University of Petroleum & Energy Studies Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE

MBA PROGRAM
FOR EXECUTIVES
Through Distance Learning Mode
(Approved by the Distance Education Council)

Centre for Continuing Education

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Energy Acres, P.O. Bidholi, Via-Prem Nagar
DEHRADUN – 248 006
(Uttarakhand)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page No.

1.0 Introduction 3

2.0 Program Background 3

3.0 About the MBA Program 4-5

3.1 Program Development 4

3.2 Program Objectives 4
3.3 Program Deliverables 5

4.0 Course Curriculum 6-8

4.1 Program Structure

4.1.1 MBA (Oil & Gas Management) 6

4.1.2 MBA (Power Management) 7
4.1.3 MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) 8

5.0 Program Delivery 9-10

5.1 Semester-wise Roll Out 9

5.2 Study Material 9
5.3 Dispatch Cycle and Process 10
5.4 Personal Contact Program (PCP) 10

6.0 Assignments and Evaluation System 11-14

6.1 Assignments 11
6.2 Instructions for Preparing Assignments 11
6.3 Evaluation System 12
6.4 Examination Schedule 13
6.5 Grading and Point System 13
6.6 Progression 14
6.7 Certification 14

7.0 Contact Details 15

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1.0 Introduction
Welcome to the MBA program for working executives and we hope that your experience in this
program would prove to be satisfying both academically and professionally.

While pursuing this program, you would be required to interact with the academic counselors and
the program coordinator of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) for academic support.
The purpose of this program guide is to give you a complete understanding of the Executive MBA
program and the methodology to be adopted for pursuing the program.

This program guide provides you information on the program structure, program deliverables,
schedule of personal contact program, assignments, term-end examination, progression to the
next semester, grading and certification etc.

CCE has a dedicated team of professional and academicians who will guide you through various
stages of the program. The names of the key persons are given at the last page and you may
contact them through e-mail or telephone for further assistance.

2.0 Program Background

These executive MBA programs have been designed to address the requirements of the Oil &
Gas, Power and Logistics & Supply Chain sectors after making a detailed assessment of its
manpower and training needs. The course structure of the program has been designed and
developed after carrying out extensive deliberations with experts and experienced professionals
from the industry and from the academia. The program and course structure has been duly
approved by the academic council of the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
(Uttarakhand), India.

The distance learning mode in which these programs are being offered, have the following unique
and distinct advantages.

Convenience : Take the course in the comfort of your home or office.

Flexibility : The Program offers working Professionals dual advantage of

continuing with their jobs and simultaneously earning a
professional educational qualification. The program structure
permits the student to set their own pace of learning at a time
and place of their own choice.

Earn while you Learn : Working professionals do not need to relocate to a fixed
University neither location nor need to take any study
leave/sabbatical.

Affordability : Reasonable and affordable program fee with a phased over

payment plan.

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3.0 About the MBA Program

3.1 Program Development

Well-designed academic program leads to the creation of smart and focused employees
who will be proud to call themselves “New Generation Professionals”.

The future of the industry is increasingly dependent upon new technology and on people
who are eager and ready to take on the new challenges it presents. Centre for Continuing
Education (CCE) under the aegis of the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies,
provides an opportunity to working professionals to fast track their career paths to the
top. This program will help expand the knowledge and scaffold it on the skill base of the
student. Enrolling into this program gives the thrust to scale new and higher career
heights and work from the cutting edge of technology.

A management that helps to advance the educational aspirations of its employees sends
a clear message that it cares for its people and is committed to promoting the knowledge
culture in the organization. Certification is not meant to replace or overshadow
experience, but it does highlight people’s accomplishments and demonstrates that they
have expertise and knowledge in core areas within the profession.

The CCE is the constituent unit of the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies,
established and maintained by it. The centre is exclusively dedicated to offering need
based and highly skilled professional and technical programs through distance learning
mode for which it has all the support facilities. The degrees would be awarded by the
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, created in accordance with section 2(f) of the
UGC Act, 1956, and have global acceptance.

The MBA programs for executives are designed for fast paced learning through a self-
instructional methodology with well conceptualized study material supplied and further
learning support provided in the form of personal contact classes, assignments, etc.

3.2 Program Objectives

1. To enhance knowledge and skill base of the learners.

2. To equip them with latest managerial techniques and specialized skills required for
the emerging challenges of the energy industry.

3. To provide a flexible and convenient learning to suit distance learners.

4. To eliminate the educational block to higher professional assignments.

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3.3 Program Deliverables

1. Provide customized curriculum on diverse aspects of modern management with

special reference to management of Oil & Gas, Power and other specialized sectors.

2. To provide work integrated learning methodology.

3. Provide study material in self instruction method format for self study.

4. Supplementing self learning through personal contact programs.

5. Continuous evaluation through assignments.

6. Certification on successful completion of the program.

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4.0 Course Curriculum

4.1 Program Structure

4.1.1. MBA (Oil & Gas Management)

Semester 1

• Understanding of Oil & Gas Business

• Financial Management
• Marketing Management
• Managing Individuals and Organizations

Semester 2

• Fundamentals of Petroleum Exploration

• Understanding Petrochemical Business
• Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining
• Operations & Materials Management

Semester 3

• Understanding Natural Gas Business

• Petro Retailing Business
• Petro Economics
• Quantitative Techniques for Management Applications

Semester 4

• Business Policy & Strategy

• Petroleum Law & Policy
• Project Management & Its Application

Semester 5

• Strategic Management of Technology & Innovation

• Negotiating Skills
• Research Methodology

Semester 6

• Dissertation

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4.1.2. MBA (Power Management)

Semester 1

• Economics & Management Decisions

• Power Industry Accounting
• Power Generation
• Human Resource Management

Semester 2

• Power Transmission
• Power Sector Economics & Planning
• Power Financial Management
• Power Financial Management

Semester 3

• Power Distribution
• Quantitative Techniques
• Power Pricing & Power Purchase Agreements
• Financing Energy Sector Projects

Semester 4

• Power Station Management

• Power Trading
• Project Management & Its Applications

Semester 5

• Research Methodology
• Health Safety & Environment for Power Industry
• Energy Law & Policy

Semester 6

• Dissertation

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4.1.3. MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management)

Semester 1

• Economics & Management Decisions

• Accounting in Logistics and Supply Chain Sector
• Logistics Fundamentals and Process
• Human Resource Management

Semester 2

• Operations and Material Management

• Planning for Logistics
• Financial Management
• Information Technology

Semester 3

• Competitive Intelligence
• Quantitative Techniques for Management Applications
• Marketing Management
• Supply Chain Modeling and Design

Semester 4

• Business Policy and Strategy

• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Project Management & Contract Administration

Semester 5

• Research Methodology
• Supply Chain Simulation
• Logistics Strategy

Semester 6

• Dissertation

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5.0 Program Delivery

5.1 Semester-wise Roll-out

• Print material provided for self study.

• Personal Contact Program (PCP) is organized by the Centre for Continuing Education
for 12 hours per subject per semester. The tentative schedule is as under:

- October & December for semester beginning in July.

- March & June for semester beginning in January.

• Mandatory two Assignments per subject per semester (overall weightage of 30% in
evaluation)

• End-Semester Examinations in January and July each year

5.2 Study Material

Comprehensive Course Material, fully updated and prepared in self-instructional mode,

shall be provided for Work Integrated self learning. The material is designed and
developed by eminent academicians and industry experts as per the Regulations framed
by the Academic Council of the University.

The study material is reviewed and updated periodically so as to keep them always
contemporary. Each course unit conforms to self instructional format having course
objectives, illustrations, summary, review questions, references, further readings and
space for writing notes.

5.3 Dispatch Cycle and Process

• Printed course material and the assignments are supplied to all students and this cost
is covered in the program fee.

• The course material for each semester will be dispatched to the learners through our
dedicated courier well before the commencement of each semester. The course
material can also be personally collected from the CCE office.

• For non-receipt of course material/assignments, learners are requested to contact

Asst. Manager (Operations), giving details of the material not received.

• Any problem regarding replacement of the course material (i.e. damaged packs,
missing pages, etc.) should be addressed to Head (CCE).

• The student should immediately check the material on receipt and for any
discrepancy should be brought to the notice of the Asst. Manager (Operations).

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5.4 Personal Contact Program (PCP)

• Personal contact program of 16 hours per subject will be organized in each semester.

• The overall schedule of the contact program will be as under:

• MBA (Oil & Gas Management)

• MBA (Power Management) October & December and March & June
• MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain respectively.
Management)

• Details of the Personal Contact Program schedule will be communicated to the

students by post or e-mail.

• A well equipped library on the mother campus of the University supports and
enhances the learning experience. Students are also encouraged to access the On
Line Digital library on the fully Wi-Fi campus at Dehradun.

• Attendance in PCP is not compulsory, but the students would find such programs
useful as this would help them in clearing course related difficulties and at the same
time give them a feel of institutional environment.

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6.0 Assignments and Evaluation System

6.1 Assignments

• Assignments in Work Integrated Learning Methodology constitute a continuous

assessment component of a course and an evaluation component. They carry 30%
weightage in final results.

• The main purpose of the assignments is to test students’ comprehensive learning

from the material that they receive from CCE, and also to help get a feedback on
areas of deficiency and how to improve upon them.

• Submission of two assignments per subject per semester is a mandatory requirement.

• To be declared successful in a program of study, a student will be required to obtain

passing grade in the end-semester examinations.

• Students are advised to complete the assignments and submit the same within the
time frame provided for the purpose to ensure that their Grades do not suffer.

• If a student fails to submit assignments meant for particular cycle/semester or having

submitted the assignments fails to secure the minimum pass grade, i.e. C, he/she will
be required to redo a fresh a set of assignment in the ensuing cycle/semester for the
subject(s) concerned.

• When you receive the assignments, please follow the following procedures:

- Ensure that you have answered all the required number of questions and
assignments of the course.

- Stick to the deadline for submission of assignments. It may not be possible to

evaluate assignments submitted later than the scheduled date.

- Please retain a copy of the assignment you submit.

• If your score is less than minimum qualifying grade, i.e. C in assignments, you will
have the option to score the qualifying grade, C or above by resubmitting
assignments in the next session.

6.2 Instructions for Preparing Assignments

• Mention your Enrollment Number, Name, Program, Course Name/Number,

Assignment Code, Full Address and Date of assignment on the cover page of your
response sheets on the Assignments cover page.

• Read the assignments carefully and follow the instructions given in the assignment
itself.

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• Go through the units on which assignments are based. Make some points regarding
the question, re -arrange those points in a logical order and draw up a rough outline
of your answer. While answering an essay type question, give adequate attention to
introduction and conclusion. The introduction must offer your brief interpretation of
the question. Make sure that the answer is logical and coherent, and has clear
connection between sentences and paragraphs. The answer should be relevant to the
question given in the assignment. Make sure that you have attempted all the key
points of the questions. Once you are satisfied with your answer, type down the final
version neatly and underline the points you wish to emphasize. While solving
numerical, use proper format and give working notes wherever necessary. Do not
extract any matter directly from the text provided. Also, weightage would be given to
illustrations of real life situations to explain concepts wherever applicable.

• Do not reproduce answers from the units. If you reproduce from the course material
you will get poor grades or lead to cancellation of assignment. For your information,
the University has installed Anti Plagiarism Software to detect such practices.

• Send each assignment separately.

• Write the question number with each answer.

• All assignments should be submitted to the respective Faculty Member with a copy to
the Program Coordinator/Director by e-Mail.

6.3 Evaluation System

• End-Semester examinations will be conducted by the SRE (Students Record and

Evaluation Department) of the University in June and December every year. The end-
semester examinations carry 70% weightage in the final result of each course.

• A student is eligible to appear in an exam, provided he/she fulfills the following

conditions:

- Should have been registered for the Program.

- Should have submitted the assignments of that semester within the stipulated
time frame.

- Has submitted the examination form in time.

• If a student fails to appear in any term-end examination or fails to get pass grade (C)
in a paper, he/she may re-appear in any or all of them in the subsequent term-end
examinations. Such students will be required to deposit fee of Rs. 1,000/- per course
as re-examination fee.

• In case a student is registered to appear for the end Term examination at a specified
exam centre and does not write the exam at all on that date, the student will need to
re-register for the next exam cycle by paying an additional fee of Rs 1000/- per paper.

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6.4 Examination Schedule

Examination date-sheet (Schedule which indicates the date and time of examination for
each course) will be communicated during the course of the program by e-mail/
uploaded to the University website.

6.5 Grading and Point System

Grade Point Grade Point

A 4.0 D+ 1.33
A- 3.67 D 1.0
B+ 3.33 D- 0.67
B 3.0 F 0
B- 2.67 E* Exemption
C+ 2.33
C 2.0
C- 1.67

*For all ‘E’ grades, the credits for the course(s) will not be considered for calculation of
Grade Point Averages.

Grades shall be awarded on the basis of performance in Assignments and end Term
Examinations.

The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz., the Semester
Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for a semester and
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all the
completed semesters at any point in time.

The SGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses, registered in a
semester:

s s
SGPA = ∑(Gi * Ci) / ∑Ci
i =1 i =1

Where

Ci = Credits in the Course i

Gi = Grade Points awarded to the student in Course i
s = No. of Courses for which a student is registered in that Semester

The overall Grade Point of a student in the program of study up to the end of a particular
Semester shall be called Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). CGPA shall be
calculated on the basis of all grades, obtained in all completed semesters as follows:

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n n
CGPA = ∑(SGPA*Ci) / ∑Ci
i =1 i =1

Where

Ci = Number of credits in each semester included for calculation

SGPA = Semester Grade Point awarded to the student in the semester 1
N = No. of Courses taken by the student up to the end of that Semester

For students who do not meet the individual subject passing criteria or SGPA qualifying
criteria, their SGPA or CG PA will be calculated but their grade cards will mention that the
SGPA/CGPA qualifying criteria has not been met (NC).

Students are required to maintain a minimum SGPA of 2.00 to qualify in each semester.
For individual subjects, minimum passing grade shall be ‘C’.

6.6 Misconduct

Misconduct relates to any conduct that could be regarded by the University as prejudicial
to its members or is likely to bring the University into disrepute. Misconduct would
include, for example, impersonating and use of unfair means in examinations, or
plagiarism, etc which can lead to expulsion from the program.

6.7 Process of Progression to the Next Semester

As per normal practice, students of Semester-I, II, III, IV and V will progress into next
Semester without waiting for the examinations and results. Such progression will be
provisional subject to the candidate clearing all the requirements of the semester.

6.8 Certification

• Grade cards will be issued to students who have complied with all prescribed statutory
and mandatory University requirements in time.

• On satisfactory completion of all the academic requirements of the program, Degrees

with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) will be awarded to all successful
students.

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7.0 Contacts
For any course related enquiries or student support services, please contact:

For all marketing related queries & program details:

Mr. Vikas Narula

Dy. Director (Marketing)
Mobile: 09810129071
Email: vnarula@upes.ac.in

For all enrollments, admissions & assignments related queries for e-MBA programs:

Mr. Sugatharaj Paleri

Student Relations & Enrollment Officer
Mobile: 09312121052
Email: cce@upes.ac.in

For all, study material & operations related queries:

Mr. Kapil Mehra

Assistant Manager (Operations)
Tel: 011-41730151-53 (Extn. 152)
Email: kmehra@upes.ac.in

Centre for Continuing Education

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
PHD House, 4/2, Siri Institutional Area
August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110 016
Tel: +91-11-41730151-53
Fax: +91-11-41730154

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