Admissions open
The International School of Business & Media (ISB&M) has announced admissions for its under-graduate course in PG courses in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Retail, Broadcast & Journalism, PR & Corp.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50 per cent aggregate marks are eligible to apply. Final year students can also apply, provided they complete all degree requirements by September 30, 2012. It is a two-years full-time programme. For further details log on to college website: http://www.isbm.ac.in. MDP on Stress management
A Management Development Programme (MDP) — ‘A to Z of stress management’ was held at India habitat Centre recently.
The one day programme was organised by Jagan Institute of Management Studies in association with Delhi Management Association.
Raj Gupta, Director HR, Air Liquide E&C, Delhi; and Lada Negodina, Fitness Trainer and Grooming Expert were the facilitators of the MDP. The programme emphasised on the proactive approach to stress management. Business managers, entrepreneurs, management professionals from various organisation and students of JIMS attended the MDP. The programme proceeded in a interactive environment.
SSD invites applications
The Sushant School of Design (SSD), Gurgaon invites applications for the Foundation in Art and Design course. It is a one-year certificate course.
Applications are also invited for a three-year diploma course in interior design. The diploma gives students a focused start to their creative design careers by developing process, analytical, technical and communication skills.
Applications are also invited for Fashion and Textiles. It is a three-year diploma course. It aims to create skilled graduates. The course focusses on developing design skills evolving from cultural connotations and new practices.
Scholarships announced
The Accurate Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida has announced merit scholarships with a total amount Rs one crore.
Students who scored 60 percentile in CAT are eligible for a scholarship of Rs 20,000, Ones with 70 percentile will get Rs 30,000.
Students who did not appear for CAT can also apply for scholarship. The students should have achieved above 60 per cent marks in X, XII or graduation can apply for scholarship worth Rs 20,000.
Amrita Varsity signs MoU
The Coimbatore-based Amrita University and the Victoria-based Deakin University of Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue joint research programmes in engineering and life and environmental sciences.
The MoU was signed between Dr Jane den Hollander, VC, Deakin University and Dr VS Somanath, Dean, Amrita School of Business and Dr Bipin Nair, Dean, Amrita School of Biotechnology.
PG programme in Management
The Sunstone Business School, invites applications for its class of 2012 — Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM).
The post graduate programme geared for professionals within the technology sector focuses on delivering Management know how and skills vital to the current industry scenario.
The PGPM course consists of learning modules, adapted to current industry requirements, delivered by senior technology professionals in management roles, ensuring high engagement and bridging the gap between students and industry.
The programme provides detailed learning on matters like financial analysis, organisational management, marketing, product management, entrepreneurship and business strategy.
This course runs over 750 hours of learning spread across three terms of 17 weeks including 15-20 days of contact program.
Students are encouraged to work with consultative course directors and learn in a realistic, business-like environment based on generalised learning. The institute has visiting faculty from companies including McKinsey, BCG and Microsoft among others.
Gmat reaches new heights
The number of GMAT exams taken around the world in 2011 reached 258,192, the third-highest level on record, and included a 67 per cent increase in tests taken by Asians compared with 2007, as announced by the Graduate Management Admission Council.
The test is increasingly being used as a parameter for admissions to a growing number of specialised master’s programmes in areas such as finance, accounting and management.
“As the economy continues to emerge from the depths, many undergraduates who can’t find jobs are landing in one-year master’s programmes.
These programmes don’t require work experience but provide specialised skills that companies are seeking, such as finance, accounting and marketing,” said Dave Wilson, president of the Graduate Management Admission Council.
The World Geographic Trend Report for GMAT examinees shows that in the 2011-12 testing year, 55 per cent of exams were taken by Indians.
Certificate course in Publishing
The Seagull School of Publishing, Kolkata invites applications for Certificate Programme in Publishing: Editing and Design and Production.
Admission to the programme requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Publishing entrepreneurs, professional and amateur writers, graphic designers, mid-career professionals can apply.
The course is scheduled from April to July 2012. The course fee is Rs 20,000.
The institute will offer internship opportunities in renowned publishing houses like HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Books and Cambridge University Press.
One can either apply online at the school’s website: www.seagullschool.org or write to contact@seagullschool.org.
MCC’s programme for Specially-Abled
The Manovikas-IGNOU Community College (MCC), a college for people with developmental disabilities, invites applications for their Certificate in Hospitality Training Programme for the academic year 2012-2013.
The duration of this course is six months to one year as per the convenience of the student.
The programme makes the candidates eligible to apply in different jobs in tourism industries.
The college guarantees an equal education opportunity that is need-based and individual centric.
The approach of the course is to focus on the strengths on the specially abled make sure that their college experience is everything it should be — exciting, stimulating and successful. The admission forms are available on the website www.manovikas.co.in. You can write to Manovikas-IGNOU Community College, A-267, Surajmal Vihar, Delhi-110092. The last date for submission is June 15, 2012.
ASRF launches NEW R&D Centre
The Apeejay Stya Research Foundation (ASRF) established their Research & Development Centre in Delhi.
The underlying purpose behind establishing the R&D centre is to develop new and cost effective processes for the existing range of products which are either in great demand or too expensive.
The centre will help students of Apeejay Stya University to conduct their rural health development programme.
The centre is headed by Dr MP Mahajan (former ISRO scientist).
The centre is well-equipped with state of art modern sophisticated equipments and highly competent trained scientific manpower.
The aim of establishing the centre is to provide an effective interface between the academia and industry as envisioned by the country’s higher education drivers as well as accrediting agencies like NAAC.
The research centre will also provide logistic support to the researchers of the Apeejay Stya University (ASU) for enabling them to undertake the research projects relevant to the societal needs.
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