Ravenshaw University to roll out MBA programme.

The premier education hub of the State — the Ravenshaw University — is set to roll out MBA programme from the ensuing academic session.The course would be offered with the active collaboration of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), said registrar Satyakam Mishra.The premier B-school, apart from providing faculty, will also train teachers of the varsity. It will design the course content and provide consultancy on several aspects including admission and placement. Besides, students can also make use of XIMB’s library facilities, he said.At present, Ravenshaw University offers a bachelor’s programme in business administration.
Once introduced, human resource personnel felt Ravenshaw’s MBA course will trigger an unprecedented demand among management aspirants, given the brand name both carry.
The programme will undoubtedly set a bench mark for itself in the State. Mishra said the master’s degree programme will comprise 60 seats to begin with. The selection procedure is being worked out. Scores of XIMB conducted test and CAT may be taken into consideration.However, the understanding with XIMB will be for two years. If the course proves successful, it will be extended, he noted.The varsity has already initiated steps to set up the department and renovate an existing hostel for the MBA students.The varsity had also introduced a five-year integrated master’s degree in science. Only a few institutes like University of Hyderabad, IISc Bangalore offer such courses.
The Book Review Society of Ravenshaw University, meanwhile, reviewed a book titled ‘The Mahanadi Dream.’Penned by Dr.Subhakanta Behera, it was released by Vice-Chancellor Prof Devdas Chhotray. Convenor of the Ravenshaw University Book Review Society Somarani Chand and others were present.