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Offered
The
ISB programmes bring a cutting-edge focus on entrepreneurship,
technology, managing the emerging markets, and leadership and
change management - all areas of tremendous relevance. ISB programmes
focus on some of the most relevant business issues that corporations
face the world over. The involvement of business leaders in
curriculum development has given learning at the ISB a pragmatic
approach with a clear business focus. The school's curriculum
focuses on managing business in fast-evolving environments,
with strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, the impact of technology
on commerce, and managing the emerging markets of Asia.
ISB offers a one-year Post Graduate Programme, a Post Doctoral
Research Fellowship Programme, and short-term Open and Customised
Executive Programmes.
One
year Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
The
Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management, aims to groom business
leaders who are ready to take charge. ISB students learn to
influence management trends and practices through their thought
leadership. They have created a learning culture where individual
vision, intellectual discipline, and a sense of teamwork are
valued.
The one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management provides
the latest practices and trends in management education with
the flexibility to explore different areas of interest. Their
one year programme is equivalent in content & contact-hours
to a typical two-year MBA programme.
ISB Programme seeks to increase our students� capacity for effective
action as business leaders. Using a student-centred approach
and emphasising the close connection between management education
and management practice, our learning model focuses on the fundamentals
of business, analytical problem-solving skills, and the development
of a clear view of both, strategic leadership, and what it means
to lead.
Eligibility
To
be eligible to apply to the ISB you must have:
A
Bachelor�s degree in any discipline or equivalent
Preferably
two years of full-time post qualification work experience
A
valid GMAT/GRE/CAT* Score
TOEFL
score, if you are an overseas student and English is not the
primary language of instruction in your country
GRE
and GMAT scores of the last five years are valid
CAT*
scores obtained since 2002 will be considered
Applicants
applying with earlier year's CAT scores are advised to submit
their application preferably before the first cycle deadline
of November 1, 2005
Exceptional
candidates with CAT scores. If they meet the combined admissions
criteria, a conditional offer of admission may be made, with
confirmation of the same being subject to their obtaining a
minimum score of 680 on the GMAT before March 1, 2006.
Admission
Procedure
Academic
Background: Any good MBA is intense, and the one year
duration of the ISB programme makes it even more challenging.
They will look closely at your prior academic performance (percentage,
division, grade point average, class rank etc), and the results
of the GMAT, GRE, CAT (for provisional offer) and TOEFL (if
applicable), when evaluating your ability to handle the academic
rigour of our PGP Programme. While assessing your academic capability,
we will also consider the reputation of your undergraduate institute.
However there is no cut-off score or particular previous course
of study required to apply
Leadership
Potential: At the ISB, preference is given to applicants
who have demonstrated leadership qualities.They will evaluate
your leadership qualities through your experiences and accomplishments,
as well as through your essays and recommendation.
Diversity:
ISB believes that student diversity is a very important element
of an international education.Diversity can be in the form of
educational background, work experience, nationality or personal
experiences and goals and they encourage you to address these
dimensions in your application.
Work
Experience: The diverse professional experience of
students contributes to the rich and stimulating experience
of the ISB programme. Successful applicants must demonstrate
managerial and leadership potential, maturity, drive and focus.
Irrespective of your industry or job function, we are specifically
interested in how you have contributed to your organisation
Fees
and Expenses
The ISB�s
academic fee of INR 13,00,000 covers tuition, course packs,
learning resources, activities and events, IT infrastructure,
software licences, support services and other administrative
expenses. Accommodation expenses for fully serviced apartments
will be INR 1,15,000 for shared (2 or 4) and INR 1,75,000 for
studio apartments. Dining facilities are available on campus
on a pay-per-meal basis. Approximate monthly expenditure toward
food will range between INR 5,000 - 8,000 per person. Books
are available in the Learning Resource Centre, or you may purchase
them from the campus bookstore. Every student is required to
have a laptop computer. You can buy one from vendors identified
by the school (the ISB will help you to get special rates) or
bring your own. In case of the latter, these should conform
to the specifications given by the school on admission. A refundable
security deposit of INR 15,000 will be collected at the start
of the programme.
For overseas applicants, the ISB provides a world-class management
education and experience comparable to that offered at its global
partner schools, at a tuition fee that is approximately less
than half the average cost of a typical US top-10 MBA.
Financial
Aid
The ISB is committed to enrolling the best qualified students,
regardless of ability to pay. The school awards institutional
grants and corporate-sponsored scholarship assistance in addition
to facilitating agreements with financial institutions to provide
long-term, low-interest loans.
Post
Doctoral Programme
This
Post Doctoral Research Programme focuses on the issues faced
by businesses � small or large, public or private in developing
and developed countries. Through the Fellowship programme, ISB
aspires to become a fountainhead for business research.
The research coming out of the ISB would help both academicians
and practitioners in the various business disciplines. These
researches often draw from theories and concepts in different
base disciplines.
The Programme duration is up to 2 years and 4 months.Fellows
will be required to conduct independent, academic research in
their area of interest.The goal will be to publish in top, internationally
recognised journals.
Fellows may be required to assist Faculty in teaching and research.Fellows
may also be required to attend some classes as scheduled. Qualified
Fellows will get the opportunity to spend two semesters conducting
academic research at top international business schools.The
research areas should be aligned with issues in business and
management.
Upon completion, Fellows satisfying eligibility criteria will
have an opportunity to be considered for faculty positions at
ISB.
Eligibility
A
PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics,
public administration, Business Administration, Operations Research,
Social and behavioral sciences.
Demonstrated
capabilities to do high quality research independently.
Selection Procedure
The
selection of the Research Fellows will be based on the following
parameters:
Statement of Purpose (Essays as indicated in the Application
Form).
Quality of the proposal for "Research at ISB" (as
stated in the application).
Past
research / PhD thes is work demonstrating potential for scholarly
work.
Reference
Request Forms (2 required) - These forms should be sent to two
individuals whom you feel can supply supporting evidence of
your work and/or academic experience.
On-campus
Presentation and Interview.
Evaluation
of fit by the Selection Committee.
Fellowship Award
Each
selected Research Fellow would receive a grant of approximately
INR 28,000 per month while in India and a suitable grant for
stay abroad.(E.g.: US$ 1450 per month for US research assignments).
Expenses for Fellows selected for international research assignments
will be borne by the ISB.
Application Procedure
The
application process for the ISB Business Research Fellowship
Program is over for the year 2005. You can send your application
after January 2006.
| Application
Deadline |
March
2006 |
| Call
for Interview |
April
2006 |
| Award
Announcement |
April
2006 |
| Number
of Lateral Offers |
May
2006 |
Executive
Programmes
The
Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers short term Open,
General Management, and Customised Executive Programmes. These
programmes are designed for senior executives and managers with
a high potential for leadership. The faculty drawn from leading
business schools are experts in executive training and have
research and consulting experience with leading global organisations.
Open
Prpgrammes: The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers
Open Enrolment programmes on Marketing, Strategy and Leadership,
Finance and Accounting, and Operations and Technology. CEE is
also planning to offer specialised programmes dealing with issues
such as family business, corporate entrepreneurship, healthcare
services, public management, governance etc.
General
Management: The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) at
the ISB offers various kinds of General Management Programmes
(GMP) for top management as well as for managers with high potential
for leadership. These are offered independently by the ISB,
or in partnership with others B-Schools � the Kellogg School
of Management, and INSEAD.
1.Managing
Young Global Enterprises (My Globe)
2.ISB Kellogg Global Advanced Management Programme
3.Accelerated Management Programme
Customised
Programmes : The Centre for Executive Education (CEE) offers
customised programmes to meet the specific needs of organisations.
Customised Programmes at the ISB create value for client organisations
and meet with developmental needs of managers and executives.
ISB offers courses in general management skills such as Strategy,
Leadership, and Organisational Transformation, and in specific
functional areas like Marketing, Finance, and Technology. The
programmes are offered both on campus as well as at the client
site.
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