Placements: Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
On successful completion of the program, the Institute helps the students in meeting their career aspirations by inviting various companies for campus recruitment. The Institute has a dedicated placement cell, which is in constant touch with the industry and essentially keeps the students informed about the requirements and developments in different industry sectors regarding the career opportunities available.
Successful placement for each student at the Institute is a result of very systematic interaction with the industry and continuous career counseling to the students. Right from the inception into the program, each student is very consciously counseled as regards to his/her career aspirations and options, which in turn is very vigorously followed up with the potential companies for participating in the final and summer placement program of the Institute. This not only helps the students in getting their ‘dream’ job but also assists visiting companies in identifying the ‘right’ candidate for their organization.
Workshops on career counseling, business etiquettes, group discussions and interview skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, etc are a regular feature at the Institute.
The placement cell is also guided by a Faculty Advisory Committee and supported by Student Placement Committee.
The Institute has an impeccable record of 100% placements with a constant increase in the average salary each year. The average salary for the 2006-2008 batch is Rs. 7 lacs per annum.
From the 34 companies that came for the recruitment the regular recruiters were Citigroup, IBM, ICICI, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, IOC, Hewlett Packard, Adventity, VF Arvind Brands, AC Nielsen, etc. and the companies that marked their presence for the first time were Vodafone Essar, Irevna, Idea, Deloitte, CARE, Honeywell Technologies Solutions, IMRB International, etc.
Our Recruiters
On successful completion of the programme, the Institute helps the students explore placement opportunities by inviting companies for campus recruitment. The Institute has a well-organized Placement Cell, which is in constant touch with the industry. The placement cell is guided by a Faculty Advisory Committee, which provides students with information, advice and counselling as they determine career objectives and prepare for job search. The Institute placement record has been consistently improving with 100% placements.
Following is a select list of Organizations, which participate in our placement program Automobiles
Insurance
Ashok Leyland
Bajaj Auto
Eicher Motors
TVS Motor Company
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
OM Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Banks Information Technology & Consultancy
Citibank,N.A.
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Accenture
ACNielsen ORG-MARG
Adventity
Care
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Empower Research
GCI
HCL Technologies
Horwarth Consultants
HP
IBM India
IMRB International
Infosys
Karvy Stock Broking
NSEiT
Omnitech Solutions
Satyam Computer Services
Singhi & Associates Advisors
Tata Consultancy Services
Wipro Technologies
Financial Services
Engineering and Manufacturing
Citigroup
Citigroup Global Services
Global Trade Finance
Irevna
JP Morgan Chase
Kotak Securities
TATA Capital
TATA Motor Finance
Gujarat Gas Company
Indian Oil Corporation
Vedanta Resources
Telecommunications
Textiles
Idea
Tata Communications
Tata Teleservices
Vodafone Essar
Arvind Mills
VF Arvind Brands
Library : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
At Nirma, it is a belief to facilitate production & dissemination of knowledge, information, insights & intellect in all communities. Be it an academic program or a business program, the participants are facilitated with the latest reading resources from all over the world.
The Library at Institute of Management houses more than 24,000 volumes of books selectively chosen for reading and reference. The collection includes resources relevant to teaching, learning, training, research and consultancy needs of the Institute. About 185 printed, national & international, periodicals are subscribed to so that the participants keep themselves updated with the trends in the global market place. The strength of the library collection are the electronic resources that include online databases like EBSCO’s Business Source Complete, Science Direct, Blackwell, Oxford University Press, ABI Inform Global, ABI Inform Trade & Industry, Emerald Management Xtra, ISI Emerging Market, CMIE’s Prowess and Industry Analysis and State Analysis Service, MAGINDIA, IndiaStat, Springer e-book collection etc.
The library functions on a comfortable annual budget of Rs. 75 lakhs and has over the past few years evolved into an excellent b-school library. In fact the 2005 B-school rankings by the leading business magazine – Business World (October 3, 2005) has rated the library No. 4 in the country.
An user-friendly library software called Alice For Windows (AfW) has been adopted at the Library Resource Center so as to make it fully automated. This internationally popular software facilitates automated circulation (issue & return) of the books and speedy access to bibliographies, locations and availability information of the books stocked in the library. A web based catalogue is also available on the internet for inquiring about the books. In addition to this the software facilitates biometric identification of users, provided efficient resource management system and generates useful management information for effective decision making.
Apart from this, the center has also adopted latest information technology mediums like CD, DVD, Multimedia Kits, Bar-Code Scanners, Text as well as Graphic Scanners and biometric readers for the convenience of the participants.
The library portal facilitates access to digital resources like journals, magazines, videos, CDs, etc and also provides all relevant and useful information about the library in addition to linking the Central Library Resource Center of the University.
Services
The Library Resource Center offers the following services :
Reading Facilities
Reference
Photocopying
Circulation
Video Viewing
Computerized Information Search
Library Orientation Programme
Newspaper Clipping
Current Awareness Services
Selective Dissemination Services
New Arrival List
Must Read
Case Study
Inter-Library Loan
The Library has a Must Read section for MBA students and also established a Book Club called – SUMANTRA for the students of the Institute.
Professional Expertise
The library is also a sought after training ground for library professionals to get exposure in various library technologies. In addition to organising Indian Library Association’s Annual Conference in 2000 and INFLIBNET’s International CALIBER in 2003 and MANLIBNET [Management Library Network] Annual Convention 2006, the library also organized a training workshop for professionals from the Library of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Admission Details for Ph. D. (External) : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Eligibility :
(a) A Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade recognized by the Nirma University of Science and Technology. In addition, the candidate should have at least three years full-time teaching experience in management or related discipline or five years of relevant industrial work experience at managerial level.
(b) Notwithstanding anything contained above, the Director (NU) may make relaxation in the above criteria in individual case based on the genuineness and the merit of the case.
Procedure for Registration
The candidates who intend to register for the study will have to apply in the prescribed proforma along with a preliminary research proposal on which they intend to work.
Admission Procedure
Application Form
To obtain the application form, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 50/- favouring Nirma University of Science and Technology payable at Ahmedabad and addressed to:
Assistant Registrar
Academic Section
Nirma University of Science and Technology
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat)
Selection Process
The said applications with the proposal will be submitted before a committee consisting of the Dean of the Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research, the Dean of the Faculty of Management, DPM Chairperson, the Faculty Guide and one faculty from the area in which the research scholar is interested to pursue his research work. On the recommendations of this Committee the candidates will be registered for the Doctoral Programme in Management.
Admission Details for Ph. D. (Full Time) : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Eligibility :
Those aspiring to be admitted in the Ph.D. programme must hold a master’s degree or equivalent (such as PGDM) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing for final examination can also apply, provided they satisfy the eligibility requirement by June 30, 2008.
Admission Procedure
Application Form
Prospective candidates are required to fill in the application form. To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 500/- favouring Institute of Management, Nirma University payable at Ahmedabad, addressed to:
Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University of Science and Technology
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat)
Last date for receiving the filled-in application form is May 02, 2008.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
Written Test
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their applications and supporting documents and those who are eligible will be called for a written test. The written test will be held at Ahmedabad.
The test consists of the following four sections :
Quantitative Skills
Verbal Skills
Logic and Data Interpretation
Social and General Awareness
Each section consists of 30 questions. The total of 120 questions are to be attended within two hours. Negative marks will be assigned for wrong/incorrect answer. The test will be objective type with multiple choice items.
Personal Interview
Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for personal interview on the same day written test itself.
The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test and personal interview. The personal interviews are normally held only at Ahmedabad.
The following weightage will be given for each component of the selection criteria :
Written Test : 70%
Personal Interview : 30%
Important Dates Commencement of sale of application form March 15, 2008
Last date for submitting the form May 02, 2008
Written Test May 10, 2008
Personal Interview May 16-17, 2008 (Tentative)
Final Selection Last week of May 2008
Commencement of the Programme End of June 2008
Admission Details for MBA (Family Business & Entreprenership) : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Number of Seats Available : 60
Eligibility :
A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or its equivalent in any discipline from a statutory university. Candidates appearing in the final examination of a bachelor’s degree can also apply.
In addition, the applicants have to produce a certificate from their parents or in-laws that the applicant is in family business and will join his/her family business after the completion of the programme. The applicant has to provide information about his parents/in-laws business in documentary form.
Admission Procedure
Application Form
Prospective candidates are required to fill in the application form. To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 500/- favouring Institute of Management, Nirma University payable at Ahmedabad, addressed to :
Deputy Registrar
Institute of Management
Nirma University of Science and Technology
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
Ahmedabad - 382 481 (Gujarat)
The completed application form should accompany a processing fee of Rs.1000/-.
Last date for receiving the filled-in application form is May 02, 2008.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
Written Test
The applicants are required to appear for the written test to be conducted by the Institute of Management at Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi. The test consists of the following four sections :
Quantitative Skills
Verbal Skills
Logic and Data Interpretation
Social and General Awareness
Each section consists of 30 questions. The total of 120 questions are to be attended within two hours. Negative marks will be assigned for wrong/incorrect answer. The test will be objective type with multiple choice items.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for group discussion and personal interview.
The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test, group discussion and personal interview.
The following weightage will be given for each component of the selection criteria :
Written Test : 70%
Personal Interview : 20%
Group Discussion : 10%
Important DatesCommencement of sale of application form March 08, 2008
Last date for submitting the application form May 02, 2008
Written Test May 10, 2008
Group Discussion/Personal Interview May 21-22, 2008 (Tentative)
Final Selection Last week of May, 2008
Commencement of the Programme End of June 2008
Admission Details for MBA (Part Time) : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Number of Seats Available : 60
Eligibility :
A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or its equivalent in any discipline from a statutory University.
The candidate also should have a minimum of two years of work experience at managerial level (only full-time job).
Admission Procedure
Last date for receiving the filled-in application form is May 02, 2008.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
Written Test
The applicants are required to appear for the written test to be conducted by the Institute of Management at Ahmedabad. The test consists of the following four sections :
Quantitative Skills
Verbal Skills
Logic and Data Interpretation
Social and General Awareness
Each section consists of 30 questions. The total of 120 questions are to be attended within two hours. Negative marks will be assigned for wrong/incorrect answer. The test will be objective type with multiple choice items.
Personal Interview
Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for personal interview.
The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test and personal interview.
The following weightage will be given for each component of the selection criteria :
Written Test : 70%
Personal Interview : 30%
Important Dates Commencement of sale of application form March 15, 2008
Last date for submitting the form May 02, 2008
Written Test May 10, 2008
Personal Interview May 17-18, 2008 (Tentative)
Final Selection Last week of May 2008
Commencement of the Programme End of June 2008
Admission Details for MBA (Full Time) : Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Number of Seats Available : 120
Fifteen percent of the intake is likely to be allocated for admissions to Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals and Non Resident Indians (NRIs).
Eligibility
A three-year bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) or its equivalent in any discipline from a statutory university with atleast 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing in the final examination of a bachelor’s degree can also apply.
Admission Procedure
Application Form
Prospective candidates are required to fill in the IM application form. To obtain the application form and prospectus, applicants should send a request along with a demand draft for Rs. 1,100/- favouring Institute of Management, Nirma University payable at Ahmedabad to :
Last Date for Receiving Form
Completed application forms must be returned by December 24 , 2007 . Candidates in the category of Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Foreign Nationals and Non Resident Indians (NRIs). Should enclose a bank draft for US$ 50 or Rs.2000/- drawn in favour of “Institute of Management’ ‘Nirma University’ and payable at Ahmedabad along with the completed application form.
Selection Process
The selection procedure for admission consists of two steps :
Written Test
Applicants for the full-time programme are required to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs which will be held on 18th November 2007.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Candidates short-listed on the basis of their performance in the written test will be called for group discussion and personal interview. The group discussion/personal interview will be held at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and New Delhi. The final selection to the programme would be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test, group discussion, personal interview and work experience.
The following weightage will be given for each component of the selection criteria :
Written Test : 70%
Personal Interview : 20%
Group Discussion : 10%
An additional score upto 10 points for work experience will also be given for full-time work experience at managerial level in a professional organization.
Important Dates Commencement of sale of application form August 25, 2007
Written Test (CAT) November 18, 2007
Last date for submitting the form December 24, 2007
Short-list of Candidates January/February 2008
Group Discussion /Personal Interview February / March 2008
Final Selection March / April 2008
Commencement of the Programme End of June 2008
Executive Diploma Programmes: Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
To fulfil the needs of working executives, managers and entrepreneurs, the Institute launched Executive Diploma Programmes in the year 1999. Since then, the Institute has been offering different diploma programmes every year keeping in view the need of the target audience. During the academic session of 2008-09, we propose to offer five programmes: (i) Executive Diploma in Marketing, (ii) Executive Diploma in Finance, (iii) Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management, (iv) Executive Diploma in International Business, and (v) Executive Diploma in Operations Management. The Programmes aim at upgrading the knowledge and skills of the working executives and provide them with better career progression in the relevant area. These programmes are conducted only on Sundays to provide an opportunity of formal learning to the working executives with a convenient time schedule for studies.
The Objectives :
The Executive Diploma Programmes focus on updating the candidates on the latest developments in their area of management, and prepare them for taking up higher-level challenges in the respective fields of Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Operations Management.
The major objectives of the programme are:
To impart knowledge on the latest concepts, tools and techniques as also best practices relevant to the different area of management.
To sharpen the decision-making skills of the participants.
To develop an appreciation of the relevant current global environment.
To provide insights into the emerging issues and challenges in the respective fields.
Program Architecture
Finance
Term I Term II
Accounting for Managers - I Accounting for Managers - II
Financial Management - I Financial Management - II
Indian Financial System Investment & Portfolio Management
Term III
International Finance
Project Planning & Appraisal
Contemporary Issues in Finance
Marketing Term I Term II
Marketing Management Sales Management
Consumer Behaviour Advertising Management
Marketing Research Brand Management
Term III
Business to Business Marketing
Services Marketing
Contemporary Issues in Marketing
Human Resource Management Term I Term II
Organizational Behaviour – I Organizational Behaviour-II
Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection
Industrial Relation and Labour Laws International HRM
Term III
Training & Development
Organizational Development & Change
Contemporary Issues in OB & HR
International Business Term I Term II
International Trade International Organizations, Regional Blocks and WTO
Export Import Management International Human Resource Management
International Business Laws International Operations and Supply Chain Management
Term III
International Financial Management
International Marketing Strategies and Global Management
Contemporary Issues in International Business
Operations Management Term I Term II
Operations Management Business Process Reengineering
Supply Chain Management Logistics Management
Project Management Total Quality Management
Term III
Enterprise Resource Planning
Operations Management in Services
Contemporary Issues in Operations Management
Programme Structure
These programmes are conducted on Sundays to suit the needs of working executives, managers and entrepreneurs seeking an exposure to modern management concepts and practices.
Duration : 30 Sundays*
Number of Courses in a Programme : Nine
One Course : 1.5 Credit Hours i.e. 18 sessions of 60 minutes each
* Though the programme is conducted only on 30 Sundays, it is spread over ten months so as to provide the participants with a free Sunday after about every three Sundays.
Pedagogy and Learning Resources
The pedagogy consists of simulation exercises, case analyses, industry presentations, lectures, discussions, assignments, projects, etc. The classrooms are air-conditioned and are equipped with multimedia and audio-visual aids to facilitate the teaching-learning process.
The participants are encouraged to use the Library Resource Centre (LRC). Our centrally air-conditioned and fully computerized LRC has an impressive collection of business databases, corporate annual reports, 417 e-books collection, and CDs besides more than 22500 volumes. The library subscribes to many costly databases available in soft form; like, EBSCO’s Business Source Complete, a database comprising of 8800 international periodicals, ABI Inform: Global, Trade and Industry, Elsevier’s Science Direct: Business, Management & Accounting package, Emerald Full Text Database, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy’s Prowess database and Industry Analysis, Blackwell & OUP e-journals, ISI Emerging Market, Magindia.com, and Indiastats.com.
Eligibility Criteria
A three-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline recognized by the Nirma University of Science & Technology as eligible for Post-Graduate studies and a minimum of two years work experience. Only post degree (graduation) work experience will be considered for deciding the work experience criterion for admission. Work experience will be counted from the date of issue of final year graduation mark sheet.
Admission
Candidates shall have to submit the completed application form latest by June 21, 2008. The candidates shall be offered admission based on their performance in the personal interview, scheduled on June 22, 2008, work experience and past academic achievements. The course shall commence from July 6, 2008.
Course Fee
Each of the Executive Diploma Programmes has a course fee of Rs. 30,000/-, which includes cost of tuition, teaching materials, lunch and refreshments. Educational loans, if desired, could be arranged through banks. Fee is payable in two installments of Rs. 15,000/-. The payment should be made in the form of Cheque or DD drawn in favour of ‘Institute of Management, Nirma University’ payable at Ahmedabad.
Transport Arrangement
The participants can avail the transport facility of the Institute to commute from the city at a nominal cost. The transport facility will be provided if some minimum number of participants opts for it.
Important Dates
Last Date for Form Submission June 21, 2008
Date of Interview June 22, 2008
Commencement of Programme July 6, 2008
Ph. D. (External): Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
The programme aims to provide an opportunity to researchers, teachers and industry professionals to excel their career in teaching, research and consultancy. The Programme is designed specially for working professionals while continuing in their jobs.
MBA Family Business & Entrepreneurship: Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Two-year, Full-Time Residential MBA in Family Business & Entrepreneurship
A programme to develop future owners-managers, it aims to equip young people with modern management knowledge and skills, family business management techniques and an entrepreneurship approach.
Learning Outcomes
After going through the programme, the students should be able to : Operate as an effective family business owner-manager
Develop themselves as effective entrepreneurs,
Use relevant conceptual frameworks and best management practices,
Act as the leaders of people and
Conduct themselves as socially responsible businessmen.
Programme Structure
Duration : 2 Years
Credit Requirements: Total 102 Credit Hours
Summer Project Duration : 8-10 Weeks
Pedagogy
The courses are delivered through a slew of modern teaching techniques such as case Study Method, Lecture Method, Seminars, Fields Visits, Group Projects, Role-Playing, Experiential Learning and Simulated Exercises to give the students an opportunity to learn by doing. The actual mix varies with the nature of a course. This requires students to play an active role in the class sessions.
Two-year, Full-time Residential MBA: Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Two-year, Full-time Residential MBA
The programme follows a trimester system. The first year consists of compulsory foundation courses. The second year consists of a few compulsory courses and several elective courses. The summer project is scheduled at the end of the first year. The programme offers major and minor specializations in the second year. The important themes running across courses are: Internationalism, Ethics and Information Technology. The Programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The MBA degree of the University is recognized as equivalent to MBA degree of any other Indian University.
Learning Outcomes
After going through the programme, the students should be able to :
Scan socio-economic-technical-legal environment at national and global levels affecting organizations,
Use relevant conceptual frameworks and best managerial practices,
Make effective decisioins,
Demonstrate leadership, team working and enterpreneurial/intrapreneurial skills,
Act as socially responsible management professionls, and
Learn how to learn.
Programme Structure
Duration : 2 Years
Credit Requirements : Total 102 Credit Hours
Summer Project Duration : 8-10 Weeks
Pedagogy
The courses are delivered through a slew of modern teaching techniques such as case Study Method, Lecture Method, Seminars, Field Visits, Group Projects, Role-Playing, Experiential Learning and Simulated Exercises to give the students an opportunity to learn by doing. The actual mix varies with the nature of a course. This requires students to play an active role in the class sessions.
Online Programmes : Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad
CAREER PLACEMENTS
We invite you to be a part of the MICA stakeholder community.
Over the years, MICAns have carved a niche for themselves in innumerable Indian and
Multinational establishments. Our students have gained rich industry experience by means of
Summer internships in some of the best corporate houses. The appreciation of our partners
is reflected in MICA’s PPO to batch strength ratio, the highest among management schools in
India. Each year, more and more organizations are discovering the value that the MICAn edge
provides.
Process
• Pre-placement presentations between Nov 1st and Dec 23rd
• All selection processes apart from GDs and interviews to be held before the final placement week
• Career profiles critical for student choice of company
• Companies invited on campus in order of student preference
Experienced Candidates:
Our graduates with industry experience are seeking direct management entry into
organizations. Companies may interact with and recruit these candidates throughout
November and December.
Calendar
Summer Placements: 22nd Sep - 29th Sep
Pre-placement talks: 1st Nov - 23rd Dec 2008
Lateral Placements: 31st Oct - 23rd Dec 2008
Final Placements: 12th Jan - 19th Jan 2009
We would appreciate receiving your Expression of Interest Form (enclosed in the Mica Information Booklet 2007-2009) at the following address:
Process Presentations and selection process to be conducted during the Summer Placement Week
Career profiles critical for student choice of company
Companies invited on campus in order of student preference
Calendar
Summer Placements: 22nd Sep - 29th Sep 2008
Pre-placement talks: 1st Nov - 23rd Dec 2008
Lateral Placements: 31st Oct - 23rd Dec 2008
Final Placements: 12th Jan - 19th Jan 2009
Online Programmes : Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad
About Online Programmes
There are two forms of online education that are predominant – one is the asynchronous mode, and the other is the synchronous mode. Asynchronous implies purely posting data on the web; something like what IGNOU does. The advantage of this mode is that one can target an international audience. The synchronous mode is real time, which happens predominantly through video conferencing.
Presently, our objective is to first start with real time education which will help us in creating content for the asynchronous mode. The real time delivery works in partnership with a global online education organization. This organization has several franchises across the country. Essentially these franchises are computer labs which are connected through a central server to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) with us. The organization sets up a studio on the campus which is connected to the same VPN. The faculty goes to the studio on campus, delivers the session and the participants attend it at the franchisee location. So we can have a participant in Bangalore attending the session simultaneously with a participant from Jammu and Kashmir.
This setup expands the reach and due to no constraint on physical infrastructure there can be a larger audience.
PGPCME Programmes: Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad
The landscape of business and industry is undergoing fundamental changes. Communications management is now emerging as the new paradigm of business management in knowledge driven global economy on account of formation of new zones of economic activities, shortened product life cycle leading to a rise in customer centric strategies.
The industry now needs corporate entrepreneurship driven innovators and leaders who can reach out to consumers of any demographic through communications and management strategies and processes. This new breed of managers are expected to be innovative in all aspects of business management and in introducing new products, services, brands, and new management systems that constantly improve the business effectiveness and efficiency.
Objectives of the Programme:
• To develop fast-track executives as entrepreneur leaders and catalysts equipping them with global perspective and contemporary knowledge
• To instill a spirit for creative thinking and generating original or innovative solutions
• To provide wide range of career options with flexibility for moving across different industry segment in communication sector as entrepreneurial professionals
• To help students identify opportunities into business models and business entities through Venture Incubation Programme
• To help organisations deal with emerging challenges and attain sustainable growth by creating new products, new markets and systems in the communications domain.
Unique Features
Participants benefit from the program which is unique in the sense that it looks beyond the standard view of integrated communications. It synthesizes communications management and entrepreneurship, and the content is a well-balanced blend of communications, management, leadership and corporate entrepreneurship. This develops a skill set that arms the participants to take on the
What further distinguishes it is the unique offering of subjects where each student has the flexibility to select subjects based on his/her aptitude and educational background.
Deliverables to the Participants
• Global business perspective
• International Immersion at countries like US, UK & Singapore (optional)
• Continuing Internship Programme at the inception of programme for applying the contemporary learning
• Contemporary learning including four thrust areas of Communications Management-Communications,
Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Strategisation
• Uniquely designed curriculum and structure
• A continuous learning mindset leading to acquire knowledge based leadership
• Ability to seek avenues for compounded growth
• Confidence to develop one’s own business model/ framework with futuristic perspective
• Career Guidance and Placement Support
• Rural, Social and Developmental Projects
Who should apply?
Indian Nationals as well as Foreign/NRI candidates from the following categories would immensely benefit from this programme:
1. Candidates with a passion for communications and entrepreneurship, aspiring to seek careers and initiate ventures in the areas of Advertising, Direct Marketing, PR, Event Management, Digital Communications, Marketing Research and Social Communications
2. Students with work experience, interested in Business and Communication studies as well as Corporate Entrepreneurship for seeking a corporate career
3. Prospective Owners/Managers of family businesses to be groomed for top management and leadership positions and those wishing to professionalize their business and diversify into new areas
4. Working professionals wanting to set up a new venture or upgrade their qualifications for career growth and development.
Admission Norms:
• Minimum Qualifying Education: Graduation with atleast 50% aggregate.
• Domestic candidates should have appeared CAT/GMAT/MAT examination and Foreign/NRI candidates should have appeared in GMAT examination. (Scores of last three years are valid)
• Domestic candidates will be short-listed on the basis of CAT/GMAT/MAT scores and Foreign/NRI candidates would be short-listed on the basis of GMAT Scores.
• The aspirants who have not appeared in any of the above Admission tests can opt for a MICAT which would be specially conducted at Ahmedabad at an additional fee of Rs. 1000.
Admission Procedure
• Application along with the relevant score and processing fees would be submitted to MICA EDC.
• The candidates short-listed on the basis of the above criteria would appear for a MICAT-E & Personal Interview.
• Selected candidates would be communicated by MICA-EDC and would be directed further to complete administrative formalities.
Exemptions
• Sponsored candidates from corporate and family businesses would only need to appear for a
MICAT-E and Personal Interview.
• MICAT Attempters (Shortlisted by MICA-EDC) of last three years need to appear only for MICAT-E and Personal Interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date of Application 30 June 2008
Communication of Shortlisting: 3 July 2008
MICAT, MICAT E & PI - Venue Ahmedabad - 10-11 July 2008
MICAT, MICAT E & PI - Venue Delhi - 12-13 July 2008
Communication of offer for Admission - 15 July 2008
Last date of Acceptance of offer- 20 July 2008
Last date of Payment of commitment fees - 28 July 2008
Confirmation of selection - 29 July 2008
Programme commencement - 15 August 2008
MICAT, MICAT E & PI may also be conducted at Mumbai and Bangalore, the
dates for which may be announced later
PROGRAMME FEES
• Rs. 3.25 lacs for Indian Residents
• Rs. 4.50 lacs for corporate sponsored candidates.
• Rs. 4.50 lacs for family business sponsored candidates.
• US$ 15,000 for International Applicants.
(This fees is exclusive of the fees for International Immersion/National Immersion & Accommodation)
The Application form should be submitted alongwith a demand draft (DD) of Rs. 1000/- and Rs. 2000/-in case of candidates applying through MICAT, in favour of Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad. Foreign/NRI candidate need to submit only application form and the application processing charges of US$ 50 would be collected alongwith the commitment fees upon selection.
Retail Communications Certificate Programmes: Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad
The Programme
PGRCM is a one-year full-time residential programme. It combines the disciplines of Business Management and Marketing Communications and specializes in Retail Communications Management. This exclusively designed programme has been crafted in collaboration with eminent professionals from the industry. The learning process involves advanced training in theory and applications in the retailing business
Objectives:
• Equip the students with the skills, creativity and knowledge to understand retailing as a business management discipline.
• Develop expertise in management and communication required for successful retail operations.
• Expanding the knowledge base of Retail Communications Management and its uses.
• Provide quality professional education in the new and emerging area of Retailing within the Marketing and Communications Management areas.
Eligibility
Applicants must have at least three years experience in a design or design related area and/or must be involved in planning and strategic management areas. Applicants must also have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
Students with demonstrable aptitude for conceiving, expressing or assessing ideas that move people to action and achieve innovative business results will stand better chances of being shortlisted.