FAQ

Q1. What are the advantages of studying at Unitedworld?

- International Business Camp
- Multilayer Placement Cell, with dedicated placement division in each region
- Live Content Engine
- Intelligent Campus
-Career Coaching Centre
-Only B-School in India to teach Open Economy strategies
-Only platform to learn India’s Twin growth engines
-Global faculties
-Venture capital cell
- Case-based method of teaching
- CEO Lecture Series
- Research Orientation

Q2. What are the specializations on offer?

PGPM

- Finance- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Retail Management
- Agribusiness
- Entrepreneurship

PGPM – Financial Services

-- Investment & Wealth Management
- Banking
- Insurance

PGPM – Business Strategy

- Strategic Finance
- Strategic Marketing
- Strategy and Leadership

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Q1. What are the programs at Unitedworld? 

Two-year Full Time Programs
- PGPM (Post Graduate Program in Management)
- PGPM – Financial Services

One-year Full Time Program (for professionals with minimum 3 years experience)
PGPM – Business Strategy

Q2. Should I opt for PGPM or PGPM – Financial Services? 

Since there is the option of choosing multiple checkboxes in the application form, candidates are urged to opt for both PGPM as well as PGPM - Financial Services, unless you are absolutely sure that you want to pursue a career in finance. It is to be kept in mind that the program in Finance provides more in-depth exposure to pure finance – whereas, PGPM covers all aspects of general management including finance.

Q3. Do I need a laptop while studying at USB ?  

Unitedworld is the first B-School in India with Intelligent Campus, a web-enabled education enterprise solutions, which is the backbone for management of entire academic operations. The campuses will be wi-fi & technologically advanced – the entire academic delivery system will run with this virtual system where daily progress of every student can be observed 24X7.

Therefore, laptop for every student is a mandatory academic requirement – which is provided to all students free of cost.

Q4.What is the selection criterion?  

Unitedworld follows a matrix based system to identify the right candidate.

Basic selection (Assessment of social and demographic profile & corporate exposure)

Step I: Score/Percentile of GMAT/ CAT/ XAT / MAT or other equivalent national entrance tests.
Step II:Academic performance, non academic achievements, and extra-curricular activities
Step III: Statement of purpose and Corporate Recommendations (applicable for PGPM - Business Strategy)

Advanced selection (People skills, Ability to handle pressure & Market readiness)

Step IV: Presentation & Group Test
Step V: Psychometric Assessment & Personal Interview

Q5. How to apply to Unitedworld?  

- Students can apply online or download application form from www.unitedworld.in
- Application kits are also available at Unitedworld Admissions office & campuses at Kolkata, Mumbai & Ahmedabad.
- Students may also collect application kits from leading CAT coaching centers.

Q6. What is the Tuition fee?  

PGPM & PGPM – Financial Services
- Rs. 5,50,000 (For Foundation & Advanced modules) across all Campuses except Mumbai
- Rs. 6,00,000 (For Foundation & Advanced modules) at Mumbai.

This includes
• a month long & compulsory 'International Business Camp' (IBC) at Singapore
• a Laptop.

Q7. What is the cut off ?  

A comprehensive analysis of the entire academic & other profile of the student is done - consitsting of results of Secondary examination, High School examination, Graduation, extra-curricular activities, performance in GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT, Post-graduation, work experience etc. The best of all the abovementioned parameters are taken into consideration and due weightage is given to each of them – therefore, no definite percentile cut-off can be communicated at the time of application. It is hence always advisable for candidates to apply, irrespective of their marks in order to keep their options open and maximize their chances of getting selected for the program.

Q8. Who can apply?  

Any candidate who is a graduate or a final year student and has appeared for GMAT / CAT / XAT / MAT / other recognized state-level examinations is eligible to apply to Unitedworld School of Business for PGPM & PGPM - Financial Services. A minimum of 3 years corporate experience is however mandatory for applying for PGPM – Business Strategy. Salient points:

- Graduation from an UGC Recognized University.
- Students representing State / University at national level competitions will get preference.
- Good scores in GMAT / CAT / XAT / MAT / other recognized state-level examinations will get preference in primary selection.
- Final year students may apply for provisional admissions.
- Minimum 3 years of corporate exposure is mandatory for one-year PGPM program.

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Q1. How is the infrastructure of Unitedworld?  

All campuses of Unitedworld School of Business are designed to create a stimulating environment for contemporary management studies. With state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, web-based academic management and global academic resources, Unitedworld School of Business offers one of the best facilities and ambiences in the country. All campuses are Wi-fi enabled and fully air-conditioned. Students will be connected 24x7 through i-campus with their Laptops. 

Kolkata Campus: Kolkata is the logistics hub of eastern India including north eastern states. It is the largest business city in east and emerging as a manpower hub for services industry. With growing importance of services sector in Indian GDP, and the LookEast policy of Government of India, Kolkata is bound to get importance for its rich human capital. Moreover, Kolkata acts as one of the key centers of logistical operations in SE Asia. Unitedworld is establishing its Campus at Salt Lake Sector V, which is the hub of IT & ITES in the East. The campus is at the heart of a burstling environment surrounded by multinational IT & Consultancy companies like IBM, Cognizant, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, TCS, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Capgemini, Siemens, Sony Ericsson, Airtel, Aircel, Vodafone etc.

Mumbai Campus: Mumbai is the financial and commercial capital of India – and one of the key nerve centers globally, in the new economic world order. Being the heart of corporate activities and job creation in Indian landscape, the Mumbai campus is expected to foster strong relationship with the corporate eco-system – which will reap benefits for all the campuses. Mumbai campus is located in the premier urban center of Malad, very close to the Inorbit Mall, on the main Road. This place is very close the emerging BPO hub of Mumbai.

Ahmedabad Campus: Ahmedabad is the capital of Gujarat, the fastest growing state in India. With speedy growth of infrastructure, investor-friendly government initiatives, natural entrepreneurial flavour of the region and proximity to Mumbai, Ahmedabad is poised for huge growth as back-office of Mumbai in Financial services. Ahmedabad campus is located in the premier urban center of Ahmedabad, in Drive-Inn Road, close to IIM Ahmedabad campus.

Q2. What is an 'Open Economy' B-School?  

The Indian corporate sector is looking for resources trained in open economic policies, liberal trade practices and global sourcing concepts. Thus, managers who can appreciate the global linkage of domestic product and services are in demand. Unitedworld School of Business aims to produce such skilled management resource to take advantage of this opportune moment. The aim is to create a set of Indian management innovators trained with open economic policies. With a priceless network of talented senior executives spread across the globe, clubbed with competent Indian academic pool, visiting faculties from Ivy League B-schools, and brand linkages, Unitedworld looks forward to becoming one of the top Indian platforms over the next 5 years to perform in the global economic order.

Q3 .What is Intelligent Campus?  

Intelligent Campus is a truly web-enabled education ERP system - where students, professors and management remain engaged with one another in a virtual platform. Students can manage projects, groupwork and scheduling. Professors can track individual student’s growth through pictorial charts and compare with their development in other subjects.In this virtual campus, students can access library, old class notes or get help from faculties remotely, even when they are not in the same city. This system is totally linked with e-mail and mobile of individuals for real-time connect. Intelligent Campus caters to complete campus automation needs. It’s a fully integrated, intelligent, robust, online software solution to enhance the quality of education and to strengthen the institution to deliver a global standard teaching and learning environment where students grow and thrive and not just survive.

Q4.What is IBC/ International Business Camp?

International Business Camp (IBC) is a mandatory part of the PGPM curriculum. During this month long ‘International Business dissertation’ at Singapore campus of Unitedworld, students research on growth opportunities of Indian products and services in the SE Asian countries and also get trained under eminent faculties of UK and Singapore B-Schools. This camp is a compulsory part of the Term IV academic curriculum of the PGPM.

Q5 .What is Live Content Engine?

Unitedworld’s content research team blends ‘live market data’ with ‘management fundamentals’ seamlessly through this content engine wherein relevant market information is collected from various sources and fed into the curriculum to improve it’s industry relevance.

Q6 .What is Career Coaching Centre?

Led by Prof. Anamitra Chatterjee (Alumni IIM C, London School of Economics, and former HR & Training Head, PricewaterhouseCoopers, India), career coaching is a student-centric innovation which facilitates choosing both subject specialization and placement areas in tune with career drivers and own resources

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Q1. Who will lead Placement activities of Unitedworld? 

The Placement division of Unitedworld is headed by Mr. Shim Young Sup, former CEO & MD of LG Life-Sciences & former Country Head, LG chemicals. He is a globally networked professional with wide corporate linkage.

Q2. What kind of placements opportunities can I expect at Unitedworld?  

The core team of Unitedworld nurtures a global network of successful Indians engaged in MNCs or Ivy League Business Schools across the world. All senior executives engaged with Unitedworld are from premier Business Schools and have been closely working with Brand associates for the program.

Unitedworld has created a unique three-tier structure for fostering corporate relationships - in a pursuit to create exciting career opportunities for students.