Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad

Overview

The Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, is a reputed MBA college located in Telangana. It offers MBA and BBA degrees with multiple specializations. Its degrees are awarded in association with Osmania University, and it is known for its holistic value-based education, with motivational talks and leadership modules forming an integral part of the management curriculum.

Two bodies ensure that management students of St. Joseph's College have access to the best job opportunities: the Training & Placement Cell and the Career Development Cell (CDC). The highest CTC offered to an MBA student during the most recent placement season was INR 13.4 LPA, and the highest BBA salary package was INR 11 LPA. Multiple blue chip companies participated in the final placement season, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Prudential, ITC Limited, HDFC Life, Genpact, Asian Paints, Thomson Reuters, Lawrence & Mayo, and ICICI Bank. The CDC also assists MBA students with internship opportunities before the second year begins. Despite this, the final placement rate is relatively low: 52% of MBA students received job offers in the 2023 placement season.

The campus of St. Joseph’s College is located in central Hyderabad, and is well equipped with an extensive world class gym. It also has a media center and seminar halls to facilitate cultural events, competitions, and co-curricular activities. Mental health is given as much importance as physical health; there is a counseling center where students can discuss academic and personal challenges. There is also a well-stocked cafeteria on campus to provide nutritious food throughout the day.

Highlights

Fees

The total academic fee for the BBA and MBA degree programs offered by the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, is fixed by Osmania University. This includes tuition fees, special charges, counseling costs, and registration fees. St. Joseph’s College may add other charges e.g. examination fees, cost of access to libraries, etc. The annual BBA fee fixed by Osmania University is INR 16,000, for a total of INR 48,000. The annual MBA fee is INR 53,000, for a total of INR 1.06 Lakh.

UG and PG students of the Department of Business Management must also budget for living costs: those who live on campus must pay hostel and mess fees. Students who choose to live at home or in a private apartment and commute to the college must pay daily transportation fees, in addition to the cost of academic infrastructure (e.g. textbooks and laptops), and shopping for personal items.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, are as follows:

• MBA:
  • The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree of minimum three years' duration from any higher education institution recognized by Osmania University. 
  • No minimum aggregate is specified in the Bachelor's degree.
  • The applicant must have a valid scorecard from the Telangana State ICET examination.
• BBA:
  • Students who have completed, or are in the final year of, their Standard XII Board Examinations from any recognized Institution are allowed to apply.
  • Students who have completed their Diploma studies from any Polytechnic in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana are allowed to apply.
  • No minimum aggregate or combination of subjects is prescribed.

The steps in the admission and application procedure are:

• MBA:
  • Filling up the online or offline application form for Osmania University (the parent organization which awards MBA degrees).
  • Attaching documents pertaining to the candidate’s academic history (e.g. detailed UG transcripts), and personal history (identity proofs).
  • Registering for the Telangana State ICET (MBA paper).
  • Appearing for the exam, which tests analytical, quantitative, and verbal skills.
  • Filling up the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, as a choice in the counseling sheet.
  • Students who are allotted the Department after counseling must report to the College on the date given. After paying the first installment of the semester fees and completing academic registration, they can start attending classes.
• BBA: Students may apply directly to the Department of Business Management after filling the application form and submitting the required documents showing that they have a pass degree in a Diploma or Standard XII Board Examination.

Placements

As one of the top MBA colleges in India, the placement highlights of the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, are as follows: 

• The highest package offered to any MBA student in the most recent placement season was INR 13.4 LPA, by Federal Bank, for an Officer role.
• The highest BBA CTC was INR 11 LPA, offered by Mygate.
• Other prominent recruiters include Deloitte, Franklin Templeton, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Prudential, ITC Limited, HDFC Life, Genpact, Asian Paints, Thomson Reuters, Lawrence & Mayo, and ICICI Bank.
• Example of roles for which MBA graduates of St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, are hired: Associate Analyst, Assistant Manager, Relationship Executive, Tax Associate, Project Sales Manager, Executive Assistant, Financial Officer, Process Associate, Human Resources Trainee, Associate Content Specialist, and Research Analyst.
• The most recent placement season saw 52% of outgoing MBA students receiving at least one job offer (77 out of 150).
• All recruiting activities are coordinated by the Training & Placement and Career Development Cell (CDC) of the College. 
• Training sessions include regular seminars and workshops on Personality Development, Etiquette, Career Planning, Effective Communication, and Interview Planning.
• The CDC has three main objectives:
  • To conduct career counseling sessions for MBA students.
  • To assist students with functional training and soft skills development, and work with companies to ensure that there are adequate opportunities available.
  • To assist (primarily BBA) with higher education opportunities for further study.
• All BBA and MBA students must complete a summer internship before the final years of study. Examples of internship recruiters are Agile Capital Service, Bill Easy, and FIS.

Cut-Offs

There is no cut-off specified for applicants to either the BBA or MBA program at the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad. There are no predetermined cut-offs based on the entrance test marks; admission is decided based on a composite index of the entrance test score and academic history. However, a higher score improves the chances of a successful application; there is a high level of competition for each seat.

Faculty & Alumni

The Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, is home to 25 full time Faculty members. Four of these are full Professors, one is an Associate Professor, and nineteen are Assistant Professors. The last has additional charge as a Librarian, and works to provide students with the best print and digital knowledge resources. The Professors work with both BBA and MBA students to improve their understanding of basics management subjects and advanced specialization topics. They also work with the Career Development Cell and alumni to improve the curriculum with practical modules and live projects.

The College celebrates an annual Alumni Meet called Milan, which has been a tradition for almost one and a half decades. During this event, all graduates of all Departments, including Business Management, are invited to visit the College and interact with current students. It is conducted by the Alumni Association, which ensures that outgoing students register and remain connected to the College through mentorship opportunities, donation drives, interactive sessions, placement offers, and seminars. Distinguished alumni are called upon to give speeches at the College during important occasions.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad. There are five main scholarship schemes:

1. Merit Scholarship: This is based on academic merit and proactive participation, and is awarded every year, in the month of September. Students in the first year are given this scholarship if their qualifying examination and entrance test marks are exceptional; in subsequent years, the scholarship is based on the previous two semesters’ grade point average and academic attendance.

2. Catholic Christian Minority Scholarship: This is an income-based scholarship based on the recommendation of a Parish Priest.

3. Scholarships for Socio-Economically Backward Students: This is based on the overall family income certificate and the fee for the BBA or MBA course; for example, if the fee is less than INR 30,000 per year (BBA), the scholarship is 50% for needy students.

4. Employee Children Scholarship: All wards of employees of the College (any Department) receive a 50% tuition fee waiver.

5. Alumni Association Scholarship: Financially weak students who need emergency help with tuition fees and living costs may approach the Alumni Fund for a donation.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the MBA program at the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, must appear for the TS ICET exam. This has a unique format, and requires careful preparation through a full time classroom coaching program or a virtual online course. Students should also attempt at least 10 mock tests in online or offline mode before the date of the test, and analyze past papers to ensure that they are able to optimize speed and accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Telangana?

The Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Telangana. It is ranked #97 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. Which are the MBA specializations offered by the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad?

St. Joseph Degree and PG College offers 4 MBA specializations as per the norms laid down by Osmania University: Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, and Information Systems.

Q. Which are the different BBA programs offered by the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad?

St. Joseph Degree and PG College offers 5 different BBA programs corresponding to the main specializations, including General Management, Business Analytics, Financial Markets, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship.

Q. How does the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad, provide encouragement to startup enthusiasts?

The College has a dedicated Entrepreneurship Development Cell, which provides mentorship, contacts, funding opportunities, and alumni networks to encourage startup enthusiasts in the Department of Business Management. There is also a BBA program focused on entrepreneurship.

Q. Which are the certificate courses offered by the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad?

The Department of Business Management offers professional certificate courses to MBA students to supplement their basic learning. Each course is linked to one of the main MBA specializations e.g. Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources. Students are expected to take up at least 2 certificate courses, and the College has MoUs with national and international training firms to facilitate this.

Q. Can students with any stream in Standard XII apply to the BBA program at the Department of Business Management, St. Joseph Degree and PG College, Hyderabad?

The BBA program is open to students of Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. Students with non-commerce subjects in Standard XII can sign up for a bridge course within the Department, where they are taught the basics of commerce and accounting.