School Of Management Studies , Kochi

About School Of Management Studies , Kochi

The School of Management Studies is one of the oldest academic units of the University. It was conceived with an aim to promote management education, way back in the year 1961. Being one among the first five management schools to be established in the country, it started functioning in the premises of the Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT) in October 1964 as a part of Kerala University with Professor Emeritus (Dr.) M.V.Pylee as the director. When University of Cochin was formed in the year 1971 (which later became Cochin University of Science and Technology) the school became an integral part of the University. Since then, the school has striven tirelessly in pursuit of excellence in management education and is celebrating its 45th year.

The School has been ranked as one among the top 50 Business Schools in the country. The school is relentlessly pursuing its aim of teaching, training, research and consultancy. With this aim in mind, it offers a variety of courses. They are Four Semester MBA(Full Time),four semester MIB(Master of International Business), Four semester MBA(Travel and Tourism),six semester part-time MBA program, two semester MPhil program and PhD program. IT also conducts management Management Development Programs and undertakes consultancy projects. Currently the school offers electives in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Systems and Operations and Human Resource Management.

School of Management Studies (SMS) carries a distinction of being on the oldest business schools in the country. It is among the first five premier management institutions to be established in the country, with Professor Emeritus Padmabushan (Dr.) M.V. Pylee as the Director.

The School was established in 1964 as part of the University of Kerala. With the formation of the University of Cochin in July, 1971, the School became an integral part of the University, which is now known as Cochin University of Science and Technology.

SMS with Its legacy, now spanning more than fifty years , has blossomed into one of the most distinctive and respected institutions which has given the field of management and business numerous outstanding professionals.

Eminent faculty members, a vibrant student community and an extensive alumni network have been the pillars SMS.

With consistent efforts and up gradation, School Management Studies, remains one of the most sought after Business Schools in the country.

The School also supports the economically weak, year extremely talented students to pursue their managerial dreams by providing the entire facility at a very affordable fee and several scholarships.