Executive PGDM & PGCM in General Management

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi

Established in 1968 by Jesuit fathers, who also run some of the prestigious Business schools in India such as XLRI Jamshedpur, XIMB Bhubaneswar, and  LIBA Chennai, SJCBA is one of the pioneers in industry-oriented management education in the country.

Backed by a lofty Josephite tradition of 150 years with a sterling brand equity based on excellence without boundaries and value based education, Josephites have been able to stand tall in the world of management studies

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAMS

These are unique Programs and are custom designed by us for people who wish to improve their managerial skills and become more effective leaders in their organizations.

We are running the Programs under the title “Practicing Management for Practicing Managers”.  This is because of the practical management related input you will receive (apart from the theory) through the practice school concept. To do this, you will be required to complete a project in a top rated company, and complete assignments based on real life events happening there, as part of the requirements of completing the courses.

The diploma/ certificate will be awarded by St Joseph ’s College of Business Administration , Bangalore , an autonomous body.

Because of its close industry links, these Programs are designed to equip you as no other Program can, to handle the stresses and pressures required from managers. It will also give you the required theoretical concepts through interactive sessions using different types of pedagogy.  There will be high focus on project work and you will emerge at the end of the Program as a fully equipped manager ready to take on higher responsibilities.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Instill state of the art management skills in participants
• Provide participants with the experience of solving real life organizational problems
• Produce a well rounded professional

COURSES OFFERED (Approved by AICTE)

Lectures/Assignments will be supplemented by Seminars/Workshops. There will be minimum of two Seminars/Workshops which will be coordinated by the students themselves.

Lectures/Assignments will be supplemented by Seminars/Workshops. There will be minimum of two Seminars/Workshops which will be coordinated by the students themselves.

OTHER COURSES OFFERED (Awaiting AICTE Approval)

• PGCM -   Human Resources
• PGCM - Finance
• PGCM - Urban Management
• PGCM - Bio-Informatics

PROJECT WORK

For all PGCM courses Project Work is compulsory and students have to undertake an organization based project work (after completion of Third Term) relating to their functional area and present a report for evaluation.

ELIGIBILITY (EXECUTIVE PGDM PROGRAM)

• Any recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline of minimum three years duration and a minimum of five years relevant managerial/ supervisory experience.

ELIGIBILITY (PG CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT)

• Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years’ duration to be eligible to apply.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

The objective of the Programs is to equip the students with the skills necessary to move up the organization and to inculcate in them the qualities now required of a cutting edge manager. Accordingly, different methods of teaching appropriate to each course will be used. Apart from the lecture sessions, group exercises, case studies, simulated games, seminars and audio and audio visual presentations will be used.

The USP of these Programs is the practical management related inputs (apart from the theory), which will be given to students   through the practice school concept. To do this, students will be required to complete assignments in top rated companies, based on real life events   happening there.

Students will be encouraged to analyze, anticipate and innovate and the focus will be on giving them concept clarity relating to the management tools they will use later on in their professional careers.

FACULTY

Faculty for all the Programs will be senior executives from industry who have sound academic credentials. They will bring to the Programs their knowledge of cutting edge management practices, which will be of relevance to the students. They will work in tandem with the College’s faculty, who are academically well qualified and have both academic and industry experience. 

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SELECTION PROCEDURE

This will consist of Group Discussions and personal interviews.

PROGRAM FEES

Executive PGDM Program – Rs. 1,00,000/-              Admission      Rs. 60,000/-
                                                                            II Installment   Rs. 40,000/-  by  Oct. 15^th

PG Certificate Programs   – Rs. 40,000/-                  Admission      Rs. 25,000/- 
                                                                             II Installment  Rs. 15,000/-  by  Oct. 15th

LIBRARY: The Library contains more than 13,500 volumes, journals and periodicals, online databases, Data & Video CDs

COMPUTER LAB: Computer Lab with networking is available for the students; High speed Internet with WiFi facility can be accessed at all times within the campus.

MEMBERSHIPS

XAMI  : Xavier Association of Management Institutions

BMA   : Bangalore Management Association

NIPM  : National Institute of Personnel Management

NHRD : National Human Resources Development

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 The College has the following memberships:

IAJBS:     International Association of Jesuit Business Schools, Milwaukee , USA

IFCU:     International Federation of Catholic Universities, Paris

APPLICATION, REGISTRATION AND SELECTION

 Application Forms and Prospectus for admission may be obtained from our College Office on payment of Rs. 600/-

A list of selected applicants will be put up on the College Notice Board giving details regarding the date for payment of fees and other formalities of admission. Selected and wait – listed applicants will also be intimated by post.

Work Hours

OFFICE                                                             

Monday to Saturday                         :                  12.00 noon to 6.00 p.m.

Library & Computer Lab    

Monday to Saturday                         :                  12.00 noon to 8.00 p.m.

PERCEIVED BENEFITS

For the Company (if they are sponsoring)

·         These Programs are to be viewed as a building block to becoming a learning organization

·         It will assist the company in building knowledge pool within the organization

·         The company will be rewarded with the presence of responsive employees to help address organizational challenges

For the Participant

·         Attending the Programs will provide them with exposure to real life organizational issues in different companies

·         It will help them understand their own strengths and weaknesses and how to address these

·         It will help them understand the personal values and norms expected by the industry

VENUE

The Programs will be held at the St Joseph ’s College of Business Administration , Residency Road, Bangalore 560 025.

TIMINGS

Executive PGDM Program

Monday – Friday – 6.30 pm to 8.45 pm
Saturdays           – 10.00 am to 1. 00 pm

PGCM Programs

Monday – Friday – 6.30 pm to 8.45 pm
Saturdays           –10.00 am to 1.00 pm

ADMINISTRATION

                   Rector                             :           Rev. Dr Terence Farias, S.J,

Director                           :           Rev. Dr. Aveline R D’Souza, S.J.

Dean                                 :           Dr. Mohan Gopinath

Program Coordinator      :           Prof. V J Lawrence

CORE FACULTY

VISITING FACULTY

JOSEPHITE INSTITUTIONS IN BANGALORE

• St Joseph ’s College
• St Joseph ’s PU College
• St Joseph ’s College of Commerce
• St Joseph ’s Evening College
• St Joseph ’s PU Evening College
• St Joseph ’s Boys High School
• St Joseph ’s Indian High School
• Loyola High School
• St Joseph ’s Academy of Information Technology
• St Joseph ’s College of Business Administration

SUMMING UP

In brief, some of the unique features of the Executive PGDM Program/ PG Certificate in Management Programs which are designed specially for you will be:

• CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM
  The core courses provide a rigorous general management education and will be designed to broaden participants' knowledge, experience and skills to become better managers. The Practice School concept will provide students with exposure to real life organizational problems in different companies.

• FACULTY
  Faculty members have reputations as outstanding educators coupled with industry experience. They take immense pride in teaching and designing management education Programs.

• OUTSTANDING AND DIVERSE STUDENTS
  Participants study within functionally, academically and culturally diverse teams. The knowledge gained during lectures is further explored by sharing real-world experience with other team members, with diverse backgrounds.

• NETWORKING
  Participants establish a strong network of high achieving professionals. At the end of the Program, students will become alumni of a well-known and respected institution.

• INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY
  A flexible format that combines face-to-face classroom learning with advanced interactive technologies provides participants with a unique opportunity to study without putting their career on hold.

• LOCATION
  SJCBA is very accessible allowing little travel time due to its central location in the heart of Bangalore .

• BRAND  RECOGNITION
  The Programs are delivered by an institution with a reputation for unequalled academic excellence.

• FLEXIBILITY
  The Programs allow participants to continue their career while studying towards their diploma.