Post Graduate Diploma in
International Business Management 2009-2011
(Approved by IGNOU for MBA Degree)

Batch-III

Admission Closed

Important Dates
Last Date for Application : 25th May 2009
Admission Test : Sunday, 7th June 2009 (9.00 a.m.)
Group Discussion & Personal Interview : Sunday, 7th June 2009
Inauguration and orientation : Saturday, 4th July 2009 (8.30 a.m.)

INTRODUCTION
The telecom revolution and globalization have changed the rules of businesses and their management all over the world. Information Technology (IT) is proving to be a great facilitator. Leave alone business enterprises; even the governments and NGOs have been changing their organizational strategies, structures and systems. Equally significant is the flow of funds in the forms of borrowing, the investments by private sector as well as financial institutions and Governments of various countries. The increased thrust on market forces is also creating new kinds of risks for investors, borrowers and even consumers.

In India, Government of Gujarat (GoG) and Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) are setting an example of unique partnership in the name of ‘GoG-AMA Centre for International Trade’ (GACIT). It is an initiative to strengthen efforts for speeding the process of making India a global player with highly competent entrepreneurs, industrialists and executives and management professionals.

The Post Graduate Programme in International Business Management (PGP-IBM) is a flagship Program among the wide spectrum of academic programs and management development activities at AMA. The programme design and quality of its execution have been approved by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU); and the PGP leading to AMA’s Diploma in International Business Management has been recognized for MBA degree of IGNOU.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
promoting international business.
Specific Objectives
1. Developing a cadre of management professionals equipped with conceptual, technical and behavioral knowledge, skills and mindset in global business systems and practices.
2. Professionalizing management structures and systems of Indian business organizations to cope up with challenges of global business.
3. Contributing towards making India a vibrant hub for global business & industries.

FOR WHOM?
The PGP – IBM is designed for
(a) graduates aspiring for career in international business,
(b) exporters and export houses,
(c) entrepreneurs who want to enter global markets with their products/services,
(d) working professionals who want to add value to their professional profile and;
(e) government officials from commissionerates/departments engaged in handling of international business issues in government administration. NGOs dealing with international development/financial agencies and academicians involved in teaching or research in international aspects of business or management will also find the Program useful.

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

(A) Program Highlights
Degree/ Diploma Title: MBA degree (IGNOU) and Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management (PGD – IBM) of AMA

1. Duration: 24 months.
2. 6 academic terms, practical exposure & summer internship.
3. 38 courses covering 108 credits.
4. Summer internship of 8-10 weeks at the end of the 1st year.
5. Research Study, Seminar & Integrated Comprehensive project work during 4th, 5th, & 6th terms in the second year.
6. Specialization offered in 2 areas viz.
   (a) International Finance,
   (b) International Marketing. Each area contains 6 specialized courses.
   Each elective course has project component carrying 1.5 credits.
7. International language taught as a part of the curriculum.
8. Duration and Timings: Normally, the formal class room sessions conducted between 8.30 A.M. to 1.00 P.M. Participants will be expected to spend their time on project work or classroom preparations; in Library or computer lab during the afternoon hours.

(B) Program Design

Term 1 : Foundation Courses for International Business

Term 2 : Courses in International Management Functions

Term 3 : Advance Courses with Global Vision

Term 4 : Advance Projects and Electives

Term 5 : Advance Projects and Electives

Term 6 : Advance Projects and Electives

ADMISSION CRITERIA AND PROCESS

(A) Eligibility criteria
1. The Program will be open for graduate degree holders from any discipline.
2. This is a national level Program and therefore graduates from any medium of instruction and any university situated in India or abroad will be eligible to apply.
3. The applicants must hold the 1st graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks.
4. Max. age limit is 35 years.
5. Candidates with work experience are given priority; however lack of such an experience will not be a disqualification.

(B) Mode of Selection
Admissions will be offered on the basis of performance at (a) under graduate level studies, (b) graduation degree and subsequent studies, (c) achievements in extra curriculum activities, (d) work experience and (e) written admission test and personal interviews. A written examination will be conducted to test aptitude of the applicants in areas of English, Mathematics, General Awareness and Logical Reasoning. Total intake will be of 35–40 students. Medium of instruction will be English and therefore proficiency in written and spoken English will form one of the criteria for admissions.

FACULTY
AMA has a vast pool of core and visiting faculty drawn from renowned management institutions, professions and industries. Over and above the existing pool of talent, AMA will prepare special panel of more focused experts from local and national industry and institutions like IIM, Ahmedabad; other business schools, export oriented industries, export houses and concerned government departments. Executives from international development organizations, financial institutions and regulatory bodies will also be invited.

PEDAGOGY
Case studies and group assignments will be used as major tools of teaching. Heavy emphasis will be put on project work and presentations. Exposure visits to suitable organizations will be a unique feature of pedagogy in PGP-IBM.

EVALUATION SYSTEM
Evaluation is recognized as a continuous process that follows the teaching schedule. Various components of evaluation include attendance, class-participation, surprise tests, individual & group assignments, presentations and project work. Higher weightage will be given to summer training and project courses during the second year.
Students will be assigned subject wise grades ranging from A+ to F. At the end of a term, cumulative grades will be decided for the respective term and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be given for that particular term.

ACADEMIC AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
AMA Complex consists of a world-class set of classrooms, library, auditorium, committee rooms and administrative block. A canteen provides normal refreshments and business lunches on Campus. Some of the relevant details of academic infrastructure are given below.

(A) Library
AMA maintains the state-of-the-art fully computerized library. The Library is equipped with huge collection of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, audio & video, computers, CDs etc. The Library remains open to members as well as public. In this arrangement, US Council will be providing books, CDs, Audio-video collections from American Library and AMA will provide the infrastructure facility and staff.

American Corner (AC), a joint initiative of AMA and US Consulate is a unique resource center for information on the USA. AC is a way of making available information regarding business opportunities, educational services and socio-political information about the USA.

(B) Computer Laboratory
AMA maintains the state-of-the-art computer lab. The Lab is equipped with large number of computers with up-to-date and hi-tech hardware, softwares and peripherals. All the systems are configured with Internet facility that help students as well as Faculty keep updated with global changes and requirements. The Lab has been growing with increasing number of systems every year.

(C) Class Rooms
Well-designed 12 classrooms provide sufficient room for fresh air and space that create healthy environment for learning. A transparent glass wall on one side of each classroom connects students with the greenery and scenic beauty outside. This also symbolizes the spirit of openness and transparency in teaching-learning process. The entire AMA Complex is centrally air-conditioned and each classroom and other rooms are equipped with soundproof walls and LCD projection facilities.

FEES
Entire Programme fee is Rs.150000; payable in three installments as under
Rs 50,000 at the time of joining the Programme
Rs 50,000 upon completion of Term II and
Rs 50,000 upon completion of Term IV
The fee covers cost of tuition fees, exam fees, cost of study materials provided to students and fees for library/computer lab. The fees should be paid by Cheque/DD favoring ‘Ahmedabad Management Association’.

CERTIFICATE
Upon successful completion of all the academic requirements, students will be awarded MBA degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management (PGD – IBM) of
GoG-AMA Centre for International Trade, Ahmedabad Management Association.

CAREER PROSPECTS
In addition to unlimited global business opportunities for entrepreneurs, the emerging business environment offers tremendous employment opportunities to professionally qualified International Business Managers. Such institutions include companies having global operations, export houses, small & medium sized companies having intention to enter international markets and government departments/agencies handling global issues. Management institutes and research organizations looking for qualified faculty and researchers will also find PGP – IBM holders useful.

PLACEMENT SUPPORT
AMA is a leading management associations in the Country with a large number of corporate members and individual managers as well as consultants. With this resource, AMA will facilitate placement of PGP – IBM participants in regional, national as well as international markets. For this purpose, a suitable professional support and coordination arrangement will be provided.

HOSTEL FACILITIES
The Program will be conducted on non-residential basis. Outstation participants will have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging. However, AMA will help them in finding residential accommodation. The pantry on AMA Campus has the facility to provide lunch at reasonable rates decided from time-to-time.

Registration :
Please send your registration along with participation fee to:

Executive Director,
Ahmedabad Management Association
ATIRA Campus, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg,
Ahmedabad 380 015
Phone: 26308601, Fax: 26305692-3
E-mail: amadip_ad1@yahoo.co.in, Website: www.amaindia.org

About AMA

Introduction: Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) is a non-profit society and a charitable trust; founded by the Father of Space Science in India, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai; with a view to promoting exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience in the principles & practice of management. It is a voluntary organization engaged in professionalization of management through organizing programs & projects in enhancement of individual-level managerial skills and improvement in organizational systems and culture. It is an approved Institution for Management Training by Government of Gujarat. AMA today commands the highest respect and recognition from all quarters – be it business, professions, industry, government or academics; and this, not only in Ahmedabad or Gujarat, but all over India. From a handful of members in 1956, AMA family today has around 400 institutional Members and over 2500 Individual Members.
During its existence of nearly fifty years, AMA has conducted several programs from which a large number of individual and organizations have benefited. Responding to changing business environment, AMA has increased its activities in the fields of international business, WTO and related areas.

ISO 9001 Certified Organization: Being an ISO 9001 certified organization, AMA is deeply committed to high level of quality in its programs and activities; thereby emphasizing inculcation of values of life & professional ethics and development of an overall personality to meet the emerging pressures of competitive global Business Environment.

Activities & Programs: To provide an opportunity to working professionals and/or students, who could not avail of a formal management education, AMA offers diploma programs in all the functional areas of management. With a view to relate participants’ interest with management education, several sector specific programs are also run; such programs include diploma in banking, insurance, international business, healthcare management etc. Distinguished Faculties are drawn from academic institutions, industry, financial institutions, corporate and the profession. AMA runs its programs and activities under various activity centers sponsored by leading corporate houses, enterprises and government viz. Core, Zydus Cadila, Government of Gujarat etc.

Location: Situated in the posh area of Ahmedabad, AMA is surrounded by IIM, ATIRA, PRL, Gujarat University, B K School of Business Management, L D Engineering College and Polytechnic College. Needless to state that it survives in the non-commercial and non-residential area of the City; chiefly accompanied by renowned educational and training institutions. The pollution-free zone of the city attracts many students, Faculty and professionals to the AMA. The green surrounding enhances the ambience of the area as well as AMA.

About IGNOU

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) serves the educational aspirations of about 1.5 million students in India and 35 countries abroad through 11 Schools of Studies and an elaborate network of 58 regional centers, 7 sub-regional centers, 1400 study centers, and 41 overseas centers. The University is making all efforts to take higher education to the doorsteps of the hitherto un-reached. Apart from teaching and research, extension and training form the mainstay of its academic activities, IGNOU also acts as a national resource centre; and more importantly, functions as an apex body to promote and maintain standards of distance education.

About GoG–AMA Centre

With a view to provide a regular forum of activities in International Trade education, training and research studies, the AMA and the Government of Gujarat (GoG) jointly promoted the GoG – AMA Centre for International Trade at the Ahmedabad Management Association.
The Centre operates at the Ahmedabad Management Association. A Hon. Coordinator will provide academic content and faculty support for the Centre. There is an Advisory Board of experts drawn from Government / Industry / Business / Academic who conducts periodical meetings and provides necessary help and support to the Centre.
GoG has put in special effort to provide capacity building support to Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs and industrialist for taking advantage of global opportunities in trading and manufacturing. The Centre has conducted a series of seminars in various industrial estates and other locations in Gujarat for creating awareness towards capacity building for survival and growth in global markets. The Centre is involved in following activities:
• Development of trade support services
• Trade information
• Human resource development
• Needs assessment and program design for trade promotion
• Creating awareness and understanding the impact and implications of WTO
• Build a library of trade related books and research papers including WTO / IPR
• Conduct training program, conferences and seminars on matters related to international trade
• Support research in the field of international trade with special focus on products and
services of interest to Gujarat.

About American Corners
American Corner set-up by US Consul General, Mumbai in collaboration with AMA has been providing an invaluable service to students. The American Corner is a reference Library which provides information on social, political and higher education in US. Several students who are planning Higher Education in US are using the Library extensively. The American Corner is also involved in organizing Seminars and Conferences on Contemporary issues happening in US.