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Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has joined hands with Scope International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered, UK to launch a 40-hour course on Financial Markets for IITM’s MBA students.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the IIT Madras on October 23, 2008.

The course aims at equipping students with in-depth knowledge of financial markets. Influenced by the expertise of professors of Department of Management Studies at IIT Madras, 20 hours of this 40-hour course has been developed by Software Solutions, the IT arm of Standard Chartered Group.

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“The course aims to provide an avenue for students to gain expertise in applying technology in the financial markets. These students have the technical expertise, but may need the domain knowledge to apply it. Keeping this in mind, we have developed a robust course covering the latest in financial markets” Akshaya Gaur, Head-Software Solutions said.

The course is said to provide students with specialist skills for financial re-engineering, security and learning of new technologies. And for this a rich and relevant curriculum has been prepared that is bound to provide cutting-edge knowledge in both banking technology and financial markets.

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Speaking of the partnership Edwin Nevis, CEO-Scope International said, “Education is one of our focus areas and we encourage industry institute interaction. We are happy to be partnering with the professors of IIT Madras in adding value to their students”.

And adding to his point Prof. M.S. Ananth, Director, IIT Madras said, “IIT Madras has always encouraged industry academia interaction as we want our students to posses advanced knowledge and state-of-the-art skills. We welcome this course initiative by the Standard Chartered Group which will help provide a challenging global career path for our management and even other students”.

To achieve its aim of being the world’s best international bank, Standard Chartered and its group of companies are constantly looking to attract and develop highly talented people and the ‘Financial Markets’ course for IIT-M’s management students is another such activity to nurture rare talent.

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Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal invites application for Fellow Programme in Management [Recognized by AICTE]

Eligibility:
Master’s Degree (minimum two years prescribed duration after 10+2+3 years of formal education) in relevant discipline (relevance to be decided by IIFM) with at least 60% marks in Master’s Degree and with good academic record.

How To Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed application form with all supporting documents mentioned in the form. Application form and prospectus can be downloaded form the website http://www.iifm.ac.in/fpm OR can be obtained in person or by post by sending a request along with bank draft of Rs.200/-. Completed application forms (accompanied by a demand draft of Rs.200/- for forms downloaded from website) in favour of Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson, FPM Admissions, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003, M.P. so as to reach IIFM latest by 15th February 2009.

Important Dates

Last date to apply: 15TH February 2009

For more details visit on www.iifm.ac.in/fpm

Address:

Indian Institute of Forest management (IIFM),
Nehru Nagar,
Bhopal 462 003 (MP)

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GIM PGDM 2009 Eligibility:

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in a three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) recognised by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 15th June 2009 may also apply.

If an applicant does not complete all the requirements of his degree by 15th June 2009, or does not obtain 50% aggregate marks in his degree, the offer of admission made to him will stand cancelled.

The total number of seats is 120. The qualifying cutoff for each year is determined on the basis of the scores of the applicants to the Institute, in the entrance test in that year.

For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2008-2010, 90.01 was the qualifying percentile cutoff.

For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2009-2011, only those candidates who register for the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT) 2009 of Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur (XLRI) may apply for admission to GIM.

GIM PGDM 2009 Selection Procedure: Applicants are required to take the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT), which will be held on January 4, 2009. Register for XAT at www.xlri.edu. Short-listed candidates will be called for further evaluation around February 2009.

GIM Interview centres: Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Panaji.

GIM PGDM 2009 Admission Procedure:

Candidates seeking admission to GIM are required to observe the following procedure:

* Applicants to GIM are required to take the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT), which will be held on 4th January 2009. Register for XAT at http://www.xlri.edu/
* Apply online on http://www.gim.ac.in Last date for application is 31st

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ELIGIBILITY

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in a three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) recognised by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 15th June 2009 may also apply. If an applicant does not complete all the requirements of his degree by 15th June 2009, or does not obtain 50% aggregate marks in his degree, the offer of admission made to him will stand cancelled. The total number of seats is 120. The qualifying cutoff for each year is determined on the basis of the scores of the applicants to the Institute, in the entrance test in that year. For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2008-2010, 90.01 was the qualifying percentile cutoff. For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2009-2011,only those candidates who register for the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT) 2009 of Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur (XLRI) may apply for admission to GIM.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Candidates seeking admission to GIM are required to observe the following procedure:

• Applicants to GIM are required to take the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT), which will be held on 4th January 2009. Register for XAT at http://www.xlri.edu/
• Apply online on http://gim.sify.net/ Last date for application is 31st December 2008.
• Candidates who have applied for admission to GIM will be shortlisted on the basis of their XAT scores. The shortlisted candidates will be called for face to face evaluation process for final selection in February/March 2009. (Interview centres – Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Panaji)
• The final selection will be made tentatively in April 2009 on the basis of XAT scores (50% weightage), the candidate’s past academic performance (10% weightage), performance in face to face evaluation process (30 % weightage) and work experience (10% weightage), if any.
• The academic session would begin in last week of June/first week of July 2009.

For further evaluation, the qualifying cut-off XAT score will be lowered by 15 points for candidates of Goan domicile/origin. Documentary evidence of domicile will have to be supplied along with the completed Application Form.

Please note: Admission to the Goa Institute of Management is strictly on the basis of merit and no donation in any form is sought or accepted in connection with admission.

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Goa Institute of Management (GIM) PGDM Admission 2009

Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Management PGDM 2009 – 2011

GIM PGDM 2009 Eligibility:

Minimum 50% aggregate marks in a three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) recognised by the Association of Indian Universities/AICTE. Candidates who will complete all requirements for the degree by 15th June 2009 may also apply.

If an applicant does not complete all the requirements of his degree by 15th June 2009, or does not obtain 50% aggregate marks in his degree, the offer of admission made to him will stand cancelled.

The total number of seats is 120. The qualifying cutoff for each year is determined on the basis of the scores of the applicants to the Institute, in the entrance test in that year.

For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2008-2010, 90.01 was the qualifying percentile cutoff.

For admission to the post graduate programme in business management 2009-2011, only those candidates who register for the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT) 2009 of Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur (XLRI) may apply for admission to GIM.

GIM PGDM 2009 Selection Procedure: Applicants are required to take the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT), which will be held on January 4, 2009. Register for XAT at www.xlri.edu. Short-listed candidates will be called for further evaluation around February 2009.

GIM Interview centres: Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Panaji.

GIM PGDM 2009 Admission Procedure:

Candidates seeking admission to GIM are required to observe the following procedure:

* Applicants to GIM are required to take the XLRI Admissions Test (XAT), which will be held on 4th January 2009. Register for XAT at http://www.xlri.edu/
* Apply online on http://www.gim.ac.in Last date for application is 31st

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Nagpur: Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur celebrated its annual festival ‘Milestone 35′ on October 17th & 18th, 2008. The event commenced with the inaugural ceremony on October 17th, in the presence of the Chief Guest Mr. Basant Lal Shaw, Director, NECO group of companies, along with Dr. Anwar Ali (Director- Institute Of Management Technology, Nagpur) and Prof. V. Gopal (Dean-Academics).

Addressing the students, Dr. Anwar Ali, Director, Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, expressed, “I am confident, that the pace at which IMT Nagpur is growing, the day is not far when we will find ourselves among the top ten b-schools in India”. Prof. V. Gopal (Dean-Academics) also shared his delight on the execution of ‘Milestone 35′ as a successful student’s festival.

‘Milestone 35′ theme ‘Metamorphosis’-Greenovating Business, put emphasis on the corporate houses, to concern about environmental changes and effects, while deciding on business strategies.

The first day of the event proceeded with the opening round of academic and non-academic games on different subjects. The HR game called ‘Hu-ances’ was conducted to check the creativity of participants by relating the various colours with the organizational functions. The IT game called ‘IT managers: Call the shot’ was an online simulation game. Participants learned to manage the activities of hiring and firing employees such a way that the time involved in the operations is least and most cost efficient. In the ‘Okonomos’ game called ‘In the market’, the participants were given Rs. 500 and were told to maximize the profits using resources available on the campus. In the Finance game, teams submitted a Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) portfolio model for investment in ‘green’ businesses on the basis of business viability, scope for market penetration etc.

In the marketing game, participants prepared a brand roadmap for a hypothetical product/service and came up with original and innovative products such as stress-relieving gum, cosmetic removal special soap etc. The Operations game had a quiz consisting questions on various aspects of operations.

A corporate quiz was conducted by the quizmaster Mr. Avinash Mudaliar followed by a panel discussion on corporate social responsibility. The quiz was attended by participants from top b-schools like Indian Institute of Management, Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Institute of Management Technology-Ghaziabad, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and several others.

The HR game ‘Hu-ances’ was won by IIM-Ahmedabad and IMT–Nagpur, IT game winner was IMT-Nagpur, IIM Ahmedabad was the winner for the marketing game. The B-plan game was won by IMT-Nagpur, while FMS was the winner of operations game. Theme game and finance game was won by FMS and IMT-Ghaziabad respectively.

The participants and the invitees along with the host IMT-Nagpur added zing to the last day of ‘Milestone 35′ with various events like fashion show, music and dance extravaganza. The ceremony concluded with high spirits and enthusiasm, making the event a huge success followed by a panel discussion on corporate social responsibility.

About IMT
The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) is one of the leading business schools in India. IMT has campuses in Ghaziabad, Nagpur and Dubai. IMT also offer distance learning education through IMT-Centre for Distance Learning, Ghaziabad. IMT Ghaziabad is ranked among top 10 b-schools in India and IMT Nagpur is ranked among top 20 private b-schools. IMT Dubai has been the first-ever Indian b-school to get an approval from ministry of higher education and scientific research, Govt. of UAE to offer an accredited MBA program and executive education to companies operating in UAE.

IMT is widely recognized as a center of excellence in management education, having molded itself according to the fast changing business and social environment over the last 25 years. IMT boasts of one of the best infrastructure in the country which is evident from its consistent high ranking on infrastructure parameter. Its strength lies in its eminent faculty and the quality of its courses that have in many cases, been trendsetters.

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This is the first time this program is being conducted in India, and is designed to educate participants about the Indian marketplace, and help them form partnerships with the local business community. The entrepreneurial immersion program will be held in Mumbai on October 24 and 25, and included visits to New Delhi and Bangalore.

“India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and this immersion trip is providing valuable experiential education and networking opportunities for our participants,” said Linda Darragh, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at Chicago GSB. “Chicago GSB has a tradition of developing leaders who create lasting value in the global economy, and this trip is bringing together alumni from India and other parts of the world with the larger business community to facilitate meaningful partnerships.”

The Chicago GSB delegation includes successful entrepreneurs, partners from private equity/investment firms, senior management from corporations, and several faculty and staff members. In addition, the immersion trip will engage more than 100 India-based GSB alumni as well as others in the local business community.

In Mumbai, Chicago GSB will host a Global Private Equity Conference on October 24 at Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, along with alumnus Luis Miranda, President and CEO of IDFC Private Equity Co. The conference will provide a global comparison of private equity with industry leaders in the U.S., Japan, and China. In addition, participants will listen to alumnus Jerry Rao, former CEO and Founder of Mphasis talk about his entrepreneurial journey, and explore family business, Bollywood economics, the financial sector, and marketing to the Indian consumer.

“India has become one of the hottest investment stories on the planet and it is already the leading private destination in Asia. The entrepreneurial immersion trip allows GSB alumni and other participants to get a ringside view of the changes that are taking place in India,” said Miranda, who is also the Chairman of the Asia Cabinet of the Chicago GSB Advisory Board.

Chicago GSB is one of the oldest and largest business schools in the world. The school’s faculty includes many renowned scholars and its graduates include many business leaders across the U.S. and worldwide. Key faculty and alumni from India, in addition to those listed above, include: Raghuram Rajan, Professor of Finance; Sanjay Dhar Professor of

Marketing; and GSB Global Advisory Board member Mohandas Pai, Director of Infosys.

The Chicago Approach to Management Education is distinguished by how it leverages fundamental knowledge, its rigor, and its practical application to business challenges.

Chicago GSB offers full-time and part-time MBA programs, a PhD program, open enrollment executive education, and custom corporate education. The school has campuses in London and Singapore in addition to two campuses in Chicago. More information about Chicago GSB can be found at ChicagoGSB.edu.

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About the Polsky Center:

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship is Chicago GSB’s leading resource for students and alumni as they pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and private equity careers. The center supports entrepreneurial development through its cutting-edge curriculum, innovative hands-on learning experiences, leading faculty research, conferences, and community and global outreach programs. Entrepreneurship is the second largest concentration at Chicago GSB and, with an impressive growing network of students and alumni as entrepreneurs, the Polsky Center is dedicated to expanding and capitalizing on this vibrant and active sector of our economy.

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Institute of Management Technology Admissions 2009 Ghaziabad & Nagpur 2 year Full-Time Programmes Post-Graduate Diploma in

- Management

- Management (Finance)

- Management (Human Resource)

- Management (International Business)*

- Management (Information Technology)

*Ghaziabad only

Eligibility: Minimum three years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks in any discipline. Candidates who are appearing for the final year degree examination can also apply.

Admission Procedure:

● Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by IIMs on November 16, 2008.

● Apply to IMT by filling in a separate application form for registration. Application form and Information Brochure can be obtained from IMT Ghaziabad/Nagpur or select branches of Axis Bank or IMS learning centres against a fee to be tendered in a DD/Cash payment of Rs. 1600/- (Rs. Sixteen Hundred only). For Online applications and details of branches of Axis Bank & IMS learning centres, visit IMT website: www.imt.edu

● For online application form for registration, a fee to be tendered in a Demand Draft of Rs. 1600/- (Sixteen Hundred Rupees Only) drawn in favour of Institute of Management Technology payable at Ghaziabad or Delhi.

● Final selection will be based on CAT scores and subsequent group discussion and personal interview to be held in Ghaziabad, Nagpur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkatta, Hyderabad and Indore.

Please note that IMT uses CAT scores for short listing the candidates for its two-year full-time Post-Graduate Programmes in Management. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

The most exciting thing about the future is that we don’t know what it holds for us. Some people believe what has to happen will happen; there is nothing they can do about it. Others see the future as an opportunity to make a mark in the world. If you are one of the latter kind, welcome to IMT.

At IMT, students don’t just become management graduates. They are transformed into business leaders who learn to mould the future. Join the business school of the 21st century with a vision of the 22nd and get ready to Lead the Future.

Key Features

● IMT Ghaziabad: Ranked amongst top 10 B-schools in India.

● IMT Nagpur: Ranked amongst top 20 private B-schools in India.

● IMT Dubai: First Indian Business School to get approval from Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Government of U.A.E.

● 28 years of academic excellence, quality research & strong industry interface.

● Nationally and Internationally acclaimed faculty.

● 100% Placements since inception.

● Strong alumni base.

● Academic collaboration with top universities in the world.

● State-of-the-art Library, Excellent IT Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Campuses.

● Lush green campuses.

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If you are a working professional who is interested pursue a Management course, you can apply for Executive MBA courses. However, before applying for a particular program, you should know about the variety of Executive MBA courses available in India. Some of these programs are delivered in modular format such that the course is conducted at a particular point of time, say 2 weeks per month. Those offered part-time are usually held on the weekends. Distance learning Executive MBA courses are flexible and you can pursue this course as per your convenience using the study material or the resources of the study center.

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Source: http://blogs.indiaedu.com/2008/10/22/get-the-terms-of-ex-mba-courses-right/

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