IELTS SCHOLARSHIP 2010 – TAMILNADU – BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council is delighted to announce the launch of the British Council IELTS Scholarship for Indian students planning to study at universities overseas. In line with its mission to promote the global sharing of knowledge and ideas, the British Council will select eight students from India, each of whom will receive an award of Rs.3,00,000 towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligibility:
* Be a citizen of India.
* Begin full time postgraduate study outside India in 2010.
* Attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admission requirements.
* Have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum band score average 6.5.
* Have taken their most recent IELTS test with the British Council.
* Be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 20 August 2010.
Application Procedure:
* Take an IELTS test with the British Council and receive your scores.
* Download and complete the application form and go through the FAQs.
* Last date for completed applications is 31 July 2010. You must complete selection Task.
* Forty applicants will be shortlisted. We will notify you via email by 6 August 2010 whether you have been short-listed. Short-listed applicants will be required to make a ten minute presentation on a topic that will be communicated, followed by a brief interview.
* We must receive from the short-listed applicants a letter of acceptance from the university you plan to attend prior to 20 August 2010.
* Failure to submit your letter of acceptance by the 20 August deadline will result in your immediate removal from the short-list of applicants.
* We will notify all short-listed applicants of the final result by email by 31 August 2010.

Application Date: The complete application must be received by us by 31 July 2010.

Application Form: For Online Application Form Click www.ielts.britishcouncil.org.in/IELTS%20Scholarship%20Application%20Form%20.pdf

Contact:
IELTS Scholarship
British Council
British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600002

Email: chennai.enquiry(AT)in.britishcouncil.org/

Contact Number: +91-44-42050600

National Business Aviation Association in Washington

Nordam Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship 2010

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and The NORDAM Group annually award $2,500 to an undergraduate who is officially enrolled as an aerospace engineering or aeronautical systems maintenance engineering major at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

The NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship was created by NBAA and The NORDAM Group to honor the lifetime achievements of two aerospace engineering pioneers, Dee Howard and Etienne Fage. NORDAM has been a world leader in aircraft component manufacturing and repair since 1969.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarship, the applicant must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. A completed and signed application form must be accompanied by an essay, official transcript, resume and letter of recommendation.
Awards: Awards will be made to U.S. citizens without regard to sex, race, religion or national origin. This scholarship will be presented at the NBAA 63rd Annual Meeting & Convention in October 2010. It will be redeemable under the conditions established by NBAA and The NORDAM Group, and checks will be made payable to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The scholarship recipient must use all scholarship funds within 24 calendar months of the announcement of the award or risk forfeit of the award.

Application Procedure: Completed and signed applications and required documents must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2010, to be considered for the scholarship.

Contact:
National Business Aviation Association
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

Email: info(AT)nbaa.org

Contact Number: (202) 783-9250

Welingkar Institute of Management in Mumbai

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Admission 2010

Welingkar Institute of Management is an autonomous institute and all distance learning programs offered by it are autonomous in nature, but it is one of the few institutions whose distance learning programs have been accredited by Distance Education Council (DEC), a body of the Central Govt. of India.

Distance Education Council (DEC) has been set up by the Govt. of India under the IGNOU Act for assessment and accreditation of distance education institutes in India. An approved institute and its programs are stringently appraised by DEC with regard to its content, quality of education and its delivery systems.

A Joint Committe of Nominees from AICTE, UGC, IGNOU and DEC does thorough inspection before recognition of the programe. Hence, DEC approval ensures students about the quality of education and assures them about the standard of qualification which they earn from the Institute’s distance learning programs.
Duration: This is 2 years, PG Diploma program offered in the distance learning mode. The curriculum is at par with the Distance Learning MBA offered by leading Universities. The two year program is divided into 4 semesters. The registration validity of these 2 year PG programs is 3 years. The registration validity is subject to payment of full program fees as per the payment schedule. While the program duration is of 2 years only, the additional one year is given to students to submit/clear all pending exams/project report. Incase, a student is not able to complete the program within 3 years, he is required to pay Rs.7500/- Re-Registration Fees for getting one more year extention to clear the balance subject(s) or to submit the project.

Salient features of the program: The first two semesters are generic, common to all and cover general topics of management. The last two semesters contain specialization related subjects.

Eligibility:
* Graduates from any recognized university.
* Diploma holders from any recognized polytechnic with 3 years of supervisory work experience post diploma.
* Final year degree student. However, their admission will be confirmed only on submission of the attested Xerox copies of their degree certificates/final year mark sheets within 60 days of admission.
* If a student has completed his graduation from an international university, then the University should be approved by AIU/UGC/IGNOU or by any other international associations like EQUIS, AACSB OR AMBA.

Enrollment: There will be four batches each year.
o First batch commencing from 1st January.(Admissions starting from November)
o Second batch commencing from 1st April.(Admissions starting from February)
o Third batch commencing from 1st July.(Admissions starting from May every year)
o Fourth batch commencing from 1st October.(Admissions starting from August every year)
Duly filled in application form along with the enclosures must reach the institute on or before last date of submission.
Specialization should be selected in Application form. “Preferred centre for examination / PCP centres should also be selected in the Application form itself.

Course Fee: Rs. 48,600/-

Registration: For Online Registration Click www.welingkaronline.org/apply_online/apply_online.asp

How to Apply: The Prospectus & Application form for the two years PG Diploma Program can be purchased from the office of our Institution at the following address :
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research,
Lakhamsi Napoo road, Opp Matunga Gymkhana,
Matunga(C.R.) Mumbai -400 019.
Cost of Application form is Rs.500/- in person by cash or Rs. 550/- by post through demand draft.

Email: pgdbadlp(AT)welingkar.org

Contact Number: +91-022-65272976 / 65272978

SMOT School of Business

Postgraduate Programme in Business Management Admission 2010

The Programme is designed to facilitate the development of operationally meaningful concepts and techniques in Management. The functional specialization in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Systems and Human resources allow students to enhance their knowledge base in relevant areas of interest.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of the 16 months course duration, the students will be equipped with sound understanding of concepts in general management and functional specialization. They would also have tools to apply knowledge from the classrooms to real life corporate situations. The three month internship would provide a good training platform to practice these skills.

Duration: 16 weeks
Eligibility: Candidates should have passed in the 10+2+3 system, and should have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any university approved by Association of Indian universities (AIU) with an aggregate of 50%. Candidates who are final year of their graduation also can apply. Work Experience would be an added advantage.

Admission Procedure: The Admissions Process includes SMOT Aptitude Test (SAT), Group Discussion, Personal Interview. Candidates who carry valid CAT, XAT, and MAT will be exempted from SAT after Selection Panelists discrretion.

How to Apply: Application Form can be obtained from our campus at the following address by producing Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- favouring “Registrar, Bharthidasan University” payable at Trichirapalli.
SMOT School of Business,
7 & 8, 2nd Cross Street,
Nehru Nagar, Perungudi,
Chennai – 600096
Tamilnadu.

Candidates can also download the application (Click here to download the application form), filled in application should be enclosed with a Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- favouring “Registrar, Bharthidasan University” payable at Trichirapalli and be posted to the above said address. The filled in application forms must be submitted with attested copy of the following certificates:
1) Xth & XIIth Marksheets.
2) Undergraduate Semester wise / Year wise mark sheet.
3) Degree certificate / Provisional certificate.
4) Work Experience Certificate if any applicable.

Candidates waiting for their final year results are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates must produce relevant certificates prescribed for the eligibility with 4 weeks of joining the programme, failing which their student-ship will be cancelled and the entire fee paid will be fortified.

Registration: Download Online Registration Click www.smot.edu.in/PGDBM2010-ApplicationForm.pdf
Contact Number: 044 – 4220 9898 / 98845 45898

ISBR Business School in Bangalore

Masters of Business Administration Admission 2010

This two year program provides comprehensive industry exposure coupled with academic knowledge, and the student is required to undergo continuous industry interaction.

Under this Program students are taken abroad for a period of 2- 3 weeks, wherein the students get to attend lecture sessions at leading academic institutions and universities. This allows them to widen their horizon in understanding various forces of globalization through experiential learning and finally leading to a certificate in “Global Trends in Management” from ISBR.

Further, under the “Global Outreach Program”, ISBR invites distinguished faculties from leading global institutions and universities, to come down to India to interact with ISBR students. Students successfully completing this programme will get a certificate in planning & entrepreneurship from ISBR.
Value Additions: Students also get value additions like: *
* Globally recognized Six Sigma Certification
* Employability Skills Certification from London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI).
* Capstone Business Simulation Games
* Market line
* SPSS
* Proquest Online Library
* Certification in Oracle ERP

Eligibility: Graduates in any discipline are eligible to apply. Students awaiting final year results can also apply.

Selection Procedure: Admission at ISBR is a two – stage process on cumulative performance of the applicants in the following three areas:
* ISBR Written test
* Group Discussion
* Personal Interview

Written Test: To be eligible for admissions to the MBA/PGDM Programme, candidates must pass the ISBR Written Test. Candidates who have appeared for any of the below mentioned test may be exempted from the following examinations subject to the approval of admission committee.
Management Aptitude test (MAT)
Common Admission test (CAT)
AIMS test for management admissions (ATMA)
GMAT
XAT

Personal Interview: Candidates will be called for Group Discussion and personal interview only after they have cleared their written test process.

Admission Procedure: Fill up and return the application form with all necessary documents (as described in the application form)
* Select your place of personal interview and confirm your presence as explained in brochure.
* Students must strictly carry filled up application forms along with prescribed cash or DD as on mentioned date in the brochure.
* Success full candidate will receive offer letters with instructions on how to complete the admission procedure.

Application Form: Download Online Application Form Click www.isbr.in/download.htm

Contact:
ISBR Business School
No. 62B, Electronic City – Phase I, Opp. Electronic City Police Station & Post Office
Bangalore – 560 100

Email: info(AT)isbr.in

Contact Number: 080-4081 9500/03/12/(0) 93417 39993

Post Graduate Diploma in Wealth Management Admission 2010

International College of Fianancial Planning,New Delhi

ICoFP’s Post Graduate Diploma in Wealth ManagementTM offers placement assistance at the very beginning of the program – that’s our confidence in the quality of our program and students. Upon successful completion of your course you can begin your career with top companies like Bajaj Capital Group & Aviva Life Insurance etc… no uncertainties.

“International College of Financial PlanningTM Courses are adjudged amongst the top 3 best finance courses in India” – India Today Aspire, June 2008 and the best Post Graduate Colleges specialising in Finance” – The Week, May 2009

International College of Financial PlanningTM is India’s premier educational institution for finance education, working with the single minded purpose of creating the next generation of finance professionals. The college has trained over 7500 professionals and helped them create and enhance their careers.
Program Contents: •Introduction to Financial Planning •Risk Management & Insurance Planning •Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits •Investment Planning •Tax Planning •Estate Planning •Advanced Financial Planning •Indian Securities Market – includes NCFM certification •AMFI Mutual Fund (Advisors) Module •Equity Derivatives (includes NCFM certification) •Commodities Trading & Futures (includes certification) •Planning for NRIs & HNIs •Personality development & communication skills •Live market visits.

Selection Procedure: Our PG programs are targeted towards individuals with high potential for success in the financial services sector. Selection at ICoFP is therefore very rigorous & competitive.

Admission Procedure: ICoFP Prospectus and Application Form and can be acquired by one time payment of Rs. 500/- for one program.
· By cash payment at our counseling office (3rd Floor, Right Wing, Naurang House, 21 K.G Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi).
· By post (enclosing demand draft drawn in favor of “International College of Financial Planning ltd.” payable at New Delhi) .
· On-line application through (http://www.icofp.org/html/main/icfpPGDFPPayment2.php) (need to make the payment by credit/debit card).

Application Form: For Application Form Click icofp.org/html/downloads/forms/pgdwm_registration_form.pdf

Contact:
International College of Financial Planning
3rd Floor,Right wing ,Naurang House,
21-Kasturba Gandhi Marg,Connaught Place
New Delhi

Email: info(AT)collegefp.com

Contact Number: +91-11-42496916,17,25

Indian Institute of Management – Lucknow

The Executive General Management Program

Organizations today require managers to handle multiple workgroups with diverse skill sets. In order to meet that need, professionals at managerial positions need to equip themselves with a holistic view that encompasses an understanding of various functions. The Executive General Management Program from IIM Lucknow enables middle level executives to strengthen their core expertise and helps them develop a comprehensive view of other managerial functions. In addition, the curriculum equips professionals with a strong understanding of both Indian and international business practices.

Benefits: Managers with recognised high-growth potential preparing for General Management responsibilities and those seeking to consolidate their work experience with intense integrative inputs will find this program beneficial. Also, first-time leaders, project managers and those aspiring for managerial and business development roles in a business operation will find this program useful.

Eligibility: Candidates should be working professionals/self-employed graduates (10+2+3 or equivalent) in any discipline with min. 50% marks (aggregate). Also, minimum 6 years of work experience post completion of graduation is required.

Program Structure & Content:
Module 1: Business Economics
Module 2: Organisational Behaviour
Module 3: Human Resource Management
Module 4: Marketing, Sales and Distribution
Module 5: Principles of Accounting and Corporate Finance
Module 6: Operations and Supply Chain Management
Module 7: Strategic Management
Module 8: Quantitative Techniques for Decision Making

Duration: 1 Year

Fee Details: Program Fee: Rs. 2,00,000/-
A deferred payment facility exists with the following schedule:
- With Application#: Rs. 10,000/-
- On Registration Rs. 70,000/-
- Instalment 1 (August 2010): Rs. 40,000/-
- Instalment 2 (October 2010) Rs. 40,000/-
- Instalment 3 (December 2010) Rs. 40,000/-

Important Dates:
Last Date of Application: May 17, 2010
Last Date of PAT: May 29, 2010
Results Declaration: June 10, 2010
Last Date of Registration: June 18, 2010
Classes commences on or after: July, 2010

Contact:
Indian Institute of Management
Upper Ground Floor,
Raja Ram Kumar Plaza,
76 Hazrat Ganj,
Lucknow-228001

Contact Number: 0522-4082742/4082743

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Sr. Management Program Admission 2010

This one-year Program, currently in its seventh batch, has been designed specifically to equip senior executives with quantitative tools and qualitative perspective so that they can make strategic decisions. This Program will enable participants, which consist of working professional with at least 10 years of work experience, to broaden their business perspective, develop tools and techniques required for managing organizations and very importantly, transform them into strategic leaders in their organizations. The Program has a strong strategic bias.

The Program is divided into two modules—the Introductory Module and the Advanced Module. The Introductory Module focuses on the essentials of functional skills of management. The Advanced Module shifts focus to strategic thinking, decision-making, leadership styles, and managing business globally. Past SMP participants typically consisted of senior executives with work experience ranging from 12-15 years. Companies represented in the past include Infosys, ICICI, Loreal, and ITC among others.
Eligibility: Applicants should be working professionals/self-employed (Need to produce supporting proof) Graduates (10+2+3 ) in any discipline with min. 50% marks [aggregate- considering results of all years (e.g. 3 or 4 together)] recognised by UGC/AICTE
• Minimum 10 years of work experience post completion of graduation is required as on September 1, 2010 Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their performance in the Program Aptitude Test (PAT) to be conducted by NIIT Imperia, together with the assessment of background and motivation (Statement of Purpose-Annexure II of the Application Form) based on the application form submitted. Selected applicants need to resubmit the latest proof of current employment at the time of Registration.

Who Should Attend:
• Managers who are most likely to take on senior management responsibilities
• Practicing senior managers who wish to stay updated with contemporary management thoughts

Duration: One Year

Pedagogy: Each module will be taught with the help of case studies, corporate examples and general discussions. Statistical software and online database resources would be used wherever necessary.

Selection Procedure: There is a Common Application and Selection Process for students applying for any number of Programs. All candidates need to complete the Common Application Form (CAF) as the first step in the admission process.

Fee Details: • Program Fee: Rs. 2,75,000/-
• The fee above is inclusive of all academic charges, examinations, textbooks, study material
• All fees are non-refundable. Fees can be paid by cash, or cheque/demand draft drawn in favour of ‘NIIT Ltd. Imperia Collection A/c’
• A deferred payment facility exists with the following schedule:
- With Application# Rs. 10,000/-
- On Registration Rs. 1,00,000/-
- Instalment 1 (Nov 2010) Rs. 55,000/-
- Instalment 2 (Jan 2011) Rs. 55,000/-
- Instalment 3 (Mar 2011) Rs. 55,000/-

Important Dates:
Online Form Submission closes on 31st May, 2010
Last Date of Application: 1st June, 2010
Last Date of PAT: 5th June, 2010
Result Declaration: 22nd June, 2010
Last Date of Registration: 9th June, 2010
Orientation Class Tentative: 30th June, 2010

Contact:
Indian Institute of Management
6B Pretoria Street
1st Floor
Kolkata -700071

Email: bbc(AT)iimcal.ac.in / balram(AT)iimcal.ac.in

Contact Number: 033-30570147