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IIM Udaipur Opens Applications of its Full-Time 1-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management for 2022-2023

Jul 8, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) has announced opening of applications for its one-year MBAs in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management for the academic session 2022-2023. Applications are to be submitted online through its website www.iimu.ac.in and open on July 7th, 2021. The programs are 12-month full-time residential MBA programs. IIM Udaipur is the only IIM offering a 1-year full-time MBA in Global Supply Chain Management and the only Institute in India offering a 1-year full-time MBA in the Digital domain. The programs are open to graduates in any discipline and with 3+ years’ work experience in any domain, who meet the eligibility criteria and qualify in the selection process.

The 8th batch of GSCM that passed out this year received an average CTC of 19.27 lakhs per annum with the highest package being 34.98 LPA. The companies included Accenture Strategy, BNY Mellon, Bristlecone, Cognizant, Delhivery, DP World, Jain Irrigations Systems Ltd.,

ThoughtWorks, and Walmart Labs. The first Batch DEM Batch of 2020-21 has averaged CTC of 19.3 lakhs/annum with highest at 29.7 lakhs/annum. The Recruiters have included leading Companies like Accenture Strategy & Consulting, CGI Inc, Cognizant, Deloitte, LatentView Analytics, Persistent Systems and ThoughtWorks.

Prof Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “Our two 1-Year MBA Programs in Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management are developed with active participation of eminent industry professionals. These programs provide participants with a solid foundation in management fundamentals and learnings in respective domains that prepare them to assume responsibilities and careers leading to leadership positions. The programmes are trimester based spread over a year, and divided into mandatory courses and two elective courses from a list of more than 30 courses covering subjects in general management and in respective areas of specialisation – supply chain and digital. The students will also work on projects relating to solving business problems using domain knowledge, data and technology. The programs offer a great opportunity for rewarding careers in companies across verticals like Business Consulting, E-commerce, FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail and IT companies.”

Eligibility criteria

• Minimum of 10+2 years of school education and 3 years of university education with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Valid GMAT score, or valid GRE score, or CAT scores of tests taken in 2018 or later
• Full-time work experience (after graduation) of minimum 36 months as of February 28, 2022
Selection procedure:
• Interested candidates fill in the onlineapplication form at www.iimu.ac.in
• Applicants are shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and called for the second round where they are screened through a personal interview.
• An offer of admission is made based on the candidate’s demographic profile, academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and personal interview.

Important dates to remember:

Application	Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4
Online application starts	July 7^th, 2021	August 21^st, 2021	October 11^th, 2021	December 1^st, 2021
Online application ends	August 20^th, 2021	October 11^th, 2021	November 30^th, 2021	February 2^nd, 2022
Announcement of results	September 8^th, 2021	October 28^th, 2021	December 18^th, 2021	February 12^th, 2022
Registration at IIMU	April 6^th, 2022 (Dates subject to change)

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317 students conferred MBA degree at IIM Udaipur’s 9th Annual Convocation

Apr 26, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Chairman, #Director, #Executive Chairman of Biocon Ltd, #IIM UDAIPUR, #MD, #Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, #Pankaj Patel, #Prof Janat Shah, #ZydusCadila

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur hosted its 9th Annual Convocation for its Two-Year MBA (Batch 2019-21), and One-Year MBA in- Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management (Batches 2020-21) in virtual mode on Friday, 23rd April 2021. The virtual event was presided over by Mr. Pankaj Patel, Chairman & MD, ZydusCadila and Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Udaipur and participated in by Prof Janat Shah, Director IIM Udaipur, Prof Rajesh Agrawal, Chairperson 1 Year MBA Program Committee and Prof Sandhya Bhatia, Chairperson, 2-year MBA Program Committee.

Ms. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairman of Biocon Ltd.was the Chief Guest.

Witnessing the live webcast were other BOG Members, Advisory Group Members of the One-year MBA Programs, Faculty members and staff of IIM Udaipur, alumni and graduating students, with their family members.
A total of 317 students graduated in the convocation of IIMU’s Two-Year MBA (batch 2019-21) and One-Year MBA GSCM and DEM, (batches 2020-21).
Addressing the graduating students in her speech ‘Reimagining Our Future’, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chief Guest, said, “Covid-19 is not the first pandemic that humanity has faced. We need to reimagine our future with hope and purpose as every adversity creates unprecedented opportunities. Technology backed startups are mushrooming everywhere and businesses are pivoting, presenting opportunities for every single sector. The country needs students like you to convert the challenges of the aftermath of Covid-19 into opportunities. As leaders of tomorrow, I congratulate all of you and urge you to pursue your path with a sense of purpose.”

In his welcome address, Pankaj Patel, Chairman, said, “IIMU challenges its students to expand their knowledge and intellectual horizon so they transform and impact the society at large. The convocation is a landmark event for all of the graduating students. Our students received offers from the most sought after roles from prominent firms in India and abroad irrespective of conditions. IIMU started its journey with a clear vision in place which includes the commitment to thought-leadership and high-quality research and developing managers prepared to be tomorrow’s leaders. The ambition to become a globally recognized management institute by 2030 has consciously created a culture that values collegiality and accessibility. I congratulate all the graduating students.”

In his concluding address, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “It was a very challenging time for the IIMU community last year. The graduating batch will remain a special batch for IIM Udaipur for their contribution and efforts. Management is the noblest of professions if practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow. I request the graduating class to understand this gift that you have received and strive to be an exemplary leader.”

The convocation ceremony marked the beginning of a decade since establishment of IIM Udaipur in 2011.

Kunal Jain was awarded a gold medal for scholastic performance in the One-year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Course. Radhika Gupta was awarded a Gold Medal in One-year MBA in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM) Course. Kalam Kishore Reddy, Anup Kumar and Lovish Mittal were jointly awarded Gold Medal for scholastic performance in the Two-year MBA Course. Sharda Kiran of Two-year MBA (Batch 2019-21) Course was adjudged the Best All-Round Student.

The program-wise graduating students were:

Program Number of Students
Two-Year MBA Batch 2019-21 282
One-Year MBA – GSCM Batch 2020-21 20
One-Year MBA – DEM Batch 2020-21 15

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IIM Udaipur completes 100% placements for its One Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management

Apr 1, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Centre of Supply Chain Management, #Director, #Head, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah, #R Chandrasekhar

Udaipur: IIM Udaipur has successfully completed 100% Placement for the One-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management for the Batch of 2020-21. The batch received an average CTC of 19.27 lakhs per annum with the highest package being 34.98 LPA.

The institute’s 8th GSCM batch has received offers from 9 firms, with 5 recruiters partnering with the institute for the first time. The companies included Accenture Strategy, BNY Mellon, Bristlecone, Cognizant, Delhivery, DP World, Jain Irrigations Systems Ltd., ThoughtWorks, and Walmart Labs. In sector-wise break-up, around 37% of the offers were made by Consulting firms followed by 26% offers by Logistics, 26% from Tech and remaining 11% offers from BFSI and Manufacturing.

IIM Udaipur students bagged some of the most sought-after consulting roles in Supply Chain, Operations, Sourcing & Procurement and Project Management at Accenture Strategy, Bristlecone and ThoughtWorks. Other prominent profiles offered to the students spanned across the domains such as Product Management, Operations Excellence, Supply Chain and Business Development.

Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “Despite the challenges the global pandemic imposed on all sections of business, it is very assuring to see the batch achieve 100% placements. It is indeed a reaffirment of the intrinsic value the program delivers to the students. It is remarkably so at a time when India is taking ceterstage as a Global Manufacturing Hub, wherein a course like the 1 year MBA in GSCM would be able to provide industry a source of managerial talent it needs to infuse.”

IIM Udaipur has continued its growth despite the challenging covid times by attracting new and renowned names from the industry. The top 10 percentile of the batch secured an average CTC of ₹34,97,647; the top 20 percentile secured an average of ₹30,83,907; and the top 50 percentile received an average CTC of ₹23,33,363.

R Chandrasekhar, Head, Centre of Supply Chain Management, IIM Udaipur, said, “With a focus on building leadership capabilities, the full-time One-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) offers the opportunity to students to learn from the very eminent faculty and reputed practitioners of the supply chain management domain. I am also really thankful to the members of the GSCM Advisory Board for their unstinting support and strategic guidance. As the global business scenario recovers from the pandemic, there is a great opportunity for business managers to manage the complex supply chains essential for the growth of India and the global economy.”
About IIM Udaipur’s GSCM program: One Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) offers a solid foundation in Management Fundamentals and intensive specialization in GSCM. It is a full-time residential program which started in 2013.

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IIM Udaipur’s Cultural Fest- Audacity’21 ‘The Carnival Of Aravalis’ concludes

Mar 16, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Annual Cultural Fest, #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah

Udaipur: IIM Udaipur concluded its two-day long Annual Cultural Fest, Audacity ’21, on 13th and 14th March at IIMU Balicha Campus. The cultural extravaganza had a mix of both online and offline events, with the theme ‘The Carnival of Aravalis’.

This year, Audacity hosted live concerts by artists such as Benny Dayal, Mame Khan, Lost Stories, magic show by Karan Singh, standup comedy performance by Anirban Dasgupta and DJ night with DJ Vibhor. The B-school held over 30 events such as Treasure Hunt, Solo Singing, Antakshri, Royal Enfield event, Body
Zorbing and Bull Riding with one of the highlights being Mr. & Ms. Audacity.

Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “IIM Udaipur’s culture enables students to explore their interests and passions and hone their leadership skills by taking integrity. The Audacity event reflects the diversity of talents our students have. This student-organized event makes an invaluable contribution to the quality of life at IIMU.”
This year, in spite of the constraints due to COVID, the fest was conducted successfully while following all the social distancing guidelines and keeping in mind the necessary precautions. The event was supported by various industry leaders such as Secure Meters, Royal Enfield, Safexpress, Ramee Royal Resorts & Spa Udaipur and many more.

Audacity is held every year and aims to provide an outlet for the students’ creative side and a platform to showcase their diverse talents.

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IIM Udaipur continues to be in the league of top Global B-schools in QS 2021 MIM Rankings

Mar 10, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur ranked in the 101+ List across 30 countries in QS 2021 Masters in Management Rankings, maintaining its listing for the second consecutive year. In the 2021 edition, the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur was listed amongstthe top 68% of the 148 programs that were globally assessed, said the report.

The rankings are compiled based on five key metrics: Employability, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Success, Return on Investment, Thought Leadership, and Class and Faculty Diversity.

On this continued achievement, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said,”These rankings reflect our efforts and commitment to building all-round excellence for the Institute. I thank all our stakeholders whose continued and immense contribution has ensured that we maintained our rank in this year’s Rankings too. These rankings are indeed key stepping stones for the Institute, as we work towards fully realizing our 2030 Vision of being a global management school.”

Established in 2011, IIM Udaipur is the youngest B-school globally, along with the University of Sydney Business School, (and the youngest in Asia) to be listed in the QS 2021 MIM Rankings. It is only the 7th IIM out of 20 to find a place in this World Ranking of QS 2021 MIM Rankings. It is also the only one amongst the newer IIMs.
Interestingly, IIM Udaipur is also only the 4th IIM, along with IIMs Ahmedabad, Calcutta & Bangalore, to be on the prestigious FT Global 2020 Ranking.

IIM Udaipur has also distinguished itself with AACSB Accreditation, that put it in a select league of B-Schools, and is also Ranked 4th in India for management Research by UT Dallas.

About IIM Udaipur:

IIM Udaipur is one of India’s fastest-growing management schools. It has broken new ground by focusing on world-class research and transforming students learning into tomorrow’s managers and leaders. The Institute has arrived on the global education stage by getting accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in merely eight years of its establishment. With this accreditation, IIM Udaipur is counted in the same league of global institutes like Harvard Business School, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the MIT Sloan School. IIMU has been listed on the Financial Times (FT) Global MIM Ranking 2020. Only the 4 IIM, along with IIMs Ahmedabad, Calcutta, and Bangalore, to be on both these prestigious rankings. According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020, IIM Udaipur is ranked 17th amongst all B-Schools. IIMU is currently ranked 4th in India for research in management according to the methodology used by UT Dallas, which tracks publications in the leading global journals.

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IIM Udaipur Completes Summer Placements; Highest Stipend Increases by 20%

Mar 6, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah, #Summer Placement

Udaipur: IIM Udaipur completed the Summer Placement process for the Batch of 2020-22. With the largest and the most diverse batch in its 10-year history, 322 eligible candidates sought placements through the Institute.

Reaching greater heights, the Institute’s 10th batch received offers from more than a hundred firms, with 60 recruiters partnering with the Institute for the first time. Some of the prominent firms to join the recruiters’ list for Summer Placements are Accenture Strategy, Accenture Technology, Adani Group, AliveCor India, Asian Paints, BNY Mellon, Casio, Cisco Systems, Del Monte, Hindustan Unilever, Kalpataru, Magicbricks, Puma, Renault, and Samsung R&D.

On this achievement, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “This patronage of the industry in IIM Udaipur’s Summer Placements, despite challenges of the Covid pandemic, is a reflection of the intrinsic faith it has in the Institute and the talent of its students. We deeply value the industry’s partnership and going forward, one of our key focuses is to develop management and leadership talents for the ’emerging digital world’. We are working in sync with the digital transformation of the corporate world, which will need a new breed of talented managers and leaders.”

IIM Udaipur has continued its growth trajectory – with the highest stipend for the batch reaching ₹3,00,000 – an increase of 20% from last year, that was offered in the FMCG and Consulting sector. The top 10 percentile secured an average stipend of ₹2,09,032, the top 20 percentile secured an average of ₹1,67,150, and the top 50 percentile received an average stipend of ₹1,08,000.

The number of offers made in the E-commerce sector saw a remarkable upswing, increasing by more than 100% compared to last year. Additionally, IIM Udaipur students bagged some of the most sought-after Investment Banking roles at Goldman Sachs and HSBC. Several past recruiters including Aditya Birla Capital, Amul, Bajaj Auto, Baker Hughes, BPCL, Capgemini, Cummins, Droom, Gartner, General Electric, HPCL, ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard, KPMG, Kuber Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Lubrizol, MakeMyTrip, OfBusiness, Reserve Bank of India, Secure Meters, Sesa Care, Sutherland, TAFE, Tata Capital, Titan, Vedanta Limited, Wonder Cement, Yes Bank, and ZoomCar also returned to the campus.

Profiles offered to the students spanned across the domains of Analytics, Finance, HR, Operations, and Sales & Marketing with the highest number of offers made in Sales & Marketing.

As a part of the summer internship process of 2021, ‘Project Maverick’ was launched for fast-growing start-ups as the first program of its kind by an Indian B-school. More than 10 start-ups enrolled for the program this year and got the opportunity to choose from a pool of 36 students. All the candidates were placed within 2 weeks from the time the companies started conducting the processes.

The institute is the youngest B-school in the world to be listed on the FT Global MIM Rankings 2020. It is only the 4th IIM, along with IIMs Ahmedabad, Calcutta & Bangalore, to be on this prestigious Ranking. The Institute has also maintained its listing in the QS 2021 Masters in Management (MIM) Rankings for the second consecutive year.

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IIM Udaipur invites applications for the 2021-22 intake of its PG Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives

Mar 2, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives (PGDBAWE) Program, #Prof Janat Shah

Udaipur: Indian Institute of Management Udaipur has opened admission for the second edition of its 20-month Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives (PGDBAWE) Program for working professionals.

IIMU allows full/part fee sponsorship of the candidates by their current employers, as well as enrollment of working professionals directly with their financial arrangement. Company permission is though needed to attend the weekend classes in the latter case.

Prof Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur said, “The Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives is structured around career-advancement, leadership and strategy, and provides a well-rounded exposure to business management. The highlight of this weekend’s program is that the executives can upskill and live a campus-learning experience without a career break.”

This weekend, on-campus courses allow employees working in nearby areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and MP to complete the weekday work obligations and conveniently travel down for classes held on Saturdays & Sundays alone.

The Program builds strong fundamentals in areas such as finance, marketing, people management, strategy, communication, economics, and operations management. It also builds leadership skills and serves both career enhancement as well as continued relevance by its unique focus on new-age business paradigms of digital technologies, analytics, design thinking, etc. The course commences in July 2021 and will end in March 2022. IIM Udaipur will accord Alumni Status to all participants who complete the course.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline
Minimum three years of full-time post-qualification experience as of June 30, 2021
Valid GMAT score, or valid GRE score, or CAT scores of tests taken in 2018 or later. Alternatively, applicants can appear in IIMU’s Qualifying Exam that will be held on April 04, 2021.
Should be currently employed and have employer’s prior approval to enroll in the program

For more information, visit:

https://www.iimu.ac.in/post-graduate-diploma-for-working-executives-iim-udaipur or call +91-294-2477208 (admissions office)

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IIM Udaipur Becomes the National Finalist in Global Management Challenge (GMC) India 2020

Dec 26, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Director, #IIM UDAIPUR, #Prof Janat Shah

Jaipur: In one of the world’s largest strategy and management competition, Global Management Challenge (GMC) organized by SDG- Simuladores e Modelos de Gestão, IIM Udaipur became the National Finalists for GMC India 2020. GMC consists of a management simulation where corporates and B-schools participate as teams and manage a virtual company for over five weeks. Their target is to achieve the highest investment performance for the company’s shareholders. In this year’s management competition where all top B-schools of India, including IIMs, participated, seven teams from IIM Udaipur reached the National qualification round, out of the 54 selected. Further, eight teams were declared as the National finalists, out of which IIMU GSCM (Global Supply Chain Management) was one of them.

Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur added,“It is heartening to see our efforts towards developing the entrepreneurial capabilities of our students translating into such wonderful results. We are committed to developing managers and entrepreneurs who will be tomorrow’s leaders. This prestigious accomplishment is important for the Institute as we work towards our 2030 Vision of being a Global Management School.”

With 40 editions of GMC, there are about 30,000 participants globally from over 35 countries that take part in the competition every year.GMC India 2020 is a 10-week long competition that commenced on 18th September 2020. The competition featured 3516 students and corporate managers and 768 teams from the field of Academia and Corporates.

IIMs around the nation have a proud record of quality and accomplishment. Well-poised to carry forward this illustrious legacy, IIM Udaipur is breaking new ground by focusing on world-class research, transforming the learning experience for students who will be managers and leaders of tomorrow. IIM Udaipur arrived on the global education stage by getting milestone accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in merely eight years of its establishment. With this prestigious accreditation, IIM Udaipur is counted in the same league of global institutes like Harvard Business School, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the MIT Sloan School.

IIMU is currently ranked fourth in India, after ISB, IIMA and IIMB, for research in the field of management according to the methodology used by UT Dallas which tracks publications in the leading global journals.

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IIM Udaipur Invites Applications for One-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management for Experienced Professionals

Oct 20, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #IIM UDAIPUR, #MBA, #One-Year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management, #Prof Janat Shah

The Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) invites applications for the one-year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management for experienced professionals. As India is poised to become a Global Supply Chain Hub, there is an increasing need for business managers who can manage complex supply chains spanning multiple nations that are essential for the global economy.

IIM Udaipur’s One Year MBA with intensive specialisation in Global Supply Chain Management is designed with the aim to develop future leaders in Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The program content includes live projects, industry interactions and offers career opportunities in companies across E-commerce, FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail, and many more such domains.

Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur, said, “Effective Supply Chain Management can provide companies with a major competitive advantage since all the large brands are moving towards global markets. IIMU’s GSCM program’s curriculum is uniquely conceived to equip students with business tools, global mindset and interpersonal skills to contribute towards the global supply chain community.”

IIM Udaipur has also created an Advisory Board for its Global Supply Chain Management program. This Board consists of highly experienced supply chain professionals from some of the leading companies including Infosys, Delhivery and DP world. The Board helps prepare both current and future managers in the supply chain management and logistics domain by providing insights on strategic initiatives and development plans.

Eligibility Criteria
• Minimum of 10+2 years of school education and 3 years of university education with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Valid GMAT/GRE score or CAT scores of tests from 2018 or later
• Minimum full-time work experience of 36 months as of March 31st, 2021

Selection Procedure
After completing the online application form, applicants are shortlisted on the basis of the eligibility criteria and called for the second round where they are screened through a personal interview. An offer of admission is made on the basis of a weighted score of the candidate’s demographic profile, academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and personal interview.

Important Dates

Application	Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4
Online application starts	September 15, 2020	November 2, 2020	December 13, 2020	January 13, 2021
Online application ends	October 31, 2020 (Time – 23:59)	December 12, 2020 (Time – 23:59)	January 11, 2021 (Time – 23:59)	February 15, 2021 (Time – 23:59)
Announcement of results	November 18, 2020	December 30, 2020	January 29, 2021	March 12, 2021
Registration at IIMU	May 5, 2021

Announcement of results November 18, 2020 December 30, 2020 January 29, 2021 March 12, 2021
Registration at IIMU May 5, 2021

For more information and updates, visit, https://www.iimu.ac.in/one-year-mba-gscm/

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IIM Udaipur Invites Applications for India’s only One Year Full Time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management

Oct 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #IIM UDAIPUR, #Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, #One Year Full Time MBA in Digital Enterprise Management, #Prof Janat Shah

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur is inviting applications for the second batch of its path-breaking full-time one-year MBA program in Digital Enterprise Management (DEM). The DEM program is India’s only one-year, full-time MBA program for experienced professionals who wish to build or enhance their managerial career in the digital domain. It is aimed at equipping managers and leaders to work efficiently in the fast-changing and emerging digital business enterprises where conventional management concepts and leadership styles are found wanting. The DEM program develops a talent for digital business leadership and entrepreneurship.

This is a full-time, residential program, and admission is through the GMAT/GRE/CAT (2018 onward) exams. The DEM program requires candidates to be holding a graduate degree from a recognised University and 3+ years of work experience. Announcing the opening of the admission season, Prof. Janat Shah, Director, IIM Udaipur said, “The DEM program aims at developing Business Leaders who will drive the Digital Economy. It is the first MBA in the country in which students focus on learning how to manage digital systems and how to use those systems to make data-driven decisions.” He further mentioned that students would learn from academicians and industry practitioners through case studies, simulations, frameworks and lab projects that will prepare them to face the challenges of the emerging digital world.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates with a minimum of 10+2 years of school education and a minimum of 3 years of university education with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• Valid GMAT or GRE score, or CAT score (taken in 2018 or later)
• Minimum full-time work experience of 36 months as of March 31, 2021

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and called for the second round where they will be screened through a personal interview. An offer of admission is made based on the candidate’s overall academic profile, work experience, score in GMAT/GRE/CAT and performance in the personal interview.

IIM Udaipur has an Academic Advisory Board for structuring this innovative program. The board constitutes of founders of successful digital companies in the country like Quikr’s Pranay Chulet and Info Edge India Ltd.’s Hitesh Oberoi.

Senior leaders from leading consulting, technology, consumer products and analytics companies including Accenture’s Ganesan Ramachandran, Deloitte’s Kamesh Mullapudi, STAR India’s Nitin Bawankule, IBM’s Sreejit Roy, Kimberly Clark’s K Harishankar, and Flipkart’s Ravi Vijayaraghavan are also members of the Advisory Board.

According to Prof Janat Shah, Director of IIM Udaipur, the B-school has already entered into multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several leading and start-up companies across business verticals for sharing and development of knowledge in the digital world.

Important Dates:

Application	Cycle 1	Cycle 2	Cycle 3	Cycle 4
Online application starts	September 15^th, 2020	November 2^nd, 2020	December 13^th, 2020	January 13^th, 2021
Online application ends	October 31^st, 2020 (Time – 23:59)	December 12^th, 2020 (Time – 23:59)	January 11^th, 2021 (Time – 23:59)	February 15^th, 2021 (Time – 23:59)
Announcement of results	November 18^th, 2020	December 30^th, 2020	January 29^th, 2021	March 12^th, 2021
Registration at IIMU	May 5th, 2021

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