IMT Ghaziabad Ranked 7th overall and 5th in Marketing by Economic Times Rankings 2011

Yet again, IMT, Gaziabad made it to the top ten list of management institutes in the country. Ranked seven by Economic Times in their Corporate Dossier, dated 15 April, 2011, IMT Ghaziabad stands tall and proud. The institute has been awarded its ranking after a survey conducted by the publication whose respondents were 500 of India’s largest companies. Big names, bigger businesses were selected based on their turnover. The business areas covered were Marketing, IT, HR, Finance and Production.

Each of the 500 companies chosen to respond actively recruits fresh management graduates from the B-schools on the list. Naturally, the first question was which B-school companies preferred to choose their new managers from? How ready were the fresh graduates to take on their job responsibilities? Were they professional? Did they have the requisite technical knowledge?

The ranking system was fool proof in its accuracy with deep thought going into the several factors that decided on the B-School ranking. Obviously the respondents had to do a lot of soul searching before they answered: this was a case of careers.

Robin Sharma once said, “You are not just paid to work. You are paid to be uncomfortable – and to pursue projects that scare you.” Not anymore. Companies realise and accept that commitment comes with passion.

IMT Ghaziabad fervently believes students must follow their passion instead of picking courses that would fetch them higher pay checks. It is then that their work excels, speaks for itself because every nuance of work becomes a creative piece of perfection, irrespective of the field. It is this passion that IMT Ghaziabad awakens, bringing out the best in each of their students. Making them think in ways they never did, disrupting set patterns.

“Today, we are number 7 and that is an achievement. With every achievement comes growth and IMT Ghaziabad is all about introspection, improvement and innovation that leads to greater heights. At IMT Ghaziabad, “We do”  and the ET ranking stands testimony to the team effort of all the faculty, officers and staff ” Says Dr Bibek Banerjee, Director and Academic Mentor, IMT.

Article Source:  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-04-18/news/29443748_1_business-schools-iim-l-management-ahmedabad

Exclusive interview with Dr.Brigid Milner, Visiting Faculty, IMT Ghaziabad

The best and the brightest!

Human Resources Management has undergone enormous changes in the recent past, nationally and internationally. Pink slips, pay cuts, frozen recruitments, some employees being put on the bench, others being given additional responsibilities… these were just some of the downsides of the recession that the world and people faced stoically. Employees were left with little choice but to perform their tasks and while stress was high, motivation was often low. In that scenario, HR sure was a tough job to be in.
And as things are getting better slowly and surely, it will still take a long time for things to go back to where they were. The MBA graduate of today and tomorrow needs to be prepared for all of this and more.
It was with this goal that IMT Ghaziabad invited Dr. Brigid Milner of the WIT School of Business-Ireland, a luminary in HRM and a Visiting Professor at IMT to offer her perspective and share her experience and knowledge with the students of IMT
“While I hope that I have enhanced their knowledge of international HRM, I have also had the pleasure of learning from them by virtue of their sharing some of their experiences and views of the subject area,” said Dr. Brigid Milner.
Presenting excerpts from an informal chat with Dr. Milner…

Q. Could you describe your experiences with the students of IMT? What according to you are the strengths they must capitalise on, and what weaknesses do they need to work on?
A. The first-year students that I have been working with are extremely smart as is to be expected given that IMT is a top-ten B-school and can hence attract the best and the brightest applicants. Given that most of the students also commence with the programme with 1-3 years of experience, mostly but not exclusively, in technical roles, this provides a useful reference point from which to explore and discuss key business issues.
In terms of their strengths, the students have certainly displayed the drive that is essential to career progression post-graduation. It is also clear that they are committed to contributing to the IMT life in a wider sense, evidenced in their membership of various committees which demonstrates, in my view, an acceptance that post-graduate education is not limited solely to the purely academic experience.

Q. From an HR perspective, are the students of IMT ready to face the challenges of the times? Why? Is there anything that will help them be better prepared to face the trials and tribulations of a constantly changing/evolving economic scenario?
A. I believe the PGDM/MBA programme certainly captures, in terms of academic content, the central general and specialist areas of business and management, and frames them in both a domestic and global context which is crucial in the rapidly changing world in which we live.
I am a strong believer that post-graduate business education should also seek to develop the key management competencies (e.g. social and networking skills; self-awareness; empathy, etc.) that allows for academic knowledge to be used effectively in the organisation both in a domestic and/or an international context. I believe that most business schools struggle with this challenge. However, the IMT programme has ‘the edge’ in terms of the provision of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) profile for all first-year students which enables them to gain some insight into their preferences and also the dynamics of their interactions with others.

Q. How have HR trends changed and how can a student of IMT adapt to them? How does the HR manager of tomorrow keep up with the times and the ever-evolving HR needs?
A. HR is now about being a ‘business partner’ — as professionals and as a function — who can really make a difference and in turn, impact positively on profitability, for the organisation, be it the private or public sector. The provision of a common first year which includes the key business subjects coupled with a range of industry-relevant second year specialist HR modules ensures that IMT HR graduates are well-prepared to assume this ‘business partner’ role.
In terms of ‘keeping up with the times’ HR professionals need to be committed to their continuing professional development which is achieved through further training, self study, networking and also attending HR professional conferences. Membership of a HR professional association is also particularly useful.

Q. While this is certainly an extensive topic, in a nutshell, how different is it to work for a multinational as opposed to a local business?
A. I believe the key difference is one’s perspective — is it domestic and hence all factors in the business, including people, are local; or is it international/global — where the drivers and influences on the organisation are often outside and external to the subsidiary. As a result, in a multinational company (MNC), one’s ‘view’ or perspective needs to be much broader and one must be able to handle and respond to the complexities that go with this.

Q. What do you think is unique to the Indian student of today?
A. Their drive is particularly evident as is their willingness to contribute, individually and collectively, and outside of their academic programme, to the life of IMT. Their awareness of global business issues is apparent but what sets them apart is that they are still rooted in Indian traditions while they have a modern and global outlook

Q. What are the lasting impressions of IMT and its students that you carry back with you?
A. There is a vibrancy within IMT, generated by both the faculty and the students, and it has been a pleasure to be part of this and to contribute to the academic programme during my time here as a Visiting Professor. I have really enjoyed my interactions with the first-year students and while I hope that I have enhanced their knowledge of international HRM, I have also had the pleasure of learning from them by virtue of their sharing some of their experiences and views of the subject area.
I will always remember the very warm welcome I received from the staff in IMT — both academic and administrative — and also their on-going support which has enabled me to deliver my lectures over the last three weeks.

A global career beckons you at IMT Dubai

Build your international career in management with IMT Dubai, the only B-school from India with official accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. Your opportunity is here as IMT Dubai is inviting applications for admissions in various MBA programs for 2011 batch.

Located in the Dubai Academic city, Institute of Management Technology is known for inculcating leadership skills, critical and creative thinking and a spirit of service among its students. The aim is to build a solid foundation in management disciplines. The MBA program of IMT Dubai adds a unique dimension to the characteristics of management education: application to the work place. Spread over almost 250000 square feet, the state-of-the art campus offers the best residential, educational and recreational facilities to its students.

IMT Dubai is looking for young, motivated, high caliber students eager to enhance their business knowledge and International exposure.
Admission procedure
Eligibility criteria
IMT-Dubai seeks the following in successful applicants:
Satisfactory academic standing
Applicants to the MBA Program must hold an undergraduate degree (Bachelors degree) in full time from an accredited university. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 50% marks or a CGPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a CGPA between 2.50 - 2.99 may be admitted on probation basis.
Proficiency in English
Applicants should be proficient in English. Those who are not will need to take an English Proficiency Test. The minimum required score for Toefl is 550 (paper-based) and 80 (internet-based) or 6.0 for IELTS. Scores are valid for a period of 2 years only. Valid score should be compulsorily submitted latest by 30th November, 2011 for confirmation of admission.
Work Experience
Although work experience is not mandatory, applicants with previous business experience are given preference.
Application procedure
Candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions mentioned above, can apply for admission, as follows:
Submit the completed application form at http://myimt.imtdubai.ac.ae/ARMSWeb/ASPXFiles/HomeNew.aspx.
For hard copy application, visit  http://imtdubai.ac.ae/application%20mba.pdf
Remit a non-refundable application fee of AED 150 or INR 1,600 along with the application form.
For payment by cheque, crossed Cheques should be drawn in favor of “Institute of Management Technology FZ-LLC”. All bank charges /commission are to be borne by the remitter.
For payment by Wire Transfer, instruct your bank to transfer the net amount as per the fee schedule and back charge all bank charges/commissions to the remitter.
Bank Details
Emirates Bank. Mankhool Branch, Dubai
Bank a/c No. 1021409872501 (USD account)
Bank a/c No. 1011409872502 (AED account)
SWIFT CODE: EBILAEAD
Documentation required
Photocopies of all previous degree(s) and all marksheets (transcripts). If the applicant has not yet completed the final year examination at the time of application, all the marksheets (transcripts) except the final year should be attached.
Copy of the score cards for the TOEFL / IELTS.
If available, copy of the score cards for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Combined Admissions Test (CAT).
Personal interview
The applicants meeting the above-mentioned criteria need to attend the personal interview, which is a major component of the selection process. It allows IMT to evaluate the applicant’s aptitude, motivation and suitability for the program.
Send the application form along with documentation to the following address:
Dubai Admissions Office
Institute of Management Technology - Dubai
Dubai International Academic City, Dubai, UAE
OR
India Admissions Office
Institute of Management Technology
Hapur Road, Raj Nagar,
Ghaziabad 201001, India,
Phone - 0120-3002221 / 3002306
Mobile No: 09818116551, 09810214551, 09910907229
Fax: +91-120-2827895
E-mail - admissions@imt.edu
For further information, applicants can contact the IMT-Dubai Admission’s Office at:
Direct line No  :             +971 4 3754539     
Board No  :             +971 4 3604844, 4227244 Ext. 114
Email   :   admissions@imtdubai.ac.ae
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Website: http://www.imtdubai.ac.ae/index.aspx
Last date for applying through India admissions office is 20 April 2011 and for Personal Interviews 7 May 2011.

IMT Hyderabad: Where Path-Breakers meet Path-Makers

Hyderabad is increasingly being seen as the future hub of management education in South India.  Leading institutes and universities are setting up campuses here over the next two years. This is directly connected to four key factors:

1. Hyderabad is quickly becoming one of India’s most important economic centres. It is known for its booming IT and IT Enabled Services, Pharmaceuticals and Entertainment industries and boasts of a presence of many global and domestic ‘brand names’.
2.  Over 500 engineering colleges produce close to 1.7 lakh engineering graduates in the State.
3. Hyderabad is ready to focus on management education.
4. The State Government offers quality infrastructure which helps build an ecosystem that enhances the quality of both education and the industry, which complement each other.

The new, state-of-the-art, 30-acre campus of the Institute of Management Technology in Hyderabad is all set to offer management programmes from June 2011.  IMT Hyderabad offers the regular two-year, full-time PGDM programme with nine specialisation streams and over a 100 electives to choose from. Each course includes a 14-week, faculty-supervised Industry Internship Programme at the end of the first year. Dedicated placement professionals ensure appropriate placement. Students can opt for international student exchange programme and pre-placement opportunities through their long-duration internships.

“Apart from sought-after elective courses in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Operations and General Management streams, our institute also offers cutting-edge electives in Business Analytics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship and International Business. Our 14-week-long Industry Internship Programme is important in the Indian context because it gives students an opportunity to get a holistic view of the organisational processes and also prepares them for their specialisation in the second year,” says Dr.V.Panduranga Rao, Director, IMT Hyderabad.

The institute also proposes to set up three centres of excellence in the areas of Financial Engineering, Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship which will help generate more knowledge, test and validate ideas and conduct contemporary practice-oriented research.

The faculty of the institute bring a rigorous research background and diverse teaching experience at American and European B-Schools to the table. They have consulted with industry and are published in leading journals in their respective fields. “We will invite guest faculty from foreign universities to participate in our regular programmes as well as in its management development programmes,” adds Dr. Rao.

Future plans include setting up a one-year, full-time Executive PGDM for working professionals with over five years of industry experience and short-duration Certificate Programmes in Management in various streams of speciality.

So what does the industry think of all of this?

Mr. Sarath Sura is Managing Director of Hyderabad-based Winzest Edutech Private Ltd., a pioneer in developing and delivering online tutorials for engineering programmes. He  welcomes the establishment IMT, Hyderabad. “Hyderabad is becoming a hub for educational institutions specifically for engineering and management education. This will be good for industry. The growth of educational institutions in an area always leads to the growth of industry,” says Mr Sura.

According to him the dilemma faced today is that management education is often just too generic. “Currently there is no difference between a technology graduate and a management graduate. The expectation from a management graduate is that he/she would have a greater understanding of life, broad exposure, an entrepreneurial mind-set and risk-taking ability. An institute should work towards building these skills and attitudes in its graduates,” Mr Sura observes.

In this regard, Mr Sura thinks that the need of the hour is for management institutes to map the needs of the local industry and integrate it into the curriculum. “They need to identify two or three areas that are relevant to the local market and develop their offerings in such a manner that they are known as THE BEST in those areas. This is the need of the hour and not a general MBA.”

Going on to specify, he finds a major void in the area of Financial Analytics in Hyderabad, and besides, “The key sectors in Hyderabad are IT, ITeS, Pharmaceuticals and Infrastructure. If a management institute focuses on the specific needs of these sectors, it will gain the benefit of continued industry patronage. Management of NGOs and rural marketing are also two important growing areas to focus on,” Mr. Sura says. 

Institutes must bring in experimentation and innovation in their curriculum and pedagogy, Mr Sura says, “Student internships with the industry are the other area to bring in innovation. Longer duration project-based internships, such as those planned by IMT Hyderabad, will definitely benefit both students as well as industry.”

Institutes need to expose their students to varied business situations, perspectives and contexts. “People who have dared to be different, gone beyond the mould that most people are stuck in, are path-breakers, have different perspectives on life and so need to be involved in shaping and moulding the students,” he points out.  
All of the above criteria and more fit easily into IMT Hyderabad’s curriculum. It is on the right track, as these are precisely the foundations that IMT has focused on in their management education.

Contact:
Dr. Lubna Nafees
Institute of Management Technology
ccmrc@imt.edu
+91-120-3002242
http://www.imt.edu/

IMT Dubai to organise road shows in India

Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai is coming to India. It will unlock many opportunities, and give you a chance to find out all about job opportunities that you did not know existed around the globe. Learning never ends. And the IMT Road Show will be your first step on your learning curve in management. Get answers to all those questions that lurk in the folds of your brains. Find the clarity you seek before taking your first step. Because IMT Dubai’s road show is organized with one purpose: to tell you exactly what is on offer from them.

Some of the most experienced faculty from IMT Dubai will be part of the road shows. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity brings to you the best people in the field of management. Talk to them about the prospects of making a career in management in Dubai. Feel free to ask. Face to face. They will be there to explain what IMT Dubai is all about. What world class exciting learning is all about. And when you finish with formal learning, IMT will be there to make sure you get the job of your dreams.

Expect to meet Ankur Vora, Corporate Relationship Manager; Dr Kirti Khanzode, Chairperson of Admissions and Faculty; Dr. Abhilasha Singh, Assistant Professor – Organizational Behavior; Dr. K S Sujit, Assistant Professor -Economics along with many others. These are the people who have given their best to the management field. They are responsible for coaxing the minds of young people – helping them reach out and go beyond their limiting thoughts, into the realms they never knew existed. And thus reaching the top rung in their careers. You could very well be the next to benefit from their experiences and their expert guidance.
Road show schedule
City Date Time Venue
Jaipur  23rd April           -                   -
Chandigarh 24th April                   -                   -
Ahmedabad 30th April                   -                   -
Mumbai 22-24th April - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m MMRDA Grounds, Check Bandra
Lucknow 30th April / 1st May - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m  Hotel Taj residency
Delhi 13-15th May -  9 a.m. to 8 p.m  Pragati Maidan
Kolkata 14/ 15th May - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m  Hotel Park
Chandigarh 28th - 29th - May 9 a.m. to 8 p.m Hotel Shivalik View

About IMT Dubai
• The Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Dubai is a premium business school accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE offering multiple programs, such as BSBA, MBA and evening MBA.
• The institute is located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) on a sprawling campus spread over 250,000 square feet.
• The Business Programs at IMT feature industry-oriented curriculum, internships and company projects.
• IMT’s strong links with the corporate world set it apart. Students get a strong academic advantage.
• IMT’s business programs have UAE accreditation. This ensures quality and high academic standards of the programs.
• IMT Dubai is a member of premier international accrediting organizations such as International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and European Association for International Education (EAIE).Through these international linkages IMT strives to achieve global level of excellence.

The IMT programme has ‘the edge’ in terms of the provision of the MBTI profile for all first-year students which enables them to gain some insight into their preferences and also the dynamics of their interactions with others,says Dr.Brigid Milner, Visiting Faculty IMT Ghaziabad

In this exclusive interview, Dr.Brigid Milner, Visiting Faculty, IMT Ghaziabad shares her experiences and views about IMT Ghaziabad.

The best and the brightest!

Human Resources Management has undergone enormous changes in the recent past, nationally and internationally. Pink slips, pay cuts, frozen recruitments, some employees being put on the bench, others being given additional responsibilities… these were just some of the downsides of the recession that the world and people faced stoically. Employees were left with little choice but to perform their tasks and while stress was high, motivation was often low. In that scenario, HR sure was a tough job to be in.
And as things are getting better slowly and surely, it will still take a long time for things to go back to where they were. The MBA graduate of today and tomorrow needs to be prepared for all of this and more.
It was with this goal that IMT Ghaziabad invited Dr. Brigid Milner of the WIT School of Business-Ireland, a luminary in HRM and a Visiting Professor at IMT to offer her perspective and share her experience and knowledge with the students of IMT
“While I hope that I have enhanced their knowledge of international HRM, I have also had the pleasure of learning from them by virtue of their sharing some of their experiences and views of the subject area,” said Dr. Brigid Milner.
Presenting excerpts from an informal chat with Dr. Milner…
Q. Could you describe your experiences with the students of IMT? What according to you are the strengths they must capitalise on, and what weaknesses do they need to work on?
A. The first-year students that I have been working with are extremely smart as is to be expected given that IMT is a top-ten B-school and can hence attract the best and the brightest applicants. Given that most of the students also commence with the programme with 1-3 years of experience, mostly but not exclusively, in technical roles, this provides a useful reference point from which to explore and discuss key business issues.
In terms of their strengths, the students have certainly displayed the drive that is essential to career progression post-graduation. It is also clear that they are committed to contributing to the IMT life in a wider sense, evidenced in their membership of various committees which demonstrates, in my view, an acceptance that post-graduate education is not limited solely to the purely academic experience.
Q. From an HR perspective, are the students of IMT ready to face the challenges of the times? Why? Is there anything that will help them be better prepared to face the trials and tribulations of a constantly changing/evolving economic scenario?
A. I believe the PGDM/MBA programme certainly captures, in terms of academic content, the central general and specialist areas of business and management, and frames them in both a domestic and global context which is crucial in the rapidly changing world in which we live.

I am a strong believer that post-graduate business education should also seek to develop the key management competencies (e.g. social and networking skills; self-awareness; empathy, etc.) that allows for academic knowledge to be used effectively in the organisation both in a domestic and/or an international context. I believe that most business schools struggle with this challenge. However, the IMT programme has ‘the edge’ in terms of the provision of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) profile for all first-year students which enables them to gain some insight into their preferences and also the dynamics of their interactions with others.
Q. How have HR trends changed and how can a student of IMT adapt to them? How does the HR manager of tomorrow keep up with the times and the ever-evolving HR needs?
A. HR is now about being a ‘business partner’ — as professionals and as a function — who can really make a difference and in turn, impact positively on profitability, for the organisation, be it the private or public sector. The provision of a common first year which includes the key business subjects coupled with a range of industry-relevant second year specialist HR modules ensures that IMT HR graduates are well-prepared to assume this ‘business partner’ role.

In terms of ‘keeping up with the times’ HR professionals need to be committed to their continuing professional development which is achieved through further training, self study, networking and also attending HR professional conferences. Membership of a HR professional association is also particularly useful.
Q. While this is certainly an extensive topic, in a nutshell, how different is it to work for a multinational as opposed to a local business?
A. I believe the key difference is one’s perspective — is it domestic and hence all factors in the business, including people, are local; or is it international/global — where the drivers and influences on the organisation are often outside and external to the subsidiary. As a result, in a multinational company (MNC), one’s ‘view’ or perspective needs to be much broader and one must be able to handle and respond to the complexities that go with this.
Q. What do you think is unique to the Indian student of today?
A. Their drive is particularly evident as is their willingness to contribute, individually and collectively, and outside of their academic programme, to the life of IMT. Their awareness of global business issues is apparent but what sets them apart is that they are still rooted in Indian traditions while they have a modern and global outlook
Q. What are the lasting impressions of IMT and its students that you carry back with you?
A. There is a vibrancy within IMT, generated by both the faculty and the students, and it has been a pleasure to be part of this and to contribute to the academic programme during my time here as a Visiting Professor. I have really enjoyed my interactions with the first-year students and while I hope that I have enhanced their knowledge of international HRM, I have also had the pleasure of learning from them by virtue of their sharing some of their experiences and views of the subject area.

I will always remember the very warm welcome I received from the staff in IMT — both academic and administrative — and also their on-going support which has enabled me to deliver my lectures over the last three weeks.

IMT Dubai – campus life

Dubai is fast becoming a management studies destination. More and more students come here for their MBA at the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) - a premium business school - located in Dubai’s International Academic City. IMT Dubai has been awarded an accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE.

IMT Dubai believes that management education is not just about classroom lectures and theoretical knowledge of management. The institute has seamlessly transferred this conviction into its sprawling campus, leaving no stone unturned in their bid to make IMT Dubai an ideal seat of learning.

IMT Dubai’s exceptionally planned and built campus at Dubai Academic City is spread over a total of 250,000 square feet and is equipped with infrastructure and campus facilities in par with International standards.

The residences at IMT Dubai do not just offer students an abode, but provide a safe and convenient living environment far from their home. The 252 residential blocks are segregated with separate homes for males and separate ones for the lady students. Each of the blocks are well-equipped with all possible facilities required for a convenient lifestyle. There are 112 single occupancy rooms and 140 double occupancy rooms.

While studying at IMT Dubai, you will not miss your home and home sickness will not be a hindrance to the management studies. Most students miss home food. No matter where they study. But, at IMT, Dubai the food is great and boredom is not even an option. The campus has well planned sports and recreational activities that help a student rejuvenate after a long, hard day of studying. 

In fact, the Corporate Club is a virtual lifeline at the IMT Dubai campus. It forms a meeting ground where students meet the best companies for the job opportunities in UAE and offers them the opportunities to rejuvenate.

An annual forum - the IMT Knowledge Festival - is a lifetime opportunity where students meet pioneers from the business community and other academic delegates from UAE and from across the globe. Their experiences become lines of inspiration. Many students get really motivated after interactions with these highly accomplished guests. The fest is thus an ultimate forum to exchange ideas on key issues, current affairs and latest business trends.

Other than that, the Office of Student Services of IMT Dubai operates to provide nonacademic support and help to students to get them integrated into the IMT Dubai community. Rich cultural activities, such as dance, music and theatre on the campus prepare future managers, nurturing and developing their personality and intellect.