5 Years Integrated Course in Master of Business Administration

Course Co-ordinator
DR. RASHMITA SAHOO

Deputy Co-ordinator
DR. PALLABI MISHRA

Co-coordinator
DR. ANSUMAN SAHOO, 9439916463

Academic Identity Statement
The 5-Year Integrated MBA Programme, offered by the Department of Business Administration,
Utkal University, is the first integrated management programme in Odisha.

Brief Introduction

The 5-Year Integrated MBA (IMBA) Programme, is a flagship dual-degree programme of the Department committed to academic excellence, innovation, ethical leadership, and holistic development. it aims to provide a strong multi disciplinary foundation, industry-oriented learning, research exposure, and experiential education to prepare globally competent, socially responsible, and future-ready management professionals.
Started in 1999 for students who have completed their Higher Secondary education, programme emphasizes leadership, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement to develop competent and ethical management professionals. With experienced faculty, a strong alumni network, and an excellent placement record, the IMBA Programme continues to be one of the flagship and most sought-after programmes in the University.

Historical Background of the Course:

The University, by virtue of the powers vested in it under section 3(5) (a), 12(2) (d) of the Orissa Universities Act, 1989 and under the statute 252 (4) (g) of the Orissa Universities First Statutes, 1990 read with Statute 23, has instituted courses to be offered to eligible students under P.G. Council of the University and the Constituent Colleges of the University. Such courses are called “SPONSORED COURSES”. A Sponsored Course shall, unless otherwise specified, be managed under the administrative control of a Post-Graduate Department. The year of Establishment of IMBA programme was 1999 under the control of Department of Business Administration and the course duration is five years with provision for award of a degree of B.B.A. (Honours) and B.B.A. (Honours with Research)after completion of four years. MBA Degree will be awarded after completion of five year.