Operations Research, Power Environment Interface, Renewable Energy, Quantitative Analysis, and Global Power Business, etc are some of the topics studied under MBA in Power Management. B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc graduates can seek admission to the course on the basis of CAT score and their performance in GD/personnel interview. Selected candidates can seek admission in institutes like University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, National Power Training Institute and Maharishi Dayanand University.

Course Curriculum for MBA in Power Management

Semester 1

• Quantitative Analysis
• Organizational Behavior
• Managerial Economics
• Management Concepts and Applications
• Energy Resources Conversions and Power Plant Systems
• Business Environment
• Business Communication Skills
• Accounting for Managers

Semester 2

• Operations Research
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Management
• Management of Power Transmission and Distribution
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Electricity Industry Structure and Regulations
• Business Research Methods

Semester 3

• Strategic Management
• Power Environment Interface
• Management of Information Systems
• Business Legislation
• Summer Internship
• Dissertation I

Semester 4

• Power Pricing and Power Purchase Agreements
• Integrated Energy Management and Power Planning
• Entrepreneurship
• E-Commerce
• Dissertation II

List of Elective Subjects

• Taxation Laws and Planning
• Talent Management
• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
• Rural Energy Development
• Risk and Hazard Management
• Renewable Energy
• Project Management and Infrastructure Financing
• Power Station Management
• Performance Management
• Organizational Change and Development
• Management of Financial Institutions & Services
• Maintenance Management
• Hydro Power Resources Management
• Global Power Business
• Financial Derivatives
• Energy Conservation and Energy Audit
• Customer Relationship Management

Colleges offering MBA in Power Management

• Wainganga College of Engineering and Management
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
• National Power Training Institute
• Maharishi Dayanand University
• Datta Megha Institute of Management and Research Studies
• C.P and Berar E.S College

Admission Procedure for MBA in Power Management

B.E/B.Tech graduates with 60% or above marks can apply. Apart from this, B.Sc graduates (PCM subject streams) who have scored at least 60% marks can also pursue MBA in Power Management. The admission process for this course differs with institute/University. In most cases, candidates need to qualify CAT (Common Admission Test) with a good score to have admission. Reputed institutes like IIMs and National Power Training Institute offers admission on the basis of CAT score.

In NTPI, other than CAT score, group discussion and personnel interview are conducted as part of selection process. 70% weightage is given for CAT score, 20% for GD and 10% for personnel interview.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies conducts Management Entrance Test (UPES –MET) to select candidates for MBA degree. Candidates who clear this entrance exam should appear for group discussion and personal interview also.

After MBA (Power Management) candidates can apply for jobs in public sector organizations like National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Power Grid Corporation, IOCL and Damodar Valley Corporation. They can work with job positions like price analyst, Plant Manager, and energy dealer. The starting salary ranges between Rs 15, 000 – 25, 000/- per month.