From HOD's Desk


"We want the education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet"
– Swami Vivekananda

Savitribai Phule Pune University, ranked amongst the top 15 Indian Universities by the National Ranking Framework of Ministry of Education, Government of India and placed in the bracket of 541-550 by the QS World University Ranking in the World, is located in Pune City that is considered as the ‘Oxford’ of the east by scholars. The University houses 60 departments and centres which continuously disseminate quality education whilst conducting world-class research in areas of Science, Technology, Commerce, Management, Humanities with a demonstrated leadership in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Department of Management Sciences, fondly known as PUMBA, is amongst the leading departments of this prestigious University and also amongst the top five coveted departments for business administration education in the state. The presence of successful alumni in India and around the world, shouldering responsibilities and influencing the trends in enterprises, speaks volumes about its 50 year legacy. The thoughtfully designed, comprehensive 2 year full-time MBA degree transforms young students to resilient managers, with problem solving ability and leadership skills, under the guidance of erudite faculty members. The industry experts, ably participate in this endeavour by sharing their knowledge and advancements in the field. The dreams of students fostered with perseverance, integrity, smart and hard work ensure a lifetime of inspiration to transcend to greater heights

We at PUMBA take our responsibility towards the society and nation very seriously. This commitment is ensured through consistent nurturing and mentoring of bright talent that inculcates independent thinking, ethics and the Indian value system, in addition to the ability of teamwork and other competencies required by the industry.

This metamorphosis of the students, achieved with mastery of subjects, development of self-confidence puts them in the best position to transform their dreams into reality. A humble yet highly powerful approach towards providing quality education has resulted in PUMBA being a valued education department for students, corporates and the society.


Prof. Supriya Patil,
Head,Department of Management Sciences(PUMBA),
Savitribai Phule pune University.