Road to iift executive post graduate programs....Part 3

Form Filling Guidance:

IIFT releases the advertisement for the admission to the course during May/June months every year. During this period the application form and brochure are available both as soft and hard copy. Where soft copy can be obtained from the online website www.iift.edu , offline brochure has to be obtained from the IIFT campus.

IIFT receives huge no of applications every year where the first level of screening is done from the application forms submitted by the applicants. The application form has several important and decisive questions that determine your purpose and interest to pursue the course.

Some of these important questions are listed as under:

·         Brief description of job profile.

·         Major achievement from your professional experience

·         Broad career objectives and how does IIFT fit in these objectives

·         Your important strengths in the context of your application for admission to IIFT’s programme

·         Expectations  to learn from your fellow participants at IIFT

Based upon the responses and the application form submitted the applicants are screened and called for next rounds of Essay Writing, Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.

Experience on the Essay Writing/Group Discussion/Personal Interview:

I had got an email from IIFT nearly a month before the Interview date. I reached IIFT, Delhi Campus by auto well before time. After reaching IIFT, I was easily able to identify the hall where essay writing was scheduled. Thanks to the properly marked signage.  Essay writing was an easy task. A topic was written on the board on which the applicants had to write an essay in 200 words.

As soon as everyone finished the essay writing, applicants were moved to already allocated groups in different discussion/conference halls. A topic was announced and everyone was given 5 minutes to think. After 5 minutes the discussion was opened up and everyone started speaking. Some applicants were very excited and were not allowing others to speak, whereas some of others were calm and awaiting their turn. I was also waiting for my turn and found a good moment where I placed my view to the group. After a long discussion of 25 minutes the discussion ended with a conclusion. One of those persons who were calm was given the opportunity to conclude.

After the GD, we gathered in the common hall to wait for our turn for the personal interview. One by one the applicants were called for the interview. My interview went quite smooth. The interview panel asked me for my job profile and the questions asked in application form were again repeated. The questions such as why do you want to do this course?, How would this course benefit you etc. were asked. The panel also checked the job profile and interest in the programme. After the personal interview we were asked to leave.

The results were declared within 45 days after the interview on the IIFT website. I was very happy to see my name in the selected participants.

Average count of selected candidates

Every year nearly 2500 applications are received by IIFT. Out of these only 10 percent applicants are called for next rounds. The next rounds are conducted and the final lists usually have only 120 selected participants.

Which is better Delhi or Kolkata?

 Delhi Vs Kolkatta

The programme is conducted separately at both the locations. However, the same process is followed at both locations.

The programme do run from two locations however, the programme structure for both these location is exactly same. Moreover, the faculty is also either same or almost similar. Most of the faculties keep flying between these locations to deliver their course.

Industries benefited from this course

The programme is on International business. As we all are aware of almost all organizations in this world are either global or are exposed to globalization. Therefore, the reach of the course and the skills developed during the programme definitely are beneficial to all kinds of industries.

However, if we still have to define an industry, then, trade and export and import houses are the most closely related as one portion of the course develops the international trade skills in the participants. Now since, almost all industries are involved in the international business and trade; therefore, it again concludes that the programme develops skills that help participants to grow an organization globally. Almost, all the industries are benefited from this course.

About Hughes Global Education EPGDIB course

Hughes Global Education is a premier interactive onsite learning through satellite based education and training service initiative by Hughes, for corporate and working professionals/ Students. It has live, interactive, real-time, two way video, voice and data classes, and spread across 155 classrooms in 75 cities. Hughes Global Education platform has redefined the next generation of education i.e. real-time Interactive Onsite Learning (IOL).

Some of the key benefits

• Hughes Global Education offers highest level of interactivity as in a live classroom.
• It has built in class-management tools that help faculty in conducting the class effectively.
• It has built-in measurement and certification tools that help the faculty to monitor each student's progress accurately and effectively.
• Hughes Global Education is the ideal way to increase the reach and coverage of premier institutions without compromising on :
• Interactivity
• Control & Certification
• Quality of content
• The faculties - the best faculty can now centrally reach and address participants simultaneously in various cities across the country.

Huges EPGDIB @ IIFT

Overview

The Executive Post Graduate Diploma In International Business is a specialized Program that provides a scientific approach to business decision-making in today’s dynamic and competitive international business environment. EPGDIB provides an opportunity for middle and senior level executives to refresh and upgrade their managerial skills without interrupting their professional activities. The EPGDIB Program is specially designed to cater to those executives for whom leaving the job and the city is not a feasible option.

Programme Objective

·         Provides in depth understanding of international business management concepts across different functional areas

·         Equip participants with the tools and skills required for strategic decision making

·         Provide an understanding into the operational aspects of international business.

Pedagogy

A healthy blend of both theoretical and practical Inputs. The classroom environment is designed to impart the theoretical knowledge reinforced through the case study approach. The take home assignments require the students to work on the concepts taught in the classroom. This is supplemented by lectures by industry experts on current issues and industry trends to gain the pragmatic perspective.

Programme Highlights

• Highly structured programme with pre-defined course structure, session plans, evaluations and assignment schedules On-campus sessions at the beginning of every trimester (6 days each)
• Total duration of the programme is 700 hours ( Programme includes - IOL hours + On Campus sessions+ Research Papers + Port Visit + Tutorials)
• Special focus on design and development of study material with a blend of theoretical and practical inputs
• High level of interaction between faculty and participants and within the participants themselves
• Emphasis on facilitating learning and application to business context through pre-work/ post work/tutorials and industry guest lectures
• Port visit

Schedule & Duration

Schedule

• Saturday - 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
• Sunday - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Additional sessions may be scheduled on Saturday/Sunday evenings.

Duration

• The total duration of the program is 13 Months spread over 3 terms.

Certification

Executive Post Graduate Diploma will be awarded by IIFT to students on successful completion of the programme.

Who Should Attend

Eligibility
Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized university or Institution with minimum 5 years of work experience after graduation & 3 years after post-graduation or engineering.

Student Feedback:

This program is designed with a deep thought process & its focus was not “read & reproduce” but making ourselves more competitive. The program director & the faculties allocated to this program had all the real & impressive practical experience which made the subject more acceptable to us in its theoretical form. It was real fun when we sat in a virtual class room.

Monik Oza
Manager, Business Development,
Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai