BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME - 2008, BASED ON CAT-2007: BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956)
Mesra, Ranchi- 835215
Ph: PBX: 0651-2275444, 2276249 / 267 / 432 Ext. 469, 2275868 (Dir), Fax: 2275401 / 351, 2276007

ADMISSION TO MBA PROGRAMME - 2008, BASED ON CAT-2007

Applications are invited for admission to full-time MBA Programme 2008 – 2010 at Mesra, and their Extension Centres at Lalpur, Noida and Jaipur. Please see below for addresses of Centres.

Eligibility:
(A) Candidates must have appeared in CAT 2007. They must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 10+2+3), or equivalent in any discipline recognized by UGC / Ministry of HRD / AIU, with 60 % marks (50 % marks for SC/ST) in graduation in Honours / aggregate of all subjects. They must also have passed in all subjects in Class 10 and Class 12 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum of 60% (50 % marks for SC/ST) in Class 10 (average of all subjects, excluding optional subjects) and Class 12 (average of best 5 subjects, excluding optional subjects). Candidates graduating in 2008 can also apply, provided they can submit marksheets by 31 October 2008. Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.
(B) Candidates must have Verbal Percentile Score at least 40 (25 for SC/ST) and Total Percentile Score at least 40 (25 for SC/ST) in CAT-2007. Selection Procedure: Counselling will be held from about 12 May 2008 at their Centres at Jaipur, Noida, Mesra and/or Lalpur, and the counselling schedule will be displayed by 7 May 2008 on our website. Provisional selections will be based on Total Percentile Scores in CAT-2007 of such candidates who have applied and fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned above, due consideration being given to choice(s) of Place of Study made in application form. If seats remain vacant at any Centre, there may be subsequent notification(s) on our website. No separate intimations will be sent to candidates.

How to Apply:
The MBA 2008 Application Material including the General Information Brochure can be obtained from all our Centres at the addresses given on our website (a) In person from 12 Feb 2008 to 21 April 2008 on payment of Rs. 1,200/- and (b) By post on payment of Rs. 1,300/- (All payments by crossed DD in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi). Postal requests must be received by 15 April 2008, and must include covering letter & two slips of paper (10x10 cm) with name, address in capitals and phone number. To apply for the programme, eligible candidates may either (a) Fill in the printed form, available with the MBA 2008 Application Material, and send the completed form with 2 photographs and photocopies of all certificates by 30 April 2008, to reach the office of the Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, or (b) Fill in the online application form on our website, and send a printout of the completed form with 2 photographs, crossed DD for Rs. 1,200/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, and photocopies of certificates by 30 April 2008, at the same address. On receipt of the completed form and DD, online applicants will be sent a copy of the MBA 2008 Application Material and General Information Brochure for reference.

Important dates for online applications: The link for filling the online form will be active from 9 am on 09 Feb 2008 and will be closed at 4 pm on 21 April 2008.

The Institute will use CAT-2007 for short-listing candidates for its full-time MBA programme. The IIM’s have no role in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi - 835215

Centre: Addresses and contact details
Mesra: Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215. Phone: PBX: 0651-2275444, 2276249 / 267 / 432 - Extn 469, & 2275868 (D). Fax: 0651-2275351, 2275401, 2276007, e-mail: admissions@bitmesra.ac.in
Allahabad: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre. B-7, Industrial Area, P.O. TSL Naini, Allahabad 211010. Phone: 0532– 2687363 / 2687099, Fax: 2687554. City Office: 14 Tagore Town, Allahabad 211002, Phone: 2465518. http://www.bitallahabad.ac.in, e-mail: bitallahabad@bitmesra.ac.in.
Deoghar: Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Deoghar. Panchayat Training Institute, Govt. of Jharkhand, Jasidih, At & P.O. Daburgram 814132, Dist. Deoghar, Jharkhand. Phone: 9334654856, Telefax: 06432-237418, e-mail: bitdeoghar@bitmesra.ac.in.
Jaipur: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, 27, Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur 302017. Phone: 0141– 4019798 / 4019814, Fax: 2751601, e-mail: bitjaipur@bitmesra.ac.in.
Kolkata: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Southend Conclave, 1582, Rajdanga Main Road, 4th Floor, (On Gariahat - E M bypass Connector, opposite Siemens Building) Kolkata 700107, Phone: 033 – 24414542 / 24414556, Fax: 24414299. e-mail: bitkolkata@bitmesra.ac.in.
Lalpur: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Lalpur, Ranchi 834001, Phone: 0651–2531817 / 2531676, Fax: 2531658 / 2531676. http://www.biteclalpur.ac.in, e-mail: bitlalpur@bitmesra.ac.in.
Noida: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, A-7 Sector-1, Noida 201301. Phone: 0120 – 2543484 / 2553661 / 3662, Fax: 2554146. http://www.bitnoida.in, e-mail: bitnoida@bitmesra.ac.in.
Patna: Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Near Patna Airport, P.O. Bihar Veterinary College, Patna 800014. Phone: 0612- 2223545, 3200853, Fax: 2223545, e-mail: bitpatna@bitmesra.ac.in.

APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP FOR Ph.D.PROGRAMMES

RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP FOR Ph.D.PROGRAMMES from BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
(ACCREDITED WITH 'A' GRADE BY NAAC)
PALKALAIPERUR,TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 024.

INVITES

APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP FOR Ph.D.PROGRAMMES:

SUBJECTS:
Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, Centre for Bharathidasan Studies, Centre for Periyar Studies, Commerce, Economics, English, Educational Technology, Enviornmental Management, History, Physical Education,Sociology, Tamil, Women's Studies, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Bio-Informatics, Biotechnology, Bio-Medical Sciene, Chemistry, Computer Science, Enviornmental Biotechnology, Bio-Medical Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Biotechnology, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Science, Remote Sensing.

Applications and other details can be downloaded from "Advertisement" Section of the University website: www.bdu.ac.in/Admission or can be had form the Registrar, on request.

LAST DATE FOR ISSUE AND RECEIPT OF FILLED IN APPLICATION: 29-02-2008.

Ph.D. Research Studentship amount: For Science Scholar Rs.3500/- per month and For Arts Scholar Rs.3000/- per month Contingency of Rs.5000/- in the final year

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING, LUCKNOW

MBA: JOB ORIENTED CORRESPONDENCE COURSE at INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING, LUCKNOW
IIPM - Business School
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL MARKETING, LUCKNOW
Department of Distance and Open Learning
5/28, VIKAS NAGAR, LUCKNOW-226022
email: enquiry@iipm.co.in

ADMISSION NOTICE

JOB ORIENTED CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
MBA:
Pharma Management, Pharma Marketing, Product Management, Finance, IB Production Management, HRD, Retail Hospital Management, Marketing, CRM
DURATION: 2 YEARS
ELIGIBILITY: ANY DEGREE
(1 Year under Fast Track), Final Year student eligible.

Also Offered:
MBA Dual Specialisation

1 Year Executive MBA
Eligibility: Graduate +3 Year work Experience

EXAM CENTRE ALL INDIA, 1 YEAR PG DIPLOMA, 6 MONTH DIPLOMA ALSO AVAILABLE

PROSPECTUS OF RS.70/- BY DD/MO FAVOURING IIPM PAYABLE AT LUCKNOW FROM ABOVE MENTIONED ADDRESS.

LAST DATE: 16-03-2008


IIPM's Pharmaceutical Marketing MBA is the only industry-specific course designed for Pharmaceutical Professionals. As competition for professional advancement intensifies, understanding the latest techniques in management, innovative marketing strategies and effective methods for corporate growth are a necessity. In an ever-changing business environment, the MBA in Pharmaceutical Marketing equips you with the knowledge needed to stay ahead of the competition. MBA (Pharma Marketing) is industry-specific program prepares Pharmaceutical Executives with the knowledge and skills required to lead the industry in the 21st century.

Indian Institute of Pharmaceutical Marketing (IIPM), Lucknow offers 2 year MBA (Pharma Marketing ) ,2 year MBA (Hospital Management), 2 year MBA (Product Management) 2 year MBA (Production Management ) , 1 year Post graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing 6 month Advance Diploma and 4 month Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing, through correspondence / Distance Education Mode in the field of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management.

Admission Open Distance Learning Program:
MBA (Retail Management)
MBA (Product Management)/(Production Management)


Last Date for Admission in February batch : 16/02/2008

Last Date for Admission in March batch : 16/03/2008

Fee concession: upto 25% available to various categories like SC/ST/PH/Sport person/Working Executives/College Students/Defence Personnel/Ex-service Men /Those holding Professional Qualification/Ex-students of IIPM etc.


Prospectus /Application form can be obtained from the institute on payment of Rs.70/- (Rs 150/- for overseas) by Demand Draft drawn in favour of IIPM payable at Lucknow.

NOTE:
FAST TRACK SYSTEM:
1)To facilitate early completion of the courses, IIPM offer fast track system for those students who are confident to complete the courses of their study in short period .The duration of various courses under the fast track system is given as below:
1. 2 year course in 1 Year
2. 1 year course in 8 months
3. 6 month course in 4 month.
Those opting for Fast Track System are required to pay Rs.700/- as Fast Track Fee per semester at the time of admission.
2) IIPM Reserves the right to ammend, modify or alter the structure and content of programmes as well as other matters policies & regulation regarding courses without assigning any reason or prior notice.
3) Prospectus of Rs 70/- by Demand Draft favouring Indian Institute of Pharmaceutical Marketing payable at Lucknow.
4) Download free Admission Form from their website.

For further details contact:
The Director,
Indian Institute of Pharmaceutical Marketing,Department of Distance and Open Learning, 5/28, Vikas Nagar, Lucknow - 226022 (India).
Tel: +91-522-2766456 , 0522-6545285 , 9415101772
website I : www.iipm.co.in
website II : www.iipmindia.org

Study in France -EduFrance

Study in France -EduFrance
Study in France
France enjoys a reputation as a land of art and culture, but it is also the world's fourth-largest industrial power and a leading exporter. France's leadership in scientific and technological innovation - and its achievements in areas as diverse as space, transportation, electronics, telecommunications, chemistry, biotechnology, and health - are the product of its research capacity. The many Nobel Prizes and Field medals awarded to French scientists are evidence of that capacity. France is open to the world but also deeply committed to building Europe - economically, socially and culturally.

Each year France devotes more than 23 percent of the entire national budget to education. The government protects that substantial investment in France's future by closely monitoring the quality of instruction and the soundness of the curriculum leading to the diplomas. With more than 170,000 international students, France is one of the world's leading providers of international education.

For a free counselling session you can contact our EduFrance desk In-charge in Chennai who will provide you with information on higher studies in France.

Timings: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm

For more details, they invite you to check out EduFrance's web site at http://www.Edufrance.fr. It provides a number of valuable information and will certainly help you if you intend to study in France.

Health Policy Fellowship

Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington: Health Policy Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University
Health Policy Fellowship

Overview of Fellowship
The fellowship consists of a didactic curriculum in health policy comprised of monthly conferences and journal clubs. This is complemented by a practical experience in which participants can work alongside legislators and policy makers directly in the policy environment such as in Senate/House offices, in federal agencies or private policy institutions.

Goals and Objectives
The goal is to work at least 6 months on one of the Hill offices, with the option to work longer. The other 6 months can be at a federal agency or other organizations tailored to the fellows individual interests such as a private health policy advocacy group or lobbying group.

Curriculum Highlights
1. Guest lectures from area resource persons working in various areas in health policy. Topics would include both practical as well as more academic issues --such as Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance, the lobbying process, etc.
2. Quarterly journal clubs in which timely issues related to emergency health policy are discussed.
3. Possible option to pursue MPH at School of Public Health if a second year is desired.
4. Funding for the attendance of one policy related conference


Requirements and Contact information :
Janice Blanchard, MD or Jennifer Lee, MD
The George Washington University
Department of Emergency Medicine
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 2B-417
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 202-741-2911
Email: jblanchard@mfa.gwu.edu or jelee@mfa.gwu.edu

Toxicology Fellowship

Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington: Toxicology Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University
Toxicology Fellowship

Overview of Fellowship
This fellowship was approved by the ACGME in September 2005. Two Fellows will start in the coming July. Fellows will be based at the National Capital Poison Center and provide bedside adult and pediatrics toxicology consultations to patients at The George Washington University Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). The location in the nation's capital will provide Fellows with exposure to the public policy implications of health care decisions.

Goals and Objectives
1. To maximize the care provided to possibly poisoned patients by providing fellows with in-depth, well-rounded clinical skills and academic background in medical toxicology. Fostering research skills and interests that will improve future patient care.
2. To provide career development opportunities by exposing fellows to a variety of clinical sites; Multiple venues for specialized research, Opportunities for teaching and a range of academic training opportunities.
3. Assess and manage patients with acute/sub-acute/chronic exposures to toxic substances from a variety of sources.
4. Assess and manage patients with sub-acute/chronic exposures to toxic substances from a variety of sources.
5. Complete a research project, including: selection of a research problem; selection of the appropriate methodology; development and execution of a research plan; data analysis; presentation of findings; and possible preparation of a scientific manuscript.

Curriculum Highlights
1. The clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis and management of various poisoning.
2. The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, potential teratogenesis, and toxic effects of various therapeutic drugs.
3. The biochemistry, metabolism, mechanisms of acute and chronic injury and carcinogensis of various compounds.
4. Research skills include experimental design, statistical analysis, and the principles of epidemiologic study as well as skills to critically read, reviewing and interpret the scientific literature.
5. Interpretation and methodology of analytical toxicology laboratory results and techniques.
6. Occupational toxicology, including acute and chronic exposure in the workplace.
7. Poisoning prevention and the role of regulation and legislation as effective tools to promote this, particularly in the workplace.
8. Environmental toxicology including the basic principles of mass incidents including logistics of resource management and decontamination.
9. The role of poison control centers as well as their financing and management.
10. Educational skills particularly oral, visual, and written communication.


Requirements and Contact information:
Cathleen Clancy MD, FACEP, FACMT, ABIM, ABEM
The George Washington University
Department of Emergency Medicine
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 2B-417
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 202-741-2911
Email: cat@poison.org

Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington University

Department of Emergency Medicine at the George Washington: Emergency Ultrasound
Emergency Ultrasound

Upcoming Training Dates

Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound
March 3-4, 2008
April 7-8, 2008

Fast Track Ultrasound:
Beyond the FAST Exam February 18, 2008, March 10, 2008
Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound April 28-29, 2008

Don't see the dates you want?
If you have a group of 6 or more clinicians, we can schedule an ultrasound workshop just for you!

Contact at info@gwemergencyultrasound.info or at 800-314-1423 if you have any questions.

Alliance Française of Madras

Alliance Française of Madras

Founded in 1953, Alliance Française of Madras is a non-profit association. Its objective is to teach French language in Madras and Tamil Nadu and above all, serve as a meeting point for French and Indian culture. So, it is not only a school where you can learn French in the best conditions but also a cultural center that presents the different aspects of French cultural life by integrating it with the city's cultural life. It is part of the network of 15 Alliance Française in India under the aegis of the Embassy of France in New Delhi and a vast network of 138 Alliance Française the world over.

COURSES
New batches commencing soon!
Contact reception or consult their course details brochure (online)(from www.af-madras.org) for more details

Learn French online@ www.clickonfrench.com

Membership
On becoming a member of the association
You will contribute to the life of AFM through your vote and will be eligible to send your nominations for the Committee election on completion of one year of membership.
You will receive the bi-monthly newsletter at your doorstep.
You can use the library facilities
You will get a reduction on tickets for outside programmes held at AFM Auditorium on producing your membership card as well as other benefits through the year.

Membership fees:
Life : Rs. 7000
Annual : Rs. 1000
Half-rate : for students of the Alliance Française of Madras (upto Level II) French teachers in schools and colleges ex-students of AFM.

Free : for students of level III (diplôme) and onwards


AIM OF COURSE
Click on French has been designed for beginners who have a basic knowledge in English and computers. At the end of this online course you will be able to communicate in French (spoken and written) in most day to day situations. You will also get a recognized certification delivered by the Alliance Française of Madras and which is a unique feature of their course, or an attestation.

Course content
This course combines the advantages of a regular course with the Internet. Unlike other online language courses, our focus is on communication in French. So that's why, Tara an Indian student in France takes you through different situations that a visitor in France may come across. This course is divided into 5 sequences and each sequence is divided into 5 focuses. At the beginning of each focus, which is based on a specific situation, you have to listen to a dialogue. They have designed a learning kit and various activities (grammar, vocabulary, culture, pronunciation) around this dialogue. At every step of this well structured course, you will be accompanied by a highly experienced tutor with whom you can interact.

Offline Work kit
In addition to the online course, you will receive an off line work kit :
1. An audio CD that contains the dialogues as well as notes on pronunciation so that you can improve your listening comprehension.
2. An exercise book.
3. A booklet which explains how to use the site.

Personal tutor, phone teaching, a dedicated Alliance Française you can count on, recognized certification, real online teaching method developped by highly experienced teachers of Alliance Française of Madras and approved by the French embassy... There is more to Click On French! Have a look at the complete list of features that Click On French has to offer.

Validity & duration of your course
This course is designed to be completed in 6 months. The final date of your course will be mentioned in the welcome letter that you will receive on authentication of your registration. After this period (6 months after your initial registration date), your password will no longer be valid.

Course Fees
The course fees is 5000/- Rs. for the online course and 6500/- Rs. for the online course with the phone teaching module. The online course includes all what is mentioned in the features (personal tutor, forums, multimedia files, email, online activities and exercises, attestation or certification, etc..).

NOTE: Confirmation of admission will be received within a maximum of 36 hours after receipt of payment. This confirmation will be sent to you through a welcome letter giving you your user name, password and the expiry date of your account. Thereafter you will be able to access their site.

How to subscribe?
Fill in the online Registration Form. You can pay

By credit card / net banking
All major credit cards are accepted : VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS CLUB, CITIBANK E-CARDS and JCB CARDS
--Indian Customers can pay in Indian Rupees: Our CCAvenue payment gateway accepts all the cards mentioned above.
--Customers from outside India can pay in their local currency, as billed by their credit card issuing institution.

By cash / cheque / demand draft
Fill in the registration form and select the cash or cheque/demand draft mode of payment. Then, you can either pay by sending you demand draft at the following address : Alliance Francaise of Madras, New No 24 College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006, or by coming directly to the Alliance Française of Madras and make your payment by Cash or Demand Draft.

About the course
Click On French is an online French course for beginners conceived by the Alliance Française of Madras with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France in India and the entire network of the Alliances françaises in India.

For further details contact:
College Road: New No.24, College Road-Chennai 600 006
Tel: 91 44 28279803/ 28271477, Fax: 91 44 28251165
afm@af-madras.org

Adyar: Incharge : Ms. Suchitra Ravi, Tel : 91 44 42187336, Cell: 9940162773/ 9282158360.

Coimbatore: Incharge : Ms. Merlin Sarah
PSG Institute of Management
P.B.No. 1668, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 004
Tel: 91 422 2577282/ 2590966. Extn 232. afm@af-madras.org

Madurai: Incharge : Mr.Milton Powers
The American college, Tallukalam P.O., Madurai 625 002
Tel : 0 98421 09298, afm@af-madras.org

Trichy: Incharge : Ms. Jayanthi Bosco
Sri Sivananda Balalaya School, Ramalinga Nagar, 2nd Cross, Vayalur Road, Trichy 620 017
Tel: 0 98429 13566, afm@af-madras.org

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The only centre in Coimbatore recognied by the French Government.

Basic & Advanced Level Classes starting from February
@
PSG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
PB. NO. 1688, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore-641004.
Ph: 0422-4218070/2577252
Mobile:9843243702
Email: coimbatore@af-madras.org