Systems activity is a support function which is responsible for customized-development of IT solutions in all areas - from automating attendance punching to putting daily sales and distribution data online, to developing Enterprise Resource Planning solutions. Consulting is provided to organizations to devise strategies for new initiatives in IT, Marketing, HR, etc.

What is the benefit of doing MBA in Systems Management?
An engineer - MBA with a sound understanding of business concepts is seen as ideal for the job of a project manager in software development activities, such as developing an on-line network with company distributors across the country.

Eligibility:
For a successful Systems and consulting career, the candidate has to possess good analytical skills, be a good team player and have an unending quest for knowledge. Besides this, the candidate with a degree in BCA, engineering and B.Sc (IT) would be preferred.

Entrance tests:
The Entrance tests are same for all the MBA specialization.

Future prospects of MBA in Systems Management:
Companies that usually recruit for Systems are: SAP, Motorola, Satyam, HCL, TCS, Infosys, I2 Technologies, Wipro Infotech, Mindtree Consulting, etc. They can also be recruited in the IT firms for the post of Project Managers.

Institutes offering MBA in Systems Management:

• Indian Institute of Management (all centers like Lucknow,Banglore and Calcutta)
• MDI, Gurgaon
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune