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Course Description

Information is considered to be the sixth most vital resource of productivity. In the last few years, Information systems have been found to play a pivotal role in the formulation and implementation of corporate strategies. Information Technology has revolutionized the management today. This has made it imperative for future managers to comprehend information systems thoroughly.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Information Management Program at XISS is a 32 unit, two-year full time programme, designed to train students with various skills in IT as well as HR, needed to succeed as information professionals. Such professionals are familiar with the theory and practice of storing, organizing, retrieving and analyzing information in a variety of settings for success. Information Management students are trained to perform and manage a multiplicity of information related tasks in all the relevant areas of business.

The PGDIM Programme is designed to meet the challenges of rapid changes in our society. Students are continually exposed to scenarios that demand structuring of unstructured problems and proposing solutions to complex situations.

The Post Graduate Programme in Information Management aims at preparing professionals who can develop and analyses Information System strategies in the changed business environment of today.

The focus of the programme is on :

Developing skills to re-engineer business processes.
Providing adequate exposures in structuring unstructured problems.
Instilling self-confidence and capacity to handle work situations.

Approved By: Other
Mode of Learning: Full Time
No of Faculty: Permanent:34 | Visiting:14
Course Level: PG Dipolma Diploma
Course Type: Technology Management Information Systems Business and Management
Duration: 2Years

Detail Course Information

Admission Notification
Admission Process
Curriculm
Eligibility

Ranking and Awards
Student/Alumini
Faculty List
Syllabus
Placement - PGDIM

Admission Notification

Form Submission Date:Sat, 2010-03-13 (All day)

Exam Date:Mon, 2010-04-12 (All day)
Application Form:http://www.xiss.ac.in/XISS_Form(10-12).pdf

Admission Process

The Institute follows a three-stage admission procedure:

The candidates must qualify in the all India level written examination, “XLRI Admission Test” XAT. Cut –off scores for XAT are released and applications invited.

Qualifying students are called for a group discussion (GD) where a [^]candidate’s ability to understand and analyze situations, communicate ideas, and take decisions along with personality traits such as initiative, team spirit and leadership skills are tested.

Candidates have to finally pass through the rigorous personal interview session conducted by a panel comprising of experts from both academics and industry.

Curriculm

Semester - I

Principles & Practices of management

Mathematical Foundation for management

Quantitative techniques-I

Organizational Behaviour-I

Information technology for management

Pc Software for managers

Structured Programming

Business communication

Semester - II

Quantitative techniques-II

Organizational Behaviour-II

Human Resource management

Research methodology

Management Information System

Managerial economics

Quantitative techniques-III

Rational database management System

Semester - III

Object Oriented Programming

Operating System

Software engineering

Marketing management

Business ethics

Total Quality Management

Management Accounting

Personality development & Written Analysis

Semester - IV

Business Policy & Strategic management

Business Law

Human Resource development

Dissertation (Based on Summer training)

Operations & Production management

Management of IT Projects

Elective

Data Warehousing & data mining

Human Resource Information System

Net technologies & Java Programming

Eligibility

Admission to the courses are open to graduates who have completed the three years of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline, recognized by a university or deemed university. Those completing their final examination by 2010 may also apply.

Ranking and Awards

One of the Top business school in India, Its one of the TIER 2 colleges as per the ranking given by Business India,Today and World.

Student/Alumni

Alumni:

Over the past fifty years XISS has been instrumental in developing managers with exceptional caliber and skill. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, change agent for society, and academicians – wherever our alumni have gone, they have proved their worth and have made each other proud. [^]The Institute has a strong alumni network. Over fifty years, the alumni of XISS have spread their roots not only in India but across the globe. The alumni network, with its reach and power, make it the one of the Institute’s valued assets.

Student:

Student life at XISS is a rich blend of learning and fun. XISS campus foster community and gives students the chance to engage in all aspects of life. the students as partners share ideas and initiate changes, keeping in tune with the ever-changing corporate world. Students play a crucial role in improving their own skills and creating an exciting and innovative environment, which adds to their life. At XISS, a common thread of exceptional talent and a desire to learn and excel ties students coming from diverse culture and demographic background together. In this lively environment, each student feel inspired to exploit their potential to the full extent. the atmosphere creates deep, lifelong friendships, -a valuable business network, of course, but lasting personal connections above all.

Faculty List

Dr. Alexius Ekka s.j.
Fr. Pradeep Kerketta
s.j. Dr. Beni
A. Ekka s.j.
Dr. Benjamin Lakra s.j.
Amar E. Tigga
Dr. Anant Kumar
Dr. Anirudh Prasad
Anmol Roshan Bodra
Mrs. Arana Kausar Bhaskar
Bhowani Debadutta
K Panda
Dr. Viplava Thakur

Placement - PGDIM

THE PLACEMENT COMMITTEE

The campus recruitment of the students of Information Management is co-ordinated by a Placement Committee constituted of students. The committee headed by a Placement Representative works in unison with the Placement Co-ordinator and other senior faculty members.

THE PROCESS

For the convenience of the prospective employers, the Campus Recruitment Programme is detailed below:

Campus Recruitment schedule is from 02nd November,2009 to 31st March 2010.
Interested companies are requested to inform in advance the date on which they wish to visit XISS for campus recruitment. They are also requested to indicate the facilities required for the selection procedure, viz. accommodation/transport facilities and booking requirements.
On receiving communication from interested companies for Curriculum Vitae of students, the Placement Committee shall forward the same to them.
Group Discussions, Interviews and other methods of selection adopted by the organization are conducted in the campus. If required, students can also be called for final interviews at the company's expense to the company headquarters.
On final selection, the appointment letter issued by the organization is sent to the candidate through the Placement Cell.

Pre-Placement Talk (PPT)

All companies are expected to deliver a Pre-Placement Presentation to the students where all relevant information about the job may be discussed. PPTs can be held from 02nd November, 2009 onwards. If such a presentation is not possible on the part of any company, then it is requested to send all relevant details making use of the Permanent Placement Reply Format in advance to the Placement Co- ordinator. PPTs can also be held by the company just prior to the commencement of the Campus Recruitment Programme at the Institute.

Campus On Wheels

In the last few years, though interested to recruit from the Institute, some organizations have not been able to come down to the campus due to certain unavoidable reasons. With a view to accommodate the request of such organizations, the Institute has introduced Campus On Wheels. The organizations interested in recruiting through Campus On Wheels should send back the response from, in the specified format. They should also attach the relevant information about the job along with the form.

Post Gradutae Diploma in Informatin Management (PGDIM)