Executive Post IIM Indore Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) (2011-2012)

Introduction

The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is an intensive one-year residential program exemplifying the academic rigor and progressive thinking at IIM Indore. Specially designed to enhance knowledge, skills and capabilities essential for managing and leading organizations, the programme combines skill-building with exploration of good management practices. The exposure to new perspectives, contemporary theories and approaches in management lends focus to leading in turbulent times. In addition to a comprehensive functional core module, the electives provide opportunities to specialize in Strategy, Leadership, and International Business.


Eligibility
The Candidate must have
i) A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
ii) A valid CAT /GMAT score
iii) Minimum 5 years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after graduation.

The programme is open to all nationalities.


Selection Process
Interview:

Interview of short listed candidates will be conducted at various locations depending on the number of candidates from that region. Short-listing of candidates for interview will be done based on a number of criteria like CAT /GMAT score, Academic performance, work experience etc as decided by the admissions committee.


Selection & registering for the programme:

Candidates will be selected based on CAT /GMAT score, academic performance, achievements, performance in the interview, work experience etc as decided by the admissions committee. Selected candidates have to register for the programme in Sept 2011.


Pedagogy
The pedagogy will be a judicious mix of lectures, case discussions, project work, term papers, role-play, seminar presentations, assignments, management games, and simulations.


Programme details

The EPGP is structured to prepare executives for transformational leadership positions. During the intense one-year programme, they will work towards developing a deeper understanding of various facets of management and hone their managerial skills. The programme is spread tentative over five academic terms. The first three terms (mostly composed of core courses) focus on laying the foundation for the specialization through a bundle of electives offered in the other terms. The last two terms are mostly electives and other experiential learning. An intervening international module (currently at Katz Business School, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the global business environment and the ability to operate in a multicultural environment.


How to Apply

Candidates seeking admission to the one-year EPGP programme of IIM-Indore (2011-12 batch) either have to appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT 2010) or submit their GMAT score. The GMAT score should have been obtained between Jan 1, 2008 and March 31, 2011. They will have to send in a separate application form which can be downloaded from our website www.iimidr.ac.in. A separate advertisement will be released in due course indicating the date from which the application form will be available on the website.

The completed application form along with the processing fee should reach IIM Indore on or before 10th May, 2010. The application processing fee is Rs. 3500/- for resident Indians and U.S. $ 110/- for other nationals and non-resident Indians. Please enclose a D/D for the application-processing fee drawn in favour of IIM Indore payable at Indore along with the application.

Candidates applying through CAT 2010 have to mention their CAT Application Form number in the EPGP Application form. Candidates applying through GMAT have to submit their GMAT score along with the EPGP Application form.


Programme fee

The programme fee is Rs. 18,00,000/- (Rupees Eighteen Lakhs only) for Indian Nationals (Indian passport holders) and US $45,000 (U.S.D forty five thousand only) for Foreign Nationals (Foreign passport holders). The fee is non-refundable. The fee includes tuition, course material, access to library facilities, network /computer charges, lodging and board (at Indore) and academic input (International). For the International Module all expenses towards travel, visa, passport, boarding, lodging etc. are to be borne by the candidates. The tentative cost towards boarding and lodging at Pittsburg is approximately Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only).


Placement

The Institute`s placement cell will provide assistance, help, and guidance for the placement of the EPGP participants.


GMAT Code
The associated programme code for One Year Executive Post-Graduate Programme in Management(EPGP) is "2ZX-H9-35"


For clarifications/enquiries contact:
Officer - EPGP Office
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau –Pithampur Road,
Indore - 453 331
(M.P). India
Phone: 91-731-2439672
Email: epgpoffice@iimidr.ac.in