India Among Top 5 MBA Destination

Among Top 5 Destinations for MBA in the world, India has made its place, says the findings of the Graduate Management Admission Council's mba.com Prospective Students Survey. In India to pursue graduate management education globally, foreign universities top the preference list and US remains the most sought-after destination.

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The survey explored the motivations, behaviours, programme choices, and intended career outcomes shared by nearly 12,000 individuals across 30 countries who registered on mba.com from October 2013 through September 2014 - prospective students can be segmented into three groups based on career goals: career enhancers (34% of survey respondents), career switchers (38%) and aspiring entrepreneurs (28%). Around 28% of survey respondents indicated they plan to start their own businesses, compared with 19% five years ago. 

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Respondents in Africa (45%), Latin America (44%) and Central and South Asia including India (43%) led this segment. 

Contrary to popular belief, when students listed their top five consideration criteria for selecting a programme and study destination, rankings didn't count. More than half the prospective students (52%) sought to study outside their country of citizenship, up from 40% in 2010. 

This growing preference for international study is most notable among citizens of Asia-Pacific (94% in 2014, up from 88% in 2010) and the Middle East (72% in 2014 vs 58% in 2010). 

The top 10 preferred study destinations are the US, UK, Canada, France, India, Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, the Netherlands and Australia. While 53% Indians preferred studying in the US, 21% and 7% showed inclination towards India and the UK, respectively The US remains the top international study destination for two-thirds of prospective students across the globe; however, this is a decrease from 73% in 2010. 

Among the other top locations, 6% wanted to study in the UK, 5% in Canada, 3% each in France and India, 2% each in Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, the Netherlands and 1% in Australia. 

Between 2010 and 2014, the locations that experienced the greatest increase in interest by prospective students were Hong Kong (+2.4% points), Canada (+1.0% points), Germany (+1.0% points), the Netherlands (+0.7% points), France (+0.7% points), the UK (+0.6% points) and Australia (+0.6% points). 

Gauging the interest of prospective students across more than 25 MBA and specialised business master's program options, 26% of today's candidates are considering both degree types. 

MBA programs are exclusively considered by half (52%), globally. Among these students, the programmes as per their preference are: full-time two-year MBA (32%), full-time one-year MBA (27%), part-time MBA (15%), flexible MBA (7%), online MBA (6%), executive MBA (6%) and joint degree programme with MBA (3%). 

Specialised business master's programmes are exclusively considered by 22% of prospective students, globally.
Source:ET

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Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA - Admission Procedure 2012

The Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA Program offered by the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is amongst the most sought after courses in India when it comes to Distance learning MBA. 

With its distance learning course SCDL ensures that quality education is made available to students across regions and nationalities.


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Most beneficial to working professionals, distance learning MBA provides the complete benefits of MBA, through study material, online lectures and discussion forums.

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Symbiosis Distance Learning Prospectus – Cost and Availability

• To apply for the Distance Learning program a candidate is required to buy the Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA prospectus which includes an application form and a welcome kit. 
• The prospectus can be acquired from the SCDL cash counter located in the main office at Symbiosis Pune. The Distance learning MBA prospectus is available for a cash payment of Rs. 1000/- only. The same is also available at the Symbiosis Nasik Information Centre.
• The prospectus can also be acquired via post by sending along a request with a DD of 
• Rs. 1100/- within India and US $75 outside India. 
• The cost of the Symbiosis Distance Learning Prospectus is non-refundable.
• Total Cost of Program is Rs 30000/-

Symbiosis Distance Learning Admission Procedure

The Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA admissions 2012 will commence in April, 2012 onwards.

WALK IN ADMISSIONS

This is the easiest procedure to ensure enrolment in the Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA program.

The candidate is required to visit the SCDL office with the properly filled application form, registration fees and the documents mentioned in the prospectus.

If the candidate is found to be fulfilling all eligibility criteria he/she will immediately receive the admission letter, identity card and the welcome kit.

POSTAL ADMISSION

If unable to visit Symbiosis Pune personally, the candidate can also send his/her form by post with the documents mentioned in the prospectus and the properly filled admission form kept safely in the response envelope. The admission card, identity card and the welcome kit will be sent to the candidate via post if he/she is found to satisfy all eligibility criteria.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

If all documents and other requirements are fulfilled by the student, he/she is immediately given admission however, in some cases provisional admission may be granted to some candidates. The reason behind provisional or temporary admission may be any of the following -

Un-attested Documents

Incomplete documents

Incomplete or unsigned application form

Missing photographs

Or in special cases 

- Missing service certificates for Defence personnel

- Missing name change certificates 

- Lack of visa copy of foreign applicants

The students who have been given provisional admission will be required to submit missing documents till a specified date on the completion of which the students will be given a confirmed admission. If unable to provide the requirements till the specified date the students will be subject to cancellation of admission.

LATE ADMISSION

If due to unavoidable circumstances a student applies for admission after the stipulated date special provisions are made available by the SCDL. If all documents are in place and the late fees (Rs. 250/- for Indian students and US $25 for NRI students) is made the application is transferred to the Director of the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning MBA. It is then on the Director’s discretion whether or not the application is accepted.

Symbiosis Distance learning late admission forms will not be accepted two months after the beginning of an MBA program.

• Symbiosis Distance Learning Courses Offered
• The SCDL offers the following programs in a variety of subjects -
• Two-Year Post Graduate Diploma Programs
• One-Year Post Graduate Diploma Programs
• Six-Month Certificate Programs
• Single Courses

A student who has enrolled himself for a Symbiosis Distance Learning PG Diploma program can at the same time also enrol in one certificate program or maximum two single courses on one application program. A fee for each program is to be paid separately. 

If one has not enrolled in any of the diploma programs he is still eligible to choose from any of the Distance Learning Certificate Programs or Single Courses. For more details on courses offered visit www.scdl.net.

The Symbiosis Distance Learning Fees Structure varies as per the program opted for by the candidate.

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How to choose a CAT Coaching Institute

Planning to take CAT 2012? Then this is the right time to start preparing and gearing up for the tough entrance exam that is a gateway for prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). To crack CAT 2012, you need to give your best.


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This is the time when students are confused which coaching centre to enrol for. With each coaching centre claiming to be better than the other, the task of selecting one which will suit your needs can be a daunting task. It is for this reason that we give 6 benchmarks to decide on your coaching centre-:

1. Faculty: The most important thing for you to find out is the faculty of the coaching centre. If your teachers are good then there is a higher chance of cracking the CAT. Remember that the centre maybe renowned for a very good faculty but the bigger coaching classes have various branches, and it is difficult for them to have the same set of teachers at every centre. Get to know about the faculty from the current and previous batches. Also try for a demo lectures if possible.
   
   
2. Size of your batch: Always go for a small batch. Enquire thoroughly about the size of the batch. Many coaching institutes have huge batches and so what suffers is individual attention. If there are many students in a class, then you will not get personal attention or you may not get time to get your doubts resolved.
   
3. Study Material: Every coaching institute will provide you with basic study material. You should go through the material to decide if it's comprehensive or not. The kind of study material will help you judge about the centre's worthiness.
   
   
4. Location: Always go for a location that is nearer to your home. Travelling for hours to reach the class will not be very useful if you aren't putting in the effort on your own as well. Also, you might lose motivation in a few days if the place is situated too far away.
   
5. Practice Tests: The number of simulated tests that are taken in a proctored environment is an important factor. Taking such mock tests will prepare you for the final exam day. Ask the institute about their tie-ups with the various colleges, or cyber cafes, and whether there are any hindrances they face while taking the test. Make sure that you are able to take the test in a proctored environment, where you don't face any distraction. You need to know if they will give you also give you feedback on the tests, mark you and ask about the cutoffs.
   
6. Quality of tests: Go for an institute where there are more test takers as it will help you to know where you stand. However, don't go by tall claims made by institutes regarding the number of test takers. You need to check as they could dupe you.

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The First Step On Your Road To MBA

The entrance exams for a management or business school tests the person's analytical and verbal skills; both are necessary to perform well in a management program and later, after completion of the course, to cope with real life business situations. The tests also require the candidate to write on topics varying from social, political issues to sports and other current affairs. 


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The GMAT and CAT scores are some of the primary criteria for seeking admission to a reputed business school. At most schools, GMAT scores are the single strongest predictor of admissions success. It is probably the only element of your application that admissions committees can use to objectively compare candidates. The GMAT is not the usual test you take in schools. You cannot stay up all night and get full marks. GMAT is a game. Like say chess, baseball, tennis, or any other sport and if you know the tips and tricks to play the sport, you have an edge over those who are comparatively ignorant.

Fortunately, a variety of text books and study material is available at leading bookstores to prepare effectively for both the GMAT and CAT exams. However, do not inundate yourself with too much study material that will leave you confused. The Kaplan 800 book helps students to maximise their GMAT score. A majority of other text books or course material presents similar concepts and question types and therefore do not differ drastically from each other.
The sentence correction bibles, besides the official guide, can help a great deal in scoring well in verbal tests. It
is wise to take up the tests on various courses on the Internet that help put structure into your preparation. They also clear your fundamentals in math or quant as it is known in GMAT language, if that is your low point. Also make sure you give ample time to the analysis of the tests.
The secret to maximising your GMAT or CAT score is in the preparation. Besides the 3Ds that is determination, dedication and diligence, the mantra for scoring well in the exams is Practice, Practice and Practice. Consistency and perseverance really matter. The best way to develop your time management skills is to practise taking the test. It is strongly recommended that you take at least a few mock GMAT exams, in the computer-adaptive format and try to simulate the actual testing environment. So no taking food breaks, engaging in telephone conversations and all that.
Besides, make sure you schedule your GMAT test well. Don't count on taking GMAT at the last minute. Scheduling the GMAT well into the admissions season is also bound to cause undue stress. With proper planning and insight, you can spare yourself these negative energies and instead focus on maximising your GMAT score better.
There are few other things which must be kept in mind like reading the questions carefully, avoid any random guessing and spend adequate time on the first five questions.
To elaborate, one must avoid misinterpretation of questions. You will encounter questions in the exam that include incorrect answer choices that were deliberately designed to exploit likely misinterpretations of what the question is really asking. Don't fall into this trap.
The first couple of questions in any GMAT section are used to determine the range of questions that the program 'thinks' can handle. Thus, your answers to the first five questions will make a HUGE difference in your final section score. Solve these with extra care - double check if you have to. They must not be incorrect. If you are unsure of the answer to one of these first questions, at the very least, take a very good educated guess by eliminating.
To conclude, studying for a test is never fun, but try and turn it into a challenge. Ultimately, these entrance tests are all about practice and essentially test how cool you keep yourself while taking the test. Try and reward yourself for staying on track. Inspire yourself. Be perseverant. In the end the hard work will pay off !

Some Facts

• The GMAT score is valid for five years. Hence it is wise to appear for this examination when you are in your last or second last year of Degree College.
• It is not only applicable for seeking admissions in the B schools abroad but also in a few schools in India including popular institutes like TISS.
• Students from Asian countries tend to score better in GMAT. 
• The GMAT centres are in almost all leading cities of India including New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad etc. In Maharashtra there are three centres, namely Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

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Indian B-Schools Climbup The Rating In Global Ranking

Four Indian institutions have made it to a list of top-10 Bschools in the Asia Pacific region, in a recent survey, in a strong indication that Indian business schools have strengthened their standing among international employers. The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2012 notes that Indian B-schools have moved up in almost all specialisations in Asia-Pacific rankings.
The report, which names 36 top business schools in the region, including 11 in Australia, points out that India has improved considerably in recent times, with six schools on the list, including four in the top 10.
The Indian B-schools that have made it to the top 10 among the Asia-Pacific region are Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2nd), Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (5th), Indian School of Business (7th) and Indian Institute of Management Kolkata (8th). The other two business schools named include S P Jain Institute of Management and Research at 16th rank and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade which made the cut this year for the first time at 21st place.
Business schools in India are continuing to climb up the ratings, the report observes. "In an economy that is rapidly growing in global importance, the rise in employer opinion of MBA graduates is extremely promising in ensuring development of future business leaders to sustain the fast-paced economic growth," the report said. It also observes that business schools in the Asia-Pacific region are strengthening their position in the global MBA education scene. In 2004, only 10 Asian and Australian schools had been included; the number has gone up to 36 this year.

Source - TOI

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MBA vs Specialist Masters

A new study of prospective MBA students suggests growing interest in specialist Masters and less interest in the MBA. The ‘2010 Tomorrow’s MBA’ study found that only 4% of Indian respondents would definitely consider a specialist Masters rather than an MBA. In the same study in 2011, repeated by CarringtonCrisp, European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Association of Business Schools (ABS), 14% of Indians said they would consider a specialist Masters, and across the world it was as high as 28%. At the same time, GMAC reported that applications for Master of Finance programmes rose by 83%, Master in Management by 69% and Master of Accounting by 51%. So why the rising interest in specialist Masters?

MBA vs Specialist Masters
Part of the answer lies in the problems of the MBA rather than the attraction of the specialist Masters. The MBA jobs market has tightened in recent years, especially with declining recruitment in the financial sector. Where recruitment has continued relatively strongly, it has tended to be concentrated at the top MBA schools.
From the other side a specialist Masters will often provide skills in a specific field, making a graduate well suited to a particular career and, more importantly, a particular vacancy.
The second part of the equation is cost. It’s not unheard of for an MBA at a top school to cost over £100,000 and possibly as much as double this figure once income foregone from giving up a job is taken into account. Getting a return on such an investment again requires a highly paid job and will still take several years to break even.
A specialist Masters degree has lower fees than an MBA at the same school. It may also be quicker to complete than an MBA. Even with a lower paid job on graduation, the sums add
up, offering a quicker return on investment for the individual.

Admissions & Cost
Then there is the question of admissions. Getting on to an MBA degree may be harder than a specialist Masters, and there are likely to be fewer places. Combine the issue of admissions and costs, and a prospective student might decide that they had a better chance of getting on to a Masters programme at a school with a stronger reputation and at a lower cost than they would when applying for an MBA at a lesser ranked school.
For new undergraduates the Masters degree can also offer a way to differentiate themselves in the labour market. In many countries the number of undergraduates has grown significantly in recent years, while jobs markets have not been strong. A one-year Masters offers a useful tool to distinguish an undergraduate in the job market, more so when most MBA degrees require work experience of several years.
Maybe these Masters students will decide in a few years that they still need an MBA to make the next step up the corporate ladder. For now, they are increasingly thinking about studying finance, accounting, marketing and international management as a specialist Masters.

FACT SHEET
In 2009 and 2010, 1 in 5 or less of the respondents said they would definitely consider a specialist Masters as an alternative to an MBA; in 2011, 28% said they would definitely consider a specialist Masters and a further 23% said this would be a possibility The study of specialist subjects such as Logistics or Taxation look attractive as a Masters rather than within an MBA, being cheaper and often quicker to complete A further consequence of the growing popularity of the pre-experience Masters programme may be that graduates of these programmes perceive less value in completing an MBA at a later stage in their careers Styles of learning are also changing with a moveaway from the traditional academic terms-office hours; such a traditional approach is the preferred choice of only 18% of the sample. The most popular style of study is blended learning, chosen by 27%, representing a combination of e-learning and face-to-face

Source: Tomorrow’s MBA 2012

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Off-beat Courses at Top B-Schools

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore -


PROGRAMME: Learnings from Sports
DURATION: Two Days
STARTING IN: March 2012


Growth opportunities: 

HELPS senior managers deal with different managerial skills and handle groups, which is part of their job.


Class Strength:
THE enrollment has started, and IIM-B and TENVIC have approached different companies. They expect at least 25-30 senior managers. If it succeeds, it will be a twice-a-year or three times-ayear feature.


Objective:
TO give participants an exposure to innovative concepts altruistic mentoring, performance-based leadership, managing the ups and downs of the game, cross-training, and equipping them with skills beyond their role. There will be classroom discussions, interactive sessions, panel discussions where industry experts and sports personalities from corporate India will be facilitators.


Main Content :
LEARNING from others, integrating with the environment and improving management


Genesis :
THE programme took shape when two IIM-B alumni, who work for cricketer Anil Kumbleowned sports company TENVIC, suggested using sports to hone leadership skills as one of their executive management programmes. This had been done in the US before but never in India. Participants will be guided on leadership, how to manage multiple layers, deal with being the “captain” of a team or even “just an executive,” and coping with new job opportunities. 


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Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar.

PROGRAMME: Three-Continent Master of Global Management.
DURATION: 12 months
STARTED IN: September 2011
Content:
THE Euro 40,000 programme, a result of a partnership between XIM, Bhubaneswar, Antwerp Management School, Belgium and Fordham Graduate School of Business, New York, has been structured to draw upon the strengths of each country. For India, it is bottomof-the-pyramid and social entrepreneurship; for New York, it is finance and innovation and for Antwerp, it is marketing in a multicultural society. 

Objective:
CREATE global managers in the true sense of the term.

Targets:
HIGH-potential recent university graduates. The current batch consists of 16 students from Europe, two from the US, two from China, one from Indonesia, Turkey and India respectively.

Job Opportunities :
ALL three institutes offer career services, and almost all the roles are in general management. 

Compensation :
STILL early to say as the first batch is yet to be placed. But in India, it is likely to start at Rs 12 lakh onwards, and will be more in the other countries.


Genesis:
THE idea was born when the deans of these institutes met. They felt real global managers are born when students immerse themselves in the local culture and business, and imbibe the experience of three continents.


Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
PROGRAMME: Executive post graduate programme in international business.
DURATION: 12 months.
STARTED IN: April 2011.


Objective:
PRODUCE leaders who can handle the current market turbulence and dynamic corporate environment effectively.


Job Opportunities:
STRATEGIC roles and senior positions in companies operating in emerging markets with a focus on India and China.


Content:
THE programme focuses on leadership skills essential for senior management positions. The curriculum is adapted from best practices from Asian countries. It is a blend of basic management courses and specialized modules. Another aspect is the training under Mystique Management and Mind Mapping through outdoor learning camps.


Targets:
PROFESSIONALS with atleast three years’ work experience, preferably internationally. IIM-S has entered into an MoU with Ocean University of China to start this programme, which involves a six-month stay and internship in China.


Compensation:ANNUAL salary could range between $36,000 and $1,20,000

IIM Ranchi
PROGRAMME: Certificate course on ‘Barefoot Manager’
DURATION: 15 days
STARTING IN: July 2012


Targets :
MICRO entrepreneurs and panchayat officials. The video-based programme will impart management concepts to even illiterate people. While higher education takes people away from their villages, this one encourages people to stay back.


Class Strength :
THE target enrolment for 2012-13 is 1,500 Content EVALUATING business opportunities, consumer-oriented business philosophy, product design, distribution, promotion, pricing, accounting, sustainable consumption and production, ethics and society.


Job Opportunities:
SELF-employment Plans IIM-R is getting voluntary organizations, micro-finance companies and the government to help roll out the programme. There are plans to make this certificate mandatory for benefits from the government or micro loans from banks.

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
PROGRAMME : PG Programme for Executives on Visionary Leadership for Manufacturing DURATION: 1 year
STARTED IN: August 27, 2007


Objectives:
Provide skill-based training to transform mid-level managers in the Indian manufacturing industry into visionary leaders.


Content:
36 weeks’ classroom interaction, case studies, tutorials, laboratory sessions, project work at IIM-C, IIT-M and IIT-K Eight weeks’ internship in industry Three to four weeks’ industry visits in India and abroad.


Genesis :
THE programme is based on a partnership between IIM-C, IIT-K, IIT-M and CII. The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council plays a catalytic role, with support from Japan International Cooperation Agency.


Job Opportunities:
STUDENTS of the first four batches have been placed in leading Indian companies.

Source - ET

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US B-Schools Spice Up Essay Questions

In an effort to better determine which applicants will best fit in on campus, business schools are turning to nontraditional MBA admissions essay questions. 

The purpose is to garner information beyond the usual résumé, work experience, and leadership potential featured in the rest of the application. And it doesn’t hurt that these more personal questions call for more interesting and creative responses that capture the attention of the admissions committee members reading them.


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Each business school has crafted its own unique question. The majority of these nontraditional essay questions are meant to unearth personal characteristics, style, and attitude as a means of understanding the type of contribution an applicant would make to his or her class and the campus community.

 
MUD AND FIRE
Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business asks applicants to share either something that is surprising about them or their proudest moment. 

One of the most memorable responses came from someone who participated in the ‘Warrior Dash’, an extreme 5K run that has participants crawling through mud and leaping over fire. 

Many use these essays to discuss family, often to convey their gratitude to their parents for helping them grow into the person they are today, says James Frick, director of MBA admissions.

The admissions committee at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business keeps its interest piqued with a question asking applicants to describe themselves to future classmates in 100 words or less. “We want to see how people present themselves in a quick snapshot,” says Soojin Kwon Koh, director of admissions. A successful response was one in which the applicant defined himself as though he were an entry in the dictionary. “I really like this question,” she adds. “When I’m doing a final review of applications, this is the one I turn to because it gives you a sense of how applicants view themselves.”

 
JOY AND PASSION
Asking a specific question about life — what brings you the greatest joy — is how the admissions committee at the UC, Berkeley Haas School of Business seeks to understand the personality of applicants better. In its first year, this question has acquired mixed responses, says Stephanie Fujii, director of admissions at Haas. The most successful applicants, she adds, share their authentic selves through the essay.
While many applicants feel overwhelmed by such questions, administrators say there are benefits for the applicants, as well. “Applicants often feel as though their profile is typical. Questions like this help them set themselves apart,” says Isser Gallogly, assistant dean of MBA admissions at Stern.

 
Source - BusinessWeek

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World Best Business Schools

Adoption of opening norms by the countries of the world has given tremendous opportunities to be shared in the global brain bazaar. Both United States and the European union are the best stakeholders in the brain bazaar. They have their comparative advantage in the field of technology over the globe undoubtedly. But this may not be the sufficient condition for the present world where cost comparison is the driving force. This can be justified keeping in view following statistics by ANS.America's National Statistics shows that, cost of employing one chemist or engineer in USA is equivalent to 5 chemists in china and 11 engineers in India.
Presently both India and China produce more than a million engineering graduate students a year in comparison to 170,000 from US and Europe. Though in the field of manufacturing quantity of brains, the Asian Giants are front-runners but about the quality they are some how failed due to some structural rigidities.
As the market has become more knowledge based so the need of the hour is to manufacture accordingly.
Here in this section we are trying to provide the information on the top manufacturers in the Global Brain Bazaar.
This section covers various business schools, international presence, courses offered, duration of the programme, facilities to the students and the location of the institute.

Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Norway

Nanyang Business School, Singapore

National University of Singapore Faculty of Business Administration, Singapore

Chung-Ang University College of Business Administration, South Korea

International Graduate School Of Management, Spain

University of St.Gallen, Institute of Management, Switzerland

London Business School, UK

Birkbeck College, University of London

Harvard Business School, US

Kelley School of Business, UK

Australian Graduate Schools of Management

Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MSGM)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - Business

Sydney School of Finance and Economics (University of Technology)

Vienna University of Economics (Vienna)

Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School

School of Business Administration (Dalhousie University)

Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Business Administration

Copenhagen Business School (Denmark)

Estonian Business School (Estonia)

Swedish School of Economics and Business Information (Finland)

Paris Graduate School of Management (France)

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (India)

Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business (Ireland)

Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan

Netherlands Business School, Nijenrode University

Delhi School Of Economics (India)

Source - http://www.economywatch.com/business-schools/

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Executive Post Graduate Programme in International Business - The First Sino-Indian MBA Program With Global Focus by IIM Shillong

Executive Post Graduate Programme in International Business :-

 
The Executive Post Graduate Programme (PGPEx) in International Business is an intensive one year programme designed to enhance skills and capabilities essential for responsible positions at senior management  at the global level   with six month stay and internship  in China.


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Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong (IIM Shillong) announces a unique Sino-Indian International Post Graduate Programme for Executive in International Business with a Global Focus - an intensive one year post-graduate programme designed to enhance skills and capabilities essential for responsible positions for senior management at the global level.  

Salient Features:·       

• Study Abroad for 6 months·       
• Global Internship and Training·       
• Foreign Language Lab (FLL) for six languages·      
• Integrated Eastern and Western management approach through Equilibrium Thinking (ET), First Discipline (FD), Potential Performance Programming (PPP), and outdoor workshops in exotic locations in north east and south India.·      
• Moulding global managers through Mystique Management and Mind Mapping (4Ms) principles·
• Diploma jointly awarded by IIM Shillong and Ocean University of China (OUC), Qingdao·       
• Program globally marketed by First Discipline Inc USA

 Distinctive Features of the Programme :-

 
Thought, Action and Leadership form the key drivers for the PGPEx course. This translates into distinctive features offered in this course.

Leading and Managing Global Organizations :-

Participants of this programme will develop leadership and managerial skills that are critical to effective global managers. They will also explore the impact of cultural differences on personal and organizational effectiveness by imparting the knowledge from 4Ms (Mystique Management and Mind Mapping) and FD framework.

Fusion of Western and Eastern Management Philosophies :-

The West has taught us how to organize efficiently using technological innovations like information technology and biotechnology in a market economy. The east however advocates a holistic approach with respect to human happiness through a balanced view of environmental protection and distribution of purchasing power to avoid the disaster implied in the Western model. We should certainly work towards higher standards of living with a drastic reduction of people living below the poverty line. But at the same time we may not strive to catch up worth the standard of living in Europe of America since that is unlikely to be sustainable due to environmental degradation. By following this principle, participants of PGPEx will learn to align operations strategy with overall business strategy, with emphasis on process analysis and supply chain management. They will learn concepts and tools needed to design, plan, drive and control service and manufacturing operations in a global economy during the course of the study while undertaking projects in the enabling company.

Innovative Content :

Adding a few global courses to an existing MBA curriculum isn’t enough to establish leadership in global business education. That’s why we designed PGPEx from scratch, with equal input from Indian and Chinese management with global outlook under Asian management philosophy. The PGPEx curriculum incorporates best business practices and issues affecting each world region with focus on India and China. No culture or perspective dominates, which provides the participants with a broad and balanced worldview.  Each participant will learn to analyze problems, think strategically, and build great organizations. Plus, they will develop leadership skills, with emphasis on working with multicultural global teams.

Focus on Emerging Markets:-

Emerging markets are at the core of the PGPEx, with intensive study and analysis of the context of a country achieved through experiential study tours in the BRICS countries. This is based on the conviction that growth in the future will come from the emerging economies, which require special focus and understanding.

Access to IIM Shillong Resources:-

The advantage of doing a course at IIM Shillong lies in having access all the e-resources of the Institute including knowledge management center and virtual lab.

Diversity:

With diversity as a stated objective, the composition of the PGPEx batch will ensure a group of participants with wide-ranging skills, backgrounds, global exposures and international project experiences, such that learning  through global  peer group exchange and knowledge sharing is likely to be  one of the most beneficial aspects of this programme.

Global by Design:

Core courses were designed by key faculty members from Sino Indian business schools. They worked together to incorporate perspectives and best practices from region in the EMEs. Participants of PGPEx will learn to analyze problems, think strategically, and build global organizations. Plus, they will develop teaming skills and cultural awareness required for global career success.

COURSE STRUCTURE

I) In India (Duration: 6 months) : (all courses will be offered under Sustainable management platform)

• Global Business Management and Strategy
• Global Operation and Supply Chain Management
• Global Leadership and Change Management
• Global Marketing Management and Research
• Global Accounting and Finance Management

II) Foundation courses

• Basic course in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai (Foreign language Lab ( FLL) : only Six languages will be offered under major and minor language platform)
• Basic course in First Discipline (FD) with Potential Performance Programming (PPP), Equilibrium Thinking(ET) and Sustainable Global Leadership (SGL) outdoor workshops in exotic locations in NE and South India
• Basic course in Global Corporate and Social Etiquette (GCSE).

III) In China (Fushan campus-residential: duration: 6 months)

Stage-1:  Foundation Courses: Chinese culture, basic Chinese, Taiji.

Stage 2:-

• Business internship and case study
• Chinese businesses and foreign invested business in China.

Programme Eligibility:-

The participants who desire to opt this course must have work experience of 3 years in the executive position with a bachelor degree.
Admission is through Interview (Preliminary and Main) Maximum intake is limited to 45.
All participants should submit the application form electronically and must provide the acknowledgement slip at the time of interview.
All original education and experience certificate with a set of self-attested Xerox copy and two color PP size photographs of the candidate must be submitted to at the time of Interview.

Programme Duration

The programme is designed for a period of  12 months  which will be spread across  6 months in Indian and China . First 6 months will be in India and the next 6 months in China (Fushan campus).

Programme Fee

INR 12 lakh or USD 25,000
This fee includes tuition fee and accommodation in India and China only.  The candidate has to bear the cost of food, Visa fee, Entry fee and  Air/Surface  travel connected with this program. The cost of such heads of expenditure is expected to be in the range of  INR 2 to 5 lakhs or  USD 4,000 to 10,000.

Important Dates -

Last date of Receiving the e-form: February 29, 2012 at 5pm

Date and Place of interview:

• Bangalore - March 05-06 , 2012
• Mumbai - March 08-09, 2012
• Kolkata and Delhi - March 05 - 06, 2012

Publication of Final list of selected candidates for the programme   : On or before March12, 2012

First Acceptance of the admission offer  :  March  15, 2012
Second   Acceptance of the admission offer  : March 26, 2012
Third  Acceptance of the admission offer  :   March 30 , 2012

Acceptance fee:  INR  One lakh or USD 10,000/-

To enhance the diversity and learning experience, the programme aims to enroll through reservation upto 50% overseas candidates.

For overseas candidates the option of physical/virtual interview will be made available– the procedure(s) will be intimated in due course of time.

The online application link will be made available from 00 hrs of 15th February 2012 to 1700 hrs of 29th February 2012.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply well ahead of the due date. The Institute will not be responsible for any technical glitches that may occur during last minute application.


For further information visit http://www.iimshillong.in/pgpex


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