Post Graduate Programme
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (PGDIBM/MBA)
[Batch IV 2010 – 2012]

 

Important Dates:
Last Date for Application : Monday, 21st June 2010
Admission Test : Sunday, 27th June 2010 (9.00 a.m.) Group Discussion & Personal Interview - Sunday, 27th June 2010 (from 1.00 p.m. onwards)
Inauguration and orientation : Saturday, 10th July 2010 (8.30 a.m.)
For application form (Rs.500)

 

INTRODUCTION

The telecom revolution and globalization have changed the rules of businesses and their management all over the world. Information Technology (IT) is proving to be a great facilitator. Leave alone business enterprises; even the governments and NGOs have been changing their organizational strategies, structures and systems. Equally significant is the flow of funds in the forms of borrowing, the investments by private sector as well as financial institutions and Governments of various countries. The increased thrust on market forces is also creating new kinds of risks for investors, borrowers and even consumers.

In India, Government of Gujarat (GoG) and Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) are setting an example of unique partnership in the name of ‘GoG-AMA Centre for International Trade’ (GACIT). It is an initiative to strengthen efforts for speeding the process of making India a global player with highly competent entrepreneurs, industrialists and executives and management professionals.

The Post Graduate Programme in International Business Management (PGP-IBM) is a flagship Program among the wide spectrum of academic programs and management development activities at AMA. The programme design and quality of its execution have been approved by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU); and the PGP leading to AMA’s Diploma in International Business Management has been recognized for MBA degree of IGNOU.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

 

The PGP–IBM aims at preparing qualified and skilled international business management professionals and entrepreneurs, thereby strengthening the Country’s effort for promoting international business.
Specific Objectives
1. Developing a cadre of management professionals equipped with conceptual, technical and behavioral knowledge, skills and mindset in global business systems and practices.
2. Professionalizing management structures and systems of Indian business organizations to cope up with challenges of global business.
3. Contributing towards making India a vibrant hub for global business & industries.

 

THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR WHOM?

 

The PGP – IBM is designed for
(a) graduates aspiring for career in international business,
(b) exporters and export houses,
(c) entrepreneurs who want to enter global markets with their products/services,
(d) working professionals who want to add value to their professional profile and;
(e) government officials from commissionerates/departments engaged in handling of international business issues in government administration. NGOs dealing with international development/financial agencies and academicians involved in teaching or research in international aspects of business or management will also find the Program useful.

 

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

 

(A) Program Highlights
Degree/ Diploma Title: MBA degree (IGNOU) and Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management (PGD – IBM) of AMA
1. Duration: 24 months.
2. 6 academic trimesters, practical exposure & summer internship.
3. 38 courses covering 120 credits.
4. Summer internship of 8-10 weeks at the end of the 1st year.
5. Research Study, Seminar & Integrated Comprehensive project work during 4th, 5th, & 6th terms in the second year.
6. Specialization offered in 2 areas viz.
(a) International Finance,
(b) International Marketing. Each area contains 6 specialized courses.
Each elective course has project component carrying 1.5 credits.
7. International language taught as a part of the curriculum.
8. Duration and Timings: Normally, the formal class room sessions conducted between 8.30 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. Participants will be expected to spend their time on project work or classroom preparations; in Library or computer lab during the afternoon hours.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA AND PROCESS

 

A. Eligibility criteria:

 

1. The Program will be open for graduate degree holders from any discipline.
2. This is a national level Program and therefore graduates from any medium of instruction
and any university situated in India or abroad will be eligible to apply.
3. The applicants must hold the 1st graduation degree with a minimum of 50% (for SC/ST candidates 45%) marks.
4. Max. age limit is 35 years.
5. Candidates with work experience are given priority; however lack of such an experience will not be a disqualification.

B. Mode of Selection

Admissions will be offered on the basis of performance at
(a) under graduate level studies,
(b) graduation degree and subsequent studies,
(c) achievements in extra curriculur activities,
(d) work experience and
(e) written admission test and personal interviews. A written examination will be conducted to test aptitude of the applicants in areas of English, Mathematics, General Awareness and Logical Reasoning. Total intake will be of 35–40 students. Medium of instruction will be English and therefore proficiency in written and spoken English will form one of the criteria for admissions.

 

FEES:

 

Entire Programme fee is Rs.2,00,000; payable in two installments as under
Rs 1,00,000 at the time of joining the Programme
Rs 1,00,000 upon completion of Trimester III

 

The fee covers cost of tuition fees, exam fees, cost of study materials provided to
students and fees for library. The fees should be paid by Cheque/DD favoring ‘Ahmedabad Management Association’.

 

Important Dates:
Last Date for Application : Monday, 21st June 2010
Admission Test : Sunday, 27th June 2010 (9.00 a.m.) Group Discussion & Personal Interview - Sunday, 27th June 2010 (from 1.00 p.m. onwards)

Inauguration and orientation : Saturday, 10th July 2010 (8.30 a.m.)
For application form (Rs.500)

 

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Please send a cheque or Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 500/- payable at par in favour of 'Ahmedabad Management Association' along with the form at the following address:

Executive Director,
Ahmedabad Management Association,
ATIRA Campus,
Ahmedabad 380 015.
Ph: 26308601-6 Fax: 26305692
E-mail: amaahd@gmail.com

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