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Yes, all post graduate programs offered at Universal Business School are approved by AICTE and have been accredited by the following accreditation agencies. UBS is the first Indian Business School to be recognized by AICTE, to grant an International MBA Degree in India.

  • PGDM- Single & Dual Specialization is accredited by AICTE, AIU and NBA.
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK is accredited by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), UK.
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from Swiss School of Management, Italy is accredited by IACBE (USA), EDUQUA (Switzerland), US Department for Veteran Affairs (USA), CHEA (USA), Association of MBA’s (AMBA), UK, Conferences Des Grandes Ecoles (France), UGEI (France), USR LAZIO and EPAS (EFMD), Europe.
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from INSEEC Business School, France is accredited by IACBE (USA), EDUQUA (Switzerland), US Department for Veteran Affairs (USA), CHEA (USA), Association of MBA’s (AMBA), UK, Conferences Des Grandes Ecoles (France), UGEI (France), USR LAZIO and EPAS (EFMD), Europe.
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria is accredited by The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, Bulgaria. 
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from Lincoln University, California, USA is accredited by CHEA, IACBE (USA), ACICS (USA), Department of Education (USA).
  • AICTE Approved PGDM + MBA Degree from Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, USA is accredited by AACSB, CAEP, CACREP, CSWE.
  • UBS is the Only Indian B-School Endorsed by 60 CEO’s who have run Multi-billion-dollar businesses.
  • UBS has 30 Senators who are Heads of Businesses in reputed companies that bring in regular innovations in the curriculum.
  • It is the only B-school in India to give you 5 options of Dual Degrees from UK, France, Italy, Bulgaria and USA or Canada and 1st B-school in India to be approved by AICTE to give a Dual Continent MBA Degree.
  • The Highest International CTC offered to our student is Rs.1.01 crore and Highest ROI in India is 155%, ahead of Top B-schools like IIMs and SPJIMR.
  • UBS is Asia’s only B-School which has a Thomson Reuter's Global Cross Asset Trading Room and gives students access to professional trading opportunities at par with the post-graduate level.
  • UBS have Faculty from IIM’s, SPJIMR, JBIMS, Stanford, XLRI, Michigan, Tuck & Anderson.
  • UBS's teaching pedagogy meets the current Industry standards, making our students Industry Ready from Day 1.
  • UBS has adopted the Cambridge & Oxford University Model of mentoring its students.
  • UBS's Infrastructure is at par with the best in the World and has been built by American Architects who have built Cornell University and Columbia Business School, USA. UBS has been awarded as a ‘FIVE STAR UNIVERSITY’ by India Today.
  • UBS has attracted international students & faculty from USA, UK, Germany, France, Russia, South Africa, Spain, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Poland, Qatar etc. giving you a truly International Experience.
  • UBS is India’s FIRST GREEN Business School.
  • The entire delivery is based on the Experiential Learning Waterfall which focuses on 80% practical learning.

The Placement team facilitates this process from preparing student's resume, conducting mock interviews, preparing the student for the interview process, inviting companies, and managing the interview & selection process. Since UBS is endorsed by 60 CEO’s, students get an access to these companies – 278+ Companies and 890+ Interview opportunities have been given to our students.

Top Business School in Return on Investment (ROI) – 160%

Highest Increase in Salary for experienced Student – 460%

Average Salary – INR 8.60 LPA

Median Salary – INR 8.05 LPA

We have achieved International placements in France, Germany, Turkey, UAE, Bahrain, Spain, South Africa, Nigeria, Congo, China, and USA.

Top 10 Placements

S. No.
Student Name
Company Name
Batch
Fresher / Experienced
CTC (Rs.)
1
Akshay Chavan
NovaStar Development LLC
SSM+ INSEEC
Fresher
40 Lacs
2
Saket Somani
Everise Shipping Service, Singapore
PGDM
Fresher
25 Lacs
3
Alefiya Kanorwala
Federal Bank
Cardiff MBA
Fresher
12 Lacs
4
Uma Gurram
Federal Bank
PGDM
Experienced
12 Lacs
5
Shobhit Patni
Federal Bank
PGDM
Experienced
12 Lacs
6
Sahil Raj Avari
Federal Bank
Cardiff MBA
Experienced
12 Lacs
7
Priyanka Agarwal
South Indian Bank
Cardiff MBA
Experienced
9 Lacs
8
Dakshata Nair
South Indian Bank
UE MBA
Fresher
9 Lacs
9
Akhil Joshi
Enrich Salon
Global MBA
Fresher
9 Lacs
10
Akshay Kansra
Jaro Education
PGDM
Fresher
8.46 Lacs

Students will receive a globally accepted PGDM Degree from leading B-schools from Universal Business School, which will enable students to apply for jobs across the world, as the pedagogy we teach is on par with any Top University globally. At UBS, our Placement Team brings you many International placement opportunities. UBS has been termed as one of the four ‘TRULY GLOBAL B-SCHOOL IN INDIA’ by Times of India, 2015. Students opting for our global program at SSM + INSEEC and Lincoln University have the option to do their internship for 6 months in Paris or San Franscisco, respectively. This internship can be converted to a full-time job in the USA. The student could extend the internship by an additional year under the OPT (Optional Practical Training) program.

The Edge with an International degree is as follows:

  • Global curriculum with established international best practices
  • Global exposure which allows student to study in 15+ International Universities
  • Ability to study on Cardiff Met. University's UK Campus, SSM's Paris Campus, UE's Bulgaria Campus or Lincoln University's or Northeastern Illinois University's USA Campus.
  • Focus on Critical Thinking and 80% practical learning rather than Rote Learning in the Indian system
  • An ability to pick up a job-oriented specialization. Students opting for our global program at SSM + INSEEC and Lincoln University, have the option to do their internship for 6 months inParis or San Francisco, respectively. This internship can be converted to a full-time job in the USA. The student also gets the opportunity to extend their internship for an additional year under theOPT (Optional Practical Training) program.
  • The UBS program is built by Industry for Industry. UBS is endorsed by 60 Global CEOs of leading Indian companies and Multinationals who are on our Board of Governors. Furthermore, UBS is spear-headed by 30 Heads of Business from leading Indian companies & MNCs who serve on our Senate. This ensures the employability of our programs.
  • Every year more than 270 companies including Top MNCs visit our Campus for talent. Leading MNC’s like Deloitte, Federal Bank, UpGrad, Accenture, IDFC First Bank, Enrich Salons, BYJUS.com, HDFC Bank, Jaro Education, Amazon, Asian Paints, One Plus, NovaStar Development LLC, Ernst & Young, Tata Construction, No Broker Hood, Madison Media, Home Bazaar.Com, Edify Solutions, Dr. Reddy's Foundation, Gold Star, No Broker, Flipkart, Tata Consultancy Services, and several Top multinationals come for campus placements.
  • UBS has International Alliances with over 30 Universities across 24 countries UK, USA, France, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Columbia, Hungary, Senegal, Brazil, Ukraine, Morocco, Russia, South Africa, China, Lithuania, Turkey, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Indonesia and Argentina. Students have the opportunity to study in any of these countries under the Student Exchange program.
  • UBS also offers European Scholarships for 6 months complete free study and stay in Europe through the ERASMUS+ European Union program.

 

For more information, please visit https://universalbusinessschool.com/student-exchange

  • The UBS Faculty is experienced in Business Management, having served as CEOs and Heads of Business with international experience, unlike other Business Schools who are purely academicians with no or very junior corporate experience.
  • Cumulative Faculty Industry Experience is 500+ years
  • The Student Faculty ratio is 1:10
  • Students have the option of choosing the following specializations as Majors-
    • Financial Management (PGDM; Cardiff Met MBA; UE MBA; NEIU MBA; Swiss School MBA; INSEEC MBA; LU MBA; Cardiff MBA 1 year)
    • Marketing Management(PGDM; Cardiff Met MBA; UE MBA; NEIU MBA; Swiss School MBA; INSEEC MBA; LU MBA; Cardiff MBA 1 year)
    • Operations/International Supply Chain Management (PGDM; Cardiff Met MBA; UE MBA)
    • Human Resource Management (PGDM; Cardiff Met MBA; UE MBA; Cardiff MBA 1 year)
    • Entrepreneurship & Organization Strategy (NEIU MBA)
    • Global Management & leadership (Swiss School MBA)
    • Entrepreneurship (Swiss School MBA)
    • Management Information Systems (LU MBA)
    • Financial Management & Investments (LU MBA)
    • International Business & Economics (UE MBA)
    • Logistics & Supply Chain (Cardiff MBA 1 year)
    • Business Analytics (Cardiff MBA 1 year)
  • Students have the option of choosing the following specialisations as Minors
    • Business Analytics (PGDM; Cardiff Met MBA)
    • Business Design and Innovation (PGDM)
    • Operations & Supply Chain (PGDM)
    • Finance (PGDM)
  • UBS has innovated and brought multiple unique programs that are run for and by students on campus:
    1. Experiential Learning Corporation (ELC) where students get hands on business, Leadership, Organisation and entrepreneurial experience and work for a Pvt. Ltd. company on Campus
    2. Rush4Rush – India’s 1st Business Adventure festival. This is an inter-collegiate festival which is developed and executed by the students
    3. Universal Innovation Council (UIC) – Students come up with innovations across the Academic processes, pedagogy, student development which are implemented by students.
    4. Earn While You Learn (EWL) – Students get an opportunity to contribute to the school and earn in the process.
    5. Case Blazer – The 100 hour case study prepares them for the intense competition and work pressures in the corporate world
    6. Young Ideas – Allows them to get their Ideas funded by Seed funding from Venture Capitalists
    7. UBS Clubs – Students join clubs to further their knowledge and exposure in areas, like the Finance Club Frigata or Marketing Club Quiverine etc. We also have interest based clubs like Toastmasters, Photography, Video Tech, Social Media focused clubs.
    8. Global Trading – Students get the opportunity to trade stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies across all 5 continents in real-time
    9. Global CEO Series – Students have access to over 60+ CEOs during the Academic year and get exposed to leadership lectures from Global CEOs, which gives them access to top management exposure and latest industry trends.
    10. TechOps – It develops strong leadership skills in planning, managing and executing infrastructural projects and makes students excellent Project Managers.
  • The entire UBS campus is disability friendly as it has been designed to American standards.
  • UBS offers world-class accommodation. Students are given 2 options of an air-conditioned single and dual sharing room with attached bathroom. Four students share a common living room, dining room and kitchenette for light snacks, tea & coffee. Students have access to a Launderette as well as a Laundry service. Students have housekeeping services which are provided once a day to clean their rooms.
  • Students have access to Gymnasium, Indoor games arena with Pool, Table Tennis and Outdoor games like Badminton, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Cricket and Volley ball court. Students have a jogging track and indulge in Mountain trekking and Mountain Biking etc.
  • Students have several opportunities to explore their true potential on Campus. These include Indoor and Outdoor sports competitions, Cultural shows, Talent Shows, Fashion Shows, Musical nights (Octave nights), Toastmasters Public Speech Making, Individual & Group Dancing and Singing competitions, Play Acting, Debates, Case Competitions, Trading Competitions, Case Study Competitions, Photography competitions, Gaming, Cross Country running, Mountain biking, Treasure Hunts, Trekking, Participation in Clubs, ELC, Innovation Council, Learning International Languages like Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French and German.
  • Students can select their Specialisation as follows:
    • For AICTE Approved PGDM : By the end of 2nd trimester (Within the first 6 months)
    • For AICTE PGDM + GMP MBA : By the end of 1st trimester (Within the first 4 months)
  • UBS gives utmost importance to the safety and security of our students.
    • UBS has 30 Security personnel 24 * 7 round the clock across Campus
    • There are two special Security Officers posted below the Girls apartments and one woman security officer.
    • The entire Campus is under CCTV surveillance and a special camera is installed above the Girls apartment block
    • 4-6 girls stay together in an apartment block which is locked from inside, so no one can enter.
    • Only women housekeeping staff clean and do the housekeeping of the Campus
    • The Chairman lives on Campus (Prof. G.S. Anand) with his wife and is available 24*7 at a 5 minutes distance from the student accommodation
    • Several Faculty members stay on Campus in and around the students’ accommodation.
    • Dr. Soni (Sr. Professor from America) stays amongst the student housing.
    • Amol Borale – Admin Officer is on call 24*7.
    • In case of emergency, an in-house doctor attends to the student or student is taken to Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Super specialty hospital) – 20 minutes from Campus.
    • The Students Leadership teams are made of Students (50% female) and are available for supporting the students.
    • Anti-Ragging Affidavit signed by every student and their parent on Stamp paper.

Admission Process: PGDM / MBA

Step 1:Board Room Round (BR) - Faculty / Industry Round

Step 2: Personal Interview Round (PI) - CEO Round / International Panel

Step 3: Entrance Exam Scores to be submitted (If available) or Confirm your Entrance Exam dates (CAT / GMAT / CMAT / MH- CET / XAT)

Step 4: Submit Documents – 10th, 12th & Graduation mark sheet (if available), Entrance Exam scorecard (if available), 2 LOR’s (Letters of Reference) & Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Step 5 : On Selection, Offer Letter will be given (Unconditional or Conditional) – Entrance Exam Score / Graduation (with/without graduation marks)

Step 6: Confirm your Admission & Sign Acceptance Letter (if conditions met)

Step 7: Confirmation of Admission Letter from UBS & Receipt of Payment

To know more, Click On- https://universalbusinessschool.com/admission-process

ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR PG PROGRAMS

ADMISSION CRITERIA

WEIGHTAGE

ELIGIBILTY

PARTICULARS

AICTE PGDM

AICTE PGDM + GMP

AICTE APPROVED PROGRAMS

ACADEMICS (10TH,12TH & GRADUATION)

20%

25%

MINIMUM 60%

ENTRANCE EXAM CAT / GMAT / C-MAT / MH-CET

20%

20%

MINIMUM 70 PERCENTILE

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

20%

15%

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL / COLLEGE EVENTS

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

20%

20%

ABOVE 60% IN ENGLISH SUBJECT IN CLASS 12TH

WORK EXPERIENCE / LEADERSHIP

20%

20%

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEVEL

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE & LETTER OF REFERENCE (2)

NOT APPLICABLE

APPLICABLE

APPLICABLE

TOTAL

100%

100%

 

AICTE Approved PGDM Program

  1. Mark Sheets (10th,12th,Graduation)
  2. Entrance Exam Scorecard - CAT/GMAT/C-MAT/CET Scorecard

PGDM + GMP Programs

  1. Mark Sheets (10th ,12th, Graduation)
  2. Entrance Exam Scorecard - CAT/GMAT/C-MAT/MH-CET
  3. Statement of Purpose (SOP) – Download Sample PDF
  4. Two Letter of Reference (LOR) (School/College/Employer) – Download Sample PDF 1 2

Courses

Duration

Tuition Fee

Starting

AICTE Approved PGDM (Single Specialisation)
2 years
INR 8.58 Lacs
July
AICTE Approved PGDM (Dual Specialisation)
2 years
INR 9.58 Lacs
July
AICTE Approved PGDM Single Specialisation with European Certification (1 Month in Europe)
2 years
INR 9.98 Lacs
July
AICTE Approved PGDM with GMP (Cardiff Met. University, UK)
2 years
INR 11.98 Lacs
July
AICTE Approved PGDM + Dual Continent GMP in International Business and Economics (University of Economics, Varna - 3 Months in Europe)
2 years
INR 10.98 Lacs
July
AICTE Approved PGDM + Dual Continent GMP (Northeastern Illinois University, USA - 1 Year in Chicago)
2 years
INR 8.58 Lacs + USD 14500
July
AICTE Approved PGDM + Dual Continent GMP (Swiss School of Management, Italy - Optional 2 weeks to Rome and Barcelona)
2 years
INR 10.58 Lacs + Optional EUR 2250
July
AICTE Approved PGDM + Dual Continent GMP (INSEEC B-School, France - 1 Year in Paris)
2 years
INR 8.58 Lacs + EURO 9000
July
AICTE Approved PGDM + Dual Continet GMP (Lincoln University, USA - 1 Year in San Francisco)
2 years
INR 8.58 Lacs + USD 12000
July
Global MBA (Cardiff Met. University, UK) + IIM Indore campus study + Cardiff UK Study (For 2+ years experienced candidates)
1 year 3 months
INR 9.98 Lacs
June
  • Boarding & Lodging on Campus includes A/c Rooms with common living room, dining room & kitchenette; Laundry facilities, Sports & Gymnasium and Wifi.
  • Students have 2 options:

AC Single Room Option

AC Dual Sharing Option

AC Triple Sharing Option

Rs. 2,98,000 per year

Rs. 1,88,000 per year

Rs. 1,60,000 per year

  • You need to make the decision after the 4 months of commencing the program as you will need to do apply for your Visa in the 6th  month
  • Following are the cost of living available for our students
Country

Cost of Living / month

UK (INSEEC)

GBP 600 - 800

France (INSEEC)

EUR 700 – 900

Bulgaria (University of Economics)

EUR 400

USA

USD 600 - 700

  • Following are the Scholarships available for our students

PG PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS-

MEANS SCHOLARSHIP - IDFC FIRST BANK (INR 2,00,000/-)

APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENTS WHO COME FROM FAMILIES WITH ANNUAL INCOME BELOW INR 6 LACS.

ECONOMIC SCHOLARSHIP (EARLY BIRD SCHOLARSHIP)

FOR EARLY ADMISSION ROUNDS: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO 31ST DECEMBER FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS.

PGDM PROGRAM - INR 50,000
GLOBAL PROGRAMS (GMP) - INR 1,00,000

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1. CHILDREN OF ARMED FORCES APPLICANTS - INR 25,000

2. STUDENTS WITH DOMICILE IN NORTHEAST, CHANDIGARH, UNION TERRITORIES AND JAMMU & KASHMIR - INR 50,000

3. GRADUATES FROM INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT) - 80% OF TUITION FEE (1ST THREE APPLICANTS)

4. SIBLINGS SCHOLARSHIP - INR 50,000

5. PARENT AS TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP - INR 50,000

6. NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP - UP TO INR 50,000

7. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS LOST HIS/HER PARENTS DUE TO COVID-19 - INR 1,00,000

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP (ONLY FOR GMP PROGRAMS)

CRITERIA - ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN 10TH, 12TH AND GRADUATION:

1. ABOVE 85% IN GRADUATION - UP TO INR 1,00,000/-

2. ABOVE 90% IN GRADUATION - UP TO INR 2,00,000/-

ENTRANCE EXAM SCHOLARSHIP (ONLY FOR GMP PROGRAMS)

1. SCORES ABOVE 80%ILE IN CAT, XAT OR 650+ IN GMAT ARE ELIGIBLE - UP TO INR 100,000/-

2. SCORES ABOVE 90%ILE IN CAT, XAT OR 700+ IN GMAT ARE ELIGIBLE - UP TO INR 200,000/-

3. 100% SCHOLARSHIP ON PGDM FEES TO 5 STUDENTS WHO SCORE 90 PERCENTILE & ABOVE IN CAT EXAM. THEY SHOULD ALSO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 75% IN THEIR GRADUATION.

  • Estimated costs for the Dual Continent program in France
Particulars
Country
Estimated Costs
Tuition Fee
India
Rs. 8.58 Lacs
Tuition Fee (EUR 6000)
France
Rs. 7.15 Lacs
Boarding & Lodging
India
Rs. 1.88 Lacs
Boarding & Lodging
France
Rs. 6.75 Lacs
Return Flights

Rs. 0.50 Lacs
Visa Fees

Rs. 0.05 Lacs
Total Costs

Rs. 24.86 Lacs
Earning potential for 6 Months Internship
EUR 550 to  EUR 1000
Rs. 2.64 Lacs to Rs. 4.75 Lacs

*At Current Exchange Rate of Rs.79.39 to the EUR

  • Students will earn upto EUR 1000 per month in France. This is a mandatory Internship, which is called, Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) which is part of the MBA Degree at INSEEC Business School, France, which ensures that each student is given this opportunity.
  • Our Board of Governors who support UBS is a great privilege and responsibility. With their personal endorsements they enhance the value of our respective programs and build the reputation of UBS. As they say your NETWORK is your NETWORTH. They have supported us in the following ways over the years.
    • Delivered amazing lectures inspiring our students
    • Invited their companies for Placements
    • Leveraged their respective CEO network to invite other companies for Placements
    • Delivered workshops on Campus
    • Guided UBS on our strategy
    • Helped in getting International Alliances across the world
    • Helped support the funding for UBS
    • Helped in Marketing of the UBS brand
    • Helped in attracting Faculty to UBS
    • Helped in attracting Top Global CEOs for our Convocation, Symposiums and Global CEO Series sessions
  • Any student who has a back log in any program/course/subject in his/her graduation, he/she is not eligible to apply in UBS.
  • If any student has scored below 60% across class 10th, 12th and graduation, his/her application will be Rejected.
  • IELTS / TOFEL – If you have scored over 60% in English in your 10th & 12th Board exams, then this condition is waived and you will not have to take IELTS/TOFEL. The International Partner University can insist on these tests if you do not fulfill the criteria above.
  • GMAT – It is not mandatory for you to give you GMAT for being considered eligible for the international studies. However, if you have taken your GMAT it is an added factor which will help in your selection process.

Our cut-offs are a function of Academic Grades as well. So, if you have scored 70% above in 10th, 12th & Graduation, the cut-off is 200, if you have scored above 60% the cut-off is 230, so depends on your academics, work experience etc.

Our CAT percentile is 70%ile… Similar to above.

We have several programs from Rs.8.58 lacs to Rs.15 lacs.

Yes, we have an Entrepreneurial Development Cell and Incubation Centre with an AI Quantum Computing Lab (under construction).

Depends on the program. If you are taking PGDM only there will be a Board Review Round, followed by a Group Personal Interview. For our International programs, there will be a Written English Test followed by Personal Interview.

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