S. P. JAIN CENTER OF MANAGEMENT,DUBAI / SINGAPORE

Global MBA Program 2008 from S. P. JAIN CENTER OF MANAGEMENT, DUBAI / SINGAPORE


Global MBA Program 2008 (May intake)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and GUIDELINES
1. This being a post-graduate program you must be a graduate to apply.
2. You need to have done an aptitude test. We consider GMAT or CAT scores. If you have not taken any and are not planning to do so, you must take an aptitude test conducted by S.P Jain. If you have taken one of the above mentioned aptitude tests you may also take our aptitude test, if you so desire. We will consider the best score.
3. You will not be short listed for evaluations until and unless you have a score on your records to show us.
4. The admissions team selects candidates based on consistent and high academic performance, quality and rigor of the under graduate studies, relevant work experience, demonstrated leadership qualities, analytical abilities, communication skills and other personality traits.
5. You can apply for only one specialization. Duplicate application forms will not be scrutinized and the application/specialization received as the first application will be considered only.
6. Admission is offered only for a specific stream of specialization and stream change requests are not granted. The candidate is evaluated with reference to the stream applied for.
7. Candidates with no work experience are welcome to apply. A small percentage of the class is reserved for very deserving fresh candidates. Normally relevant work experience is a pre-requisite. Further relevant post-graduate qualifications like CA for the finance streams are given preference.
8. A small percentage of the batch is reserved for those with a family business or who desire to become an entrepreneur. Please tick the relevant box in the application form. Such candidates are not part of our placement services. Once admitted under “non-placements” it is not possible to change to “placements” later.
9. It is very important for all candidates to read carefully the entire catalog of our Global MBA (May intake) 2008 program and note that it is a residential (compulsory) program conducted at Dubai and Singapore. We also highlight that it is a very intensive and rigorous program. Please carefully read the procedures and follow the steps. You may call us if instructions are not clear or you have a unique issue.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Fill up the application form and send it to this institute. The same could be done on-line which is the fastest way or by hardcopy. Further details of both options are given below. There is no application fee at the time of making the application.
2. The last date for applying is March 31, 2008. However, applications will be scrutinized on a rolling basis. In other words each application will be evaluated as and when received. The chances for getting selected will therefore be higher the sooner you apply. The admissions may be closed sooner than the last date.
3. The admissions team will then shortlist applications based on past academic performance, aptitude test scores, work experience and other achievements. Short listed candidates will then be required to come to one of our selection centers for further evaluation. The evaluation consists of Group Discussion, Essay / Case Study and a Personal Interview. The centers are Dubai, Singapore and Mumbai.
4. Short listed candidates will need to pay the following fees:
Evaluation Fee INR 2500/-,/AED 250/-,/ USD 75/-
Aptitude Test Fee INR 2000/-,/AED 200/-,/ USD 60/-
Students are required to pay the above evaluation fee and/or the aptitude test fee prior to requesting for an evaluation date.
5. The results of the evaluation will result in one of 3 possibilities (a) an offer (b) waitlist (c) regret. Students may view their status post evaluations on the S P Jain website. The website is updated within 15-20 days post evaluations.

On-line Application
You can go to website www.spjain.org/admission.asp
Fill out the application form fully. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
You will receive an acknowledgement of your application along with an application number immediately by email. Please use this number for future correspondence with this institute.
You will be informed whether you have been short listed for an interview. Normally this period takes 30 days. You can avoid contacting us during this period. However, if you fail to get a response from us you may check the status of your application after 45 days of submitting your application. There is no application fee at the time of making the application.

Hard Copy Application
You may download and print the application form “Global MBA (May intake) Application 2008” which consists of 10 pages on A4 paper by going to our website www.spjain.org/admission.asp

Fill out the application form completely.
The same should be sent along with a photocopy to:

S. P. Jain Center of Management, Doubledot Center, 533, Kalbadevi Road
Mumbai 400 002, INDIA
OR
S. P. Jain Center of Management
Block 5, Academic City, P.O. Box 502345, Dubai, U.A.E.
OR
S. P. Jain Center of Management
10 Hyderabad Road, Singapore 119579

You will receive an acknowledgement by email within 21 days of receipt by us along with your application number for future correspondence. Please do not follow up during this period.

You will be informed whether you have been short listed for an interview. Normally this period takes 30 days. Please avoid contacting us during this period. However, if you fail to get a response from us you may check the status of your application after 45 days of submitting your application.

There is no application fee at the time of making the application.

Laptop: All students are expected to have a laptop for their exclusive use. S.P. Jain will organize the purchase of these laptops at a discounted rate. Details will be given at the time of admission. Students are however; free to buy their own laptop as per the specifications given by us.
*Books will be at actual cost. The amount mentioned above is an advance against which actual costs will be adjusted during the year. Any additional cost towards books will be payable by the student whilst in Dubai / Singapore.
** on completion of the program the Dubai visa needs to be cancelled for which an additional cost of AED 240/USD 65 would be payable - this amount is not included in the amount mentioned above.

Note: Fees are payable at our Dubai or Singapore campus in AED or USD, at the prevailing rate of exchange. However, for the sake of convenience students from India may pay their fees at our India Liaison office in AED/USD. No rupee payments will be accepted in India. All airfares will be borne separately by students. Accommodation costs include hostel costs in Dubai and Singapore. Variety of food plan options available. It is normal to spend AED 600 per month (in Dubai) / SGD 450 per month (in Singapore) towards food and other living costs.

Refund Policy:
Requests for refund will be entertained only till March 31, 2008. 50% of the amount paid will be refunded after deducting the initial non-refundable deposit of AED 9125. Nil refund if withdrawn post closing of working hours March 31, 2008. Should a student wish to withdraw after full payment, withdrawal is allowed only on serious health grounds with proper documentation and certification at the discretion of the S P Jain management. An amount of AED 9125 will be held back and all balance monies will be refunded.

Last date for payment of all fees / monies - April 15, 2008. Payments received post the last date of April 15, 2008 will carry an interest rate of 2%.

For further details:
India Liaison Office:
S P Jain Center of Management
Doubledot Center, 533, Kanta, Terrace,Kalbadevi Road
Mumbai 400 002 - INDIA
Tel: +91-22-32906596,32906597
Fax:+91-22-22001379

Dubai Campus:
S P Jain Center of Management
Block 5, Academic City, P.O.Box 502345
Dubai - U.A.E
Tel: +971 4 4291234 / 3756700
Fax:+971 4 4291244

Singapore Office:
S P Jain Center of Management
10, Hyderabad Road,Off Alexandra Road, Singapore - 119579
Tel :- + 65 62704748
Fax:- + 65 68385406

Enquiries may email on the following email addresses.

GMBA
For participants of Middle-East : admissions@spjain.org
For participants of Singapore : admissionssg@spjain.org
For participants of India and of all other countries : gmba@spjain.org

EMBA
For participants from Middle- East: emba@spjain.org
For participants from Singapore : admissionssg@spjain.org