Holygrace Academy of Management Studies, Kuruvilassery: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Holygrace Academy of Management Studies (HGAMS) is an affiliated college started in 2005 at Kuruvilassery, Kerala. This co-education college approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is located in a comparatively small area of 1.86 acres of land. HGAMS offers two postgraduate programs: MBA and a PhD in Management, and aimed at preparing business professionals and academics. The academy has strength of faculty members as 16 and because of it’s small in size and focused in its approach the academy is able to give better training to its students. Though brevity is an issue concerning the MBA program more detailed information about the approved intake reveals that the institute possess substantial capacity to deliver management education with MBA approved intake of 180 seats.

The academy also has students’ amenities aimed at complimenting their learning experience and the researching services offered by this academy. The campus facility includes Wi-Max and Wi-Fi capability which means that the internet connection for the students is available twenty-four/seven. The library which is a vital centre of learning currently boasts a carrier collection of 8000 plus books, 40 plus journals and over 3000 full text research articles. Similarly for the residential students, HGAMS has separate succession for men as well as women hosting all types of hotels ranging from single to triple sharing with attached bathroom and balcony. The institute also has installed modern Gym Facilities and Sports: Billiards, Tennis Court and enriches the physical and mental health of students.

HGAMS offers two primary courses: A two year full time MBA programme and six year full time Doctor of Philosophy in Management. The flagship product of the institute is the MBA programme for which the intake has been approved for 180 students. As for the intake capacity of the Ph.D. program in Management Studies is not mentioned, but, the program offers an opportunity for carrying out further research in the field. Both of the programs are structured as full-time on-campus programs, so the student is able to fully engage in their work and take advantages of institute and faculty’s resources.

This paper aims to highlight on how Holygrace Academy of Management Studies conducts admission in order to enroll qualified candidates in its programs. To get into the MBA program the institute accepts CAT, CMAT, MAT, and KMAT scores. The list of recognized exams offers the opportunity for future students of this university from different spheres. However, no definite dates for admission are given; however, candidates are encouraged to visit the institute’s web site or approach the admission office to get relevant information about the current admission period and procedures. It has shared the institute’s belief in its access to education to learners, although there are no specifics about scholarships. In future as HGAMS develops, its goal is to build the future course of management professionals and researchers in Kerala and other parts of the country.