The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), being the premier Business School at Hyderabad started a two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) in 1995 with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is also recognized equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to provide skilled human resources to meet the requirements of the Industry. The admission to the course is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIMs).
The notable features of the PGDBM course is its emphasis on Personality Development, study of a foreign language (French), hands-on-experience of computers and wide option of electives. There is growing and enthusiastic response from corporate houses for campus recruitment of its students.
As part of IPE’s mission to provide trained manpower to the corporate sector, the Institute launched a two-year full-time PGDBM programme in 1995 with the approval of All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India.
The Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM), is a two-year full-time programme comprising four semesters of study including project work.
•The course is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India.
•The Course is also recognised as equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Objectives
•To facilitate accelerated acquisition of business vision, knowledge and skills to meet future challenges.
•To introduce a wide ranges of management concepts, analytical skills and techniques for problem solving and decision making.
•To develop understanding of current business realities and confidence to successfully run business enterprises.
AICTE
Full Time
PG Dipolma Diploma
Marketing Human Resources Management Finance Business and Management
Selection Procedure 1.Candidates have to appear at the Common Admission Test (CAT) to be conducted by the IIMs in 2010.
2.Obtain, fill in and submit the IPE application form to IPE by February28, 2011.
3.Short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussions and Personal Interviews to be held at IPE.
4.Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidates at the CAT, Group Discussions and Personal Interviews and consistent Academic record.
Application Form The application form of IPE can be obtained from the Admissions Officer, Institute of Public Enterprise, OU Campus, Hyderabad – 500 007 by payment in cash of Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred and Fifty only) in person or through post by sending a crossed demand draft for Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) drawn in favor of the "Institute of Public Enterprise" payable at Hyderabad.
Application form can also be downloaded from the Institutes website: www.ipeindia.org. Candidates downloading application form from the website need to submit the filled-in application form to IPE along with a DD for Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) drawn in favour of"Institute of Public Enterprise" payable at Hyderabad.
The last date for submission of the filled in IPE application form is February28, 2011.
The course structure is designed to meet the needs of Industry and is in conformity with AICTE guidelines. The first year is devoted to basic courses, which define important areas of business and provide the students with the opportunity to study and acquire the skills, which are essential to formulate and solve business problems. The course provides a broad understanding of macro-environmental issues and core subjects and then focuses on functional aspects and analytical techniques. At the end of 1st year, students undergo 6 to 8 weeks Summer Attachment in reputed companies for industry exposure and interaction with the live aspects of a working business organisation.
In the second year, vital issues of strategy and implementation are studied. Students choose from a broad range of elective courses to deepen their knowledge of the fundamentals and gain in-depth knowledge in select areas. They also undertake a Long Term project to have an intensive study of managerial issues in their selected areas of interest in reputed organisations. The course has 112 credits. Need based non-credit courses are also provided.
The candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of the candidates belonging to scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe or persons with Disability category), of any of the Universities or declared to be deemed as a University or posses an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD,Govt. of India.
Candidates appearing for the final-year degree examination (or equivalent examination) can also apply. The proof of acquiring the required qualification should be submitted within four weeks from the date of commencement of the course. Work experience or sponsorship by firms is desirable.
