Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA)

Management Development Programme

General Management Programme

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Dubai from Apr 2012 Nov 2012

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(A 20 days intensive programme spread over 8 months delivered in Dubai)

General Management Programme

(Last Date to submit your application is Mar29, 2012) OVERVIEW

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) is Indias best Management School (www.iimahd.ernet.in). According to the latest Financial Times Business School rankings for its Masters in Management programme 2012 & Global MBA RANKINGS 2012, IIMA has been ranked # 7 for its Two-Year Postgraduate Programme (PGP) & # 11 for its One-Year Postgraduate Programme for Executives (PGPX). IIM Ahmedabad is the only IIM ranked in this list. General Management Program (GMP) is a flagship executive programme designed, developed, and offered by IIMA. The GMP, a 20 days long intensive programme delivered in Dubai, has been designed & adapted to the region to enhance the managerial capabilities of participants to prepare them to shoulder senior general management responsibilities in the future.

THE UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY

The philosophical principles that under grids the concept and structure of the programme in Dubai are the following: Individual growth & development is facilitated when working mid-career professionals are exposed to learning opportunities & experiences that simulate thinking in group settings with professionals from diverse backgrounds. Managerial competence & skills develop when professionals from functional verticals are exposed to business situations that require taking decisions with a perspective of the entire organization. Professionals are committed to self-development and up-gradation of professional competencies.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the GM programme are to: Enhance managerial skills of the participants to prepare them to shoulder higher responsibilities. Provide participants with an opportunity to learn management concepts and techniques relevant for formulating & implementing strategies in functional & general management areas. Enable the participants to appreciate interdependencies in an organization & acquire perspectives required for general management positions.

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CONTENT
The programme is divided into several interdependent modules, each of which focuses on a different aspect or function of management.

Economic Environment and Policy

Introduction to various macroeconomic concepts Macroeconomic framework for policy changes Appreciation of economic issues Decision making under Certainty Decision making under uncertainty Risk Analysis Real world application Understanding Financial Statements Cost Analysis for decision making and control Financial Analysis Financial Valuation Financial Forecasting Employee Engagement Performance Management IT for managerial decision making IT: Trends and Issues The marketing concept Segmentation and positioning Decisions on the elements of marketing mix Strategic Marketing Elements of manufacturing strategy Lean manufacturing systems Process analysis Quality concepts Supply Chain Management People management Perceptual processes Interpersonal effectiveness Group Dynamics Industry Analysis Concept of corporate strategy Strategy formulation and implementation

Decision Analysis

Financial and Cost Accounting Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Information Technology Marketing Management

Operations Management

Organizational Behaviour

Strategic Management

The programme will end with an intensive 6 days session in IIMA which would help participants to consolidate their learning from various modules of the programme.

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PEDAGOGY
A mix of pedagogical tools will be used cases, lectures, discussions, presentations, audio-visuals, and experiential exercises. A typical day would include about eight hours of classroom sessions. Preparation for the class requires doing intensive reading of course material. For effective learning participants should budget approximately 15 hours of reading time in-between sessions. Informal group discussions amongst participants are recommended. The programme emphasizes the problem-solving approach the process of defining problems, specifying objectives, developing alternative courses of action, choosing the best alternative in an uncertain environment, organizing people to implement the chosen alternative, coordinating their work, motivating, inspiring and developing them, and finally measuring and controlling their performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The GMP is for managers seeking to re-vitalize their careers. It is most appropriate for managers holding positions of responsibility within functional departments of medium to large businesses. The participants should have at least five years of managerial experience after graduation. As the programme makes exceptional intellectual and emotional demands, participants should have an inquiring mind and capacity to think clearly. They must also have a high degree of adaptability and maturity to work and interact closely with other participants under considerable pressure.

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Testimonials of participants of IIMA Programmes in Dubai
The GMP program from IIMA is perhaps one of the best management programs available in Dubai currently. The course curriculum involves intense approach towards understanding the nuances in critical areas of managerial responsibilities across all domains of the current business requirements. The faculty from IIMA is just fantastic and they have the ability to hold the rapt attention of the class for a whole day and beyond. The faculty is absolutely world class and their knowledge and depth of understanding of the subject is astounding. The selected topics in the course are highly relevant and each one of the cases discussed has direct bearing and impact, with the opportunity to implement and measure the learning with your current areas of work. The true meaning of Brand IIMA and the teaching methods comes out during the classes that is very rigorous yet very motivating. The best learning off course has come from my own course mates, Professionals from diverse domains, who are willing to teach and transfer their knowledge to one another and the learning experience goes beyond the confines of the class room, we have built networks and bonds that have already started adding significant value to my personal development and objectives. This course is highly recommended for any professional, who want to have an all encompassing understanding of management functions and cross functional responsibilities and its importance in making managerial decisions.

Ajit Kumar Senior Divisional Manager, Al Naboodah Group, Dubai, UAE

Learning is a powerful incentive for employee attraction and retention at our firm. And, in my experience, there are few Institutes that understand that better or have the education programs to draw upon for senior executives and managers of large firms, than IIM-A. The coaching provided by IIMA Professors is unique in providing me a trusted, high integrity, very senior discussion partner with whom I could regularly discuss ideas, ask opinions, and get insightful, outsider feedback which I find quite valuable. It was indeed a knowledgeable experience for my further studies in your esteemed Institute. The course material & faculty are world-class thought leaders and experts in executive learning. They understand, as we do, that our workforce of the near future must be more agile, collaborative, data-driven (including analytics), business savvy, intuitive, entrepreneurial, persuasive, and technology-friendly. I really valued the way faculty interacted with us to create programs that are focused on achieving critical business outcomes. Their courses are leveraged by practical knowledge, with plentiful Cases and Exercises, incorporating a strong action learning approach. I am thankful for an excellent experience thru the design of curriculum to strengthen peer networks throughout the program and their unparalleled quality of the details of the event, down to the venue, food, and other pre- and post-class arrangements, they do a first-class job.

Mahesh Chotrani Purchase Manager, Jackys Electronics, Dubai U.A.E

To me the GMP of IIM-A opened up the gateway to a great opportunity for enriching and deepening my knowledge in management practices. The inputs provided by the program immensely helped me in gaining valuable insights into new management concepts, and upgrading my skill for efficient business planning and management process. I can not but mention the beauty of the pedagogy so thoughtfully applied to the program. This enabled me to apply on the field the concepts and theories while I was learning how to deal with real life business issues. The process of learning while working as the program was designed for, facilitated the effectiveness of the program per se and thus, enhanced my management skill considerably. I believe that my colleagues and business associates have appreciated the knowledge I gained while pursuing the program, and the difference it made to my management capabilities. I gratefully thank IIM-A for initiating this program for expats located in Dubai, as it provided precious opportunity for them to connect to a premiere management institute as IIM-A is, and for uplifting their skill levels with a view to achieving improved and thus efficient management performance.

Ravi Katial Director, Greene FZE, Dubai U.A.E

"I firstly want to congratulate for making such a wonderful course available to the professionals in Dubai and I thoroughly enjoyed the faculty and the way the course was delivered was awesome...! I never would have dreamt of being part of the world renowned institution IIM and its still a hair raising experience being in the campus and undergoing the fantastic learning experience after been working now over 15years...! Knowledge is Power and that was proven once again....Cheers to my fellow classmates and the one's who will be enthralled by their new decision...!"

Kesavan Mani Nair Associate Vice President, Eurostar Group, Dubai - UAE

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DESIGN
The programme is uniquely designed to enhance learning by judiciously mixing class room contact with practical assignments that the participants can implement at their work place. This will enable the participants to implement their class-room learning in the field and realize the practical value and relevance of the learning. Keeping in view the requirements of the target audience and given the objectives of providing quality education and delivering the same in a cost effective and convenient manner, the programme design comprises learning through both class room contacts and work-place based assignments. The programme consists of 10 modules that cover the strategic as well operational aspect of general management. Each module would be supported by textual readings, cases and exercises relevant to the participants. During the intervening period between the direct class room sessions, when there will be no face to face contact with the faculty, the participants will still have to be in contact with the faculty through email and telephone for guidance and discussion. The programme is spread over 8 months. The programme would be delivered in 20 days through sessions on 2 days (Fri Sat) every month, on pre-announced dates. The last module (6 days) of the programme will be delivered in the IIMA campus in Ahmedabad. Specific preparations and requirements for each of the sessions would be provided prior to holding of the modules. The programme is intensive in nature and will require students to prepare one project report on businesses in the area of their interest.

FACULTY
The programme will be delivered in Dubai by the world class IIMA expert faculty in a setting amenable to a transformative learning experience. The faculty that have taught in earlier programs and will be taking the modules, subject to availability are (more details on www.iimahd.ernet.in and
www.iimaindubai.org)

Prof. Piyush Kumar Sinha

PGDM (IIMA), Ph.D. (SPU) Course Director

Prof. Neharika Vohra Prof. M R Dixit

Ph.D. (Manitoba) Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur)

Prof. Rajendra D Patel

PGDM (IIMA), ACA, AICWA.

Prof. Satish Deodhar

Ph.D. (The Ohio State University, USA)

Prof. Sanjay Verma

Fellow (IIMC)

Prof. Diptesh Ghosh

Fellow (IIMC)

Prof. Biju Varkkey

Masters (HRM), Fellow (NIBM, Pune)

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Participants will become members of the IIMA Alumni Association on completion of the programme. The alumni enjoy certain benefits with regard to the Institutes publications, facilities, and activities.

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PROGRAM DETAILS
Dates: Timings: Venue: Program will start on Apr 27 28, 2012 (classes will be on Fri-Sat once in 3-4 weeks) Full course schedule with dates will be provided on confirmation. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Dubai with concluding sessions in IIM Ahmedabad Campus. : : : : : Mar 29, 2012 Apr 4, 2012 Within 5 days of Confirmation Apr 11, 2012 Apr 27 28, 2012

REGISTRATION PROCESS
Last Date to submit Application Enrollment Confirmation to Applicants Course Fee Payment by Participants Course Material Distribution to Participants Course Inauguration & 1st Module Class

PROGRAM FEE
Fee includes Course Material, Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Snacks, and Certificate. Fee also includes IIMA Campus Stay (7 days on double Occupancy basis).

Full Payment Installments

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AED. 32,000.00 (Full Fee to be paid within 5 days of confirmation) AED. 34,000.00 (PDCs need to be submitted within 5 days of confirmation) - AED. 7,000.00 (within 5 days of confirmation) - AED. 4,500.00 monthly payments paid every month for 6 months
(cheques dated 5th of every month starting Jun, 2012 till Nov, 2012)

Flight Tickets need to be booked by the participants as per the convenience of Airline, Sector and Class.

CERTIFICATE
A certificate of Participation will be issued by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) to the participants who have completed all the requirements of the programme including attendance of at least 80% of the direct class room contacts and submission of all assignments.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For Registration and any other information, please contact: Rajender Bali Program Manager SmartGlobal FZ LLC P.O. Box 500701 Knowledge Village, Dubai, UAE T : +971 4 367 2244; 050 6521767 E : bali@smartglobalme.com W: www.iimaindubai.org Ms. Revathi Srinivasan MDP Manager Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380015 Gujarat, India T: +91 79 6632 4071 E: revathi@iimahd.ernet.in; mdp@iimahd.ernet.in W: www.iimahd.ernet.in