Christ University MBA is a two-year program offered through its School of Business and Management (SBM). MBA specialisations at Christ University include Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Lean Operations, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. A Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% Marks is the basic eligibility for MBA at Christ University Bangalore. The fees for MBA at Christ University INR 4.65 LPA for Karnataka students, INR 4.75 LPA for students from other states, and INR 5.45 LPA for NRIs.

Candidates must have the minimum percentile in MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / ATMA to be eligible for admission to Christ University MBA. Admission to MBA at Christ University is based on the cumulative score in GD, Micro Presentation (MP), Written Assessment (WA), Verbal Assessment, Personal Interview (PI), and Academic Performance. With a placement rate of around 90% every year, the average placement package for Christ University MBA is INR 7.97 LPA. The highest package offered for MBA at Christ University stood at INR 21.46 LPA. 

Christ University also offers three MBA integrated courses in collaboration with FHWS (Germany), Western Michigan University (USA), and Virginia Commonwealth University (USA). MBA programs offered at Christ University in collaboration with foreign universities are as follows:

  • MBA Christ Bangalore + MBA (FHWS Germany)
  • MBA Christ Bangalore + MBA (Western Michigan University, USA)
  • MBA Christ Bangalore + MS (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA)

Christ University MBA Eligibility Criteria 2024

Students must satisfy one of the following eligibility criteria to apply for an MBA at Christ University:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with an aggregate of 50% Marks or more.
  • Students writing their final degree examinations during March-June 2024 are also eligible to apply.
  • Must have the minimum cutoff in MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / ATMA. 

Christ University MBA Selection Process 2024 

The following stages will be included in the Christ University MBA Selection Process for admission:

  • Group Discussion & Micro Presentation: The GD round will be conducted for 25 minutes for each group. Each student will be given 90 seconds for a micro presentation from each group.
  • Written Assessment (WA): Candidates will be asked to write on topic for not more than 10 minutes.
  • Verbal Assessment (VA) & Personal Interview (PI): Verbal Assessment and Personal interview for each candidate will be done by an expert panel.
  • Academic Performance: Candidates must upload all the qualification-related documents (Class 10, Class 12, Undergraduate Degree (Semester/Year/Consolidated). If results are awaited, then the marks card till the last semester/year needs to be submitted with a valid entrance scorecard.

Christ University MBA Cutoff 2024

Christ University accepts merit in national-level management examinations to offer admission in MBA courses. Christ University will accept the scores of the following examinations: Sep MAT 2023 | Dec MAT 2023 | Nov/Dec CAT 2023 | CMAT 2024 | XAT 2024 | ATMA 2024 | GMAT 2023 / 2024 | GRE 2023 / 2024. The table given below shows the Christ University MBA Cutoff 2024 based on various exams:

Entrance Exam Cutoff 2024
ATMA 60 Percentile or above 
CMAT  60 Percentile or above 
CAT 60 Percentile or above 
MAT  550 Scores or above 
XAT 60 Percentile or above 
GMAT 450 Scores or above 
GRE 295 Scores or above 

Christ University MBA Fees 2024 

The following table depicts the Christ University MBA fee structure for students under different categories. The students also need to pay a registration fee of INR 5000 (non-refundable) during the registration process:

Year Program Fee
Karnataka Student Other States NRI SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN Other Foreign Nationals
Year 1 INR 4,65,000 INR 4,75,000 INR 5,45,000 USD 7500 USD 8000
Year 2 INR 4,65,000 INR 4,75,000 INR 5,45,000 USD 7500 USD 8000

Candidates applying for MBA admission at Christ University must follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of Christ University.
  • Step 2: Register by entering Name, Email ID, and set a password.
  • Step 3: A confirmation email or SMS will be sent to the registered email ID & password.
  • Step 4: Fill out the application form with the necessary personal details and academic details.
  • Step 5: Upload the scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs.
  • Step 6: Click on “Submit” and then click “Confirm Submission” to submit the application form.
  • Step 7: Pay the application fee using a Card. A Nine-digit Application Number will be generated.
  • Step 8: Print out the application form.

Christ University MBA Placements

Christ University has a dedicated placement cell that conducts placement drives every year. Christ University has not released the MBA placement 2023 report on the official website. As per the data submitted for the NIRF 2023 Report (Management), the median package offered to MBA students stood at INR 7.97 LPA and a total of 948 management students have been placed by the university out of 1073 students.

Some of the top recruiters who hired MBA students from Christ University are DE Shaw & Co, Brain & Company, Aon, Everest Group, Zomato, RMZ, etc. The table given below shows the Christ University MBA Placement Statistics:

Course Median Package 
PG 2-Year Programme (MBA) INR 7.97 LPA

The data given above is taken from Christ University NIRF Report 2023 (Management). It might change once the official placement report is out on the official website.

Read More: Christ University Placement

Christ University MBA Course Details

The first three trimesters have core modules that must be taken by all students 

Subject Credits
Financial Accounting for Managers 3
Managerial Economics 3
Managing IT, Data, and Business Systems 3
Principles of Management 3
Data Analysis for Managers 3
Business Domain Knowledge 2
Marketing Management 3
Financial Management 3
Management of Human Resources 3
Fundamentals of Business Analytics 3
Operations Management 3
Macro Economics 3
Diversity and Inclusion 3
Digital Marketing 3
Leadership 3
Artificial Intelligence for Managers 3
Management of Financial Services 3
Enterprise Resource Planning 3
Sales Management and Negotiation Skills 3

In trimesters 3- 6, students also take core modules and electives depending on their chosen specialization. This includes a Capstone project in trimesters 5 and 6, where students experience working in the industry in the field of their specialization 

Specialization Courses
Marketing

Trimester 3

  • Sales Management and Negotiation Skills
  • Marketing Research
  • Fundamentals of Service Marketing

Trimester 4

  • Distribution and Supply Chain Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Business to Business

Trimester 5

  • Marketing Metrics
  • Strategic Marketing Management

Trimester 6

  • Brand Management
Finance

Trimester 3

  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Management of Banks

Trimester 4

  • International Financial Management
  • Derivatives
  • Management of Financial Services
  • Financial Econometrics
  • Elementary Econometrics
  • Taxation for Managers

Trimester 5

  • Managerial Accounting
  • Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Project Appraisal and Finance

Trimester 6

  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Ethics and Corporate Governance
Human Resources

Trimester 3

  • Industrial Relations
  • Workforce Planning and Selection
  • Performance Management and Employee Counselling

Trimester 4

  • Learning & Development
  • Human Resource Metrics and Analytics
  • Labour Law I

Trimester 5

  • Organizational Change & Development
  • Labour Law II
  • Compensation Management

Trimester 6

  • International Human Resource Management
  • Latest Trends in HRM
Lean Operations & Systems

Trimester 3

  • Quality Management Systems
  • Product Design and Development
  • Business Process Modelling
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • Lean Operations Management

Trimester 4

  • Business Analysis I
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Trimester 5

  • Agile Management of Software Projects
  • Supply Chain Design and Modelling

Trimester 6

  • Sustainable Operations
  • IT Leadership and Governance
Business Analytics

Trimester 3

  • Business Data Management
  • Programming with Python
  • Statistical Modelling using R

Trimester 4

  • Programming with Python
  • Predictive Analytics I
  • Business Intelligence and Visualization

Trimester 5

  • Big Data Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics II
  • Text and Social Media Analytics

Trimester 6

  • Cognitive Analytics
  • Analytics Applications in Functional Areas

Christ University MBA FAQs

Ques. How is the faculty for the MBA program at Christ University?

Ans. The faculty for the program is highly trained and passionate. The School of Business and Management has a total of 148 faculty members, 111 of whom hold Ph.D. degrees. The student-teacher ratio is 8:1. All faculty members have vast experience in research and teaching.

Ques. Is there any internship for an MBA at Christ University?

Ans. Yes, a summer internship is conducted in April and May. The winter internship runs in January.

Ques. What are the global opportunities for MBA students at Christ University?

Ans. Christ University collaborates with different international universities for both course associations and projects. The university works with the University of Applied Sciences, Wurzberg-Schweinfurt, Germany, Virginia - Commonwealth University, USA, Griffith University, Australia, and the University of Paris. MBA students can take advantage of these opportunities.

Ques. Is Christ University good for an MBA?

Ans. Christ University’s School of Business and Management is one of the most renowned in South India. The MBA course, run on a lush campus, offers a high-quality curriculum with flexibility in specialization, delivered by a highly experienced faculty. The internships and placement records are also top-class. The global opportunities and industry exposure make it one of the most sought-after institutions.

Ques. Which campus of Christ University should I choose for an MBA?

Ans. The MBA course is offered by both the Kengeri and Main Bangalore campuses. The Kengeri campus is around 30 minutes from the city of Bangalore. Both campuses offer excellent infrastructure. The main difference lies in the surroundings. The Kengeri campus is larger and away from the city, hence quieter. The main campus in Bangalore city is busy and has many more students, allowing more interaction with peers. It is the student's choice as to what environment they prefer.