Heritage Business School, Kolkata (HBS) South 24 Parganas

HERITAGE BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kolkata About Heritage Business school, Kolkata

Heritage Business School (formerly known as Management Education Center) was established in 2003 and is housed alongside Heritage Institute of Technology, located in Anandpur, along the eastern fringes of Kolkata. It offers a full time two year course in Masters of Business Administration (MBA) for graduates, accredited by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and awarded by the West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT).

About the MBA Program

Spanning over 2 years and 4 semesters, the MBA program at Heritage Business School encompasses 28 courses (20 compulsory and 8 elective) and 8 weeks of project work. The Electives/Specializations offered in the second year are as follows:

• Finance Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resources Management
• Systems Management

Eligibility

Applicants must have completed their graduation in any discipline in 10+2+3 systems (as recognized by Association Indian Universities/AICTE) or a professional course of a recognized university. Students in the final year of their graduation may also apply for the course.

How to Apply

Those meeting the eligibility criterion may obtain the prospectus with the application form by paying of Rs.1000/- in cash or by a crossed Demand Draft drawn in favor of “HERITAGE BUSINESS SCHOOL” payable at Kolkata. The application from can also be downloaded from the HBS website (http://www.hbs.edu.in).

Admission Procedure

1. PRELIMINARY SELECTION

Candidate will be shortlisted for the day program on the basis of scores in CAT, CMAT and WBJEMAT (refer the prospectus for relevant years). Selection of Foreign and NRI candidates will be on the basis of GMAT scores.

1. GROUP DISCUSSION AND INTERVIEW

Short listed candidates will go through group discussions and interviews in Kolkata itself. Their academic record and past work experience will also be accounted for.

Fees Structure

The total fees for pursuing the two year MBA course at Heritage Business is Rs.4,48,900 (excluding caution deposit) covering tuition, instructions and other material, library membership, and access to computer. University Registration fees and Semester Examination fees are not included. The fees is payable in four installments over the four semesters as follows:

Particulars	Amount
Semester I	Rs.1,44,900/-
Semester II	Rs.1,08,000/-
Semester III	Rs.1,08,000/-
Semester IV	Rs.1,08,000/-

For a detailed break up of fees, refer http://hbs.edu.in/cmspage.php?id=72

For Hostel accommodation, a fixed room charge of Rs.28,200 (Rs.4,700 per month) is payable every semester and a caution deposit of Rs.10,000 to be deposited with the room charge of first semester. The meal and other miscellaneous charges are payable monthly on actual basis.

Placements

The institute presents both summer internship and final placement opportunities for the students. Major companies visiting the campus for recruitment are as follows:

• Aditya Birla Money
• Airtel Ltd
• Bajaj Capital
• J P Morgan Chase
• ICICI Bank
• HDFC Bank

For the complete list, refer http://hbs.edu.in/cmspage.php?id=59

The highest package offered was 6.5 Lakhs per annum and the average salary procured has been 4 Lakhs per annum.

Campus Facilities

The classrooms and tutorial rooms at The Heritage Business School are air conditioned and equipped with Audio Video Systems. It constitutes all the necessary constituents of a management college- a well-stocked library, a seminar hall and also an in house ATM. A student corner, indoor and outdoor gaming facilities serve the recreational needs.

Hostel Facilities

Hostel facility is available on first come first serve basis. The hostel infrastructure has been recently upgraded.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

• Educational Loan at subsidized rates from national banks.

• Assistance for minority community students also available through Educational Loan Scheme of West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation.

• Railway Travel concession also available for eligible students.

Life at College

Social involvement and clubs form a major constituent of life at Heritage Business School. The institute boasts of following activities:

• SEVA: Community Service Unit

The unit conducts regular visits NIRMAL HRIDAY and SHISHU BHAVAN and also oversees and adult education program

• National Service Scheme

Established in linkage with the NSS unit of St.Xavier’s college.

• Student’s Council

The council organizes the annual management festival of Heritage- PRARAMBH and also constitutes of sub-committees like Cultural, Academic, Magazine, Games & Sports and various Clubs.