Nikhil of 9.9 School of Convergence grabs his dream job with NewsX

Nikhil Bhushan is young, talented, and extremely passionate about his job with NewsX. After receiving his PG diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication from 9.9 School of Convergence (SoC), Nikhil is eager to share his journey. The enthusiastic Nikhil tells aspiring journalists how to “work smart and write smart” and elaborates on what it takes to be a journalist, reporting for a 24-hour-live channel. After assigning three self-explanatory adjectives - “best, amazing, and wonderful” - to his favourite journalism school, Nikhil’s answers highlight the essence of journalism and 9.9 School of Convergence in particular.


What is the one reason you will always want to come back to 9.9 School of Convergence?

The entire education system here is unique. The way the program is constructed here is a strong reason for one to come back to 9.9 School of Convergence repeatedly. We even asked the core faculty to make the Applied Journalism and Median Communication course a two-year program and convert it into a MA degree.

Everyone related to 9.9 School of Convergence is special. They come from diverse educational backgrounds. One of my colleagues from class, Rateika Dhawan, comes from a food background and wants to be a food journalist. I can learn something about food journalism from her - the connections with other students is interesting. I did my internship in sports, so I was able to contribute to the institute by telling everyone about sports journalism. The beauty of 9.9 School of Convergence is the diversity of different backgrounds.

Tell us a little about your internship experience. Was it given to you through 9.9 School of Convergence?

Yes, we all secured internships through 9.9 School of Convergence. A few of us went to NewsX. We had a couple of exams and short interviews, then NewsX selected four of us to intern with them.

The 9.9 School of Convergence’s curriculum structure includes six months of internship. Our internship contract with NewsX was for six months, but within three months of experiencing our skill set, NewsX hired all four of us.

Our internships were five days a week and one day in the classroom. We shared our internship experiences in class. The learning was as diverse as where people were working, which included the Times of India, Headlines Today, and Hindustan Times among others.

Once you are in one organization, you tend to learn only about that field in which your organization specializes. Here we got a chance to share, learn, discuss different problems and most importantly - solve those problems. We started learning and understanding the market together, as a team.

“I am learning this in my new company. What are you learning?” - these are the things we used to talk about at SoC. Everyone learns the same thing, but in different ways. At SoC, we’re lucky enough to learn in the most enjoyable and interesting way possible.

Where do you see yourself five years down the line? What will you do to try and ensure that you attain your goals?

I am very happy with the way I started my career - thanks to 9.9 School of Convergence and everyone who made it possible. Five years down the line, I see myself in a better position, not in terms of designation, but in terms of quality of work.

Journalism is much more than cameras and stories. Journalism is about how you report these stories. The story could be bad - the story could perhaps even be not worth reporting - but it’s still a story. It’s up to you how you narrate it. That is what we have learnt here at 9.9 School of Convergence.

It is understandable that in television journalism, there are time constraints and deadlines to keep up with, so it can affect the quality of work. But nonetheless, it is important to ensure that you don’t compromise your writing skills. Always keep your story stable. Always keep your story alive. That is very important, because that is what your viewer wants. Always keeping the viewer in mind is something we learnt at 9.9 School of Convergence. We did a lot of projects to develop these particular communication skills, and I will use them professionally from now on.

What is that one thing that you singularly brought to your job?

I’m an avid researcher and I present a lot of visuals, because when we write we refer to visuals. For example, today is the 24th. I will go home tonight and type “25th  September” on the Internet and see what events are happening tomorrow and form a story in my head before I go to office. That’s where you take the initiative, because everybody is racing against time and competing with each other. Before the editor says you need to do this, you should say “Sir, today this thing is happening and there is a story here we could do.” This is what I have brought to NewsX.

Why did you choose 9.9 School of Convergence? What is the most important thing you gained from here?

I chose to come to Delhi, because Delhi is the capital of journalism, not just the capital of India, and the course structure at 9.9 SoC is something I really liked.

I used to run away from writing. When I was about to join 9.9 School of Convergence, Dr. Eric Saranovitz, our Dean, told me that you will have to write a lot here. I was then a little skeptical. I come from an international relations background, so I was already in the habit of reading but I was never a writer. 9.9 School of Convergence gave me an opportunity to learn the art of writing and undoubtedly my writing etiquette and style developed over time. What I was writing when I first came to SoC and what I write now - well there is a huge improvement.

What message would you like to give your juniors?

Don’t think journalism is easy. Don’t think journalism is about making a report and that’s all you need to do. The market out there is very competitive and can be repressive. Maybe your program/story won’t go on air even after you work your heart and soul out for it. They may say, “Okay fine, but we don’t have time. There is breaking news in. We don’t want your story right now” - and you lose your story.

You have to work smart, write smart. If you want to write smart, write short for television, because there are time constraints. You need to keep your package short, only then it will get space on television. From the very beginning, concentrate on your writing and if you choose television, concentrate on your time management.

Time management is nothing but smart work. Don’t think that by getting into details you will do well here. You can do detailed work, but in sections, in parts, when it is demanded. The details cannot come first. If your piece is three minutes long, nobody will air that story. That length of story works for print, but not television. If you want to provide details in television, your work has to be crisp.

So all those who want to join 9.9 School of Convergence or want to go into television or any other form of journalism, don’t think it’s an easy job. The task is hard. Your priority changes every half an hour and you’ve got to decide what to prioritize. Be prepared for a world that is going to let you socialize as much as you would like to. If you can take on the rigors of this industry and come to terms with them, you will do well. You will excel.

SSBS:Prof. Colin Eden and Prof. Bhimaraya Metri of Strathclyde SKIL Business School (SSBS) agree on how accreditation out-ranks rankings

International accreditation, not ranking, is the hallmark of a top business school in today’s global market - and Strathclyde SKIL Business School (SSBS) as a part of University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) enjoy the status of three such accreditations, putting it in a very select group.

SBS is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA), which Prof. Bhimaraya Metri noted in a Times of India article “are three of the most highly regarded international accreditations in the realm of higher business education.”

EQUIS focuses on school diversity and relationships with the business world, AACSB puts emphasis on how a school uses its resources to bring it up to a top level and AMBA concentrates on the quality and relevance of programs.

“Worldwide less than five per cent of B-schools are accredited by AACSB,” said Prof. Metri, “1.05 per cent of B-schools are accredited by EQUIS and 1.5 per cent of B-schools are accredited by AMBA. Only less than one per cent of business schools (55 B-schools) in the world hold ‘triple accreditations’ from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.”

Prof. Colin Eden, Vice-Dean and Director of the International Division of Strathclyde University says students must give more weight to accreditations compared to rankings, pointing out: “Rankings are very volatile. A university one year can be ranked 50, the next year it can get ranked 80, or vice-versa. Things cannot change that rapidly in the academic world.”

Accreditations are really difficult to come by, says Prof. Eden, requiring lots of paperwork and documentation, followed by visits from a panel of three Deans from across the globe who meet with staff, students, alumni and employers to determine the quality of education being given to students.

But such accreditations assure both students and the corporate world their education was obtained at a school of international acclaim - one that teaches the skills employers require.

Placement Blueprint: An event by IMT Ghaziabad

Placement Blueprint, an interesting event based on the current market scenario, saw students participating in large numbers. It dealt with the difficulties of a retail chain store in a market like India and was designed to test the participants’ knowledge about the retail sector and their ability to gauge the customer's mindset.

The event was designed around the entry of an international retail store in the Indian market- Blue Bazaar- which has been successful in various countries worldwide, is all set to open its branch in India. So it has floated a blueprint of the available store space. At the event, the participants were given this blueprint along with other relevant data like the socio- economic classification of the population, the level of education and the floor plan. As retail management students and future managers in the retail sector, the participants were expected to have an in-depth knowledge of the various available brands, customer profile and the best shelf-space utilisation. They were asked to device the best way of displaying the products on the store shelves, making them easy to locate and attractive.

The participants were asked to come up with 10 product categories with 3 brands in each. These categories and brands had to be decided keeping in mind the target customers. The final round consisted of laying the store’s planogram.

It was interesting to see the way budding managers from various institutes came up with innovative ideas. The efforts and ideas of all the participants were well worth appreciating. The event was judged by Mr. P.Gopalakrishnan from IndusInd Bank and Mr. Ranjan Jha, Principal Consultant at Foresight Group International AG. Team Madmen from IIFT-Delhi were declared the winners.

After the event, the participants too couldn’t stop thanking the organizers for this wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent and learn a lot of things in the process. They found Placement Blueprint to be different from the usual B-school events. As one of the winners put it: “This is a good event, novel idea, probably very different from any other event we have been part of.” At the same time, like another student pointed out: “I knew all the theory but when it came to applying it in this particular case study it was very difficult.” Most of the participants agreed that events like these are better than the routine classroom sessions as they compel the students to think and act in a real time market situation.

The participants also praised the IMT G campus and the arrangements made by the management. All in all, the event was a roaring success.

Strathclyde SKIL Business School launches BBS Admissions

Strathclyde SKIL Business School, the joint B-School initiative by Indian infrastructure pioneer SKIL Infrastructure Limited and Strathclyde Business School, one of the most innovative and largest business schools of its kind in the UK and in Europe is announcing the launch of Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS).

With a sharp focus on leadership effectiveness, entrepreneurial initiatives, multicultural understanding, social responsibility and sustainable development, Strathclyde SKIL Business School (SSBS) is now open for admissions for its academic session 2012- 2015.

Located in Greater Noida/NCR the SSBS undergraduate programme Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) is specifically designed to meet the needs of Indian students seeking a global qualification. The world class BBS course is planned with a curriculum that will be delivered by a carefully chosen and highly qualified faculty. 50% of the faculty is from Strathclyde Business School (SBS), Glasgow while the other 50% are Indian teachers and academicians of impeccable repute.

The three-year Bachelor of Business Studies programme forms an excellent foundation for those seeking a degree in both business and management. Cutting edge research and knowledge in their chosen fields is an integral aspect of this three year BBS course.

Professor Bhimaraya Metri, Dean, Strathclyde SKIL Business School, says, “Upon graduation, students of SSBS will join a Strathclyde’s worldwide alumni network that are performing influential roles in the world of business and management and have attained the pinnacles of success.”

During the first year, students will be taken through a diverse spectrum of subjects, introducing them to various concepts that will build a strong foundation for specialization.

In the second year, BBS students progress to advanced subjects and specialised electives, taking courses at SBS, Glasgow, Scotland.

The third and final year sees students through two additional major specialisation courses and one minor specialisation course.

Students joining SSBS will possess several distinct advantages:

- A degree awarded by the University of Strathclyde

- Over 50% of the courses will be taught by faculty from Strathclyde B School in Scotland

- Study at campuses located in India and Scotland thereby gaining cross cultural experiences and developing into management leaders possessing global perspectives

- Industry interactions will give students the added advantage of practical experience coupled by thorough theory in the classroom

- All academic and intellectual resources of SBS, UK will be available to them

Highly accomplished international museum expert, George Jacob, visited the Young India Fellowship (YIF) campus.

Highly accomplished international museum expert, George Jacob, visited the Young India Fellowship (YIF) campus in South Delhi last Friday evening to reveal to Fellows some of the fascinating secrets behind the global museum sector.

Indian-born, Canada-raised Jacob explained how museums have the potential to drive economies, preserve culture and contribute to the collective memory of a community or nation. The Yale graduate has been involved in more than $200 million in museum projects world-wide, including those for the Smithsonian and NASA-Ames funded Astronomy and Cultural Centre.

Jacob was the 39th notable guest speaker to address Fellows since the YIF programme began in May. He spoke exclusively to Fellows during his visit to India, the guest of a fellow BITS-Pilani alumnus. Jacob had come to the university to deliver a lecture in March last year, when Fellow, Sudheer Marisetty, was student union president.

Jacob started his talk – Creating Cultural Capital: Museum Design-Build Industry – by telling Fellows about various renowned museums and exhibits across the world, such as the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the Contemporary Arts Centre in China and the Louis Vuitton Fashion Museum. 

In terms of designing museums, the “museologist”, “designing museums is all about communicating stories, because there are a lot of stories that need to be told”.

“Mr Jacob told Fellows about various aspects of project development and the variety of skills that go into designing museums. He also spoke about the whole process of developing museums as being about listening to and thinking with clients, because in the end, it is the client’s culture that you represent,” Sudheer said.
The “museologist” also mentioned the need to marry technology with liberal arts to come up with innovative designs, as museum design involved a blend of engineering and designing.

“When asked by Fellows about the current challenges the Indian museum industry is facing, he expressed concern about the lack of a policy framework both for museums and fine arts, inadequate training, and the need for mentorship to groom the younger generation. On being asked about what he would like to do in India, he said he would like to work on contemporary themes and that he would specifically work on projects that had an impact on the economy,” Sudheer said.

Jacob said the multi-billion investment in recognising and creating cultural capital worldwide was only beginning its early dawn in India, and elaborated on its enormous potential and on India's soft-power in leveraging this untapped sector.

“With a power to strengthen civil societies, transform regional and local economies and enhance ‘Brand India’, to offering out-sourcing opportunities of a different kind hitherto unexplored, India is virtually sitting on a gold-mine of possibilities – perhaps far richer that those held in the vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple finds, that could become the Museum of the Millennium,” Jacob said.

YIF Deputy Dean Dr Anunaya Chaubey said the lecture opened the minds of the Fellows to the power of design and imagination. “It underscored the need to fuse technology and aesthetics to render any vision and also how culture can drive development and energise an economy,” he said.

Fellows have since the inception of the YIF programme, through the YIF Guest Speaker Series, had the opportunity to interact with the “who’s-who” of the corporate, academic, arts and social worlds, almost twice every week.

Some of these eminent personalities include Pramod Bhasin (founder, Genpact), Sanjeev Aga (ex-MD, Idea Cellular), Sir Robert Swan (Polar explorer and leading environmentalist), Kiran Seth (co-founder, SPICMACAY). The speakers share their views about a wide range of issues, including pursuing one’s passion, and the importance of introspection and life- long learning along, with having a vision for oneself.
Media inquiries: Inga Butefisch, Ph: 9958 170 246, email: inga.butefisch@yifp.in

About YIF:

The Young India Fellowship (YIF), in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania, is the first academic programme in the country to fill the void in higher education for a holistic, multi-disciplinary course based on the liberal arts. A one-year, fully funded residential scholarship, YIF has been specially conceived and designed to create the country’s finest, most socially conscious leaders. Each year’s batch of 50-plus Fellows will take subjects including Analytical Thinking, Leadership, Writing and Listening Skills, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, History, Economics and Statistics as well as classes designed to bring out their creativity, such as Art Appreciation and Latin Dancing. They will undertake a unique experiential learning internship, and gain practical work experience through a real-life project. Fellows will be taught by leading thinkers from respected universities both in India and abroad, and will be mentored by some of India’s best known leaders, chosen for their ability to be outstanding motivators and role models. YIF is the precursor to Ashoka University, a world-class university focused on the liberal arts and sciences, set to open in the Delhi NCR in 2013. Ashoka’s founders, the International Foundation for Research and Education (IFRE), envision the university as India’s finest centre of higher education, comparable to the leading research-based, multi-disciplinary universities in the world.

About George Jacob:

India-born Canadian museologist George Jacob has planned, designed and established museums and award-winning educational experiences spanning 11 countries and is among the leading museum thinkers of our times. Former Smithsonian intern and Canadian Commonwealth Fellow, he was educated with Degrees in Museum Studies, Social Anthropology and Leadership at the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, University of Toronto and Yale School of Management.  With a track record of over $200 million in museum projects worldwide, he is the recipient of an unprecedented $19 million in US Federal and State grants and the author of the seminal books Museum Design: The FUTURE and the sequel Exhibit Design: The FUTURE. Diverse museum projects cover a range of academic and popular pursuits. During these years, he has had the distinction of being the founding Director of three museums including the $30 million NASA-Ames funded Astronomy & Cultural Centre, Vice President of OMSI, OMNIMAX facility, Chair of numerous professional committees on museum ethics, policy, museum law, standards and curatorial practices. He was honoured to be the Project Director for the production of the Star Spangled Banner (the 1812 flag that inspired the American National Anthem)  permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington DC dedicated to the nation by President George W. Bush. He is, at present, the Principal Advisor to a $266 million 8 museum cluster project in the making jointly with MIT.

SSBS- Five-day induction program kicks off Strathclyde Skil Business School year

A five-day session from September 19-23 introduced the first program to be offered from the Strathclyde Skil Business School (SSBS) campus in Greater Nodia - the Masters in Management (MiM).

As Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, Dean, SSBS has said: “This two-year Masters builds on Strathclyde's long established excellence in research and teaching.

“Students will be awarded a degree by the University of Strathclyde – a UK institution – one of Europe’s top 20 business schools”

“The MiM provides students with an all-round foundation that prepares them for the world of management,” said Prof. Metri.

“MiM is a two-year degree programme in which students will visit Strathclyde for one semester and will do an extended internship with an Indian company where they can employ their theoretical knowledge to a practical situation,” he said.

“The company-based project will provide an invaluable opportunity of applying the knowledge gained from full-time studying to a concrete business setting. This high-quality mix of theory and practice makes our programme a unique learning experience, ideal preparation for managing in today’s challenging business environment.”

According to Prof. Taylor, the induction program was an invigorating and hugely successful learning event.

“The students very quickly grasped the distinctive orientation of the MiM; for example the relationship of theoretical learning to practical application, the importance of becoming a reflective practitioner,” he said. “Students were also hugely enthusiastic about the innovative and group-based methods of learning which they had not encountered before. The emphasis in this program of studying on active learning was greatly welcomed.”

The five-day induction program got underway with high tea, followed by welcoming addresses by: Prof. B. Metri, Dean of the school;  Prof. Taylor, Academic Director, MiM Prorgamme; Ms Simrat Joshi, Chief Operating Officer, SSBS and Dr. Sanjeev Verma, Chairperson, MiM Prorgamme at SSBS.

This in turn was followed by a presentation about Strathclyde SKIL Business School by Prof. Taylor and a question and answer session for students, along with an address via Skype by Prof. Susan |Hart, dean of the Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow.

The first day of the program wound up with a session covering the library and e-resources facilities, conducted by Prof. Taylor and one on developing the culture of entrepreneurship by Manoj Uthup.

Over the course of the next four days there were presentations on: The Navco Case Study - Decision Making in the Company of Today by Prof. Taylor, Prof. Metri and Dr. Sanjeev Verma; reading research and report writing (Prof. Taylor and Dr. Verma); how to become a corporate leader (Sanjay Goyal, vice-president of Ericsson and Prof. Metri) and case teaching and case analysis (Dr. Verma).

And students were clearly impressed, with one calling the SSBS program “a refreshing sight to the Indian education sector as it not only provides high quality education but also imports real time business concepts and rich cultural experience to India.”

“We as students clearly inferred that this B-school will go a long way in the Indian history.”

The Strathclyde SKIL Business School (SSBS), is affiliated with Strathclyde Business School (SBS), Scotland, (one of Europe’s top 20 business schools) which shares its seal of approval from: AMBA (Association of MBAs) UK; AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) the U.S.A.’s best known accreditation body and EQUIS (the European Quality Improvement System) Europe.

ERA:Largest Chinese University extends Exchange Programme to Era Business School

In a move sure to strengthen academic and cultural ties, Schiuan University in the People's Republic of China and Era Business School (EBS) of Delhi have established an extensive exchange program.

Delegates from Schiuan University, one of the largest universities in China with about 70,000 students, visited the Era Business School campus to formalize a collaborative partnership between two institutions.

The Schiuan University delegation, led by Professor Shi Jian, vice-president and Tang Xuehong director, international office, were accompanied by
officials from the embassy of the People's Republic of China, Delhi for the meeting with Era Business School.

As part of an extensive collaboration, EBS and Schiuan University plan to work together in the areas of collaborative research, faculty development,
student mobility and exchange, cultural awareness, and participation in publication, seminars, conferences and lectures.

It's the latest development in what has been a strong association between Era Business School and the People's Republic of China embassy in New Delhi.

Era Business School has had strong association with the Embassy of PRC, New Delhi. EBS, in association with the Embassy of PRC, organized Indo-China
Friendship Day, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the world's most populated nations. The PRC Embassy, Delhi, invited EBS students
for an exclusive interactive programme, graced by Indian Prime Minister - Manmohan Singh and Chinese Premier - Wen Jiabao. On invitation from the
Chinese University of Hong Kong, EBS students also visited China & Hong Kong to experience the cultural & business environment of China, while polishing
their Chinese Mandarin skills, with the native speakers.

At the recent meeting to formalize the new collaborative agreement, Professor (Dr.) Shi Jian, vice-president of Schiuan University, extended an invitation to Era Business School students and faculty members to participate in the exchange program, and cited the positive experience of
German students, most of who are working with industry in People's Republic of China.

Director of Era Business School, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjiv Marwah said China is India's largest trading partner, however a trust deficit and lack of cultural knowledge between the two great nations exists.

Hopefully, Prof. Marwah said, this program will strengthen the academic links between India and China, and lay a strong foundation for a very exciting and productive future.

Ms Rashmi Bharana, General Secretary, said she appreciated the visit of Prof. Jian and mentioned she had been the beneficiary of an international
program herself. She assured the delegation this visit will lead to formal dialogue in future in the interest of both Indian and Chinese students.

Era Business School, anchored by Billion Dollar Enterprise Era Group, is a leading business school in Delhi offering post-graduate programs in
management and construction project management. Era Business School's PGDM programs are duly approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India.

Sichuan University, one of China's largest, under the direct supervision of Ministry of Education, is located in West China and is a key high-level
comprehensive research university, with many prominent scholars and professors. There are about 4,000 full-time teachers, 1,395 of whom have senior titles and 1,841 have doctor's degrees.

There are more than 40,000 undergraduate students, more than 20,000 master and PhD candidates and more than 1,000 foreign students and students from
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Since 2003, the university has been honored with 19 National Teaching Achievement Awards, 28 National Excellent Courses
and 13 doctorate students' dissertations have been selected among the top 100 Excellent Doctor Students Dissertations.

Full details about EBS can be found at http://www.eragroup.co.in/ <http://www.eragroup.co.in/>  and for Schiuan University at http://www.scu.edu.cn/

OPERACY 2011: The KIAMS Challenges

It is that time of the year when KIAMS organizes OPERACY – an All India Annual Management Fest loaded with well thought out competitions and several other brain challenging Management related events.

OPERACY 2011 will be held simultaneously on 19 and 20 November, 2011 at both the KIAMS locations in Harihar and Pune.

In Harihar, PROISTEMI is for teams of budding entrepreneurs. KIAMS has invited entries from B School students across India. The response is already phenomenal.
Here’s how it works: Teams of two from B Schools have entered. All of them believe in their skills as entrepreneurs and these beliefs will be put to the test. Because PROISTEMI is all about thinking like an entrepreneur – on your feet, asleep or awake. You are those unique teams who believe in doing the same thing differently and making it all work. You are the leaders and know that the buck ends with you. Phenomenal responsibility, equally phenomenal rewards.

At PROISTEMI you need to behave like an entrepreneur in the different entrepreneurial situations you will be thrown into. The challenge is extraordinary and the reward is great. The winning team takes home prizes worth over Rs. 50,000.

KIAMS Pune throws open it’s gates to the Best Graduate. This contest is open to undergraduate participants from all colleges. Again, it’s the thought, the planning and the execution that are the criteria. Undergrads will be put to the test. In fact they will be put to many tests. The winners take home prizes worth over Rs. 20,000! Each participating team will have three team members belonging to the same college. Many teams from the same college can participate, but registrations have to be made separately.

Another contest happening at KIAMS Pune is the Best Corporate. Like the name suggests only teams from the corporate world can participate in this one. And there’s a twist. They cannot have work experience of more than five years. That’s right. Each team can have two members that belong to the same company. More than one team from one corporate can participate, however, they need to register separately. The Best Corporate wins prizes worth over Rs. 30,000.

All qualifying teams invited to KIAMS will be provided with free accommodation and food. They will be reimbursed for their to and fro travel by second class train or via the shortest bus route.

The last date for registration was 4 November, 2011 for the Best Entrepreneur.  The Best Undergrad teams  and the  Best Corporate teams would have sent in their registrations on 14  November, 2011.

To send applications for participation, B schools should visit http://www.wix.com/operac3/operacy and Corporates should visit http://www.wix.com/kiams01pune/operacy  link for more information. For any query write to us at operacy@gmail.com. Get set teams for the ultimate rush that could win you accolades and prizes that would make your institutes smile with pride!

KIAMS pair lands prime posts at Irevna

Two Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies students have landed final placements with Irevna, a division of Credit Rating and Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL).

Gopal Agrawal and Preeti Agarwal landed the prime posts. Gopal will be joining Irevna as a management trainee and, following training, will be an equity analyst, while Preeti’s position will involve studying the global capital market and performing country, sector and company research.

Irevna is the world's top-ranked research and analytical services offshoring firm. As a pioneer in the finance research outsourcing domain, it offers a range of services that help clients reduce cost, improve efficiency, and increase revenue.

Gopal, pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from KIAMS, majoring in finance and marketing, said he had dreams of joining a research firm.

“I made my mind to join a research firm even before I got enrolled in the KIAMS PGDM program,” he said. “The reason being, I was a B.Com student and I always had been interested in the equity market. For me this was a passion which had driven me for a finance specialization and this gives the energy which keeps me driving to attain more and more information and knowledge as to what happens in the finance community.”

However Preeti, who has a B.Com from Jadavpur University, said: “I developed interest in financial research only after I joined KIAMS and came across various subjects and topics related to finance and research.”

“All the subjects which KIAMS offers in finance specialization helped me get through the Irevna selection procedure,” she said. “To be specific, it was subjects like Corporate Finance and Corporate Valuation Mergers and Acquisition which really helped me. Finance subjects which KIAMS offers, if studied properly, will help a person not only in being geared-up for any kind of finance job profile, but also help in his/her future endeavours.”

Preeti believes companies look for three things when hiring - subject knowledge, confidence and potential to learn.

“One can develop subject knowledge only by studying and being thorough with their area of specialization,” she said. “Confidence is something which will follow if you are sure about your subjects and have a clear roadmap as to where you want to go in life.”

Gopal said: “Corporate valuation, mergers and acquisitions, security analysis and portfolio management were subjects which contributed to my knowledge.”

But when it comes to job interviews, he said “It mostly boils down to basics, for which I will say my firm grip on corporate finance which was taught to us when we started the finance journey at KIAMS, helped me a lot.”

He also believes his thorough understanding of the equity market, learned not just at KIAMS but through an internship at Indiabulls Securities helped him land the job.

Both of them see bright futures for themselves.

“Five years down the line I will be working in a post of equity analyst,” said Gopal. “I would have a gained a lot of knowledge and experience in the domain.” 

He predicts: “I will be handling problems and challenges of company on a higher scale. I will be handling responsibilities and would be accountable for my work. I would also be pursuing my studies simultaneously. By then I would have completed my CFA (Chief Financial Analyst), this will further add to my knowledge and will also give me huge opportunities to grow faster in the organization.”

And Preeti said five years from now: “I see myself working for Irevna handling projects on my own.”

Industry experts share trade secrets with KIAMS students

New Delhi – Alleviating classrooms as an interface with the industry, The Kirlosker Institute of Advanced Management Studies, invites people with real life experience to share their understanding of issues that exist at the ground level. This interaction helps management students have a feel of the challenges that lie ahead and prepare them to face the ruthless world once they are out of the institute.

Among other industry leaders KIAMS management invited Mr Jeevan Rao Sahib, chief executive officer, of Bangalore headquartered INDeLOX Services Pvt Ltd, a third party logistics services, to share his experience of the logistics industry. INDeLOX Services, started operations about 7 years ago, has with branches in Chennai, Hyderabad & is now expanding operations in North India.

Mr Rao, while sharing his experience with KIAMS students in the logistics services domain explained few processes that would help build a sustainable business model. Simplifying the processes (for students’ understanding) that were being followed in the logistics service industry, Mr Rao said, “Best Practice in logistics business will have to consider different aspects of the functions involved and its inter-dependence on the final outcome.”

He also explained as to why certain practices being followed in companies such as CISCO, and Maruti Suzuki are considered the best in the industry. CISCO’s practices in reverse logistics and spares management is the best, while Maruti Suzuki has an unparalleled market service programme. Rao, however, said that companies now need to constantly upgrade their services to remain ahead of competition as the best practices are imitated by others in no time.

Speed of delivery is the first and the foremost criteria in logistics services industry. “In IT infrastructure, spare part is provided in 4 hours to keep the network running. Imagine the loss of Bombay Stock Exchange or Reserve Bank of India network handing for over 30 minutes. Hence, speed becomes one of the critical components to appreciate best practice,” Rao said.

Consistency of services delivered is the key to success. Firms that have developed a strong brand name for themselves, have shown consistency over a period of time. The delivery of services should be irrespective of the individual of who is carrying out the process.

Underscoring the need to be cautious about the image of the company, Rao cited Nokia’s case where the company exchanged the battery of its phone which was found to be defective to convey its intention. “Nokia went through extensive media coverage and replaced the battery at its own cost -- an action undertaken to save the image of the company,” he said.

A process, if made flexible to adapt and accommodate the changes needed, will differentiate the practice from the lot. Certain processes in ERP environment are so rigid that it does not make the system a learning experience for users to fully utilize the potential. Concluding his thoughts, Rao said one has to find the right mix of configuration to form the 'Best in Class'.

KIAMS’ students take teamwork to a new level

Many miles separate their campuses, but Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies students are united in their teamwork.

The KIAMS campus at Harihar was joined by a second one at Pune in 2010 and this year sees the first integrated batch of grads from both locations.

As Director, Dr. Gopal Iyengar, said in a recent edition of The Chanakya, KIAMS is one institute with two totally integrated locations. It’s integrated at the administration level by such things as admissions, faculty, assessment and placement.

But at the student level, uniting the two campuses are such groups as: the placement team, alumni team, The Chanakya (institute magazine) team and  corporate relations team.

“What does this imply for industry,” asked Dr. Iyengar. “In addition to viewing an integrated batch with all the essential KIAMS values, this batch has implemented team working across physically separated locations. This is one of the essential requirements in industry and I am proud to say this batch will effortlessly meet that requirement.

“This batch has added a new dimension to the considerable KIAMS value,” he said, “They have gone out and engaged industry and society in an extra-curricular mode. Initiative and creativity has been a hallmark of this batch.”

And teamwork has also been a hallmark, as Dr. Iyengar pointed out in several examples.

“The institute has undertaken a massive exercise of competency mapping for Kirloskar Brothers involving 1,300 employees across 250 positions,” he said, noting a team of seven students took it on during summer training and carried it through into the term in addition to their academic workload.

Another student found new insights into logistics during her summer placement. “She has moved it to an intervention project for a team of five students, again parallel with term academics.”

In another instance, a group of three students interested in the telecom industry, “approached a leading player, convinced them to commission a research in a rural area, and are now well on the way.”

Noting the close ties KIAMS has with industry, Dr. Iyengar said: “The continued support of industry for our students is a testimony to the relevance of our education and values we impart to our students. The immense goodwill and backing in industry is a major driver of our endeavours of academic excellence that leads to industry-ready professionals-in-the-making.”

Learning experience at FORE School of Management

With a turnaround in the global economy, India has also recovered with an optimistic annual GDP growth rate. This greatly enhances India’s position as the favorite destination for investments. The recovery also has a substantive meaning for us at the FORE School of Management. This is because we nurture and produce talent that will actively participate in the economic growth of India and the world.

Though the slack phase is just over, we, at FORE, always make decisions that will lead to the best possible future for all stake holders at FORE School. This is our main consideration when we develop content for our management programs. This is also the essence that guides us in making our graduating students relevant to the corporate world.

Our mission is to provide contextual learning and help in the holistic development of students to equip them to face challenges as corporate leaders.

Traditionally, about three-fourth of the students admitted at FORE have engineering background. This is a direct reflection of the profile of candidates writing the IIM’s Common Admission Test (CAT). CAT is an important criteria for admission to the two-year full time management programs at FORE. We are actively looking at ways to admit more non-engineering students. We believe that students with art and science background with strong soft skills can make efficient managers in the current corporate scenario.

At FORE, we also believe that students must be socially responsible. Direct exposure to social projects like blood donation initiatives, providing education to the children of the poorest people, sensitivity to the environment and society at large, etc add value to the education at FORE.

FORE aims to cultivate sharp skills and enhance knowledge in students through various extra curricular activities. Exposed to the state of the art technology, contemporary business situation through live projects, hands on experience including business simulation, software based teaching, a FORE student is equipped to make the most of opportunities that come his way.

Fore students are fortunate to have a set of faculty, which has a wide international exposure. The PGDM faculty is among the best in the industry that not just nurture talents in students but also contribute to the expansion of the body of knowledge in their field of expertise.

Shaping future managers at FORE School of Management

Shaping future managers, Dr. Jitendra K.Das, Director Fore School Of Management
Shaping the managers of tomorrow is not an easy task. Management education needs to include knowledge, skills and ability (KSA) that are necessary today and in the future.

When we talk of management education, we are essentially developing students’ competencies to grow an organization as its manager or to establish or grow one’s own business as an entrepreneur. This capability doesn’t come from acquiring a management diploma or degree. It requires developing, in the students, the will and skill to contribute towards self-nourishment and nation building.

Our mission is to provide contextual learning and help in the holistic development of students, which will equip them to face challenges as corporate leaders. The programs offered at FSM enable students to be thinkers of tomorrow while enhancing their conceptual, analytical and critical reasoning skills. They learn to communicate with impact and to be innovative, creative and responsible in dynamic global world.

In this world of competition, where business is not bound by boundaries, a management graduate not only has to survive in it, but also win it. The journey ahead is tough and challenging enough, but can be very rewarding and exciting. The more excitement you get in your job execution, the more rewarding it is likely to be.

Much of Fore’s strength is rooted in its infrastructure - be it the faculty, the supportive staff or the amenities. The computerized library, for instance, has over 25000 titles in management and related areas, 160 journals, periodicals, videocassettes and CD ROMs. The computer centre too has branded servers and 250 desktops and laptops, scanners, 70 printers and cd writers. The institute owes its reputation to its superior infrastructure and faculty caliber.

Fore cultivates sharpening of skills and enhancement of knowledge in students through various extra curricular activities. Exposed to the state of the art technology, contemporary business situation through live projects, hands on experience including business simulation, software based teaching, a FORE student is equipped make the most of opportunities that come his way.

At Fore, we also believe that students must be socially responsible. Direct exposure to social projects like blood donation initiatives, providing education to the children of the poorest people, visiting senior citizen homes inculcates sensitivity to the environment and society at large. This greatly adds value to our curriculum
Our association which some one of the big names in the corporate world give the student an advantage to have a better understanding of the issues and challenges that awaits them in the industry.

The corporate interactions includes corporate supported projects undertaken by students under faculty supervision is considered unique in the sense, that is provides a close hands-on experience to students as part of the curriculum. Thus a student is expected to have an enriching learning experience that should propel him to take advantage of new opportunities in life.

Placement in the institute is student driven and is the result of the continuous interface with the industry – be it for summer internships, live projects or final placements. The Institute carefully tailors and continuously updates its curriculum to develop multiple skills among students. The skills emphasized on are managerial decision-making, problem solving, analytical reasoning, communication, creativity and innovation.

“The business manager’s ability to make decisions out of a set of choices that leads to the best possible future for all stake holders is what we at FORE consider all the time when developing the contents of our management programs”. This is the guiding principle to make our graduating students relevant to the corporate world.

MBA and Infrastructure at FORE School of Management

By Sangeeth Sabastian

A blend of academic excellence and business acumen is what FORE School of Management promises aspirants who cross its swanky portals. The institute owes its reputation, to a large extent, to its superior infrastructure.

Talking about the kind of work students take up, Jitendra K Dass, Director of the institute, says students are given opportunities to make projects for leading corporate houses, under the supervision of faculty members. Many members of the faculty are regulars at international seminars and conferences around the world - from the U.S to Malaysia.

“Our mission is to provide contextual learning and help in the holistic development of students and equip them to face challenges as corporate leaders”, Mr. Das says. With a student community of 750, the Institute offers 2-year full-time programs in Management and International business and a 3-year part-time MBA. These programs of repute attracted many successful companies like ICICI, SBI, Ernst & young, LG Electronics, Thomas Cook and Whirlpool during the last recruitment.

“The average annual pay package this year was Rs.6 lakhs and the highest touched Rs.8.5 lakhs,” the Director says. We are now in the final stages of discussion with two International Universities for a broad academic agreement encompassing students and faculty members,” he adds.

Following the global economy’s turn around after the global economic melt down, India has recovered with an optimistic projected annual GDP growth rate. Not surprisingly, India is seen as a favorable destination for investments, which means more opportunities for management students.

Study while working with FORE School of Management

Often, young people already in careers find themselves at a strange cross-road. They find the do need a little boost in the qualification department. And being placed in the job of their dreams, one that supports them and their needs financially, they really are in a quandary. To quit and study or to stay on, slog and watch higher qualified people get all the promotions becomes a dilemma. “I did not want to stop working,” says Vaibhav Raj Bahadur, who currently works as a Lead Analyst with American Express and is a student in FORE’s PDGM programme.

 

For such students, Fore School of Management offers a very attractive option: their part-time management programme. Started in 1992, this three year PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) holds an approval from the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resources, Govt. of India. 

Criteria for admission into the programme include a graduation degree from a recognized university and at least two years of career experience after graduation. Once applications are accepted, candidates will be tested and interviewed. Their final selection will depend on how they perform in the test, during the personal interview, their academic grades and work experience.

 

Once selected into the three year programme, students belonging to the Working Managers group (WMG) will be encouraged to develop new tools which will give them the definite edge of doing the same things differently, effectively. Prateek Arora, Unit Head with New Bridge Business Centre finds his thought process has improved. “The course has enhanced my decision making skills and transformed my way of thinking,” he observes. The PGDM at FSM provides its students with tools that develop personal analytical skills, provide them with problem solving techniques and impart knowledge on using management tools that will help them climb the career growth ladder.

 

Nothing teaches like experience does, and nobody knows it better than the faculty at FSM. “Faculty as Fore have vast experience through their guidelines it helps me to understand different persons at a particular peroid of time,” says Rahul Sharma, Store Manager and Marketing Manager with Hai Ho Garment. The curriculum is carefully blended so no area is left unexplored and no management avenue a mystery. The learning experience is complete, as it includes a mix of group discussions, role-plays, practical case studies, management games, seminars and presentations, sensitivity training, lectures and interactions with experts from various industries.

 

Each of the three years will be divided into three terms.

The first year begins in July and goes into March. During this time, newbies will work on their foundation and Core Courses.

 

Karan Bagga, Marketing and Sales Manager at Suimot Optics Pvt Ltd hopes the PDGM diploma will skyrocket his career. “I will have an edge because of a better understanding of business needs. I certainly look forward to future growth,” Karan says.

May is when the second year begins. Integration and Core Courses will be conducted again over three terms. The year ends in March.

 

In the third and year, which begins in May, students will continue with Integration and go into Specialization Courses. At the end of the three years, they will graduate and be awarded their PG Diplomas.

Exclusive Interview - Dr. J.K Das, Director , fore School of Management

With nearly three decades of mentoring and teaching under his belt, both within the country and abroad, Dr. Jitendra K Das has his finger firmly on the pulse of Management Education. He is Director, FORE School of Management and teaches Marketing Management and Strategic Internet Marketing. His other interests include CRM and Advanced Marketing Research.

With a keen eye on developments in the Indian market, FORE found the need for a part-time PDGM and is about to start its 20th batch shortly.

Here, Dr Das has answered some questions that are on many students’ and parents’ minds.


1.     An additional MBA seems to be a necessity today while, earlier, a graduate degree could land people a steady job.  What advantages does an MBA offer?

The world has evolved into a global economy and India is a substantial contributor to this evolution. Human resources need multiple skills to manage such an economy. A degree in Management helps students understand all aspects of running a business or an organization. A graduate has academic knowledge but a person armed with a management degree has more practical orientation. The exposure to situations through the case study approach and first hand experience during internship equips them much more than a graduate to succeed on the job.  In a competitive world like this, an MBA also gives the desired edge in employment opportunities and actually improves careers in many cases.


2.     What made you decide on offering the Part time PGDM course?

We started Part-time MBA in 1992 to cater to the needs of working professionals who cannot pursue a full time program. The part time course equips professionals to develop managerial skills and add a competitive edge to their career while continuing in their jobs. As I mentioned earlier, we need skilled people to lead the country. This is our effort to make a difference to the workforce of the country.


3.     What makes the FORE part time PDGM different from other B-Schools?

The part-time program at FORE is as exhaustive as the full time one with no compromise on the quality. We expose students to a variety of management tools and techniques to ensure that they develop their analytical and decision making skills. Apart from the academic gain, the part time program also inculcates values of social responsibilities of the participants through various activities designed towards achieving the goal. What makes the part-time PDGM at FORE truly unique is the mix of training methodologies. Students are exposed to the regular lectures, case studies, seminars and special sessions by professionals from industry & trade. The additional edge is the focus on experiential learning. This happens through role-plays, group discussions & presentations, management games, sensitivity training, management films, industrial visits and corporate interaction.


4.     How do you go about choosing your students?

We choose students on the basis of CAT and a personal interview. However, the candidate’s academic performance and work experience also play an important role in the final selection.  About 75% of the students who get selected tend to be from engineering. The simple reason for this is a majority of engineering graduates appear in the CAT to bolster their technical skills. We are actively looking at ways to ensure more non-engineering students getting admission at FORE. We are sure that the presence of more students with arts and science background would equally enrich the learning experience at FORE.


5.     How do you meet the changes of the industry?

Change is constant and the best way to be prepared is to expose our students to current trends in the industry. Interaction with people from the corporate world including corporate supported projects that our students undertake gives them hands–on experience of the industry. It helps them understand how things have panned out within the industry under the influence of the changes in the outside world.  Apart from that, our faculty brings in its unique contribution with their alacrity to help students acquire the needed attitude, skills and strategy to handle change.


6.     Apart from academics, what are the activities that enrich students of FORE while having fun at the same time?

FORE is a hub of activities that help students learn and have fun at the same time. The student council, which has different committees, is run wholly on the managerial capabilities of the students. Events like freshers’ night and alumni meet facilitate breaking ice with the juniors and learning from the experience of the seniors. FORE has a unique ehub for students to network, chat and discuss academics in their free time.  Also, FORE is situated at a vibrant location with eating joints that help foster ideas in students over a meal.

FORE believes that students must be socially responsible. Direct exposure to social projects like blood donation initiatives, providing education to the children of the less fortunate, sensitivity to the environment and society at large, etc add value to the education at FORE.


7.  How often does your part time PDGM syllabus change?

FORE’s strength lies in its industry-driven curriculum that stimulates thinking and action. Innovative changes in the syllabus are incorporated from time to time to suit the changing needs of business and economy. We ensure that our course curriculum is dynamic enough to catch up with the demands of the industry and equip our students to face the challenges.


8.  With so many B-Schools offering courses designed keeping the global scenario sharply in focus, why do students still opt for foreign universities for ‘further studies’?

Perhaps, the misconception that a degree from a foreign university opens more doors of success is behind this choice. On the other hand, we also find foreign students coming to India for further studies. So it is an individual choice to choose the college from where one wishes to pursue higher studies. I believe that management colleges in India are equally equipped to groom future leaders as colleges in any other country.  FORE has reputed faculty and competitive syllabus along with corporate exposure which makes it a business school to reckon with.


9.   Does a working professional have a different perspective towards management than an out-of-college graduate? What do you attribute this shift to?

I think there is a shift in perspective. I would attribute this to the exposure that a working professional already has to the working of an organisation.  Hence, he is more likely to have an open and practical approach towards management. He will be able to identify with the case studies and apply his knowledge to come with innovative solutions. On the other hand, a graduate might have a very academic approach to the program and look at it from an exam point of view. But the advantage is that, a management graduate will be equipped to face the challenges on the job having acquired the requisite skills before getting into the real world.


10.  Some students have it all: the knowledge, the sharpness, the focus. Still they lack communication to put their thoughts across. What do you think about this?

Communication is a crucial skill for the future managers and the lack of it can affect performance at the workplace. FORE focuses on developing communication skills of the students through additional training in this crucial skill. Even during discussions, attention is paid to the presentation and communication of the students. Students are made aware of the importance of language skills and are encouraged to hone them.


11.  How do you choose your part time PDGM faculty?

FORE has reputed faculty, educated and trained from renowned educational institutions with senior level work experience in industry. These people are exposed to the state-of-art-technology, contemporary business situations through live projects.  The PGDM faculty are among the best in the industry. They nurture talents in students while contributing to the expansion of the body of knowledge in their field of expertise.

FORE opens application for its Part Time PGDM for the year 2011

How often have most of us wondered whether while continuing with our jobs we could study further and acquire a degree/diploma of the most revered field of study, “management”. Your search ends here…
Fore School of Management proudly announces admission to its “Part Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management”, specifically designed for professionals who would like to add to their management skills and enhance their growth prospects. The course was started by Fore School of Management way back in 1992, with an All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource, Government of India accreditation. This three year course is meant for all the junior/middle level professionals who have the “born-leader spirit” in them and want to equip themselves with basic and functional management skills. Being a part-time curriculum its suitable for professionals in and around Delhi.

The details of Important dates and the Admission Process are as follows:
Application forms for the academic session 2011-14 are available from March 4, 2011

The Prospectus and Application Form can be obtained by Cash payment of Rs. 1600/- at our reception. Demand Draft of Rs of 1650/- made in favor of "FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT"  payable at New Delhi, can be sent to obtain the form by Post. For online submission and payment through Debit /Credit card you can log on to our website at www.fsm.ac.in/signin.php

Admission Procedure & Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor Degree in any discipline and a minimum 2 years of Industry experience after graduation.
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.

Selection Procedure

Selection would be based on consistent academic record, work experience and performance in written test and personal interview.

Last date for Submission of Application Forms is May 06, 2011

Dates for Written Test and Interview are May 13 -14, 2011 (Fri- Sat)
The academic session commences from July, 2011
Class Timings
Thursday & Friday   : 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday            : 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Course Fee
Rs.3, 60,000 (Three Lacs Sixty Thousand)
(to be paid in 6  equal installments)
For further clarifications contact us at:
Admission Office
Ph: 91-11-41242415, 26569996
admissions@fsm.ac.in

FORE School of Management opens admissions for its three-year Post Graduate Programme (Part Time) in Management (PGDM) for working professionals

Admissions are now open to the FORE School of Management’s three-year Post Graduate Programme (Part Time) in Management (PGDM), which is sure to propel any career straight into the fast lane to success. 

Students seeking admission are required to be working professionals who have been in their career for a period of at least two years.

This programme, based in Delhi, is a boon for young professional  living in the capital. It is an opportunity for them to enhance their professional qualifications in a structured yet innovative way. It enables them to take charge of their career and become the boss of their future.

Incorporated in 1992, the PGDM is a tried and tested course. Through the years, FORE’s PGDM students have proved that this is truly an avenue working youth seek out. It is a method of enhancing their knowledge, setting new paradigms, creating fresh niches and climbing the career ladder comfortably, consistently. PDGM students continue in their careers, getting to use what they learn real life, practical scenarios. For them, the Management qualification is a very important bonus they earn to keep them ahead. 

The PGDM is a very well thought out and practically conceived course with a clear focus on developing managerial skills. Students enrolling for the PGDM are already working and have been in their careers for over two years in middle or junior level executives with public or private sector organizations.

The faculty at FORE are all highly qualified academician and corporate professionals, well known  in their field. Each one of them brings expertise, commitment, immense knowledge: all developed on the strong foundations of their educational qualifications. They are chosen for their skills in making the entire three years spent at FORE a transformational experience that will be etched in memories right through their lives. 


Held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every working week, classes are held between 6.15 pm to 9.30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. On Saturdays, classes are between 2.30 pm and 9.30 pm.

Course fees: Rs. 3,60,000 and will be paid in six equal instalments.

About FORE School of Management:

Foundation for Organizational Research and Education (FORE) was established in 1981. FORE’s main aim is a commitment to the development of Management Education, Research, Training and Consultancy. Through the 30 years of its existence, FORE’s contributions to the global business environment has been tremendous.

“With over 3000 students having graduated since its inception in 1992, FORE School of Management operates under the aegis of Foundation for Organisational Research and Education founded in 1981. This Three Year part time PGDM programme has been running successfully since 1992 and the admitted students and alumni belong to various reputed organizations in some of the most leading industries,” says Dr. Jitendra K. Das, Director, FORE School of Management.

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