At the heart of it all...
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta or IIMC was established in 1961 by the Government of India in
collaboration with the Alfred. P. Sloan School of Management at MIT and the Ford Foundation with support of the Government of West Bengal and leading business houses.
IIMC was the first of the prestigious Indian Institutes
of Management and continues to lead management education in the country. It is rated as one of the premier business schools in the Asia Pacific region.
Vision The vision of the Institute is to be an International Centre of Excellence in all facets of
management education. Over the past four decades, IIMC has blossomed into one of Asia's finest Business Schools. Today, IIMC attracts the best talent in India - a melting pot of academia, industry and research. The best and
brightest young men and women pursue its academic programs.
PGPEX
In sync with its philosophy of continuous innovation in management education, IIMC is launching a one-year full time residential program for executives (PGPEX) in December 2006. On successful
completion of the program, participants would be awarded a Diploma titled Post-Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives.
The mission of the PGPEX program is to develop experienced and ambitious executives for
leadership positions in global organizations.
The salient features of PGPEX
* Open to executives of all nationalities * One year full time residential program * Targeted at executives with potential for top management positions * Strong focus on analytical and problem-solving pedagogy * Emphasis on developing communication, team-building and leadership skills * Learning in a cross-cultural environment * Internship in an international organization * Learning through group based approach for addressing complex issues * World class management education at Indian price
Eligibility Criteria
* Executives with graduate degree in any discipline (or equivalent qualification) * At least 5 years of full time post-qualification professional experience * A valid GMAT score (taken within the last 36 months at the time of application) * Proficiency in English
Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on Academic Background, Professional Experience, GMAT score, Personal Interview, Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letters from two referees who hold senior
academic or managerial positions.
Program fees Program fee
will be Indian Rupees 800,000 (approx. USD 18,000) for one year, payable in three instalments.
Mode of delivery of the program
Course delivery through an appropriate mix of classroom lectures, case studies, individual and team assignments. The program will be delivered by IIMC faculty
along with international faculty of repute.
International Project Work
Participants will be required to undertake international project work sponsored
by various organizations for 5 weeks. This will be facilitated by the Institute. Study tours abroad may also be organized by IIMC.
Course Modules
* Total number of credits: 80 * Compulsory courses: 360 sessions * Elective courses: 160 sessions (1 session = 1.5 hours)
Course Modules over Terms Term I:
Micro-Economics; Human Behaviour at work; Managerial Communication I; Financial Reporting and Analysis; Information Technology; Management Science I; Business Ethics; NC-Induction and Orientation Term II:
Macro-Economics; The Regulatory and Legal Environment; Designing Effective Organizations; Cost Management; Information Systems; Marketing Management-Foundation Concepts; Management Science II Term III:
India and the World Economy: An Introduction; Leading and Managing Change; Managerial Communication II; Corporate Financial Management; Managing World Class Operations; Environment, Organization and Strategy; Strategy Execution
Term IV:
International Economics; Corporate Governance; Human Resource Management; Marketing Management –Strategic Issues; Managerial Problem Solving; International Business Management; Being a Chief Executive; Creating and Managing New Ventures
Term V: International Project Work Term VI and VII: 16 Elective Courses
Dates to Remember
* January 15, 2006 onwards Downloading application form and brochure from IIMC website (http://www.iimcal.ac.in)
* January 15-June 30, 2006 Receipt of duly completed application form
* Early September 2006 Announcement of selected participants
* December 1, 2006 Reporting date on campus for participants
* December 4, 2006 Commencement of PGPEX program Contact us @
Chairman-PGPEX Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Diamond Harbour Road, Joka, Kolkata-700 104 West Bengal (India) Tel: +91 33 2467 8300, Fax: +91 33 2467 6629 Email: pgpex@iimcal.ac.in |
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