TAPMI, one of India’s leading management institutes, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Southampton Business School, University of Southampton to provide a unique opportunity for TAPMI Bengaluru students to pursue a one-year MSc program at the University of Southampton and receive an MSc degree from SBS-UoS, thereby providing world-class international exposure to Indian undergraduate students.
The students who satisfy the eligibility criteria stated by SBS-UoS at the end of year-3 will be eligible to enroll in the 1-year MSc programs of SBS-UoS. The programs are offered in various areas of Management such as marketing, finance, operations, IT, analytics, decision sciences, HR, etc., and students can choose the area which interests them.
TAPMI will accept the credits and scores earned by students at the MSc program, and will award the BBA Honors degree to the students studying at Southampton. This way, students will simultaneously get the MSc degree from the University of Southampton and a BBA Honors degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
The agreement with the Southampton Business School is indeed a unique opportunity for students to study in one of the top-10 business schools in the UK, marked at #78 amongst the top universities around the globe by the QS World University Ranking. SBS-UoS has already agreed to offer a 10% international student fee discount to all the TAPMI students enrolling for the program. There are also discussions about additional scholarships available to deserving TAPMI students who plan to enroll in MSc programs at the Southampton Business School.
According to the QS World University Ranking 2021 by subject, Southampton Business School is also ranked #40 in Master’s in Supply Chain Management, #51+ in Master’s in Marketing, #51+ in Master’s in Business Analytics, and #97 in Master’s in Management. This way, students enrolling in the programs through the agreement with the Southampton Business School are prioritized in the best programs the university has to offer.
Once students complete the 1-year MSc, they are eligible for a two-year work-visa in the UK, which will be converted into permanent residency if sponsored by their employer. Therefore, this track not only enables students to study a Masters program in a world-class university but also helps them to step forward in their careers abroad.
The TAPMI’s 4-year BBA Honors program is designed along the lines of international 4-year undergraduate management programs and aimed at offering excellent career opportunities for its students. This partnership with the Southampton Business School is commended as a new era of quality undergrad management education in the country, said Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro-VC, MAHE. The Dean of TAPMI Bengaluru, Prof. Aditya Jadhav, believes that this opportunity will help the TAPMI BBA students achieve their aspirations and make a mark on the global stage.
In conclusion, the agreement between TAPMI and Southampton Business School is a landmark achievement for both students and educators. It is an excellent opportunity for students in India to receive world-class education and make their mark in the global business environment.
