Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bangalore – a unit of Symbiosis International University, Pune issued notification for admission to Full Time MBA course for the year 2011-13. Specialisations offered at SIBM-B are Finance, Marketing, Operations and Human Resources Management. This is two year compulsory residential programme. After successful completion the program Symbiosis International University, Pune awards the MBA degree to all the students.Total intake of the programme is 150 students. Following are other details.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate in any discipline / subject with minimum 50 percent marks. Those candidates acquiring degree examination through part time / distance learning / correspondence / open school / externally are not eligible. THose appearing their final year exams through regular mode can apply.

Selection Process: Selection of the students to MBA is based on the cumulative performance in SNAP Test 2010 + GD and PI. Past Academic Record and Work Experience aso will be considered. GD and PI will be conducted in Bangalore and Pune. Work experience of less than 1 year will not be taken into consideraion.

Application Process: Interested candidates have to apply for SNAP Test 2010 and SIBM-B separately. You can register for SNAP Test 2010 through www.www.snaptest.org . The registration process has already begun for SNAP Test. Later, you can register for SIBM Bangalore by using SNAP ID and Password. You can register online for SIBM Bangalore through http://oams.blueshiftindia.com/sibmb/website/ . You need to pay the fee Rs. 1000 through credit card or net banking or DD.

Address: Admission Office, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Bangalore, # 95/1,95/2, Electronic City Phase I, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 100, Phone: 080 – 66389999/ 67139542. Email: admissions@sibm.edu.in

Important Dates:

1. Last date to apply for SIBM Bangalore: January 08, 2011
2. Display of shortlisted candidates for Group Discussion / Personal Interview: January 24, 2011
3. Start of GD / PI (approximate dates): February 10, 2011 onwards
4. Display of Final Merit List: March 14, 2011
5. Last Date for Payment of Fees: March 31, 2011
6. Online Pre-Induction Program begins: May 01, 2011
7. Commencement of Course: June 15, 2011

Welcome to the world of fitness courses. With increase of health awareness and changing life styles creating more and more demand for Fitness, Sports Science and Recreation Management courses. So many universities and colleges across the world offering Graduate and Post Graduate courses in these specializations. Indian institutions are in the catching up stage in offering these type of modern courses. Students those willing to take up these course abroad need to clear SAT, TOEFL, IELTS etc depending up on the requirements of the university / college. Following are some well known colleges for fitness courses:

1. University of Tulsa, USA: It offers a three – year B.Sc. programme in exercise and sports science. Students who have taken graduated in athletic training are eligible. The course is designed to allow the student the flexibility to target a specific area of practice. Graduates of this programme receive a degree with a dual major – exercise and sports science and education. For more details, visit www.utulsa.edu.

2. University of Salford, UK: It offers a three year full time B.Sc. Honors in applied sports science. One of the best applied sports science programmes in the country and endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences it gives you access to excellent research and sports facilities. For details, visit www.salford.ac.uk

3. The University of Western Australia: This institute offers 3 year B.Sc. in exercise and health. It combines expertise in sport and health science with communication skills and practical experiences to produce a well rounded graduate. Emphasis is given to sports science, school teaching, health promotion and recreation management. Fore more information, view www.sseh.uwa.edu.au

4. Wheaton College, USA: This college offers 3 year B.Sc. Programme in applied health science. The core of the curriculum is based on life and basic sciences. The aim of the course is to study and understand the use of applied sciences for a healthy and flexible body. For more details, visit www.wheaton.edu

5. Leeds University, UK: This famous university offers a 3 year full time B.Se. Programme in sports and exercise sciences. The course includes a one year study abroad programme that can be taken between your second and final year. Those who have a background in biology, chemistry, maths or physics or both sports science and psychology can apply for this course. For additional info, log on to www.leeds.ac.uk

6. Ashford University, USA: The institute offers a three year full time B.Sc. in sports and recreation management. The programme prepares professionals for managerial positions in the sport and recreation industry including professional, interscholastic sport, sport/ fitness clubs, sport / athletics equipment merchandising, public, private and commercial recreation programmes, and intramural and recreational sport. Fore more info, view www.ashford.edu