NIRD’s 2nd batch of Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM)

The National Institute of Rural Development at Hyderabad has invited applications for the 2nd batch of its Post Graduate Diploma programme in Rural Development Management for the academic year 2009-2010.The programme aims to create rural management professionals to cater to the needs of the rural development sector. The duration of the programme is one year and it is a fully residential course.

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CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme 2009-2011

The CRISIL Certified Analyst Programme is aimed at creating world class entry level financial professionals for the positions of analysts in CRISIL, India’s leading ratings, research, risk and policy advisory company. It is an intensive programme which combines coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars that will equip learners with financial and business skills. On completion of the two year programme, candidates would be awarded the Certified CRISIL Analyst certification. There are no course fees involved except for the application fee of Rs 1,000.

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Leverage 2009 invites publications from college students

Keeping in mind the central theme of the Leverage conference “Venture capital and Private Equity: Investing and Managing Portfolios in Distressed Times,” to be held at  IIM Ahmedabad on the 6th and 7th of February, the organizers have invited articles from the student community for the publication to be released at the conference.

The articles are to be based on current issues which concern private equity, venture capital or hedge funds in the light of the theme of the conference and also the current global economic scenario.

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Leverage 2009: Venture Capital and PE Conference at IIM-A

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), in a pioneering endeavor, will be presenting a first-of-its-kind Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference on the 6th and 7th of February, 2009. The conference will bring together industry experts, practitioners, advisors, academicians and students with the aim of identifying and addressing key issues and trends relevant to venture capitalists, private equity investors, and entrepreneurs. The conference is a student initiative of Leverage - the Venture Capital & Private Equity club of IIM-A in association with the Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM-A.

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MBAs in Media

The media and entertainment industry seems to be emerging as a very attractive sector for aspiring managers.As trends indicate, this industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19 per cent and is expected to become a $18.32-billion industry by the year 2010. It is at present valued at $7.72 billion. Perhaps in recognition of the potential of the sector, Manipal University is now offering a two year programme in media management in association with Whistling Woods International (WWI), a globally recognized film institute having linkages with renowned names from the entertainment industry like PIXAR, Adlabs, Channel V and many others. The objective of the course  is to bring to the growing media industry professionals who can deal with creative ideas and handle it like efficient managers.

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VILD builds leaders for NGOs

The Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development (VILD) in collaboration with the University of Mysore is offering a two-year, four-semester programme called the Masters in Management for  Non Profit Organizations (MNPM). The programme is specially suited for individuals interested in pursuing leadership roles in the Non profit sector.

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MBA in plantation

The Indira Gandhi National Open university (IGNOU) will be offering a unique management programme for individuals interested in the plantation sector. This one –year programme is the first of its kind in the country and will award a Post graduate Diploma in Plantation Management (PGDPM). The programme is set to be begin this January and has been developed by the IGNOU regional center, Kochi with the support of the School of Agriculture, IGNOU. With globalization and increased competition in the market, the plantation sector is set to face new challenges which would require managerial skills to tackle. This programme will aim to bring solutions to these issues, according to Mr V N Rajashekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of IGNOU.

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IGNOU relaxes work-experience requirement

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for its degree/diploma programmes in management -- Master of Business Administration(MBA), Diploma in Management(DIM), Post Graduate Diploma in Management(PGDIM), Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management(PGDFM), Post Graduate Diploma in Operation Management (PGDOM), and Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management(PGDMIM).

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Infrastructure management at Adani Institute

The process of nation building requires sustained high growth of infrastructure and allied sectors.  Today, several reputed companies are fully committed to India’s infrastructure growth. Currently, the biggest constraint that all these companies are facing is the acute shortage of skilled managerial resources with required sector-specific knowledge and specialization.  If the Indian economy has to achieve a sustained GDP growth rate of more than 8% per annum over the next two to three decades, the Industry will have to deal with the acute shortage of skilled manpower in Infrastructure & Allied Sectors with an utmost sense of urgency. The only way to bridge the widening gap in skilled manpower requirement is the creation of  world class institutions to impart relevant high quality professional education and training to existing as well as potential managerial resources with a focus on  infrastructure management.

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'Hi-fliers' at ISB

Students at the Indian School of Business(ISB), Hyderabad are training themselves to fly. This is because they now receive lessons from their batch mate Lt Col Gourav Ray. Lt Ray has started a new initiative called 'Hifliers' at ISB a few months ago, in which 60 students are involved and take flying lessons. Lt. Ray is an experienced pilot and  instructor with  over 2000 hours of flying experience. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the India Military Academy.

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Cambridge launches Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship

The University of Cambridge is offering an exciting new opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a recognised qualification in Entrepreneurship. The Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship, jointly created by Professional Studies at the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) and the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) (based at Judge Business School, Cambridge), will start in September 2009. It will provide entrepreneurial individuals a chance to achieve the high quality and specific learning associated with a University of Cambridge programme at the same time as being actively supported in the pursuit of a business venture, whether it be a technology, creative or social enterprise.

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IIM Indore set for Parthenon 2008

The Entrepreneurship & Consulting Club of IIM Indore proudly presents the third edition of its annual strategy seminar – Parthenon 2008. The seminar, eagerly awaited by the business and student community alike, will be held on the 7th and 8th December, 2008. In a very short span of time, Parthenon has already earned the respect and loyalty of MBA students and corporates across India. It invites bright minds from amongst the top 30 institutes and corporates to compete and participate in this intellectually stimulating event.

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FMS wins Mahindra War

FMS students proved their mettle once again, by winning the National Finals of Mahindra & Mahindra’s “The War Room”- a business strategy formulation competition. Team “War Craft” comprising of Azeez Narain, Nikhil Aggarwal, Nikhil Jain and Shivani Poddar, all second year students of Faculty of Management Studies- Delhi, beat off intense competition from the cream of India’s B-school students, to be crowned champions at the inaugural War Room Competition.

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ISBM Noida to organize their two day annual college festival VIBGYOR

Students of International School of Business and Media (ISB&M), Noida, are high on adrenaline as “VIBGYOR”, the two days fun filled college event has been scheduled on December 11th and 12th of this year. The third annual fest of the college will be celebrated at the Worlds of Wonder (adjacent to Great India Place), Noida. The event will start at 10am and will wrap up around 10pm on both the days. The vibrant two-day event would be witnessed by participants from more than 100 colleges. This event is being organized in keeping with the true aim of ISB&M Education Society, which is to provide quality education along with sound development.

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ENSEMBLE 2008 commences at XLRI

ENSEMBLE, the three-day annual management festival of XLRI Jamshedpur will be held between November 21st and 23rd, 2008. Ensemble, as the name suggests, was started to bring together management students across B-schools from both India and abroad. It is now a thriving mélange of case studies, business plan contests, paper presentations and strategy games. The Aditya Birla Group is the principal corporate partner for Ensemble 2008. The Fortune 500 company, adjudged the Best Employer in India in 2007, had partnered the fest last year as well. However, this year’s edition of Ensemble is set to be on a whole new level, with prize money worth over ten lakhs on offer. Apart from the Aditya Birla Group, the other big names from the corporate sector that are partnering the events of Ensemble 2008 include Nokia, Cognizant, L&T, Nestle, Tata and Tinplate. For the first time, prominent names from the manufacturing industry are among those coming down to campus.

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Confluence 2008 kicks off at IIM-A

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad kicked off the tenth edition of its annual business summit- Confluence 2008 with the formal inauguration ceremony today evening. The event started with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries present on the occasion. Mr. Raman Arora, the secretary of Confluence 2008 welcomed the guests and the participants and introduced the central theme of the event- creation of wealth. He also gave an insight into the events that shall unfold over the course of the next three days. Prof. Atanu Ghosh introduced the guests and highlighted the contribution that each of them had made to wealth creation in different roles and fields.

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JMET 2009 with a new structure

This year's Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET 2009) has a new paper structure. JMET scores are used to admit eligible candidates to the two year full time management programmes at all the Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT s). According to information published on the website of IIT Kanpur, the Institute administering the 2009 test, this year, the test duration would be three hours, unlike the two-hour format which has been followed for the past few years. The number of questions have also been reduced to 120 from last year's 150 questions. The sectional cut offs continue to remain even this year with four sections in the paper – Verbal Communication, Logical reasoning, Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation.

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IIM Kozhikode defeats economic crisis with full summer placement

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has announced that it has completed the summer placements process for the Class of 2010. Despite the anxieties and the fear of reduced hiring due to the global economic scenario, national and international companies flocked to IIM Kozhikode for the Summer Recruitment process for the batch of 2008-2010. With a 102 firms (up from 66 last year) participating in the process, the 261 students in the batch got placed in different firms of their choice.

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Annual Management Conclave held at IIM Kozhikode

Horizons – the annual management conclave of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was held at its scenic campus from the 10th to 12th of October 2008. The seminar was organized by the Industry Interaction Cell of IIM Kozhikode. Horizons 2008 revolved around the theme - “Looking East – Redefining Global Dynamics”. The primary focus of this three-day event was the Real Estate, Retail and Media & Entertainment Sectors. The event saw a record number of twenty five speakers across three industries coming together – the highest to congregate for any event across all B-schools.

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Admissions at IIFM for 2009

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, a sectoral management institute, which has catered to the growing resource needs of the forestry and allied sectors since 1982 has invited applications to its two- year full time Post graduate Programme in Forestry Management (PGDFM).The two year PGDFM programme is recognized as equivalent to a Masters programme by the AIU (Association of Indian Universities) & the AICTE.

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SNAP 2008

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) conducted by the Symbiosis International University's test secretariat will be held on 21st  December, 2008 in 29 cities in the country.

The SNAP scores would make candidates eligible for the post graduate programmes offered by 12 institutes which are a part of the parent university. The Institutes would then shortlist candidates for the GD/PI rounds conducted separately based on these scores.

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XAT 2009

The notification for XAT 2009, the admission test conducted at an All India Level by the Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) is out; forms and brochures are being issued from the 1st of September 2008. XAT is a common test for admission to the programmes at XLRI and sixty other associate institutes. The test will be conducted in 31 cities on January 4, 2009. The programmes  at XLRI to which candidates can apply are the two-year Post graduate diploma in Business Management(BM), the two year fulltime programme in Personal Management & Industrial Relations(PM &IR), the one year  General Management Programme (GMP) and the four-year Fellow Programme in Management (FPM).

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JMET 2009

Applications have been invited from candidates who wish to write the Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET) 2009, which is the first qualifying step for admission to the two year full time post graduate management programmes offered by the IITs and the IISc. JMET 2009 is being organized by IIT Kanpur and the participating institutes are Shailesh J Mehta School Of Management IIT Bombay (SJMSOM), Department of Management Studies IIT Delhi(DMS -Delhi), Department of Industrial & Management Engineering IIT Kanpur, Vinod Gupta School Of Management IIT Kharagpur(VGSOM), Department of Management Studies IIT Madras(DMS-Madras), Department of Management Studies IIT Roorkee(DMS), Indian Institute of Science Bangalore(IISc) and NIT Calicut.

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ARTHANOMICS 2008 at IIM Kozhikode

Arthanomics, the Annual finance Seminar of the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode was held on the 6th and 7th of September, 2008 at the institute’s campus in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala. The theme of this year’s seminar was “Mergers and Acquisitions – India Inc. on the prowl”.  Just as earlier editions of the seminar, Arthanomics ’08 too had an impressive line up of distinguished personalities which included the likes of Mr. Kamlesh Gandhi, Head of the Investment Banking division of Religare, Mr. Manoj Gupta, Vice President at Nexus Capital Advisors, Mr. Shiraz Bugwadia, the Director of O3 Capital and Mr. Sadashiv Rao, Senior Director at IDFC. 

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SPJIMR invites applications for PGDM 2009-11

The S P Jain Institute of Management &Research (SPJIMR) has invited applications for the 2009-11 batch of the Post Graduate diploma in Management which is in its 25th year now. The PGDM is a two year full time residential programme and it offers specializations in Finance, Operations, marketing & Information management. Aspirants for this programme need to have completed a minimum of 3 years of undergraduate studies from a recognized University in India or abroad. For the PGDM programme, SPJIMR accepts test scores of CAT Nov 2008/XAT-Jan 2009 or GMAT® taken during 2008. Applications have to be made online.

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Admissions open for PGP-PMP at IIM-A

IIM A has invited applications to its one-year post graduate programme in Public Management and Policy(PGP-PMP) which was  launched in the year 2007 for its third batch starting April 2009

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The Annual Finance Conclave at SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

Finesse, the Finance club of Shailesh J Mehta School of Management successfully organized their annual finance conclave – The Finance Continuum, 2008 on the 9th of August. Attended by the stalwarts of finance industry and abuzz with media attention, Finance Continuum is a part of the Continuum series - a rolling seminar series that is organized annually in each of the management sciences. Each Continuum brings together eminent speakers from the industry as well as academia. These seminars focus on issues and challenges faced by managers in their work field. The students benefit from the valuable insights gathered during the interactions with the speakers. The seminar was attended by delegates from different organizations, distinguished alumni, and students from other departments of IIT Bombay.

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Admissions at IRMA for 2009-2011

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) established in the year 1979 has been a premier institute promoting specialized management education for the rural sector. IRMA has invited applications from students interested in the Postgraduate Programme in Rural management (PRM) 2009-2011 and its Fellow Programme in Rural management (FPRM) for 2009. Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Coordinator at IRMA, or online through the IRMA website. It is also available at IMS Centres. The total cost of application is Rs.850.

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Admissions notification for PG course at TAPMI

Applications have been invited for the two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) for the 2009-2011 batch at the T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI).The application forms can be availed from select branches of Axis Bank and State Bank of India, or directly from the TAPMI admissions office on payment of Rs. 1200. Application forms can also be downloaded from the web, whereupon the student has to send a demand draft of Rs.1200 along with the duly completed application form.. The last date for issue of forms and submission of duly filled forms is 1st December 2008 and 6th December 2008 respectively.

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PGDCM at IIM C not to have any additional test

Starting this year, the selection procedure to the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management (PGDCM) programme offered at IIM-C (Kolkata) will be simplified; it will not have the additional Aptitude test in Mathematics which used to be conducted till last year. The earlier practice of admissions required the applicant to appear for an Aptitude test in graduate level Mathematics along with the CAT; the student would then be shortlisted for the GD/PI sessions based on his performance in both the tests.

As per the CAT bulletin for 2008, IIM-C would shortlist candidates for the PGDCM interview based on CAT 2008 scores, academic excellence and relevant work experience. When contacted and asked if this meant that the CAT/quantitative score used as cut-off for admission to the course would be higher than in previous years, the authorities refused to make any predetermined policy statement on that. At the group discussion and the Interview, the candidate’s interest and competence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) would be gauged. IIM-C would publish separate lists and hold separate GD/PI sessions for the PGDM & the PGDCM programmes.

Exclusions from Initial CAT List Raise Questions

The CAT 2008 Notification for MBA aspirants has been released and test bulletins and application forms are available from designated branches of Axis Bank till August 8, 2008. The form and the bulletin are priced at Rs. 1300 (Rs 650 for SC/ST candidates who have to submit a copy of their SC/ST certificate to the bank at the time of obtaining the form). The Bulletin and Application form can also be obtained directly from any of the IIMs till August 13, 2008 by sending a crossed demand draft drawn in favour of the respective IIM. The last date for acceptance of completed forms is September 5, 2008. CAT 2008 will be held on Sunday, November 16.

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Applications invited for IIFT MBA (IB) Programme

New Delhi-based Indian Institute of Foreign Trade has invited applications for admission to its two-year MBA (International Business) programme for the session 2009-11. The programme provides general management education with special emphasis on international trade and business. Selections will be made on the basis of a written test to be held on November 23, 2008 (precisely a week after the CAT) to be followed by a Group Discussion, an Essay Writing exercise and Interview. The last date for the receipt of completed application forms is September 3, 2008.

The course fees and charges applicable for participants of the 2009-11 batch will be intimated to them later at the time of acceptance, according to Institute sources. The fees for the current (2008-10) batch is Rs. 250000 per annum (US$16000 for Non residents).

IIFT offers the MBA (IB) programme at both the New Delhi and Kolkata campuses. The programme has 180 approved seats, of which 120 are in the Delhi Campus and 60 in the Kolkata campus. Graduates from the programme have always received stellar placements from across sectors and the average domestic compensation package received by 2008 graduates was Rs 10.11 lakh per annum.

ELITE gathering at IIM B

- by Serena Kallian

IIM Bangalore played host to a high profile and enthusiastic gathering comprising its alumni on the evening of June 25, 2008. The event was organized by ELITE, an alumni association of the executive education programs of the Institute. It was one among a series which has previously seen leaders such as Kiran Bedi addressing the alumni of the IIM B executive management programs. The special guest on this occasion was former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who addressed the audience on “Transformation from Manager/Leader to Entrepreneur.” The event took place in the airy and calm environs of the amphi-theatre at the IIM B campus premises amid strict security measures.

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IIM B Welcomes the Class of 2010

- by Serena Kallian

IIM Bangalore had its carpets rolled out to welcome its fresh batch of Post graduate programme/fellow programme (2008-2010) students, many of whom had come along with their jubilant parents. The orientation was held at the campus auditorium which was packed to capacity. The programme began with a beautiful invocation by a student and the lighting of the lamp. This was followed by introductions of the dignitaries present on the dais by PGP chairperson Avinash Mulky, the Director of IIM B Dr Pankaj Chandra, the chairperson of admissions Professor Subhashish Gupta and the chief guest for the occasion Capt Gopinath – Managing Director of Air Deccan.

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GD/PI sessions being held for Suryadatta Management Programmes

NOTIFICATION: Pune-based Suryadatta Education Foundation has launched a number of fulltime management programmes in emerging as well as traditional streams (IT/Marketing/Finance/HR/International Business/Retail/Telecom/Services) through the two institutes under its aegis – the Suryadatta Institute of Business Management & Technology (SIBMT) & Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC). These are two year fulltime AICTE-approved courses, some of which have dual concentrations.

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BCG India Director presides over the inaugural function of the 11th batch of PGP at IIM Indore

- An IIM Indore media release

“Business school is the last time in your life that you can say something really stupid and get away with it”

The 11th batch of IIM Indore was inaugurated on July 1, 2008 by the director, Prof. P.K. Singh, the chair of the Post Graduate Program, Prof. Ganesh and the Director of Boston Consulting Group India, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The PGP chair remarked that this posed a new chapter for IIM Indore,

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