Post Graduate Program in Business Administration (Based on the German Dual System of Training)
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Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC)
• Non-profit organization, established in 1956 and registered under Section 25 of the Companies’ Act 1956.
• Largest bi-national Chamber of Commerce in India with over 6700 German and Indian member companies across diverse sectors.
• Part of the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) located in Berlin, Germany and the worldwide network of 120 Chamber offices in 80 countries.
• Head office in Mumbai, branch offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Pune, and a liaison office in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• India Desks in Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) in 15 metros in Germany, in German Chambers of Commerce (AHKs) in 8 countries and honorary representatives in most major cities in India.
• Significant catalyst for the promotion of trade and industrial relations between India and Germany.
Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC)
• IGTC Mumbai established in 1991 followed by IGTC Chennai in 2005 and IGTC Bangalore in 2008
• Training wing of the IGCC that functions in close collaboration with IGCC member companies to groom management trainees for their future requirements through the unique 18-month, full-time Post Graduate Program in Business Administration based on the German Dual System of Training
• Fully air-conditioned, centrally located, WiFi enabled training facility with a well-equipped library and membership to the British Council Library in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore, and the Indian Merchants’ Chamber Library in Mumbai
• Cumulative strength of 110 trainees per batch across three centres (50 in Mumbai, 30 each in Chennai and Bangalore)
• Conducts Customized Management Development Programs and Open Training Programs as training solutions for existing employees of member companies
Post Graduate Program in Business Administration
Director’s Message:
For years, the German industry in India has effectively organized itself to collaborate with the IGTC and jointly conduct the most unique Post Graduate Program in Business Administration based on the German Dual System. Through this program, academic coursework at IGTC is interspersed with on-the-job training at an Indo-German member company, thereby giving students multiple opportunities to practically apply their acquired knowledge to live projects. The collaborating companies strongly believe in the advantages of this model, as they have a platform to participate, get fully involved in the teaching process and nurture hands-on management trainees for their future requirements. Thus, the IGTC program is a success story of the much sort-after industry-academia model in education, as well as a strong stepping stone for students into German multinational organizations.
Program Highlights:
* A practical business administration program, integrating one year of theoretical learning at IGTC with six months of hands-on training at a collaborating IGCC member company
* Collaborating companies are an integral part of the entire model, maintaining their involvement in the admission and selection process, curriculum design and development, practical training and mentoring, and final recruitment
* Contemporary general management curriculum, encompassing the complete spectrum of business education, delivered by experts from industry and academia
* Dr. Günter Krüger Award for Excellence awarded to the Best Performing Student. This award sponsors the student’s return airfare to Germany to facilitate understanding of best business practices in Germany
* German Language taught as a part of the curriculum
* 100% placement record with 600+ successful alumni
* Most importantly, the privilege to belong to the exclusive Indo-German Chamber of Commerce network
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
* Fresh / experienced graduates and company-sponsored candidates with over 50% aggregate marks in their graduation can apply.
* Stage I - IGTC Written Test* and Group Discussion
* Stage II - Personal Interviews with collaborating companies
*IGTC Written Test includes Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical/ Analytical Reasoning, General Awareness, Written Communication
Program Fee The program fee is Rs. 2,00,000/-.
Every student is expected to carry his/ her own laptop throughout the program, for effective learning during theoretical as well as practical training phases.
How to Apply
Students can download the application form from www.igtcindia.com or alternatively purchase it from any of the Indo-German Training Centres. The cost of the application form and prospectus is Rs. 1000/-. Payments are accepted in cash or demand draft drawn in favor of the ‘Indo-German Training Centre’. All IGTCs have a common Application Form, Application Fee, Admission Test and Group Discussion round. Students have the option to apply to more than one Centre by mentioning their preference – I, II and III - clearly on the Application Form. In case, he does not get through the IGTC of first preference, his/her scores can be transferred to the other IGTCs. The candidate may have to undergo an additional Personal Interview Round at the respective IGTCs. The form must be returned to the IGTC of first preference.
“IGTC is in a unique position. The dual system of training which is very successfully practiced in Germany can now be applied in India through the IGTC. Unlike other Management Schools, only IGTC has the ability to train young managers both on the theory as well as practical experience with the excellent faculty support and the involvement of the German companies.” Prasad Chandran Chairman, BASF Group in India and Head, South Asia
ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS "I gained a strong career path with multinational organizations. My current assignment involves handling an important portfolio with a worldwide manufacturing and distribution centre."
Pravin Bastian (Class of 1991 – 1993)
Director - Logistics and Purchase, Carl Zeiss Meditec SAS, France
"Most management students graduate completely oblivious to the realities of the corporate world. Thanks to the theoretical knowledge and practical training stints during the IGTC program, I had the competitive edge for my career growth."
Vaidilingam Rajmohan (Class of 1997 – 1999)
Director - Strategic Projects, 3i-Infotech Inc, USA
“IGTC’s uniquely rich theoretical content combined with practical industry exposure helped me quickly internalise management skills. At employment, I could become productive much faster. The program distinctly stands out from ordinary MBA programs.”
Arun Kumar A.
Head – Business Development, ACE, Chennai
"From internship to employment, Siemens has opened the door to the World of Finance for me. Working in Credit Assessment involves a lot of pressure and has given me an exceptional platform to grow professionally."
Darshana Chaudhari (Class of 2005 – 2007)
Sr. Executive – Corporate Finance, Siemens Ltd., Mumbai
Timelines
* Admissions Open For Batch 2010-2012 - November 2009
* Last Date of Submission of Application Forms - 30th April 2010
* Written Test / GD - June 2010
* Personal Interviews - June 2010
* Program Commences - August 2010
For Details Contact
Mumbai: 2 – B, Vulcan Insurance Building, 2nd Floor, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020. Tel No: +91-22-22822002 / 22834773 Email: mumbai@igtcindia.com
Chennai: German Centre, New No. 32, G. N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Tel No: +91-44-28340107 / 28340067 Email: chennai@igtcindia.com
Bangalore: 304, Shah Sultan, 3rd floor, Cunningham Road, Bangalore - 560 052. Tel No: +91-80-40926130 / 40926110 Email: bangalore@igtcindia.com
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