ISB&M

ACADEMICS

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management
(Batch 2010-12)

The programme structure is developed such that it balances conceptual and leadership skill development. The focus is on the development of business analysis, problem solving, decision-making skills, positive attitude and leadership ability. The teaching and assessment methods aim to create a participant-driven learning environment, such that it encourages students to take greater initiatives and responsibility for their learning.

ISB&M bids to be modern and highly innovative B-School with mission to deliver management education with a high sense of responsibility.

CORE COURSES

Principles & Practices of Management
Organizational Behaviour I & II
Accounting for Management
Quantitative Techniques I & II
Managerial Economics I & II
Communication & Soft Skills
Seminar on Executive Communication
Workshop on Computers for Managers
Business Environment
Production and Operations Management
Human Resource Management I & II
Marketing Management I & II
Financial Management
Workshop on Research Methodology
Workshop on Information Technology
Retail Management
Fundamentals of Insurance & Risk Management
Written Analysis & Communication
Viva-Voce

Dual Specialization: (Core Course):

A student is required to complete the following core courses to develop overall strategic perspective of business. A student can choose the subjects from two areas of specialization. Following specialization are offered:

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Legal Environment
• Applied Operations Research
• Seminar on Management Information Systems
• Business Ethics
• Project Evaluation & Implementation
• Final Research Project & Viva Voca

Elective Courses

A student has a wide choice of elective courses from six specialization areas. The right combinations of specialization provide challenging jobs from various sectors. A student can choose the courses from two areas of specialization.

MARKETING		FINANCE
Advertising & Sales Management Services Marketing Consumer Behaviour International Marketing Rural Marketing Product & Brand Management Sales & Distribution Management Marketing Laws Global Marketing management Marketing Logistics Management Integrated Marketing Communication Strategic Brand Management Strategic Marketing Marketing Research Business-to-Business Marketing Direct Marketing Marketing Channel and Distribution		Financial Services Investment and Portfolio Management Management of Financial Institutions Working Capital Management Capital Budgeting Management Control Systems Finaicial Statement Analysis Financial Modelling Financial Laws Corporate Taxation Financial Re-engineering Financial Services Corporate Restructuring International Finance Strategic Financial Management Strategic Cost Management Financial Planning & Control Corporate Valuation Options and Financial Derivatives International Banking and Foreign Exchange Operations

INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Principles and Practice of Life Insurance & General Insurance Laws of Insurance Risk Management & Life Insurance Underwriting Life of Non-Life Insurance Domains Liability of Insurance & Life Insurance Claims Life Insurance Products & Concepts of Reinsurance Accounting & Finance for Bankers Banking Operations & Management Internship Programme ISB&M encourages students to gain on the job experience during summer vacation. Students complete summer internship of ten weeks with reputed companies at the end of the first year with assistance provided by ISB&M. The internship provides students an insight into the corporate world and gives a practical overview of the respective specializations. The summer internship is evaluated by the mentor in the organization. Post-Campus Recruitment, ISBM&M may require a student to complete a industry assignment and any other course sole discretion of ISB&M academic chairperson. Maximum completion time is March 2011. Campus Recruitment Programme continues till all students are placed.

Learning Objectives

The objective of the institute is to sharpen the managerial and creative talents in our students. We unleash their true potential by conducting their education in an environment with professional values and modern attitude.

The Training Programmes provides the students with the knowledge and analytical tools to evaluate and make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex corporate environment. The curriculum provides a judicious mix of academics and real-life industry experience in grooming the students to be successful in their professional career.

The programme structure blend conceptual and practical skills to develop competencies like:

Self-initiative & Leadership

Business analysis & Problem Solving Skills

Decision making skills

Emotional maturity

Positive and contemporary attitude

Mutual respect

Learning Process

ISB&M teaching and assessment methods aim to create a participant-driven learning environment. The learning process is stringent and demanding. It aims at learning concept, perspective and a new approach to life and career.

Teaching Methodology:
The teaching methodology is bench marked with global perspective to meet challenges of the competitive business environment. Students, imbibe a holistic perspective and enhance their employability. There are modules on business communication, industry analysis and cross cultural etiquette. At ISB&M, multiple teaching methods like case analysis, group projects, business simulation games, assignments, lectures and syndicates form the core of the learning process.

Live Assignments:
While in-class learning strengthens conceptual knowledge, practical learning equips students with the aptitude to work effectively. Students are required to take up live projects from industry.

Case Study Approach:
case studies are used as a powerful tool in the learning process. This gives students the opportunity to study real life scenarios.

Group Discussions:
Discussing ideas in a group is one of the best ways to solve the problem and find valuable solutions to business issues. It is imperative to provide an open forum for discussion where students feel comfortable sharing their ideas.

Group Projects:
Students are required to take up live projects from industry. They analyze business issues, learn to develop options and in the process they develop action plans, professional attitude, skills and discipline. This equips the students to handle group dynamics and interpersonal relationships effectively.

Business Simulation Games:
Business games, simulations, role plays etc. form integral part of ISB&M's curriculum. This makes students more competent and confident to handle similar situations in the competitive business environment.

Syndicates:
Ability to work as part of large teams is also seen as essential to the development of students. To imbibe this ability, students are frequently divided into 15-20 member teams or syndicates to work on research issues.

Events and Programmes:
ISB&M’s learning program requires students to actively work on various events and life style related activities. These programmes are entirely managed by students. Students learn peer leadership, planning, resource management and value system.