BBM/BMS

Bachelor of Management Studies or BMS is a three-year undergraduate course offered by various colleges and universities across India in full-time and part-time modes. The BMS programme is similar to Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA in which skills and knowledge related to business management and administration is imparted. BMS is a study of analytical aspects of business management while BBA is the overall study.

BMS can be seen as a comprehensive course in business management techniques, entrepreneurship, trading, finance, business operations, administration, production, supply and risk analysis.

Students who wish to become managers in future should opt for BMS as it is a gateway to career in all sectors and domains. Some of the most popular career options after completing BMS courses are Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Executive, Finance Executive, Online Marketing Managers, etc.

• Candidates who have completed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board or university are eligible to apply for BMS course
• In most of the BMS colleges, the minimum aggregate required to pursue BMS course is 50 per cent (45 per cent for Reserved category students)

Most of the BMS colleges in India consider entrance exam score for selection of candidates for admission. The entrance exams for BBA and BMS are common. Given below is the list of some of the top BBA/BMS entrance exams in India.

BMS admission process of most of the colleges offering the course includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Admission process of some of the institutes such as Christ University also includes student presentation. There are many institutes that admit students based on their Class 12 score, while some such as Delhi University select students based on cut off marks.

In BMS course, students can opt for specialisation of their choice. If they wish to make a career in Marketing domain, they should opt for BMS in Marketing Management or if they wish to join the Tourism industry, they can opt for BMS in Travel & Tourism course. Some of the popular BMS specialisations are listed below:

• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Business Analytics
• Human Resources
• IT & Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Hospitality
• Hotel Management
• Travel & Tourism

Listed below are the core subjects taught in BMS programme. Apart from these subjects, the BMS syllabus included elective/specialization such as Finance, Marketing, HR, Sales, Global Business, etc.

After completing the BMS programme candidates can find a lot of job opportunities that suit their skills and training in the field of Management. Since, BMS is an undergraduate degree, the job roles offered to candidates is that of executive and senior executives. If you are planning to start your career with a managerial post, then you must opt for postgraduation in Management (MBA/MMS/PGDM/PGP).

Some ofthe job profiles available after completion of BMS are as follows: 

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

Tier 1 and 2 BMS colleges in India provide campus placements to their outgoing students. Companies from all sectors including FMCG, IT, Manufacturing, e-Commerce, BFSI, Logistics, Constructions, Real Estate, Food & Beverages, Travel & Tourism, etc. hire BMS graduates in various junior level jobs roles. Some of the top companies that hire BMS graduates are: 

Q: What is the duration of full-time BMS course?

A: BMS is a degree course in India, thus the duration of a full-time or correspondence course both is three-years.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BMS course in India?

A: The candidate must have completed Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised education board or university to be eligible for BMS.

Q: Is BMS degree enough to get a good job with high salary package?

A: No, with BMS degree jobs available are junior-level roles with low salary. The salary increases only after a few years into the job and promotions.

Q: What should I do after BMS course?

A: After completing a BMS course, one should ideally pursue a postgraduation course in Management. If they wish to take a break from studies then can go for a job for a couple of years and then go for MBA/PGDM.

Q: Which course to pursue after BMS?

A: After completing BMS course, one can go for MBA, PGDM, CA, CS and ICWA. They can also appear in Competitive and Bank exams.

Q: Which are the top colleges for BMS in India?

• Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), Delhi
• Xavier’s College, Mumbai
• Haldia Institute of Management (HIM), Haldia
• KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce, Mumbai
• HR College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
• Bharat College of Arts and Commerce (BCAC), Thane
• Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
• New Horizon College of Commerce (NHCC), Navi Mumbai
• Xavier’s College, Kolkata
• Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

Q: I did not have Mathematics in Class 11 and 12. Can I pursue BMS?

A: Yes, candidates who did not study Mathematics in Class 11 and 12 can also pursue BMS.

Q: What is the starting salary of BMS graduates?

A: The average starting salary of BMS graduates in India is Rs 3 lakh and upwards.

Q: In which industries can I get a job after BMS degree?

A: After completing of BMS degree, candidates can get jobs in FMCG, IT, Manufacturing, e-Commerce, BFSI, Logistics, Constructions, Real Estate, Food & Beverages, Travel & Tourism, etc.

Q: Can BMS course be pursued via correspondence course?

A: Since, BMS course majorly has theory subjects, it is easy to pursue it in correspondence or distance learning mode. Many students opt for BMS in distance learning mode so that they can pursue any other vocational course side by side.

Q: Can Arts students do BMS course?

A: Yes, Arts students can do BMS as the course is open to students from all streams of education.