FLAME University

Our MBA program is rooted in liberal education. We recognized the need for professional managers who are not only adept at their chosen profession but are also socially conscious and environmentally aware. The education imparted in the MBA program covers various domains of Social Sciences, Humanities, Foreign Languages and Fine & Performing Arts, besides deep domain knowledge of management. Students are trained as individual leaders as well as team players through mandatory sports, simulations, projects, internships, investment and entrepreneurship labs, besides the discussion based class sessions. They are trained to be not only hard working but also innovative and creative.

Finance and entrepreneurship related courses are the most sought after. Specifically, Behavioural Finance, FLAME Investment Lab (FIL), Entrepreneurship Lab, Technical Analysis and Financial Statement Analysis. These courses are the most sought after because of the quality of our faculty delivering the same as well as a blend of practice with theory. For example, FIL, strives to deliver the concepts of value investing to interested students. FIL believes that one needs to follow a well-articulated process of investing that has discipline and selfcontrol. As such, FIL aims to provide tools to students that will aid them in making investment decisions by covering topics like valuation, accounting shenanigans, investment checklists and mental heuristics amongst others.

Learning at FLAME University is not restricted to indoors. Our distinct pedagogy encourages the case study methodology and research based projects; in contrast to just rote learning. FLAME’s eclectic curriculum gives its students a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, share experiences and view the world from different perspectives. Workshops that teach social skills and values of life are an integral part of the curriculum and participation in sports from golf to indoor sports ensures holistic development. First year courses are primarily divided into Core and Liberal Education courses. Core courses are mandatory. They cover all areas of management. Liberal Education courses comprise courses in creative arts, humanities and social sciences for holistic development of the students. The first year is followed by a mandatory summer internship. During the second year, students have to choose a major, in which they plan to specialize in. They are also required to take some capstone courses which include general management courses and courses in foreign languages which form the liberal education component of the second year.

We look for students that have a hunger for learning. We assess a student’s thirst for gaining knowledge and we aim to hone that through our two-year program. Our goal is to make them into well rounded individuals; leaders of tomorrow.

An ideal candidate for FLAME University's MBA program has to be passionate, articulate, concerned about the society, creative, innovative and intelligent. More than specific qualities, the ideal candidate is someone who is looking for a program where he can interact with highly qualified faculty members both inside and outside of the class room, looking for a broad based education, looking to interact with business leaders, looking for world class facilities in a residential campus and looking for a cosmopolitan intellectual environment. The ideal candidate is someone not just looking for a first job but someone who will add and create value either on his own as an entrepreneur or as an employee. 

MBA is a professional qualification and terminal education for most of the aspirants. They should look for an institute which can help them to learn for life. It is not just about getting a stamp on the resume; it is about equipping oneself with skills that last for a lifetime.

Business leaders need to know beyond the traditional business courses which most business schools offer. Typical business schools, including some of the top rated schools in the country stop at teaching functional management courses, specialization courses in some functional areas and some rudimentary business communication skills. These might make you a good manager, and fetch you a decent first job, but these are not sufficient for a business leader who is expected to transform the nation and the society.

Business leaders need to understand multiple domains beyond the traditional tools and techniques of business management. They need a much broader understanding of the people, society and life at large. They need to study the basics of psychology to understand the consumers  and employers; they need to study foundations of sociology to understand the trends in society, changing social structures and demographics; they need to understand philosophy to be able to act long term and maintain calm in the face of adversity;  they need to know  business history to be able to understand what causes change and how change was managed; they need to play field games to understand team work and to understand failure and to be able to rise again after losing; they need to learn some foreign language to be able to a global citizen and feel at home around the world; and they need to learn the nuances of fine and performing arts to be culturally literate and appreciate the finer aspects of life.

FLAME University's MBA curriculum is designed to provide all these aspects in addition to the deep domain knowledge of management and a chosen specialization. Additionally, FLAME Investment Lab provides hands on training to understand the fundamental value of companies and principles of long term investment. FLAME Entrepreneurship Lab nurtures students to explore their ideas and start their business ventures.