PGDM which is equivalent to MBA, is the core of XIME’s management education programmes. This is a two-year, full-time, residential programme. The programme follows a trimester system. The first year consists of the requisite foundation courses. The second year has a few core courses, several electives and integrative courses. The Institute offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Production & Operations and International Business. XIME proudly held the convocation of its first batch in 1997 and is now gearing up for the graduation of the 16th batch in May 2012.
The Curriculum
- Our comprehensive curriculum is revised once in 2/3 years in consultation with the industry, alumni, students and faculty.
- Entrepreneurship and International Business are core subjects.
- Business Ethics is a mandatory course.
- There is a course on Leadership in Action, which includes an external training component.
- Foreign industrial and educational tour is another compulsory.
Focus Areas
- Develop the student’s analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Inculcate a positive and ethical outlook in the students.
- Strengthen the student’s communication skills.
- Emphasize on holistic development of each individual.
- Develop a global orientation.
| Programme Structure - First Year |
| Term 1 |
Credit |
Term 2 |
Credit |
Term 3 |
Credit |
| Organizational Behaviour - I |
3 |
Organizational Behaviour - II |
3 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
| Quantitative Techniques - I |
3 |
Cost & Management Accounting |
3 |
Presentation Skills |
2 |
| Financial Accounting |
3 |
Quantitative Techniques- II |
3 |
Global Economic Environment |
2 |
| Written Communication |
3 |
Operations Mgmt - I |
3 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
| Economics - I |
3 |
Marketing Management -I |
3 |
Marketing Management - II |
3 |
| Decision Information Systems |
3 |
Economics - II |
3 |
Business, Government & Society |
3 |
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Contemporary Business Environment |
2 |
Contemporary Business Environment |
2 |
|
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|
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Socially Useful and Productive Activity |
2 |
| Total |
18 |
Total |
20 |
Total |
20 |
Summer Project - 2 months - 4 Credits
| Second Year |
| Term 1 |
Credit |
Term 2 |
Credit |
Term 3 |
Credit |
| Business Law |
3 |
Business Strategy |
3 |
Environmental Issues |
2 |
| Business Ethics |
2 |
Negotiation Skills / Time Management |
2 |
Cross Cultural Management |
3 |
| Entrepreneurship |
3 |
Electives (3x4) |
12 |
Leadership in Action |
2 |
| Electives (3x3) |
9 |
Contemporary Business Environment |
2 |
Electives (3x3) |
9 |
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Foreign Language |
non credit |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
17 |
Total |
19 |
Total |
16 |
The First Year of the course starts with a coverage of Foundation Subjects which impart to the students a sound knowledge of the essential functional areas of business.
In the Second Year, the emphasis shifts to elective courses, which are designed to give the students as wide a choice as possible, to specialize in areas of their interest and acquire advanced knowledge and skills.
The programme rounds off with a strong emphasis on integrative and value-oriented courses such as Business Policy, Business Ethics and Environmental Issues so as to make the student not only a competent manager, but also a socially responsible citizen.
Considering the phenomenal growth and importance of IT industry, current topics related to IT are included in the programme.
A summer project spread over two months between the First and Second Years enables the students to put into practice many of the key concepts they will have learnt.
At the end of the programme the students would have developed:
- A strong knowledge base in all areas of management theory and practice.
- Key management skills and techniques.
- Confidence in analyzing and evaluating problems and taking decisions.
- Ability to think through issues and problems and see different angles involved as well as the integrated picture.
- A lively ethical concern.
The programme also aims at moulding the students as socially responsible and sensitive citizens, in addition to efficient corporate managers.
A variety of methods are used to teach students. Lecture sessions are supplemented with case studies, individual and team exercises, live projects, assignments, seminar presentations, business games, etc. Considerable emphasis is placed on team assignments, team discussions and teamwork.
Students are required to be on time for classes and regular in their attendance. 100 percent attendance in each course is expected of every student. Absence is permitted for reasons such as sickness, accidents, bereavements or officially assigned work. However, such absence should not exceed 10 percent in a course.
Candidates for XIME’s Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks for all subjects taken together ( 45% for SC/ST candidates).Candidates who are appearing for their final year examination and are awaiting their results may also apply. They should have maintained an average of 50% marks in the programme until that time.They should have completed all their degree examinations before June 16, 2012. Such candidates are required to provide proof of passing the degree examination with the minimum required marks, latest by September 29, 2012.
XIME Application Form and Programme Brochure may be obtained from XIME on payment of Rs.1000/- in cash or DD favouring ‘XIME Bangalore’ payable at Bangalore. The application form can also be obtained from designated IMS Learning Centers or T.I.M.E. Centers. Alternatively, the application form can be downloaded from the XIME website www.xime.org. Downloaded form may be filled and sent along with the registration fee of Rs.1000/- in the form of a DD favouring ‘XIME Bangalore’. Issue of application form begins on October 31, 2011.
Applicants desirous of joining XIME need to obtain the prescribed application form and register
for admission. They should have appeared for the XAT admission test conducted by XLRI.
CAT scores are also considered in lieu of XAT scores.. Applicants should indicate the XAT/CAT score for the year in the application form (if score is received by then). If the score is not received at the time of filling in the application, a copy of the score card must be sent by email/post within a week from the announcement of results of these tests. Otherwise the application will not be considered. Last date to receive the filled application at XIME is February 29, 2012.
(a) Academic record
(b) XAT/CAT score
(c) Performance in Group Discussion
(d) Performance in Personal Interview
(e) Work experience, if any
XIME,
Electronics City, Phase II
Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 100
phone no: 080-28528597/98
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24, Kothari Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034
Phone No: 044-28303400
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157/6, Staff Road, Gunrock Enclave
Secunderabad - 500 009
Phone No: 040-27848293/27848457/27841610
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Renewal Center,
Azad Road, Opp. Mathrubhumi, Kaloor
Cochin - 682 017
Phone No: 0484-2347686/2347766
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Issue of application form begins: October 31, 2011
Last date for receipt of duly filled-in application at XIME: February 29, 2012
Proposed dates* for Group Discussion / Personal Interview at the 4 Centres are as follows:
Kochi : 09-10 March 2012
Chennai: 11-12 March 2012
Hyderabad : 17-19 March 2012
Bangalore : 21-28 March 2012
* Subject to confirmation
PGDM Batch 18 Classes will commence on June 18 , 2012.
The programme fee (covering Admission, Tuition, Library, Computer Centre, Establishment,Text Books & Programme Materials, Examinations, Diploma, Activities and Alumni Association Membership and International tour) is to be paid in installments as indicated below:
Rs 280,000: Payable in four installments [Rs.70,000, 70,000, 70,000 and 70,000]
Rs 320,000: Payable in four installments [Rs.80,000, 80,000, 80,000 and 80,000] The Admission Fee
This component of Rs.1,000/- is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
Dates for payment of fees will be announced at the beginning of each year.
Students will have an International tour which is expected to cost around Rs.90,000/-. If the cost turns out to be less, the difference will be returned to the students and if the cost is more, the concerned students will have to bear it. This is to be paid in three equal instalments in the first year.
Caution Deposit
A one-time caution Deposit of Rs. 15,000 is payable at the time of admission, which will be refunded at the end of the programme, after deducting dues to XIME, if any.
The Hostel Fees payable by each student will be approximately Rs. 6,000/- per month and it includes lodging, boarding, electricity and water charges. Students are expected to stay in the hostels, unless exempted / excluded for any special reasons.
It is necessary for every student to possess a laptop PC. Students can arrange to have the laptop by themselves.
Note
- Fees must be paid on time. Delayed payments will attract penalty.
- After the course begins fees paid are not refundable
Even in the case of a students failure / termination or withdrawal from the programme, no refund of fees will be made.
The Institute’s placement tally has been impeccable from its very first year at 100%. In last year’s recruitment, Infosys alone took 36 of our graduates. Last year’s average CTC was Rs. 6.03 Lakhs.
A partial list of recent recruiters is given below:
- ABB
- Bank of Maharashtra
- Central Bank of India
- CGSL/TCS E-Serve
- Citigroup
- Cognizant Technologies
- Empower Research
- First Source
- HCL Technologies
- HDFC
- HP
- ICICI Bank
- IDBI Bank
- Indusind Bank
- Infosys
- ING Vysya
- JSW Group
- L&T (ECC)
- L&T (Retail Finance)
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Mphasis
- Murugappa Electronics
- Oracle
- Philips
- TCS
- TELCON
- TVS Motors
- Vignani Technologies
- Vodafone
- WIPRO
Admissions Coordinator
Contact No. : 080-28528597 / 98
Fax : 080-28520809
Email : admissions@xime.org
Website : www.xime.org
Address : Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
Electronics City, Phase -II, Hosur Road,
Bangalore - 560100 India
The Administration of Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship reserves the right to make any changes in the requirement and regulations for admission, regulations for continuing in the course or for graduation, contents of the courses, fees charged, regulations affecting students, programme administration, or make any suitable modifications in any provision of the course syllabus,hostel admissions or in any matter incidental or ancillary thereto, should these be deemed necessary in the interest of the students, the institute, or the profession. All matters of dispute shall be subject to the Jurisdiction of Courts of the City of Bangalore.
Students are required to be on time for classes and regular in their attendance.
Absence without prior permission is not permitted.
A minimum attendance of 90% is required for every course in the programme.
Performance in each course is evaluated separately. It is based on a continuous and multifaceted system of periodic quizzes, class tests, midterm tests, home assignments, class performance and end-term written examination.
As a general rule, the final end-term examination is not given more than 50% weightage in deciding the grade of a course. The grading system is as follows:
| Equivalent Points |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
A minimum standard of academic performance is required on the part of the student, to qualify for the award of the diploma.
The minimum CGPA of 4.6 required for the promotion from first year to second year and an CGPA of 5 (Average of B grade) required at the end of the second year to be awarded the PGDM.
Through SUPA every student is given an opportunity to work with an NGO or government organization in a field relating to social work / welfare so as to enable him / her to understand its activities and to make a contribution to the organization through the application of modern management concepts.
The students go through well-planned and structured projects in the industry during their course at XIME. The Summer Project will be at the end of their first year for a period of 2 months.
Under these programmes, students are required to work with organizations in a functional area or department of their choice: Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, International Business and Operations.
The Internship Programme gives students hands-on experience with regard to the functional characteristics of the area in which they may intend to specialize in their managerial career besides developing an overview of the organization.
With the emphasis given to international business, which includes a course in Comparative Management Systems, XIME requires students to learn at least one foreign language.
Currently, the choice is among the following four languages: German, French, Spanish and Chinese.
The vital role that the entrepreneurial mind can play in our economy is amply reflected in XIME's offer of a course in Entrepreneurship as part of the PGDM curriculum.
The concept of Learning Circles has been introduced under the supervision of senior faculty members of XIME. The objective of this programme is to develop the overall personality of the students and to prepare them for life beyond the portals of the institute.
Students of XIME are keen on learning, keeping themselves abreast of the changing environment and honing their skills and abilities through friendly competitive pursuits.
This has been reflected in their active participation in Functional Club activities during the first and the second years. Some of the active clubs in XIME are:
Finance club
Operations club
HR club
Marketing club
XEED (Social activity club)
Entrepreneurship forum
XIME offers specializations in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Production & Operations, and International Business. Students are required to select ten electives from among the five specializations. There is a provision for major and minor specializations. To ensure adequate knowledge in specialization, students majoring in a particular stream are required to choose at least 5 electives from the stream and the other 5 electives can be chosen from any of the other streams.
- Finance
• Advanced Costing
• Assets, Liability & Treasury Management
• Banking and Insurance
• Financial Services
• Merchant & Investment Banking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Risk Management
• Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Strategic Corporate Finance
• Taxation
- Human Resource
• Compensation Management
• Competency Based Management
• Knowledge Management
• Labour Law
• Organization Planning & Development
• Performance Management Systems
• Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Training and Development
• Strategic HRM
• Leadership in Action
- International Business
• International Trade Finance & Document
• International Banking
• International Finance
• International Marketing
• Global Logistics & SCM
• International Business Negotiations
- Marketing
• Advertising and Sales Promotion
• Business to Busines
• Consumer Behavior
• Market Research
• Services Marketing
• Product & Brand Management
• Retailing
• Rural Marketing
• Sales and Distribution Management
• Strategic Marketing
- Production & Operation
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Materials Management
• Production Planning & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Total Quality Management
• Operations Management in Service Industry
• Strategic Operations Management
• Lean and Six Sigma
The Evaluation benchmarks are common for all fields and programmes
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