MUMBAI, India, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, businesses are required to navigate a complex environment involving regulatory compliance, contractual arrangements, ESG opportunities, privacy, Intellectual property and strategy implementation. It is common for businesses to rely on legal experts, chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants to work in teams involved in firm strategy and business operations. The MBA (Law) program offered by the SVKM's NMIMS School of Business Management is designed to bridge the gap between business and law by providing professional lawyers, chartered accountants, cost accountants and company secretaries with a strong foundation in management principles, functional areas of business, commercial thinking and all aspects of corporate law. These professionals are expected to play a transformative and proactive role in business leadership.

The program focuses on corporate, intellectual property, cyber, ESG and commercial law. It is designed to give students the knowledge they need to handle complex legal issues that arise in business contexts. By providing a combination of business and law education, the program aims to prepare students for various career paths, whether in business management, law, or a combination of both.

As Dean of NMIMS School of Business Management, Dr. Prashant Mishra, stated, "The MBA Law program at NMIMS School of Business Management demonstrates the institution's commitment to producing well-rounded leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs with an understanding of various aspects of a business. Integrating legal frameworks in management education is essential in today's business world, as legal complexities present a significant challenge for managers."

The two-year full-time MBA (Law) program is a perfect opportunity for students who want to gain specialized skills and knowledge in business management and law. Graduates will be equipped to tackle legal and regulatory issues that businesses face and be able to make informed decisions that align with the company's bottom line and goals.

It will enrich students' knowledge and develop their skill sets which will help them think more practically. Students will be equipped with additional capabilities for understanding and resolving critical business problems. It also provides students with the skills necessary to draft legal briefs, policy documents, and standard operating procedures.

"MBA Law provides students with multi-disciplinary business management and law skill sets. Programs on law and management are the need of the future to help the overall development of students. NMIMS is proud to offer such cutting-edge programs, which are unique in their approach to combining management and legal education. Students who enrol in this program will be well-prepared for successful careers in the dynamic and exciting intersection of business and law,"  said Dr. Sudhanshu Pani, Program chairperson, MBA (Law), NMIMS.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

To be eligible for this program, candidates must possess a degree in LL.B., B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., or B.Sc. LL.B. from a recognized university, with a minimum overall grade of 50%. Additionally, candidates who have passed a final examination from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India are also eligible to apply. Candidates with a GMAT score of 600 or above (GMAT scores from the last five years) or 200 or above on the NMAT by GMAC will be considered.

About NMIMS' SBM:

SBM of SVKM's NMIMS, Deemed-to-be University, is one of India's leading business schools with a legacy of world-renowned faculty and an excellent placement program. NMIMS, which began as a business school 41 years ago, is known for its trailblazing curriculum. The school has consistently ranked among the top 10 B-Schools in the country since 1998 in various such published surveys. SVKM's NMIMS has been granted

Category-I Deemed University status by Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018 by MHRD/UGC and the NMIMS Mumbai Campus is NAAC accredited with a CGPA of 3.59. NMIMS School of Business management has been ranked amongst Top-100 Global B-School by FT MIM 2022.

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