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The MBA in UM is a two-year full time post graduate management course with special emphasis on public policy, governance and infrastructure planning and management in urban environments. Areas of training offered in the curriculum include; Urban economics, urban sociology, municipal finance, urban planning and development, public infrastructure and services, Public-Private Partnership, Sustainability and resilience among others. It prepares the students to solve problems that may arise in cities and to come up with out of the box solutions by offering inter-disciplinary coursework as well as projects.
The entrance tests that are recognized for admission to MBA (Urban Management) include CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT, and state level test like MAH-CET. Candidates must have a good academic record with a minimum of 50% marks in graduation. Experience is also not disregarded when it comes to the selection of the candidates for employment. Some colleges also have their individual selection process involving WAT, GD, and PI in addition to the valid entrance test scores.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Business Administration in Urban Management |
| Duration | Typically 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) |
| Entrance Exam | CAT, MAT, XAT, or specific institute exams |
1. A candidate needs to possess a bachelor’s degree from any field with minimum of 50% marks.
2. CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT or state level entrance test marks as and when conducted. There are some institutes that have their own entrance test for admission in their respective colleges or universities.
3. It is also evident that many institutes require at least 2-3 years of work experience for admission, especially in the relevant fields such as urban planning.
4. No age is barred from applying for the position. However, work experience in the relevant field may be considered as an advantage in this case.
5. Management positions require effective communication and leadership skills.
| Subject Area | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Urban Planning and Development | Urbanization trends, urban planning theories, urban infrastructure, urban transportation, urban renewal |
| Urban Economics | Urban economics, real estate economics, urban finance, public-private partnerships (PPPs) |
| Urban Governance and Management | Urban governance models, municipal administration, public-private partnerships, urban poverty, urban development policies |
| Environmental Management | Urban environment, sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, solid waste management |
| Urban Infrastructure | Water supply, sanitation, energy, transportation, urban housing |
| Financial Management | Financial management in urban context, urban budgeting, public finance, cost-benefit analysis |
| Human Resource Management | Human resource management in urban context, urban governance and leadership, capacity building |
| Information Technology in Urban Management | Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, urban data management, e-governance |
| Specialization | Job Roles | Average Salary (INR Lakhs per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Planning | Urban Planner, Town Planner, Development Planner | 6-10 LPA |
| Urban Development | Project Manager, Urban Development Officer | 5-8 LPA |
| Urban Infrastructure | Infrastructure Project Manager, Urban Engineer | 6-10 LPA |
| Urban Governance | Policy Analyst, Urban Administrator | 5-8 LPA |
| Environmental Planning | Environmental Planner, Sustainability Consultant | 5-8 LPA |
