🏛️ School of Management Studies

Management education, built on a century of learning.

The School of Management Studies at Union Christian College, Aluva offers an AICTE-approved MBA and a four-year BBA (Honours) — grounded in one of Kerala’s most respected institutions.

Union Christian College

A legacy since 1921

Founded in 1921 as an ecumenical Indian Christian initiative in higher education, Union Christian College stands on the banks of the River Periyar, about 12 km from Cochin International Airport. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and autonomous since 2025, the college is managed by representatives of four Christian denominations of South India — the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church, the Church of South India and the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church.

A++NAAC grade (5th cycle)
96NIRF rank, colleges
17KIRF rank, 2025
2025Autonomous status
The School

Why we exist

The MBA began with the 2013–14 batch and has held AICTE approval since its second batch. In 2025–26 the School added the four-year BBA (Honours). Our aim is to make the programme one of the most sought-after in Mahatma Gandhi University, then in Kerala, and ultimately across the country.

  • Develop students’ innate abilities and managerial capabilities
  • Build entrepreneurship — encouraging job creators, not only job seekers
  • Instil ethics, professionalism and social responsibility
  • Provide industry-relevant training that bridges academia and the corporate world
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Vision

Wholesome education for the young, in order to bring out the best in each individual.

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Mission

Building managerial capabilities with humanism in life, professionalism in activity, and excellence in performance.

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Tagline

Humanism – Professionalism – Innovation.
College motto: “The truth shall make you free.”

From the Head of the Department

A message to aspiring managers

Ms. Greeni T Thankachan

Head of the Department

At the School of Management Studies, Union Christian College, Aluva (Autonomous), we are deeply committed to nurturing socially responsible and industry-ready managers of tomorrow. Our MBA and BBA (Honours) programmes go beyond academics to ensure the holistic development of each student, empowering them to become confident leaders, critical thinkers and ethical professionals.

A distinctive feature of our department is the robust Mentor–Mentee system, where every student is personally guided by a faculty mentor. This strong support system fosters continuous academic and personal growth, helping our students navigate challenges and realise their true potential.

We place special emphasis on employability skills enhancement training through carefully curated workshops, soft skills sessions, industry interactions and real-time projects. Our students gain practical exposure and industry insights through the Inclusive India Internship Programme, which encourages them to work with diverse communities and sectors, broadening their perspective as socially conscious managers.

Through these initiatives, we strive to create a vibrant learning environment that equips our graduates with the knowledge, skills and values essential to excel in today’s dynamic business world. I welcome all aspiring managers to join us in this transformative journey towards becoming leaders who can shape a better future for our society and nation.

Leadership

Dr. Shinil Sebastian

DIRECTOR
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Ms. Greeni T Thankachan

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
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