Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology
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Symbiosis Centre for Information Technology, better known as SCIT is an IT
B-school in Pune
, India
. SCIT is a constituent of Symbiosis International University
(SIU), Pune
. It specializes in imparting education in a unique way of integrating information technology into business studies.
SCIT is among the very few Indian institutions of postgraduate IT education with NAAC accreditation, dedicated almost exclusively to evolving domain-specific IT professionals. 'National Assessment & Accreditation Council' (NAAC) is an autonomous body set up by the University Grants Commission of India for assessing the quality of higher education.
Registered Education Provider of PMI
Project Management has assumed tremendous importance in the IT industry for delivering any solution. All SCIT programmes recognize this need and have a component on Project Management. From October 2006, SCIT has become a Registered Education Provider that facilitates a student to receive a PMP certification in future, if desired.
Collaboration SCIT-EPITECH, Paris
SCIT and a French IT School, Epitech, Paris has agreed to work together on various fronts to exchange knowledge and enhance educational quality. A beginning was made when SCIT students worked on-line with Epitech students on two software projects. Later, a team of 9 French students came to SCIT to take the projects further. It was indeed a cross-cultural interaction as a Japanese student studying at SCIT was also a part of one of the projects.
This programme will also enable students to specialize in niche areas such as
ITBM is a techno-managerial course that is geared towards areas like marketing and business development in the IT industry.
creates professionals in management cadres such as marketing, business development, functional consulting, project management, customer relationship, process management and such other portfolios within IT and related businesses.
MBA (Systems):
The Systems programme includes inputs on business processes, software development processes, software quality, audits and domain knowledge.
Offers a variety of opportunities in Customer Management & Delivery for Software Solutions. Typical areas cover Business Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Software Quality & Testing etc. leading to potential positions such as Project Leader/ Manager, Enterprise Systems Manager,IT Managers etc. in IT, consulting organizations.
MBA (Information Security Management):
The Information Security Management program consists of Business Processes, Information Flow, Risks associated with Information Assets etc. focuses on developing & implementing security solutions & policies for an enterprise to make itself secure.
Has unique focus on information flow, security and risk management and offers a range of opportunities in this emerging market of the IT industry & Consultancy Firms, as every enterprise needs to secure its systems.
MBA (IT Infrastructure Management):
The IT Infrastructure Management program is about designing, engineering, integrating and implementing reliable & secure network solutions and managing & administering network and IT infrastructure using contemporary & proven technologies.
Equips graduates with requisite skills to take a leadership & management position in Design and Engineering, Network Operations & Support services, Consulting Services, IS Auditing and Converged Networks.
MBA (Software Solutions and Management):
The Software Solutions & Management programme aims at creating potential managers, architects and software solution
providers who with a firm technical foundation , business understanding , relevant technology and current practices have ability to deliver software solutions in a changing technical & business environment.
, Cognizant
, Wipro
etc.
All of SCIT's classrooms have network and Internet connectivity in addition to LCD Projectors with sound systems to facilitate presentations and demonstrations.
Three different platforms viz. Windows, Solaris and Linux are used in SCIT. The Solaris environment is implemented on Ultra-SPARC II Sun Servers and Sun-Ray 1 thin client appliances. There are a total of 120 computers in SCIT.
This is a lab to experiment with different technologies and products for simulating diverse environments. Students work on areas such as high performance networks, Network security, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, Perimeter Security, wireless Security, Threat Management Systems etc.
SCIT has library facilities with 5,000 books on technology and management and nearly 1500 CDs. The students have an access to nearly 20,000 books housed in the same building by sister institutes through an interactive web portal.
SCIT has a high speed Wireless Internet Connectivity available in the entire campus as well as the hostels.
Duration: 2 Years Fulltime Residential
Medium of Instruction: English
Intake: 180 seats;
Reservation:
Criteria
June
(2nd Wednesday) Foundation course(to bring the new batch of students in line with the B-School curriculum
(Last Saturday) Samarambh: A beginning (Cultural Program for new batch of students )
September
GRAFFITI - the annual managerial fest of SCIT
October
(First Saturday) National Seminar: 'State of IT '
November
Sprout-iT: A grand event organized by the Entrepreneurship cell of SCIT
December
(Third Sunday) SNAP Test
January
(First Saturday) Last Date for Receiving Admission Applications
February
Admission Selection Process for June Session
April
(First Week) Valediction Day
Each year Graffiti comes up with an innovative theme around which the entire event revolves. The theme adds to the allure and grace of the fest, which includes exciting events like Quizzes, Panel discussions, Marketing games, Case study competitions, LAN gaming, treasure hunts, B-Plan competitions and many more in addition to the online and free-fall events. To mark the closing of Graffiti, there is always a Rock Show featuring some bands.
Website: http://graffiti.org.in
Information technology
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B-school in Pune
Pune
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, India
India
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. SCIT is a constituent of Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International University is a private co-educational, multi-institutional university located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It has been given official recognition by the UGC and the AICTE. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has conferred an 'A' grade to the University...
(SIU), Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. It specializes in imparting education in a unique way of integrating information technology into business studies.
Accreditations and Associations
NAAC:SCIT is among the very few Indian institutions of postgraduate IT education with NAAC accreditation, dedicated almost exclusively to evolving domain-specific IT professionals. 'National Assessment & Accreditation Council' (NAAC) is an autonomous body set up by the University Grants Commission of India for assessing the quality of higher education.
Registered Education Provider of PMI
Project Management has assumed tremendous importance in the IT industry for delivering any solution. All SCIT programmes recognize this need and have a component on Project Management. From October 2006, SCIT has become a Registered Education Provider that facilitates a student to receive a PMP certification in future, if desired.
Collaboration SCIT-EPITECH, Paris
SCIT and a French IT School, Epitech, Paris has agreed to work together on various fronts to exchange knowledge and enhance educational quality. A beginning was made when SCIT students worked on-line with Epitech students on two software projects. Later, a team of 9 French students came to SCIT to take the projects further. It was indeed a cross-cultural interaction as a Japanese student studying at SCIT was also a part of one of the projects.
MBA in Information Technology Business Management (ITBM)
The MBA-ITBM program aims at developing Management professionals for IT Businesses and its specialized streams.This programme will also enable students to specialize in niche areas such as
- IT Business Management(ITBM) - General
- Information Security Management (ISM)
- IT Infrastructure Management (ITIM)
- Software Solutions Management (SSM)
- Systems (SYS)
Executive Master of Business Administration (Exe-MBA)
30 months part-time course for working professionals in and around PuneCareer Options
MBA (IT Business Management) - General:ITBM is a techno-managerial course that is geared towards areas like marketing and business development in the IT industry.
creates professionals in management cadres such as marketing, business development, functional consulting, project management, customer relationship, process management and such other portfolios within IT and related businesses.
MBA (Systems):
The Systems programme includes inputs on business processes, software development processes, software quality, audits and domain knowledge.
Offers a variety of opportunities in Customer Management & Delivery for Software Solutions. Typical areas cover Business Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Design, Software Quality & Testing etc. leading to potential positions such as Project Leader/ Manager, Enterprise Systems Manager,IT Managers etc. in IT, consulting organizations.
MBA (Information Security Management):
The Information Security Management program consists of Business Processes, Information Flow, Risks associated with Information Assets etc. focuses on developing & implementing security solutions & policies for an enterprise to make itself secure.
Has unique focus on information flow, security and risk management and offers a range of opportunities in this emerging market of the IT industry & Consultancy Firms, as every enterprise needs to secure its systems.
MBA (IT Infrastructure Management):
The IT Infrastructure Management program is about designing, engineering, integrating and implementing reliable & secure network solutions and managing & administering network and IT infrastructure using contemporary & proven technologies.
Equips graduates with requisite skills to take a leadership & management position in Design and Engineering, Network Operations & Support services, Consulting Services, IS Auditing and Converged Networks.
MBA (Software Solutions and Management):
The Software Solutions & Management programme aims at creating potential managers, architects and software solution
Solution
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providers who with a firm technical foundation , business understanding , relevant technology and current practices have ability to deliver software solutions in a changing technical & business environment.
Infrastructure
Campus
SCIT is located in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi which is home to IT majors such as InfosysInfosys
Infosys Limited, formerly Infosys Technologies Limited is a global technology services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is the second largest IT exporter in India with 133,560 employees as of March 2011. It has offices in 33 countries and development centers in India, China,...
, Cognizant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is an American global provider of custom information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Its headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States and is a member of NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500 and Fortune 500...
, Wipro
Wipro
Wipro Limited formally Western India Products Limited is a global IT services and consulting company headquartered in Bangalore, India. As of 2011, Wipro is the second largest IT services company by turnover in India and employs more than 120,000 people worldwide as of March 2011...
etc.
- The campus is fully residential. It has individual hostels for male and female students with triple occupancy rooms and attached bathrooms.
- gymnasium and indoor swimming pool.
- Wi-Fi enabled campus to allow internet connectivity from anywhere in the premises.
- A mess which can serve 500 students at once
- Cafeteria for fast-food and also a mini pastry shop.
- Exclusive hall for yoga and meditation
- Healthcare facilities are provided on campus with a resident doctor, mini operation theater and a tie-up with a local hospital for emergency services.
- There is also a 400-seater air-conditioned auditorium for seminars, guest lectures and other events.
- The Campus houses other facilities like laundry service, general stores, stationary and xerox store, ATM.
Hostel
As the MBA programme in SCIT completely residential, there are 4 blocks dedicated to spacious and well-maintained hostels. Each room accommodates three students and also has an attached bathroom.Facilities
- Learning resources
All of SCIT's classrooms have network and Internet connectivity in addition to LCD Projectors with sound systems to facilitate presentations and demonstrations.
- Multi-Platform labs
Three different platforms viz. Windows, Solaris and Linux are used in SCIT. The Solaris environment is implemented on Ultra-SPARC II Sun Servers and Sun-Ray 1 thin client appliances. There are a total of 120 computers in SCIT.
- Proof of Concept lab
This is a lab to experiment with different technologies and products for simulating diverse environments. Students work on areas such as high performance networks, Network security, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Prevention, Perimeter Security, wireless Security, Threat Management Systems etc.
- Library
SCIT has library facilities with 5,000 books on technology and management and nearly 1500 CDs. The students have an access to nearly 20,000 books housed in the same building by sister institutes through an interactive web portal.
- Wireless connectivity
SCIT has a high speed Wireless Internet Connectivity available in the entire campus as well as the hostels.
Intake and Eligibility
Programme: Master of Business Administration - IT Business Management (MBA-ITBM)Duration: 2 Years Fulltime Residential
Medium of Instruction: English
Intake: 180 seats;
Reservation:
- SC-15%; ST-7.5%;
- Differently Abled- 3%;
- Management Sponsored – 15%;
- 2 seats for Kashmiri Migrants over & above the intake;
- 15% seats for international students over & above the intake
Criteria
- Graduate of any Statutory University with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at graduation level.
- Candidates passing degree examination by part-time / correspondence / external course or in one sitting are not eligible.
- Graduates in IT/computer science/computer application; or in engineering or with IT related experience will be preferred.
Annual Calendar
This is a generic calendar.Some changes may take place based on situational requirements.June
(2nd Wednesday) Foundation course(to bring the new batch of students in line with the B-School curriculum
(Last Saturday) Samarambh: A beginning (Cultural Program for new batch of students )
September
GRAFFITI - the annual managerial fest of SCIT
October
(First Saturday) National Seminar: 'State of IT '
November
Sprout-iT: A grand event organized by the Entrepreneurship cell of SCIT
December
(Third Sunday) SNAP Test
January
(First Saturday) Last Date for Receiving Admission Applications
February
Admission Selection Process for June Session
April
(First Week) Valediction Day
Awards and Accolades
- SCIT has been ranked 29th among all B-Schools in India by Hindustan times
- SCIT has received several awards and recognitions that reflect quality and excellence built over a period of time. Some of the most significant awards which project our efforts to impart a techno-managerial education are:
- 16th Devang Mehta B-School award 2009 – “B-School with best academic input in information technology”
- Dainik Bhaskar B-School Leadership Award 2009 for “B-School with Industry Related Curriculum in Information Technology.”
- EFY TechEdu award 2009- “excellence in technology adoption In the education domain”
- Impact award – “Best B-school using technology in training”
- SCIT is a niche IT B-school and it has been ranked high in various B-school ratings conducted by reputed magazines like Business India, Competition Success review and others.
- SCIT was awarded "Best B-School who innovate in Teaching" by DNA Stars of the industry group
- SCIT has been ranked among the top 50 Best B-Schools of India by outlook magazine in their India's Best B-School issue of September 29, 2008
- Registered Education Provider (REP) of Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
- University Alliance partnership from SAP, AG, Germany
- Academic Initiative Partnership with IBM and Microsoft’s MSDN
Research & Management
Research and Management goes hand in hand in any education domain. They are like the two sides of a coin in that they co-exist and coerce with each other. SCIT aims at imparting top quality Management Education by being an enabler as well as a facilitator for students to explore their potential with a research based approach. The students are provided with a platform to perform and excel and under optimum feasible conditions their best practices are even adopted to the management level. Student get to work and design lectures, symposia, seminars, workshops and functions.GRAFFITI
Graffiti is the annual managerial fest at SCIT which brings together business and technology in such a fascinating manner that the result is a splendid event. It is a three day extravaganza, taking place in January, where participants from corporates and colleges all over India which include major B-Schools like IIMs, XLRI, SP Jain, NMIMS, etc. participate, play, debate and have fun. It is an amazing platform for interaction of professionals-in-the-making with IT and non-IT corporates. Formerly known as Techie-kaun, this event has gone a long way from being a technical fest to a managerial event.Each year Graffiti comes up with an innovative theme around which the entire event revolves. The theme adds to the allure and grace of the fest, which includes exciting events like Quizzes, Panel discussions, Marketing games, Case study competitions, LAN gaming, treasure hunts, B-Plan competitions and many more in addition to the online and free-fall events. To mark the closing of Graffiti, there is always a Rock Show featuring some bands.
Website: http://graffiti.org.in