SCMS Cochin School of Business, [SCMS] Cochin

SCMS Cochin School of Business, [SCMS] Cochin, formerly known as SCMS School of Communication and Management Studies, was established in the year 1976. The institution has various schools under it that offers courses in Management, Engineering, Biotechnology, Architecture, Computer Applications, Polytechnics and are operating from different locations in Kochi. SCMS Cochin School of Business Admission can be done online on the official website of the institution.

The SCMS courses contains two and three years full-time Post-Graduate Diploma Program. It is one of the famous B-Schools in Kerala. The institution is run by the Prathap Foundation for Education and Training, established by Dr. G.P.C. Nayar. SCMS strives to ensure a diverse, multicultural environment where religious harmony and secularism are the guiding ideals. The SCMS Group's secular academic institutions do not encourage or promote any religion or religious practices.

The institution is accredited by ACBSP and NBA, approved by AICTE and is also ISO 9001:2015 certified. The main goal of the institute lies in providing value-based education in tune with the changing world order. SCMS aims to provide in its education, the skills for the younger generation to become responsible administrators in organisations and make them into fine managers with a futuristic vision. 

SCMS Cochin School of Business Quick Links:

• Highlights
• Courses
• Fee structure of SCMS
• Scholarships
• Infrastructure
• Rankings
• Placements
• Collaborations
• FAQs
• Hostels
• Eligibility
• Admission
• Cut Off

SCMS Cochin School of Business Highlights:

PGDM students are grouped into smaller units, post-admission with each attached to a faculty mentor. They make regular presentations to analyse the subject matter, ensuring their comprehension of the same and developing speaking skills.

SCMS Courses:

SCMS Cochin School Of Business offers two year full time PGDM and 3 year part time PGDM with Marketing as mandatory specialization. New specializations are introduced according to their scope and demand. SCMS Cochin School of Business conducts several national and international management programmes every year, as follows:

SCMS Fee Structure:

The fee structure of the college is mentioned below. The fee can be paid online through NEFT or RTGS or through DD.

SCMS Business School Scholarships:

Candidates with work experience of 2+ years can apply for merit scholarship worth upto 40% of the tuition fee. The following scholarships are offered at SCMS:

SCMS Cochin School of Business Infrastructure Facilities:

SCMS Group is committed to mainstreaming those with physical disabilties (divyangjan) and has made the campus wheel chair accessible. SCMS Cochin School of Business facilities are available as follows:

• The SCMS library has a collection of numerous books, international and national journals, CDs, videos, students’ project reports in management and allied areas, and provides access to online resources. SCMS Journal of Indian Management is a peer-reviewed academic journal recognized by UGC. 
• Excellent computer network having 600+ systems with a peak load of over 1000 nodes, labs with 400 systems, language lab. The campus is wi-fi enabled and 22 MBPS broadband internet connection provides 24x7 hi-speed internet connectivity for students.
• Smart classrooms with projection capability are present.
• Separate hostels for men and women as ell as cafetaria providing hygienic food which is reasonably priced.
• The sports infrastructure and fests encourage the spirit of sportsmanship.

SCMS Cochin Rankings and Awards:

SCMS is the first institution in India to get ISO Certified for quality teaching system in management. The institution is one of the prestigious colleges which has received international accreditation from the Accreditations Council for Business Schools and Programmes [ACBSP], USA. 

• SCMS received the Star News International Award as Asia’s Top B-School.
• It as ranked as 4th best B School in South India by the Times of India in 2018.
• It has won the Majestic Falcon Award 2016 for quality and excellence.
• It is the only B-School with a chair for climate change & disaster management and to get a grant for track record from AICTE.
• It was ranked 37th by Competition Success Review in 2018.

SCMS School of Business Placements:

The faculty and external experts have individual sessions with the students and conduct workshops to prepare them for the Aptitude Test, Group Discussions and job interviews. SCMS Cochin School of Business Placements are overseen by its own separate placement cell which takes care of all the affairs of the employment of the students.

• Various activities are conducted to develop the interpersonal, communicational skills.
• Various workshops, guest lectures seminars, and activities are conducted for the students by the institution.
• The institution also provides the opportunity of internship so that they get the experience on the job.
• The institution also has maintained a very good relationship with corporate industry.
• Some of the top recruiters who come to SCMS are:

SCMS Collaborations:

SCMS Cochin School of Business has collaborations with several institutions for faculty and student exchange, knowledge sharing etc. This gives a global orientation to the business education at SCMS. Some of the partners are:

• Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka
• Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Lincoln University College, Malaysia
• Lancaster University, United Kingdom

The ICICI Bank Wealth Management Division, HDFC and Reliance Money have signed an agreement with SCMS Cochin to recruit candidates to serve in the branches in India and abroad.

FAQs:

1. Is SCMS Cochin School of Business a private college?
   - Yes, it is a private B-school accredited by NBA and ACBSP.

2. Where is SCMS Cochin located?
   - It is located in Kochi near the Muttar river.

3. What is the Admission process at SCMS Cochin School of Business?
   - The candidates possessing a valid score from a relevant management exam will be called to a group discussion followed by a personal interview.

4. Does it offer an MBA?
   - No, however SCMS offers a PGDM which has been recognised as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Govt. of India.

5. Does SCMS offer any other degrees?
   - SCMS Cochin School of Business offers only PGDM but the sister institutions belonging to the SCMS group offer engineering, biotech etc courses.

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