BBA - Overview
The three year BBA course is spread over six semesters. This program is designed to equip students with the domain knowledge and business skills required to develop comparative advantage and excel in competitive business environment.
BBA program is embedded with additional certifications like CIMA, UK and CMA, USA. At the end of the program, students will be able to take up jobs in the corporate sector, government sector in India and abroad in the areas of management, commerce, analytics, logistics and economics. In this course, students are offered a range of open electives, skill enhancement courses and specialization based elective courses which they can opt based on their interest.
Students eligible for graduation at the end of three years can opt for an additional year of BBA Honours subject to maintaining a CGPA of 8 and above. After successful completion of fourth year with requisite credits, students will be awarded Honours Graduate Degree in Business administration.
The BBA course is a 3-year course offered in the following streams:
- Banking
- Financial Markets
- Professional
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Insurance
- Family Business Management
- Business Analytics
- Economic Studies
- Sports Management
BBA Assessment
- A continuous evaluation method is adopted based on quizzes, class tests, viva, presentations, submission of assignments, performance in computer lab and practical.
- A summer project is carried out by the students after completion of the fourth semester.
- A local project is carried out by the students during the sixth semester.
- The evaluation of the project work is divided as 50% for project work and 50% for viva-voce.
- The viva-voce is conducted along with external examiners.
BBA Course Outlines
BBA Eligibility and Admission Process
Qualification for BBA:
| Indian Boards |
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BBA Admission Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
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Apr 30 26
Apr ' 26
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
BBA Course Duration
3 / 4 years (6 semesters / 8 semesters)
Important Links
BBA Career Paths
Career options for students at DOC are in accounting, marketing, logistics auditing, finance, insurance, and banking sectors. With DOC, one you also have the opportunity to choose an out-of-the-box career option, like one in travel and hospitality, depending on the path and degree one you chooses. Career options for our students are vast and there are interesting profiles to work if they play with their strengths.
Campus PlacementsCampus Placements for BBA Students
Upon completion of their respective courses, the students of our department have been able to secure jobs in a number of reputed organisations/ companies so far; Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Visskan Aviation Pvt Ltd are a few of them.
Facilities
The Center for supply chain education and research
The center strives to provide mastery in Supply Chain Management (SCM) best practice and distinguish itself as an industry expert with specialised, high level knowledge and skill.
The Center for Managing Family Business
Established with a novel framework for quality research in the area of entrepreneurship and family business and to provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge through training and development.
Center for Consultancy, Training and Industry Interface The center aims to achieve excellence in training and undertaking projects related to social development by partnering with companies and project agencies.
International Center for Business Studies
The center’s vision is to be a globally recognised center in the area of international academic program and research by 2020.
Center for Business Analytics
The Center for Business Analytics was incubated with a vision to achieve excellence in consulting, advisory, training and educating through leveraging the power of analytics.
Center for Advanced Learning in Finance and Accounting
The mission of the center is to diffuse knowledge that empowers the aspirants to develop, support and steward financial and accounting education.
Frequently asked questions about BBA
The BBA admission last date is 31st May 2026. Both the Indian and NRI category students must ensure their online applications are submitted before this deadline.
The BBA course time period is three years, spread across six semesters. Students eligible for graduation after three years can opt for an additional year of BBA Honours, subject to maintaining a CGPA of 8 or above. After successful completion of the fourth year with requisite credits, students will be awarded an Honours Graduate Degree in Business Administration.
The total BBA course fees for the BBA Honours degree at Manipal School of Commerce and Economics (MSCE), Manipal, for the 2026-27 batch amounts to ₹11,58,000 over four years, inclusive of a refundable caution deposit of ₹10,000. For the detailed instalment-wise fee structure, visit the Fees and Refunds page at https://www.manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/Admissions/adm2026/2026-27%20General%20Fees%20as%20on%2030-04-2026.pdf
The BBA admission eligibility criteria requires Indian Board students to pass 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. A Level students must have a minimum of 2-3 subjects at A Level and 5 passes in IGCSE/GCSE including English, with at least a D grade average. IB students require an IB Diploma or Certificate with an overall minimum of 24 points.
The qualification required for a BBA course at the Manipal School of Commerce and Economics (MSCE), Manipal, is a 10+2 pass with at least 50% aggregate marks for students from Indian Boards. Those from A Level backgrounds need a minimum of 2-3 subjects with 5 passes in IGCSE or GCSE, including English, while IB candidates should have completed their Diploma or Certificate with a minimum of 24 points overall.
To apply for BBA at Manipal School of Commerce and Economics(MSCE), Manipal, Indian students must apply online, attend an online interview and complete the admission formalities upon being shortlisted. NRI category students must apply online, submit eligibility documents, receive an admission notice, complete fee payment and submit final results to receive their admission order.
Career options after a BBA at Manipal School of Commerce and Economics (MSCE), Manipal, are wide-ranging, spanning the accounting, marketing, logistics, auditing, finance, insurance, and banking sectors, both in India and abroad. Students also have the opportunity to pursue unconventional career options in areas such as travel and hospitality. Graduates of this department have secured positions at reputed organisations including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Visskan Aviation Pvt Ltd.
Yes, scholarships for BBA students are available at MAHE under these categories: Merit Scholarship for MAHE Bengaluru Campus, Department of Commerce (DOC) and Merit Scholarship for all UG and PG Programs.
Additionally, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal offers scholarships under various categories, many of which are subject to candidate eligibility, such as Merit Scholarship for Konkani speaking students and Merit Scholarships for the wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) forces.
Learn more about scholarships at https://www.manipal.edu/mu/admission/scholarships.html
No, there is no BBA course entrance exam required for admission to Manipal School of Commerce and Economics (MSCE), Manipal. Instead, eligible candidates undergo a Personal Interview (PI), following which a merit list is prepared. Shortlisted candidates then receive a Provisional Admission Offer before completing the final admission formalities. For more information check the eligibility and admission process. https://www.manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/Admissions/adm2026/UG%20Eligibility%202026.pdf
