Since its introduction in 2002 under the University of Calcutta, the BBA program has evolved substantially. Today the program offered at St. Xavier’s College is possibly unique given the core values it imparts in terms of Intellectual Depth, Leadership Skills and Social Responsibility. St. Xavier’s approach to management education aims at the holistic formation of future leaders with unmatched professional competence and a strong ethical perspective.

The curriculum is flexible and broad and gives students the opportunity to develop an academic program that is tailored to their ambitions and interests. The college offers specialization in three areas: Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the of the BBA program is to provide high quality education in management and prepare students

·        To join industry, business and non-profit organizations

·        Seek entrepreneurial venture

·        Pursue higher education in management

Admission criteria for the academic session 2008-2009

• A candidate may be admitted to the B.B.A.( Honours ) course provided he/she has passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2 course conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, or an equivalent examination, recognized as such, by the University of Calcutta, in all the recognized subjects ( of full marks not being less than 100 ) including English and Pure Mathematics/Business Mathematics but excluding Environmental Studies/Education, subject to the fulfillment of the following other conditions.
   
• A candidate must secure a minimum of 45% marks in each paper and a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of all the papers.
   
• No candidate will be allowed admission after a lapse of more than three years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination or discontinuation of regular degree courses of study after passing the previous qualifying examination.
   
• Prospective candidates seeking admission to the course will have to appear for an entrance examination. The entrance examination will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions covering three broad areas - English, Mathematics (Class XII level), and General Awareness. The examination will be of one hour likely to be held on any one of the following dates, 15th June, 2008 or 22nd June, 2008 at 10:00a.m., to be announced later.
   
• The candidates short listed on the basis of the score in the entrance examination and qualifying examination (i.e. WBHS / ISC / CBSE / State Boards etc.) result will have to appear for personal interview & group discussion at the college premises on specified date(s) to be announced later. The mode of final selection will be on the basis of the following weightage:

 

1. Qualifying Examination (+2 course)
2. (WBHS / ISC / CBSE / State Boards etc.) 50%
3. Entrance Examination 40%
4. Personal Interview & GD 10%