Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 13: For students who aspire to take on the world, a degree in management at an elite business school could be the ultimate passport to success. MSNIM – The Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (earlier known as MSNM Besant Institute of PG Studies), is one such institution which is tuned in to the needs of students who dream big.
A flagship of the century old Besant Group of Institutions, it was the first management institute to be set up under Mangalore University in the year 1999. It is a proud inheritor of the legacy Dr Annie Besant, the renowned social reformer, who laid the foundation stone for Besant Primary School at Kodialbail in Mangaluru in 1918.
The institute is dedicated to the memory of the late Manel Srinivas Nayak, former MLA and a visionary community leader who brought about the transformational development of Besant institutions. MSNIM is accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade.
MBA at MSNIM - A Life Defining Experience
Undergoing an MBA programme at MSN Institute of Management can be a life defining experience. The nearly 1000 students who have passed out of MSNIM during the last two decades vouch for its ethos of excellence. Says Nelson Dsouza, a former student from the institute’s first batch, “I owe my success in achieving my dreams to my MBA alma mater, MSNIM. The institute gave me the right inspiration and put me on a path to self discovery and self confidence.” He is currently Director, Investment Advisor and Relationship Manager at the Indian arm of Julius Baer, one the leading investment banks of Switzerland.
Mahesh Sharma (2006-08 Batch), presently Senior Finance Manager in a leading multinational automobile giant adds, “My days at MSNIM are a cherished experience. The faculty members were very compassionate and motivated us to reach beyond strengths. My transformation at this institute has helped me to become a successful finance professional today.”
Going beyond the standard curriculum, the core focus at MSNIM is the holistic development of the individual student through continuous value addition. “Management education is not just about imparting theory, it’s more about opening minds,” explains Dr Molly S Chaudhuri, the Director of the institute. “Our goal at MSNIM is to actualize the full potential of our students through hands-on approach and compulsory internships.”
Opening Minds with New Experiences
MSNIM is among the few MBA institutes of this region to provide new breakthrough experiences to students. The institute regularly reinforces its students’ academic learning by giving them real world inspirations. This happens through experience sharing with the leading lights of industry. Through its series of engaging interactive sessions like MSNM Knowledge Series, MSNM Dialogue Series and MSNM Webinar Series, the institute frequently arranges live interactions with national celebrities and international faculties, whether it is a star sportsman like Prakash Padukone or the legendary Dhabbawalas of Mumbai.
Luminaries who have graced MSNIM campus include Dr Y V Reddy, former governor of Reserve Bank of India, Harish Bhat, executive director, Tata Group, Swami Sarvasthananda, head of Ramakrishna Mission, Rajkot, Ullas Kamath, CMD, Jyothi Laboratories Ltd, Shree Padre, environmentalist, Gopal Vittal, vice president, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Dr P S Harsha, IPS, senior police officer, Sunalini Menon, CEO, Coffee Labs and the late V G Siddartha, founder of Café Coffee Day. These wide ranging interactions are moderated by Vittaldas Leeladhar, former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India. They enable the students to absorb knowledge from achievers in diverse fields.
The institute organizes programmes in subjects like entrepreneurial development, innovation and corporate leadership. An important initiative is the MSN Health Series comprising interactions with doctors and health experts to create health awareness among the students. With executive stress and lifestyle related ailments on the rise, these talks lay the foundations for a healthy life for the future entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.
To enhance the students’ capabilities in all MBA streams like HR, Finance and Marketing, MSNIM has introduced new value additions through high end courses in data analytics, digital marketing, personal investment planning, real estate, stocks and mutual funds. The newly established IBM Skills Academy familiarizes students in cognitive domains like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, design thinking, block chain and data science.
Guest lectures by global management experts are yet another premium experience that students at MSNIM gain from. In the coming year, students will be able to engage in interactions with doyens like Dr Jason Fitzsimmons, dean, Manipal University, Dubai, Dr Sudhir Ranjan Sen Gupta, advisor to Malaysian Universities, Nelson D’Souza, director and Investment Advisor, Julius Baer India, Dr Mamata Bhandar, professor, Global Nxt University, Singapore, Dr Amitabh Anand, associate professor, SKEMA Business School, Paris, Dr Mohan Avvari, dean, Nottingham University, Malaysia, Mohan Kumar, practice head - Cloud Services, WIPRO, Rudolf D’Souza, chief knowledge officer, AFCONS Infrastucture Ltd, Bobby Pauly, founding member & partner, Tata Opportunities Fund and Arun Nayak, management consultant, Alix Partners, USA.
To top it all MSNIM has an exclusive placement cell with a full time placement officer. With the industry-institute connect thus created, the placement cell strives relentlessly to give students career breaks in leading corporates like IBM, General Motors, Coca Cola, Reliance, Airtel, ABN Amro and Deutsche Bank.
Activity Filled Campus Life
Intense academic empowerment along with constant real world exposure makes MSNIM a unique MBA institute to study at. Its devoted faculty members take a deep personal interest in the growth of the students. The institute boasts of a plush campus, aptly called ‘Besant Vidya Kendra’, at Bondel locality of Mangaluru city. The 3.5 acre facility is set in scenic surroundings overlooking the River Phalguni and is situated close to Mangalore International Airport. The campus features modern academic blocks supplemented with hostels, food court and recreation facilities. Excellent library and computer lab, full-fledged sports facilities and wide ranging extracurricular activities make the two-year MBA regimen a pleasure to go through, and a personally rewarding experience.
Aiming to create a vibrant knowledge-based campus culture, the institute hosts regional, national and international conferences from time to time. MSNIM also organizes annual student festivals. EDIFY, its management fest and AGNEYA, the cultural fest are hugely popular among the student community. They attract participation from students of colleges across the state.
Fostering community orientation is a part of the institute’s vision. The students and staff of the institute have actively contributed voluntary service to keep the neighbourhood clean as part of Swachh Bharat Andolan. Other community oriented activities include organising blood donation camps, health check-up camps, observing World Environment Day and tree planting during Vanamahotsava.
With the education sector honing itself to the new scenarios created by Covid pandemic, MSNIM is well prepared with an innovative hybrid teaching methodology combining physical and online teaching formats. This new regimen will optimize the advantages of both formats, while minimizing their limitations to deliver the quality education that the institute is famous for. Surely, the ability to adapt effortlessly is what enables MSNIM to emerge successful in the face of extreme challenge. As another alumnus, Nikshitha B Kulal (2013-15 Batch), Senior Financial Service Manager, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, says, “My institution has taught me to keep walking and survive the test of time.”
Indeed, MSNIM is an institution that believes in practicing what it preaches.
Educational Scholarships
Meeting the cost of higher education at MSNIM is easier than many imagine. Besides assisting the students to avail educational loans from banks, the institute offers scholarships to eligible students on management seats. Furthermore, students can also avail scholarships under various government schemes for OBC, SC/ST and other categories, as applicable. Students may also avail ‘Arivu’ government sponsored educational loans. There are also low interest loans available for minority category too.
Contact:
Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management
Besant Vidya Kendra
Bondel, Mangaluru - 575008
Telephone: +91-824-2482668 / 2482669
Mobile: +91-9845323716
Email: info@msnmbesant.edu.in