findings and observations of the study,

The sample consisted of 62 % male and 38 % female student of final year engineering.

Father’s occupation is one of most important factor for the student to select the option of their carrier. It is observed that out 369 respondent 58% students marked under the head of salaried. And 22% student marked Business as father’s occupation. Salary is the limited source of income, restricted the student choose the better option. But now days the Nationalized and private financial Institutions provides the educational loan to the students. 8% student marked other profession and only 4% student marked agriculture as fathers’ occupation. There is no relation between fathers’ occupation, income status and choosing management course for further studies.

It is seen that only 12% parents are below fifty thousand Incomes, and 34% parents are below fifteen thousand incomes per month. The percentage of below forty thousand incomes per month is 9%.where as 19% parents have below thirty thousand incomes per month, and 26% marked as below twenty thousand incomes per month.

Out of 365 students majority of the students(85.75) are aware of the management courses but 53% students give the preference to Employment whereas 35% student gives preference to higher studies .only 8% students is interested in Business. 34% parent’s income is below fifteen thousand, and 26% parents’ income is twenty thousand per month. It means that total 60% parents can not afford fees for higher studies. This maybe the prime reason that 53% students give preference to employment.

Awareness with respect to management courses is cent - percent. 82% students are aware of management courses only 18% students are not aware of the management courses.

The 71% students select the MBA course for further studies. Whereas 24% students give the preference to part time PGDBM course. Only 1% students selected the MMM and 1% selected MMS course

As the students have the multiple choices for selection of the course out 364 267tudents select the MBA course.

61%students select the University of Pune Comparatively 20% student select Foreign University and 11% student select the collaborated universities. Only

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6% students gave the preference to Autonomous universities. 2% students select other universities.

82% students take their own decision. Only 13% students say that decision regarding further studies is taken by their parents.

As there are multiple choice some students tick mark the self as well Parents’ choice, out of 369 students 272 students takes the self decision of further studies, there is no scope for friend or sibling.

67% students are interested to opt the Management Course. 33% student not interested in opt the Management course.

Out of 365 student 70% students are aware about the Entrance Test of Management course. 26% students are not aware about the entrance test.4% student not responded for the same

(82% students prefer the MBA course but only 70% students are aware about entrance test.)*

67% students are aware about the Eligibility required for management courses.29% students are not aware. 4% students did not respond. ( the data is collected from the engineering colleges which are having MBA course)

34% Student marked computer as a specialisation where as 19%, 15%, 13% and 10% students marked finance, other, HR, Marketing respectively.

It is observed that the students have the high expectation of getting job. Out of 352, 80% students expecting high job profile. Whereas 15% are not sure 5% student marked low.

62% students prefer to work in information technology sector, 23% In Manufacturing whereas 7% prefer service sector and 8% in Government authorities

It shows that 53% student counsel by any other and 8% by coaching classes, whereas only 7%, student marked the Faculty, College counseling also marked only 32%.out of 369 respondent 74 student did not responded for counseling.( .(surprisingly all the Engineering colleges from which the data is collected have the MBA Department. Even then the college and faculty counseling percentage are very low.)

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Conclusion on hypothesis

There is remarkable scope for MBA Course, especially due to reputation of the university.

1. 70% students are aware of Management courses. 67% students are interested to do the MBA course. This proves that the MBA is the most important sought for Engineering Graduates. There is better career growth after completing the Management course.

2. Among the branches of Engineering degree Student of Mechanical branch are

more interested towards the Management Courses. Null

hypothesis is rejected so the alternative hypothesis is accepted. There is an

association between the two alternatives .It is prove that students of Electrical

branch are interested towards the Management courses.

3. Parents Occupation & Income status are two most influencing factors to select

the Management Courses. The hypothesis is not proved. There is no any

association between the two attributes.

4. Peer decision plays an important role in selection of management course. The hypothesis

is not proved. There is no association between the peers decision and selection of

Management courses.

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Suggestions and Recommendations from Eminent and Experts about

Management Education

Prof.(Dr.) R.K.Choudhary, Director, Business school APIIT SD India. –

‘Creating Global Manager, (Competition success review. Page 26 )

Management studies require multidisciplinary approach. Curriculum must meet the needs of the industry. Industry-academia collaboration needs to be strengthening to make curriculum relevant for the changing business scenario. Doing research on Indian approaches in management to evolve Indian Management theories & practices. This will equip students with necessary attributes and knowledge to take informed decisions to compete successfully in the knowledge based economy.

Indian entrepreneurial scenario lagged behind East Asia and the West. Every student wants to work in a multinational company instead of creating his/her own enterprises and growing them into globally successful companies.

M.P.Sinha, Executive Director, GHRDC – (MBA Curriculum Mindset And Strategies) (competition success review. page 6)

“MBA Curriculum Mindset And Strategy“Business school curriculum should be designed around management issues & problems not as disciplines or streams as it is today. Business schools must identify major problems confronting the contemporary management and design the courses around them .They should call for complete change in our mindset on the MBA Management curriculum perhaps we need to drop much of the existing courses offered in MBA Programme and redesign the curriculum around ‘subjects’ or issues.”

The future of management education in India is nearly interwoven with the challenges of Indian economy sustained growth enhanced competitiveness, building synergy and creating visionary organizations. To meet these challenges, Business schools must produce managers who are performers, not analysts. For all above, a change in the mindset is needed, where Business school thrive on partnership with industry and business faculty excel in managing learning process and learning organizations. Should this happen, Business schools will produce Managers, not just MBAs.

Ms.MekhalaSinha, Sr.VP(Operation).&Ms.AradhanaChangkakoti,Sr.ResearchAssociate.GHRDC

‘Social sector: A New Chapter In Management Education” (page 16)

Social Sector: A New Chapter In Management Education-The role of B-schools has widened to include courses and curriculum, which directly attribute

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to social sectors for its effectiveness to promote overall growth of our society against changing demands and situation.

Corporate Social Responsibility has become a new chapter in B-school texts. With the concept of triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) gaining ground in the corporate sector, business schools are incorporating specialized courses no Corporate Social Responsibility as a part of their academic offering. The concept of triple bottom line means taking into account environmental and social performance in addition to financial performance.

Indian B-Schools have also started understanding this growing need of instilling the value of Corporate Social Responsibility in the students and have taken the necessary steps towards fulfilling them.

K.S.Srinivasa Rao., T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal

Is their a place for Indian B-schools in the Global Village? A Review – (page 23)

The present state of affairs of our management education demands immediate attention, if the drift and decay is to be avoided. The educational culture of 21st century warrants new reform packages and an altogether fresh approach in tune with global futuristic trends in management education. The fast expanding domains of knowledge, owing to increasing pace information explosion, necessitates radical changes involving newer option of academic renewal.

The need of the hour is for greater introspection on innovative methodologies of teaching and research in our institutes. The emphasis should be on improving the quality in all aspects – right from the intake of the students till the placed.

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Suggestions and Recommendations

Counseling, career guidance center, Training and Development centers are helpful for the students to take the decision of their future.

The College and staff members may provide the information related to further studies, admission procedures and eligibility of the courses.

The Colleges and Institutions have to organize “Industry –Institution interaction programs” which will be helpful for students.

The college as well as faculty members have to motivate the student for research work.

IT sector might be attracting sector for the students, on the contrarily, Engineering students have wide scope in Manufacturing Industries. “Industrial visits, Guest lectures Presentations of Industrial eminent will prove effective.

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1. MBA Review: The Icfai University Press, Oct 2007 Spotlight by colonel VRK Prasad

2. *Student profile of IIM Ahmadabad (batch 2007-08)from engineering background (Student profile of IIM, Ahmadabad)

3. Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra State. MBA Admission Brochure 2008-09 Mumbai.

4. Admission Brochure University of Pune

5. www.unipune.org(Aug 2008)

6. Competition Success Review MBA ,February 2010

7. Journal of Commerce & Management Thought.

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Sr.No Table Name Table/Figure No.Page No

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Hypothesis I Table A 14-15Hypothesis II Table B 16-17Hypothesis III Table C 18-19Hypothesis IV Table D 20-21

2 Fathers Occupation Table & Figure I 223 Preference after Graduation Table & Figure II 234 Awareness of Management course Table & Figure III 24

5 Interest in opting course Table & Figure IV 25

6 Preference to selecting course Table & Figure V 26

7 Selection of University Table & Figure VI 27

8 Influence of further studies Table & Figure VII 28

9 Awareness of Entrance Test Table & Figure VIII 29

10 Specialisation Table & Figure IX 30

11 Parents Monthly Income Table & Figure X 31

12 Expectation of getting job Table & Figure XI 32

13 Preference of Job Table & Figure XII 33

14 Counseling Table & Figure XIII 34

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Questionnaire

1. Name………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Gender: Male Female

3. Age……………………….. Native place……………………

4. Engineering Degree which you have opted for

a. Mechanical b. Electrical c. Civil

d. Electronics e. Computer f. Any other

5. Father’s occupation

a. Salaried b. Business c. Profession

d. Agriculture f. If any other

6. Educational background of parent/ family member

a. Father……………….. b. Mother…………………………

c. Brother……………… d. Sister…………………………..

7. What you would like to do after graduation

a. Employment b. Higher studies c. Business

d. Any other

8. Are you aware of Management courses?

Yes No

9. Mark which of the following courses you are aware of:

a. MBA b. MMS

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c. MMM d. PGDBM

10. Are you interested in opting for Management Courses

Yes No

11. If No, why………………………………………………………………………….

12. If yes, which course will you prefer?

a. MBA b. MMS

c. MMM d. PGDBM

13. Which university will you prefer?

a. Pune University b. Foreign University

c. Indian University with collaboration with Foreign University

d. Autonomous e. Any other

14. Are you aware of details of Entrance Procedure CET?

Yes No

15. Are you aware of Eligibility required for the management courses?

Yes No

16. Are you aware of the Institutions, which offer the Pune University Management courses?

Yes No

17. Preference for specialization:

a. Computer System b. Marketing c. Finance

d. Production e. HR

18. Is your decision of further studies influence by

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a. Self b. Parents c. Friends

d. Sibling e. Any other

19. Parents’ monthly income

a < 15,000 b. < 20,000 c. < 30,000

d. < 40,000 e. 50000 >

20. Expectations of getting job

a. High b. Low c. Not sure

21. Preference for job

a. IT b. Manufacturing

c. Service Industry d. Govt.

22. Are you received any counseling regarding Management course

a. College b. Faculty

*QNo3 & Q No 11 are not consider for the data analysis.

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