From the H.O.D.'s Desk

In the twenty-first century, management education and research have gained extraordinary significance and dimensions. For the holistic socio - economic growth of the nation and the globe at present and in times to come, education and research In the field of managerial capacity -building are playing a vital and dynamic role. Though the value of education in basic sciences and arts can never be underestimated, the professional aspect of management education and research has drawn an unprecedented public attention both nationally and globally.

In these circumstances, the role of Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur has become increasingly important in generating highly knowledgeable and skilled human resources for accomplishing the rapid socio-economic transformation of the state and the country. Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur offers a large number of courses in engineering and technology. In addition to those the University has come forward to promote and upgrade the standard of management education and research in order to provide a cutting-edge applicability to the knowledge of science and technology.

Within the overall vision and structure of Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur, the School of Management Sciences has developed a highly specialized, sophisticated and twenty-first-century-oriented course and curriculum in management sciences for the eager and aspiring graduates of the state and the country. The highly qualified competent faculty members both from academia and industry, the state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities, the modern computer laboratory, the sophisticated communication laboratory, the value-added co-curricular activities, and the opportunities for interaction with business and industrial houses, as envisaged in our course and curriculum, will enable our students to develop into extremely knowledgeable, skilled and competent managers that the country needs and will need in every field of professional activities at this crucial stage of rapid economic growth, transforming India into a global superpower.

We heartily welcome all our new students to the ever-widening family of School of Management Sciences which will not only enhance their knowledge but a so promote their future career.

Prof. Aparna (Dey) Ghosh